Māori reggae rockers Katchafire are touring in November and December, launching the tour with a show at the Beach Hotel in Byron. With special guests, fellow Aotearoan Laughton Kora, and locals The 4’20’ Sound, doing DJ sets.
Katchafire’s music blends classic roots reggae, R’n’B, funk, and modern dancehall. Their universal vibe resonates with fans worldwide, combining slinky pop, cool grooves, and uplifting energy.
Thursday at 8pm at The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. Tickets $45 from moshtix.com.au.
For around 18 months now, on the second Wednesday of each month, a bunch of local musicians gather round a few tables near the fireplace for an evening of traditional Irish folk music. Naturally the pints of Guinness flow and the pub is abuzz with the sound of Ireland!
All are welcome at the Irish Folk Jam, as audience, or to join the jigs. 5-8pm, every second Wednesday of the month.
Wednesday from 5-8pm at The Eltham Hotel, Eltham. A free event.
The much-loved Hot Shorts competition of short plays returns to Mullumbimby’s Drill Hall Theatre, running over two weekends starting Thursday, November 14. For over 25 years, Hot Shorts has given local writers, directors, and actors a platform to showcase their talents.
From November 14 to 23 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30pm, with Sunday matinees on November 17 and 24 at 5:00pm. Tickets are $25 and $20, available at drillhalltheatre.org.au.
Kingfisha return for their first shows since 2020 with special guests Sky Eater, District Dub City, and DJ Mustapha.
Perfecting their unique mix of modern reggae for over a decade, the Kingfisha sound is seductive, polished, and irresistibly catchy. Characterised by deep, all-encompassing rhythms, compelling synth lines, and treated drums, topped with a soulful understated vocal. Celebrated as bass-heavy roof-raisers – get ready to dance it out!
Friday from 7pm at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets $35 and $40 from brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Two very special concerts will celebrate a posthumous Sara Tindley album project that has been brought together by two of her long-time musical friends, Lucie Thorne and Ash Bell. A collection of solo home recordings made by Sara in the last year of her life, the album Golden Girl, also features two new songs written by Lucie and Ash in tribute to their dear friend, alongside two previously unreleased duets with Sara.
Friday at The Citadel, Murwillumbah from 7.30-9.30pm. Tickets $20 and $30 from humanitix.com. Saturday at The Rochdale Theatre from 3-5pm. Tickets $20 and $30 from trybooking.com.
Circe’s Chords cutting-edge flamenco production promises a powerful spectacle, brought to life by a stellar eight-member ensemble. With a vibrant mix of music, dance, and poetry, audiences will be captivated by four dancers, two guitarists, a singer, and a versatile percussionist and keyboardist, all in harmony to present flamenco in its most potent form.
Saturday from 7pm at Brunswick Heads Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets $32 and $40 from www.brunswickpicturehouse.com.
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