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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 8 July 2026

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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 8 July 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.

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Local union players to benefit from Legacy grants

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils and rugby union clubs to take advantage of an opportunity to upgrade their facilities, player pathways and increase local participation.

BaySounds opens the door for songwriters

Some songs arrive quickly. Others sit half-finished in notebooks, voice memos or guitar cases for years before somebody finally hears them.

NSW Women of the Year noms open

Nominations are now open for the 2027 NSW Women of the Year Awards. Nationals Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest says the awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of local women and girls.

Take sanctuary at this year’s Byron Writers Festival

Thirty years and a stellar lineup is coming your way with this year’s Byron Writers Festival,14–16 August.

The Karl Stefanovic pile-on

In 2011, Channel 9 scored a one-on-one interview with the Daili Lama during his Australian tour. It was handed to their larrikan breakfast guy – Karl Stefanovic.

Baby it’s warm inside

We know times are tough right now: the world’s gone tits up, it’s cold, and the forecast has more rain on the way. Well, to get us out of the doldrums, Brunswick Picture House has the perfect tonic to help warm your bits, and cast away the winter doldrums – the return of Bruns Does Winter Burlesque!

Guy and Nicci

Guy and Nicci are an enchanting acoustic duo known for their soulful sound and distinctive style, bringing a special touch to every performance. With Guy’s expert guitar skills and Nicci’s powerful, classically-trained vocals, they blend seamlessly to create an unforgettable musical experience.

Friday from 5pm at Elements of Byron. Free show.


Danny FaiFai

Danny Faifai’s shows are a veritable chronicle of showstoppers, a playlist of past and current hit songs – he’s guaranteed to live up to his reputation as undoubtedly one of Australia’s finest vocalists and entertainers!

Friday from 7.30pm at Club Tweed. Free show.


Wear The Fox Hat

Wear the Fox Hat is one of the most exciting cover bands to emerge from Northern NSW in recent years. The band offers a wealth of experience and a vast knowledge of popular music genres, with some great vocal harmonies, accompanied by strong instrumental backing.

Saturday from 4.30pm at the Hotel Brunswick. Free show.


Amber Rose & Jack

Amber and Jack will bring a beautifully curated set of original songs, alongside a hand-picked selection of their personal favourites, blending heartfelt storytelling with nostalgic tones and rich, emotive delivery – equal parts soulful, raw, and uplifting.

Saturday from 6pm at the Billinudgel Hotel. Free show.


Fanny Lumsden

A 2x ARIA, 10x CMAA and 3x AIRA award-winning artist, Fanny Lumsden built her career the grassroots way: playing hundreds of country halls across rural Australia and independently releasing critically acclaimed, award-winning albums that have helped redefine modern Australian country.

Saturday 6.30pm at Clunes Coronation Hall. Tickets $49/$24 +bf via humantix.com.


Matty Rogers

Renowned for his authenticity in both songwriting and performance, Matty Rogers is a passionate singer-songwriter who approaches his craft from a place of pure vulnerability, a quality that garners him fans of the diehard variety. Matty explores in his lyrics themes of love, unity, acceptance, and the raw, real pain of human existence.

Sunday from 5pm at The Northern, Byron Bay. Free show.

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Interview: Busby Marou

Busby Marou have cemented themselves as one of Australia’s premier musical acts, captivating audiences with their distinctly Australian storytelling, masterful musicianship, and undeniable onstage chemistry. For two decades, Tom Busby and Jeremy Marou have forged a musical partnership that blends rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and the kind of effortless synergy that only comes from years of playing together.

Interview with Trent Dalton

The Byron Writers Festival will once again be treated to the delights of author and journalist Trent Dalton, who will be featured at the Jonson Street Stage on Saturday evening, 15 August, as well as throughout the event. Celebrating its 30th year, the Byron Writers Festival will, for the first time, be taking place around the town of Byron Bay from 14 to 16 August, with a mix of free and paid events.

Cinema: Moana

The Academy Award-nominated animated film sails into its live action debut in Moana, directed by Tony- and Emmy-winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton).

For your wellbeing

On Saturday, in Byron, they are holding a Psychic Health and Wellbeing Expo, at the Cavanbah Centre, Ewingsdale Road – this is a community-based event and all are welcome.