A Soft Tread production, this Friday and Saturday.
7.30pm at NORPA at Lismore City Hall.
The Wharf Review opens a Can of Worms
The much-loved political satire superstars The Wharf Revue return to NORPA in a newly independent iteration.
The Wharf Revue team have baited their hooks and are opening another can of worms, to trawl for every political flathead, groper or yellowtail that floats into view. Then, the catch of the day will be filleted, battered, and grilled and served in a spicy satire sauce with a topical garnish (chips extra).
All hands on deck for a daring adventure as they navigate the dire Straits of Covid, sail around the treacherous Horn of Scomo, steer well clear of the empty Cape of Pauline, only to be becalmed in the Nationals Bermuda Jacket Triangle before stumbling across a New World, filled with hope and promise! Or not.
Join the regular crew of creatives: Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phil Scott – along with their figurehead of talent Mandy Bishop – as they bravely voyage to the bottom of the barrel.
Saturday 26 February, 5pm, Mullum Civic Hall.
It’s Bliss-full in Mullum
Yes! They’re back! With all the force and energy that’s been bottled up for so many months that seem like years – House of Bliss, Byron Shire’s long-running community chant, dance and meditation event returns to Mullum Civic Hall on Saturday 26 February to celebrate Shiva Ratri.
Our dedicated house band will be supporting kirtan master, Edo Khan, with two sets from 5pm.
Dinner and chai will also be available.
House of Bliss and Edo Khan.
Saturday 26 February, 5pm, Mullum Civic Hall.
Tickets available online at www.trybooking.com/BXMXR or at the door.
Festival of the Con
The Northern Rivers Conservatorium is flinging open its doors for the inaugural Festival of the Con, welcoming the community to celebrate all things music and our wonderfully restored and fully accessible Heritage listed building on Saturday 12 March 2022.
Come along and find out about the full range of music education on offer at our Annual Open Day. The day starts at 10am with a free all-day concert staged in the Keen Street Courtyard, we have a range of activities available, including the opportunity to record a track in Studio A, instrument demonstrations, and ‘try ons’ in a range of instruments with the help of our expert tutors. Take a tour of the building, and little ones can bring their mums and dads along to an Early Childhood Music class.
There will be workshops in song writing with local singer-songwriter, Mykaela Jay, and COAST (artists in progressive jazz visiting from Sydney).
The Festival day will conclude with a free concert from COAST at 7pm in Lismore Quadrangle. We would love for you to join us. Bring the picnic rug and dinner, or grab a takeaway from one of the many great CBD eateries.
Friendly staff will be on hand to answer all your questions. For more information and registration go to www.nrcac.edu.au
The New Language at Foxy Luu’s
Foxy Luu’s has been featuring up-and-coming local bands and has a popular Wednesday evening reggae jam, and now Foxy’s has something special on a Sunday.
The New Language is a powerhouse of soul, blues, R&B and hip-hop, effortlessly captivating audiences with well crafted songs and a fresh sound. The band started last year and a creative spark was ignited with their self-titled single The New Language.
The band now has a weekly spot on Sunday afternoons at 4pm at Foxy Luu’s where they have been dedicated Art & Bao fans for years.
The New Language began rehearsing in a small cabin in Belongil and have since snowballed into sold out shows and regular spots at The Beach Hotel, The Northern, The Stonery and many more. The band gathers huge crowds when they busk in Byron and also when they host their secret warehouse Fat Friday shows in the Arts & Industry Estate. These private shows help to support and spotlight local artists and have become a massive success featuring brilliant local talent, the likes of Tyla Moonchild, Jay Squidge, Gigi Buckingham, Ben Janzs and The New Language themselves!
Sunday 4pm, Foxy Luu’s.
Talking Menopause
Let’s Talk Menopause is the third in a series of workshops offered by The Community Hub, in collaboration with the Byron Community Centre, to connect, inform and inspire community members. Following their sold-out, informative, and fun menopause event in 2021, they are delighted to repeat the menopause conversation for those who missed out and those who want to return.
Let’s Talk Menopause is MC’d by Mandy Nolan, comedian, speaker, author and committed feminist, who is currently on her own menopause journey. With her ability to find humour in the obstacles and challenges that women face, she will bring the laughter so often missing in the menopause discussion.
Mandy will be in conversation with Dr Jane Reffell, a General Practitioner who specialises in women’s health, Michelle Loschiavo, a senior Compounding Pharmacist and Muriele Tesauri, the founder of Wholesome Lives.
These four women bring their expertise about menopause from various angles, and will share their knowledge about how women can prepare themselves physically, emotionally, mentally and also spiritually for the menopause journey.
Let’s Talk Menopause will be held at the Byron Theatre on Wednesday March 2 at 5pm.
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