A Lismore music venue is appealing for financial help to help them keep music and arts alive. 

A proposal by the NSW Labor government 'support small music festivals' has been rejected, according to Greens MP Cate Faehrmann.

Seed Northern Rivers is celebrating the power of community with a free event, 'From The Ground Up' on Thursday 5 March, at the Mullum Gardens EcoHub, awarding the first round of grants from the Seed Giving Circle.

Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s most awarded music festival, today announces the next wave of artists joining the Bluesfest 2026 lineup, with the addition of three of the most influential, revered and culturally significant acts in modern music: Parkway Drive, Erykah Badu, and The Wailers.

Venue operators will no longer be required to immediately remove intoxicated patrons from their premises under changes to the NSW liquor act to be proposed by Labor in parliament this week.

Community festivals, street fairs and similar events are to be allowed without development applications on all public land in NSW as part of a suite of state government-announced planning changes.

Max McCann is just 13 years old, but has recently returned from playing his alto saxophone at the Sydney Opera House.

Emerging pop artist Ronan Maclean released his debut EP, The Maniac EP, last week. The project showcases Maclean’s versatility and strong pop music instincts, blending inspirations across four distinct tracks – all written, produced, and performed by the artist.

Mullum’s newest music festival is just days away, which will see more than 40 acts fill local venues including the Civic Hall, Ex-Services Club, Courthouse Hotel and the Bowlo. The Mullum Roots Festival will run July 12 and 13.

Missy Higgins and Rodrigo y Gabriela are among the latest artists announced for the final edition of Byron Bay Bluesfest, scheduled for April 2025. International blues-rock legends George Thorogood & The Destroyers will also be on the bill, along with the return of Nahko and an exclusive performance from Melody Angel.