Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the all-star, Australian classic coming-of-age drama Looking For Alibrandi is presented in a brand new 4K restoration for this special event at the ST. ALi Italian Film Festival. Director Kate Woods’ adaptation of Melina Marchetta’s novel won the AFI Award for Best Film in 2000, and resonated with audiences for its authentic portrayal of growing up in Australia and the second-generation migrant experience.
Screens 6.45pm on Wednesday at the Palace Cinemas, Byron Bay. Tickets from $37 at palacecinemas.com.au.
Experience an evening of soaring wooden flute melodies, toe-tapping jigs and reels, and evocative songs as virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson brings his Celtic music show to Nimbin – Rennie’s performance blends traditional tunes and songs from Ireland, Scotland, and maritime Canada with engaging storytelling, history, humour, and heart.
Thursday 7.30pm at Nimbin Town Hall. Tickets $25 at renniepearsonmusic.com.
Phil and Tilley started writing music together in the autumn of 2012 surrounded by an ancient woodland in the UK – they play a blend of alternative acoustic/folk music using a slide guitar, the more traditional acoustic guitar and an unusual, fold-up-for-travel, upright bass, to create a sound that is uniquely their own.
Friday from 6.30pm at the Murwillumbah Services Club. Free show.
Get ready for a foot-stomping, swampy-mojo-infused night as Marshall Okell brings his raw, energetic solo show to the front bar – a dynamic entertainer and master of blues roots, Okell delivers an unforgettable hillbilly disco experience – equal parts dirty blues, humour, and Aussie charm.
Tuesday from 6pm at The Northern, Byron Bay. Free.
For the first time ever, Ash Grunwald, Australia’s king of blues and roots, is hitting the stage with the Midnight Choir – directed by Janet Swain – in a soul-shaking, spirit-lifting night of music like no other.
Saturday sold out, Sunday from 4pm at the Bruns Picture House. Tickets from $55 at brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Featuring Errol H Renaud, C Soul is a fusion of grooves, beats, sounds and styles with the steelpan, reggae skanks, soca riddims and a touch of dancehall. From Trinidad & Tobago, Renaud is a pioneer of Caribbean music in Australia.
Sunday from 3pm at the Shaws Bay Hotel, East Ballina. Free show.
The Flukes of Sendington are visceral, loud and energetic. They soar through the cosmos fusing sounds of rock, psychedelia, funk and indie into the modern realm – they are a brewing force of memorable energy, an unforgettable experience!
Friday from 7pm at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
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