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A bush dance with a difference, this inaugural event is a little more fancy than your typical country hall bush dance, with hay bales, cocktails and disco balls combining to bring the Boujee element, all kicking off from 7pm.

The original intention of a bush dance was less about complex footwork and more about bringing people together and that’s exactly what the Bush Ball organisers want to achieve.

Guests are invited to dress in their boujee bush best, whether that’s sparkly cowboy boots or cocktail dresses and Blundstones. Enjoy a delicious dinner provided by Il Carretto, drinks by Brookie’s Byron Bay and Common People Brewery, before hitting the dance floor with local DJ Scradley (it might be a bush ball but there won’t be any line dancing, we promise!)  

Some incredible prizes are up for grabs – this is an opportunity for the local community to come together and let their hair down after the last few years in our region.

Tix available at https://boujeebushball.eventbrite.com



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