Two screenings this week will give movie-lovers a one-off chance to revisit films by renowned Byron filmmaker Richard Mordaunt, whose groundbreaking works explore community activism, art, and civil rights.
Friday at 6pm and Saturday at 1pm, at the Byron Theatre
Tickets $25 from byroncentre.com.au
Born the son of a preacher, Dan Hannaford’s love of music started with listening to hymns, and by his teens he found rock & roll and formed his first punk band straight out of high school. Since then he has earned a reputation as one of the hardest working, independent solo musicians on the East Coast.
Friday from 2pm at the Byron Bowlo
Free show
With his comical, heartwarming and inspiring perspective on life, Tim Woodz creates stripped back storytelling folk songs that contribute to the ever-evolving Australian experience – he’s like a jazz croner at an aussie BBQ, which we all know, makes no sense.
Saturday from 4pm at the Bangalow Hotel
Free show
https://brunswickpicturehouse.com/absolute-trash-26-apr/
Absolute Trash is a celebration of all things garbage – incredible circus, a bin chicken with big dreams, and performers more flexible than the government’s idea of sensible climate policy.
Saturday at 7.30pm at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads
Tickets from $30 at brunswickpicturehouse.com
Kwasi Bruni is an Afro-Cuban big band project led by bassist Barry Hill and Colombian ex-pat pianist Camilo Losada.
Expect a night of high energy dance music, salsa, son, and mambo, paying homage to the music of Cachao Lopez, and other great Latin jazz and salsa big bandleaders of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
Sunday from 3.30-7pm at Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club
Tickets $25 from mullumexservices.com.au
Guy and Nicci are an acoustic duo passionate about bringing soulful covers to life – their curated set list includes a mix of cruisy pop, soul, and country tunes, with a warm, harmonious sound.
Sunday from 5pm at Lennox Pizza, Lennox Heads
Free show
Music brought them together in 1971 and their songs are the soundtrack of our lives – Manilow magic meets the Divine Miss M is a show with Laura Doolan, George Harvey and the Greg Doolan Band. Join them for a rollercoaster ride through the two of music’s greatest careers.
Tuesday at 11am in the Twin Towns Showroom, Tweed Heads
Tickets from $10 at twintowns.com.au
