The Mother of them all, Cheeky Cabaret, is back with another massive Summer 2025 season – one of the biggest!
This outrageous genre-bending show has an often weird and always fabulous line-up – a new cast each season. This is without question the wildest night you’ll have in the Northern Rivers!
Thursday at 8pm at the Brunswick Heads Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $46.57 at brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Mr Troy, aka Troy Cox, uses guitars, foot percussion, slide, and some blues harp to create a totally live and raw experience. Blues, rock, ballads, folk, old-school classics, these are all in his box of tricks – Mr Troy is the man.
Friday from 6pm at the Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club. Free show.
Revered music trailblazers and one of Australia’s great cult bands, The Necks, have released their 20th album – Bleed explores a sublime language of stillness. With a single, 42-minute composition, The Necks masterfully express the unspeakable beauty of decay and space in yet another totally distinct entry in their vast and stunning body of work.
Friday at 7pm at Byron Theatre. Tickets from $50 at byroncentre.com.au.
Originals rock band based in The Channon, Code Brown combines elements from rock, grunge, punk, blues and anything else they care to delve into.
The Channon Tavern, Sunday. Free show.
Sensory Blender brings an exceptional line up of globally celebrated DJs to The Billinudgel Hotel. This special event promises a journey through diverse musical landscapes while supporting a vital local cause – Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital.
A globally-renowned producer, musician, and DJ, Aroop Roy blends house, techno, jazz, and global rhythms into electrifying sets.
Saturday from 3pm at The Billinudgel Hotel. Tickets $68.75 at eventbrite.com.au.
Australian soul band, SOUL’D has been a dynamic presence in the Northern NSW music scene for over 19 years. Renowned as one of the region’s most prominent live music acts, this ten-piece ensemble boasts an impressive lineup of musicians.
Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads, 4pm Sunday. Free show.
Leigh James sings and plays guitar effortlessly, as if music was as natural to him as breathing – be entertained by one of the finest singer/songwriter/guitarists on the Far North Coast.
Monday at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
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