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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 8 April 2026

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WAVE – I Have Friends Everywhere

The closing date for entries is in October, so this is a callout for all design artists, fashion innovators, culture initiators and wearable inventors.

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Navigating business debt & insolvency

Financial literacy – without it, no business, can survive, let alone proposer. It’s especially true in times like these, where world leaders are unpredictable, chaotic and batshit crazy.   

Cudgen Lifesaver among King’s Birthday honourees

Far North Coast Director of Lifesaving, David Rope, was awarded an Emergency Services Medal as part of the King's Birthday honourees this week – acknowledging his significant and sustained service to the movement.

Free bike track ‘waste of money’

Byron Shire business people who think that spending eye-watering amounts of taxpayers’ money ripping up a multi-billion-dollar train line...

Damning police culture review puts pressure on NSW govt for reform

An independent review into NSW Police Force culture has found systemic sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination against female officers, prompting calls for the Minns Labor government to immediately expand the powers of the state's police watchdog.

Byron stormwater strategy

Has anyone read the Engeny report supplied to Byron Council on the stormwater strategy for Byron Bay? There are several...

Northern Rivers clubs shine at Clubs & Community Awards

Club Lennox and Twin Towns were among Northern Rivers clubs recognised at the Clubs & Community Awards, held last Thursday in Sydney.

Jock Barnes

Jock Barnes is a professional surfer, musician and songwriter who has collected a world of inspiration to create original lyrical content, and original reworkings of his musical influences of acoustic blues, rock and pop, with a blend of covers and his own original tunes.

Friday from 6pm at the Suffolk Park Hotel. Free show.


Labyrinth

Step into the magic of the cult fantasy classic and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Labyrinth with a special one-night-only screening. Blending breathtaking production design, extraordinary practical effects, and the magical artistry of hundreds of Henson puppeteers and craftspeople, Labyrinth has become one of the most beloved fantasy films of all time.

Saturday at 4pm at the Byron Theatre. Tickets from $16.85 at byroncentre.com.au.


Henry Wagons

A prince of the pub, Mr Henry Wagons is back with a new solo tour, full to the brim with more tunes and tall tales from the road less travelled. Mr Wagons always paves his own pathway to your door, and is keen to sing some of your favourite songs whilst sharing a story or seven.

Saturday from 7pm at the Eltham Hotel. Tickets $33.69 from moshtix.com.au.


Lil Cheeky

Don’t let the grown-ups have all the fun! The all-ages circus show Lil’ Cheeky is back for one date, celebrating ten years bold! If it’s too hot or too wet outside, and you can’t get the kids to put down the devices – let us entertain you!

Sunday 2pm at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $20 from brunswickpicturehouse.com.


Billy K Blues Band

Ballina Blues Club presents the Billy K Blues Band, a dynamic group that brings a soulful blend of blues, R&B, rock, and soul blues to every performance. Their energy and passion for music will have you captivated and grooving along.

Sunday 2.30pm at the Boardwalk, Ballina RSL. Free show.


Goodrich

Bruce Butler aka Goodrich has history in the music business that stems from his early days, attending local gigs as a spectator at his local haunt, the Royal Antler Hotel in Narrabeen, which at the time was one of the most influential live rock venues in the country.

Sunday from 4pm at The Beachy, Byron Bay. Free show.


Baker Boy

Six-time ARIA award-winner and proud Yolŋu artist Baker Boy today announces his long-awaited return to the national stage, with a run of headline tour dates – the tour follows the announcement of Djandjay, Baker Boy’s fearless and emotionally expansive second album.

Sunday from 7.30pm at the Coolangatta Hotel. Tickets $59.90 from oztix.com.au.



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The Roast returns!

A sold-out show. A two-minute standing ovation. Melia Naughton returns for an encore performance of Amalfi Roast.

A Church for All People

Celebrating its tenth year, the Brunswick Picture House personifies ‘A Church for All People’, in its packed, eclectic and biggest ever program. The next few weeks and months bring a throng of music superstars, a gang of Australia’s hottest comedians, and plenty of jaw-dropping burlesque beauties to blow your minds.

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 17 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Burn After Dark: Three Blue Ducks

Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Burn After Dark returns to Three Blue Ducks on Thursday, 3 July from 4pm to 10pm, offering an...