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June 16, 2026

A fond farewell

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A. Band Called Stereo

It’s with heavy, but hopeful hearts that the Band Called Stereo is parting ways. The group are taking different paths as musicians which they hope will make the journeys beneficial for them all – Cinnamon and Leo are going to university, Floyd has a new project ‘Coffee Teeth’, and Kiarn is in the band Nuexit.

As a band they have become like a family, supporting each other through music and creating everlasting memories. To help them celebrate parting ways, they are inviting everyone to their final gig on December 19 at The Northern in Byron Bay, playing with Thirst Trap for their single release, ‘Tiramisu’. The Colliflowers will also be playing on the night.

Band Called Stereo are on at 8.30pm so get in quick – they’re keen to play their tracks one last time for you all. A free gig at The Northern Hotel.

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