Get ready for a night of pure reggae magic as Steel Pulse, one of the genre’s most iconic and enduring bands, takes the stage at The Green Room.
Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Steel Pulse brings a legacy of socially conscious, empowering music that has inspired millions across the globe. This performance is part of a limited three-show Australian tour, making it a can’t-miss event for reggae enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
Saturday from 6pm at The Green Room, Byron Bay. Tickets $89.86 from thegreenroombyron.com.
Ellen Briggs is an author, comedy writer, and professional MC but where she is most at home is on the stage doing stand-up comedy. Ellen Briggs has an easy-going, friendly nature that belies the dark wit that lurks beneath. She has made an art-form of sneaking really politically incorrect jokes onto the end of ‘nice’ yarns. She launches the punch lines stealthily. You won’t see them coming, but you’ll know when they hit.
The Big Gig Comedy Night featuring Ellen Briggs Paul McMahon and MC Mandy Nolan. Thursday from 7pm at Ballina RSL, Level One. Free show.
Isaac Frankham has a unique ability to connect and interact with audiences – a strong vocal complements a deep emotional connection to his music, bringing songs to life – taking well-known songs and spicing them up with grooves and sonic textures, Isaac has people on their feet, or quietly contemplating.
Friday from 7pm at Club Lennox, Lennox Head. Free show.
Adam Newling has a bunch of songs he’s been cooking up at home over the last six months with his family. They mean a lot to him and he reckons it’s about time he shared them around.
Thursday from 7pm at the Citadel, Murwillumbah. Tickets $30 from Humantix or $35 on the door.
Cheeky Cabaret, is back with another massive Summer 2025 season. 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!
Two shows on Saturday at 4pm and 7pm at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $46.57 brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Ooz is an acoustic roots reggae artist with a huge repertoire of crowd favorites. His unique, laid-back but lively style is relaxing and nostalgic. With a loop pedal of bass guitar and percussion beats, his show gets you up! Ooz has heads nodding and toes tapping.
Monday at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
Formed 16 years ago, Acid Bleed play a mean blend of hot, gypsy, swing jazz infused with a spicy Latin groove. Their repertoire spans gypsy to latin, classic jazz standards along with plucky and funky originals.
Sunday from 2pm at Lismore City Bowlo. Tickets from $15 on the door.
For over ten years the six members of The Feramones have refined a repertoire of some of the greatest and most sophisticated rock songs of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s – songs that are universally known and loved, songs that transcend the generation gap but require The Feramones’ rare level of craftsmanship to faithfully deliver. If there’s a dance floor, The Feramones will keep it busy.
Sunday from 4.30pm at the Byron Bay Services Club. Tickets from $15 on the door.
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