The Spanish Film Festival presents The Stepmother’s Bond, (Tras el verano) a powerful tale of family and emotion that examines the legal loopholes faced by couples with children from a previous relationship, and the complex bonds that transcend genetics, the film asks whether DNA is more important than affection.
Wednesday 6pm at Palace Cinemas, Byron Bay. Tickets from $20, palacecinemas.com.au.
Displace I Call Home is the story of a terminal diagnosis that cuts through a woman’s isolation when she’s visited by a mysterious bird who draws her into a surreal journey through memory, myth, and healing. The premiere play from The Byron Theatre Company introduces a new platform for regional voices and original performance.
Five performances starting Thursday 7pm at the Byron Theatre. Tickets from $38.70, byroncentre.com.au.
Katie Noonan will perform a selection of some of her own most loved songs, some of her favourite songs by other people, as well as previewing some brand new material from a forthcoming release.
Friday 7pm at the Brunswick Picture House.
Tickets from $48, brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Fat Albert is a well-oiled machine that will have you grooving to all your favourite tunes from late last century to the present day. Get ready to jump, dance, and sing along as Fat Albert takes the stage and ignites the party.
Friday at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
Weaving flamenco guitar, tribal percussion, and driving electronica into a soundscape that is both cinematic and explosive, Tijuana Cartel are known for their genre-bending sets and magnetic stage presence – they’ll guide us on a journey deep into the soul of rhythm.
Saturday from 4pm at the Billinudgel Hotel. Tickets $50.
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Experience an electrifying night of contemporary jazz led by two of Australia’s most acclaimed saxophonists, Sandy Evans and Andrew Robson. Evans’ powerful tenor sound and soaring soprano melodies combined with Robson’s great sense of groove, and an uncanny instinct for melodic lyricism create a beautiful and engaging musical dialogue.
Sunday 2pm at the Lismore Jazz Club, Lismore City Bowlo. Tickets at the door from $20.
Utterly fresh and unique, but steeped in the tradition of real, authentic blues, Mojo’s music is truly world-class. With charisma and a captivating stage presence, Mojo breathes new life into roots-based sounds – Mojo transcends all age and fashion barriers.
Sunday from 2.30pm at the Boardwalk, Ballina RSL.
Free show.
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