Born in the Western Suburbs of Sydney in 1978, The Radiators have carved a niche in the archives of Australian rock history and are one of few Australian bands still thrilling audiences week after week.
Thursday from 8pm at the Coolangatta Hotel. Free show
Drover is a band making honest, rough-around-the-edges music stitched together with twang, tone, and a lot of heart. There’s no clear genre here – just a mix of coastal grit, country dust and whatever else spills out.
Friday from 7pm at Howl and Moan, Byron Bay. Tickets $20 via humantix.com
Benja & The Deadly Good are a First Nation and LGBTQIA rhythm ’n’ blues disco band founded in 2023, with influences drawn from black and queer musicians who defined pop culture through music.
Saturday from 4.30pm at the Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads. Free show
Hashimoto’s Cactus: their music is said to be hatched from a core of simple, yet complex, melody and rhythm. Stephen Lovelight, we’re told, was the mushroom that ate a misty night and spewed out the stars and dark matter that begat Michael DiCecco, the finger-licking man on drums, and Hans Lovejoy, the super-hands behind the bottom end of this weird foetus.
Saturday at the Rails, Byron Bay. Free show
Dynamic nine-piece reggae ensemble, Bradamon Band, are known for their vibrant fusion of traditional Māori music, Pacific rhythms, and deep roots reggae – they are a vibrant force in the reggae music landscape, bridging cultural traditions with contemporary sounds.
Sunday from 4.30pm at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. Free show
Singer, songwriter and guitarist – Bloomfield’s style blends soul, blues and roots with songs that have a sincere and authentic lyric and essence. He plays a clever guitar with an intricate delivery, integrating blues and jazz sensibilities.
Sunday from 3pm at the Cabarita Beach Hotel. Free show
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