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Live and local: Spangled Thursdays bring the noise to The Northern, and Byron Bay’s live music scene just got a serious midweek upgrade.

Introducing Spangled Thursdays a brand new weekly event taking over The Northern every Thursday night, in proud partnership with Spangled Drongo Brewing.

This collaboration is all about celebrating the sounds of the Northern Rivers while pouring some of the region’s finest independent brews. Spangled Thursdays aim to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent in our own backyard, giving both emerging and established artists a platform to tear up the stage in one of Byron’s most iconic venues.

Each week you can expect a fresh lineup of killer local acts, hand-picked to bring high energy and great vibes to your Thursday night. The music is loud, the beers are cold and the atmosphere is unbeatable, whether you’re a die-hard live music fan or just looking for a new spot to kick back with friends.

To keep things spicy, Spangled Thursdays also includes weekly giveaways featuring free merch, gig tickets and prizes from some of your favourite local legends. It’s all about creating a space where music lovers and beer fans can come together to celebrate the best of Byron Bay culture.

So grab your mates, rock up to The Northern and start your weekend early with Spangled Thursdays. Because supporting local music and local beer? That’s something worth raising a glass to.

Spangled Thursdays – every Thursday night at The Northern with free entry.
Live music. Independent beer. Pure Byron energy.
Are you a local band keen to be part of it?
get in touch: [email protected].



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