The Big Gig Comedy Night – this month features Singaporean-born Ting Lim who is a beloved favourite on the comedy scene. With an easy charm, her darkly intelligent observations about life and human nature have made her a rising star in Australian comedy. This show’s support is Nick Sun with MC Mandy Nolan.
Thursday from 7pm at the Ballina RSL. Free show.
Follow the intersecting stories of your favourite Brothers Grimm fairytale characters as they cross paths journeying into the woods. Meet the baker and his wife – who wish to have a child; Cinderella – who wishes to go to the King’s Festival; Little Red – who wishes to visit her granny; Jack – who wishes to sell his cow; and a host of other familiar fairytale faces. One thing is certain: be careful what you wish for …
Into The Woods, presented by Bangalow Theatre Company 1pm and 7pm at Byron Theatre, Byron Bay. Tickets from byroncentre.com.au.
Join Stukulele and Friends for the 2024 Christmas Uke-Tacular at the Mullumbimby Courthouse Hotel. Whether you’re an experienced ukulele player or just love to sing along, this is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit! The Mullum Uke Club Band will be leading everyone through your favourite Christmas songs and carols, so grab your uke or just your holiday cheer!
Saturday from 2pm at the Courthouse Hotel, Mullumbimby. Tickets $25 from humantix.com.
Following a lauded performance at the 20th Anniversary National Indigenous Music Awards, ARIA-nominated, multi-award-winning Lutruwita/Tasmania-based artist, activist, author and proud Warnindhilyagwa woman hailing from Groote Eylandt and Milyakburra/Bickerton Island, Emily Wurramara is in town this weekend.
Sunday from 6pm at Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets $40 from brunswickpicturehouse.com.
The ultimate party band to get you up and dancing – The Cath Simes Band. Capacity audiences wherever they go, playing your favourite hits from the ‘60s right through to the current chart toppers.
Saturday from 7pm at Club Lennox, Lennox Head. Free show.
Dylan Wright, the acclaimed winner of Australian Idol 2024, is hitting the road with his ‘Get a Little Lost Tour,’ accompanied by his long-time friend and fellow musician Matt Joyce (Sons of Atticus). This show promises to be a heartfelt journey sharing songs and stories, delivered in a raw and intimate acoustic set up.
Friday from 7pm at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $30 at eventfinda.com.au.
Born the son of a preacher, Dan Hannaford’s love of music started with listening to hymns and playing the drums in church on Sunday mornings as a child. By his teens he formed his first punk band. He now plays plenty of gigs.
Wednesday from 6pm at The Northern, Byron Bay. Free show.
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