Watch out! Here come The Kransky Sisters – yes, those musical sisters from Esk are turning the hubcaps on the highway and bringing a delightful mix of their nutty stories and songs to town! Venturing out from the secret-laden walls of the sisters’ secluded home, this strange and endearing trio is an experience not to be missed.
Thursday at 7pm at the Brunswick Heads Picture House. Tickets from $41.51, general admission $51.64 – brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Join in for a night of fun, and support a great cause, at The Drill Hall Theatre! They’re hosting the Australian premiere screening of the documentary Food Coop (2016) to raise funds to enhance a community-owned resource – the Mullum Food Coop’s bulk dry goods storage shed in Mullum SEED Gardens Ecohub.
Wednesday 6pm at The Drill Hall Theatre, Mullumbimby. Tickets at the door – members $17, general admission $20.
The Ballina Shire Concert Band and the Tweed Coast Band will showcase their individual talents before combining forces for a grand finale featuring over 60 musicians at a show this weekend. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy the rich, dynamic sound of two of the region’s finest concert bands in Ballina – a spectacular afternoon of free live music.
Saturday from 1pm at the Ballina RSL, Level One. Free show.
Soul-Fish is singer songwriter Chris Fisher’s latest musical manifestation, vibeing soul and roots with a jazz attitude. Their first single, ‘Hearts Together’, released last year features Keggles MC and is a reworded and arranged adaptation of a Bruce Cockburn classic ‘Put Our Hearts Together’ from an Australian contemporary perspective. It’s a shout out against divisive, negative, polarising politics, and for the power of unity. Spacious reggae dub groove, lush vocal harmonies and hot brass section.
Friday from 7pm at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
A spoken-word night, where writers will read their original poetry and prose, will be hosted by Kate Payne, because writers are awesome and it’s awesome to hear their work and be inspired.
Thursday from 6.30pm at the Station St Co-Op, Bangalow. Tickets $10 at the door.
Ting Lim’s dry sarcastic observations have endeared her to audiences since she represented Queensland in the prestigious Melbourne International RAW comedy competition. Since then, she has toured sold-out comedy shows across Australia. Ellen Briggs has an easygoing, friendly nature that belies the dark wit that lurks beneath. She launches the punch lines stealthily. You won’t see them coming, but you’ll know when they hit.
See both on Friday from 7.30pm at the Ocean Shores Tavern. Tickets $15 at the door.
The award-winning and locally-written musical New Blood returns to the stage this weekend. The musical that had the whole region talking, New Blood offers heartfelt, hilarious and powerful observations about relationships, development and regional living. This is the first time New Blood has been performed locally since its sell-out season at The Adelaide Fringe Festival.
Friday and Saturday shows at the Byron Theatre. Tickets $52.50 – visit: byroncentre.com.au.
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