The Italian Film Festival continues with great movies including the acclaimed The Boy with Pink Trousers – A box office sensation in Italy, The Boy With The Pink Trousers (Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa) features rising star Samuele Carrino in a powerful performance, exploring the real story behind Italy’s first publicised case of online bullying.
Friday at 6pm at Palace Cinemas, Byron Bay. Tickets from $19 at palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/palace-byron-bay.
Hitchhike The Dawn is a soulful combination of grassroots folk rock, surfy desert psychedelia, and melodic harmonies. Their sets are dynamic, ranging from foot-tapping grooves, and big sweaty jams, to smiling pop tunes, and smoky folk songs.
Friday from 3.30pm at Stone & Wood Brewery, Byron Bay. Free show.
With a career spanning over a decade, Dallas Frasca stands as a true force of her generation – a charismatic presence on stage, a fierce guitar slinger, and a commanding voice behind the mic. Hailing from North East Victoria, Frasca is now forging a bold new chapter in her illustrious career, breaking away from her renowned rock band to launch her latest solo venture.
Friday from 7:30pm at the Soundlounge, Currumbin. Tickets $40 at soundlounge.com.au.
Brats Carnival is a high-energy, super fun afternoon show for all ages – from tots to teenagers and their mums and dads – brought to you by the finest team of circus artists and mischief makers behind international touring sensation Briefs Factory.
Friday and Saturday from 2pm at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $24 at brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Get ready to ride the soul train – Lisa Hunt’s Forever Soul is rolling back into town for an evening of powerhouse vocals, feel-good funk, and the kind of energy only Lisa can deliver.
Sunday from 3pm at the Shaws Bay Hotel, Ballina. Free show.
The straight-talking, hip-swinging, raw and raunchy jazz and blues of the Trombone Kellie Gang could get the most tired of feet moving – the band is fronted by the infamous Trombone Kellie, with gutsy vocal delivery and blues trombone-playing.
Sunday from 2.30pm at the Ballina RSL Boardwalk. Free show.
Accomplished piano vocalist, Katrina Harris has extensive experience performing around the world at five-star venues for weddings, special events, and sophisticated gatherings.
Monday at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
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