Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie has captivated audiences worldwide – from London’s West End to Broadway. Now, NORPA brings its original production of this landmark Australian play to the Northern Rivers.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Byron Theatre. Tickets from $30 +bf from byroncentre.com.au.
Vagina Conversations #11 – after years of sell-out performances, this diverse collective of some of Byron Shire’s powerful, creative women, and people with vaginas, present personal, professional or political stories to inform, educate, entertain, and support.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $38 from brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Beccy Cole steps into the new year with her long-awaited and highly anticipated ninth studio album Through The Haze, and what better way to promote a new album, than hitting the road around the country.
Sunday 3.30pm at the Ballina RSL. Tickets $49 from ballinarsl.com.au.
California-born, Australia-based roots artist Manoa, and his Swedish wife Caroline, blend folk and reggae to create an uplifting musical experience. Caroline, steeped in Scandinavian folk traditions, brings warmth and harmony through her soulful voice. Together, they offer sound healing sessions that fuse natural soundscapes, breathwork, and live music.
Friday from 5pm at Elements of Byron. Free show.
James Sherlock and Lillian Albazi are Naarm-based improvisers with distinguished careers spanning jazz, classical, and experimental music delivering a performance that is both innovative and deeply moving.
Saturday 7.30pm at The Citadel, Murwillumbah. Tickets $30 +bf from humanitix.com.
Multi-platinum-selling singer, producer and rapper Winston Surfshirt returns with his first new music in two years; the kaleidoscopic new single ‘Boots’ – a dazzling ode to artistic evolution, weaving together sparkling bass undertones and swirling disco-house melodies into a rich tapestry of sound.
Saturday 8pm at the Australian Hotel, Ballina. Tickets $25 +bf from moshtix.com.au.
Don’t miss a beautiful afternoon of chamber music in the newly refurbished Con Concert Room. Lyrical Masterpieces brings together outstanding violinist Doretta Balkizas and pianist Brieley Cutting for a richly expressive program of French and German classics.
Sunday 5pm at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium Concert Room, Lismore.
Tickets $18 from nrcac.edu.au.
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