This month’s feature artists at the Big Gig Comedy Night is Kel Balnaves – instantly likeable and infinitely relatable, Kel is a laconic storyteller with a keen eye for those everyday things we all experience. Solid, reliable and punchy, he is the act to bet on.
Thursday 7pm at the Ballina RSL – Level One. Free show.
Making fun of life, the Versace Boys create satirical pop-hop that hits home every time. They lace their shows with freestyle litness, synchronised dance moves, anthemic bangers and insight into the struggles of being incredibly rich, famous, gorgeous and humble.
Friday from 8pm at the Australian Hotel, Ballina. Free show.
All songs in the EPIC repertoire have been hits on a grand scale, and EPIC reproduces each song with accurate respect to the original, representing all critical parts with class and flair while still allowing the members’ personalities and musical influences to shine through.
Friday from 8pm at The Rails, Byron Bay.
Free show.
Ubuntu celebrates our shared humanity, compassion, and deep interconnectedness – come alive with an unforgettable evening of rhythm, dance, and connection – curated by master West African dancer, singer, drummer and teacher musician Gabriel Otu.
Saturday from 6pm at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall.
Tickets from $30+bf from humanitix.com.
Hashimoto’s Cactus – their music is said to be hatched from a core of simple, yet complex, melody and rhythm. Band member, 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 from 8pm at The Rails, Byron Bay.
Free show.
Billy K’s Blues Band brings a soulful blend of blues, R&B, rock, and soul blues to every performance and they’ll have you grooving all night long. Don’t miss your chance to experience the one-of-a-kind sound of the Billy K Blues Band.
Sunday from 2.30 at the Ballina RSL Boardwalk.
Free show.
Like a summer wind’s ride through early autumn, Moranz & Fremlin are harbingers of a time on the verge – a dynamic Canadiana and bluegrass duo, multi-instrumentalist Ryland Moranz and mandolin aficionado Dan Fremlin champion the love and spirit to a disappearing art.
Sunday from 2.30pm at the Pearces Creek Hall.
Tickets from $27+bf: humanitix.com.
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