This Sunday 5 October, the Byron Community Market will transform Main Beach into a celebration of all things 1980s. The special Born in the 80s event is part of the Byron Community Centre’s 130 Years of Community Spirit celebrations, marking the decade the it first took on management of the iconic markets in 1987.
Pictured are supermodels, the Versace Boys, Will and Coasty, who will remind the assembled Byron market multitude of the importance of having your nails done and your super yacht regularly serviced. Photo Jeff ‘Coco Channel’ Dawson



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