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Secret Sounds Presents

The 24th Annual Music & Arts Festival

North Byron Parklands T w e e d Va l l e y Way, Wo oy u n g 1 5 m i n u t e s N o r th o f By r o n Bay

31 dec • 01 jan • 02 jan

CHILDISH GAMBINO (NO SIDESHOWS) • LONDON GRAMMAR (NO SIDESHOWS) • THE AVALANCHES VIOLENT SOHO • MATT CORBY • ALISON WONDERLAND • CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN FAT FREDDY’S DROP • TA-KU • THE RUBENS • THE JEZABELS • BALL PARK MUSIC GROUPLOVE • BERNARD FANNING • JAMIE T • BROODS • TKAY MAIDZA • ILLY GRANDMASTER • MØ • FLASHHOT DUB TIME MACHINE • DMA’S • ALUNAGEORGE BOOKA SHADE • CLIENT LIAISON • VALLIS ALPS • PARQUET COURTS CITY CALM DOWN • L D R U • MODERN BASEBALL • TIRED LION • REMI • RY X MARLON WILLIAMS • LEMAITRE • SHURA • PLUS MORE ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED

OVER 18 LICENSED FESTIVAL CAMPING INCLUDING FLASH CAMP & TEPEE LOVE • FOOD TRUCKS & GLORIOUS GOURMET FARE THE VILLAGE ARTS • POP UP BARS & BEER GARDENS • COOL WATER PARK • MAKERS MARKETS YOGA & WELLBEING PLUS LOADS OF OTHER AWESOMENESS

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The Loop is your free monthly events and culture guide covering the Tweed Coast & Northern NSW. While all efforts are made to ensure event info and listings are accurate The Loop takes no responsibility for errors or omissions Got a story to tell? Know someone who does? Budding writer or Sensational photographer? We love contributors, so drop us a line! The Loop is independently owned and published. Contributors opinions are not necessarily those of The Loop. Editor/Owner: Peita Gardiman Art Director: Tracey Stewart Phone: 0413 804 024 Web: www.theloopmag.com.au Email: news@theloopmag.com.au Design: design@theloopmag.com.au Front Cover Image: Tao Jones

CONTRIBUTORS Peita Gardiman Tracey Stewart Joel Colombo Fiona Wood Samantha Morris Duke Albada

Memoirs of a

Reluctant Rock Star Part 2 – Series by Owen Richardson

I met Frankie and Nick when I got dumped with the Catholics at their college in south-west Sydney. I’d been at one of those elite private schools in Sydney, you know, the one’s with rowing clubs and sucky blazers, but in Year 9, I got kicked out. I didn’t think it was that big a deal, but the Anglicans can be pretty fierce when it comes to big bags of hooch and an eclectic mix of other mind altering substances stored in the roof of their treasured chapel. Everything would have been fine if that stupid chapel hadn’t caught fire and those big bags of hooch hadn’t crashlanded on the altar!

It wasn’t just the Anglicans, the Baptists wouldn’t have me, the Lutherans wouldn’t have me and the Uniting Church wouldn’t touch me with a barge pole. In the end, much to their dismay, my parents had to give me to the Catholics because they figured this was better than people finding out that their son was going to a public school.

. . big bags of hooch and an eclectic mix of other mind altering substances stored in the roof.. .

The word ‘sacrilegious’ got thrown around a lot that week, especially since the smoke from that particular fire was extremely pungent and drifted down to the lower forms’ play area. Enough said, but by the end of it, I was out. Mum and dad were more affronted than anything but I maintained there was no way anyone could conclusively tie me to the incident as the evidence was circumstantial at best. Didn’t do much

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good though because there wasn’t an Anglican school in the southern hemisphere that would have me after that.

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I think they hoped the Catholics were better at force feeding those Christian values into a son they weren’t that interested in, so they packed me off to some random Catholic boarding school in the hills down south and breathed a sigh of relief that they’d only have to see me on weekends.

They needn’t have worried because after meeting Frankie and Nick, the three of us ended up spending most of our weekends at Nick’s place and that’s where the whole rock star adventure started. To be continued next month

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Going to Falls this year? Be prepared to make some tough listening decisions. This summer an all-rounder roster of acts will be sliding into home-base from all corners and all genres. Having already announced two headliners in Childish Gambino and London Grammar, it’s now been revealed that they’ll be joined by the likes of alt-rock legends Violent Soho, singer-songwriter Matt Corby, indie rock outfit Ball Park Music, and The Rubens heading an international bill. From stunning natural settings and rolling green amphitheaters to inner city streets and abandoned buildings, Falls will be taking over four corners of Australia and transforming each of the spaces into immersive carousels of music, dance, light and art. It’s not just the music, it’s the sense of community, the vibrancy, the temporary utopia created by the clever people who customise the experience with their creative and innovative thinking.

The Festival was created in 1993 from a campfire idea. It was on the home of Falls, the very farm at Lorne in Victoria where it is still held each year. The Falls Music and Arts Festival is one of the finest, longest running, boutique music events in Australia. The 2016/17 line-up includes local, national and international acts and bands, plus there is an amazing program of other creative and arty ways you can get involved. The Falls Fiesta includes art camps, makers’ markets, crafternoons, fancy dress themes and a massive parade. The Village is a festival within a festival with yoga sessions, interactive games and activities, circus workshops, puppetry, burlesque and comedy. Sing for your supper and be the first ticket holder in town! Score a VIP pass for you and 3 friends by downloading the official Falls Festival app and taking part in #fallskaraoke! Belt out your favourite bangers from the 2016/17 line-up by choosing a song, pressing record, adding some stickers and uploading to Instagram with the hashtag #fallskaraoke. Make sure you tag @ fallsfestival and the three pals you’ll take along if you win! www.fallsfestival.com Peita Gardiman

Falls Music & Arts Festival 2016/17 Line-Up Childish Gambino (No Sideshows) • London Grammar (No Sideshows) • The Avalanches Violent Soho • Matt Corby • Alison Wonderland Catfish And The Bottlemen • Fat Freddy’s Drop Ta-Ku • The Rubens • The Jezabels • Ball Park Music • Grouplove • Bernard Fanning • Jamie T Broods • Tkay Maidza • Grandmaster Flash • Illy Mø • Hot Dub Time Machine • Dma’s Alunageorge • Booka Shade • Client Liaison Vallis Alps • Parquet Courts • City Calm Down L D R U • Modern Baseball • Tired Lion* • Remi Ry X • Marlon Williams • Lemaitre • Shura

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Whether it’s foodie favourites, outdoor entertainment or children’s activities WOMEN’S HEALTH, WELLNESS & VITALITY EXPO The soulful day will feature health industry experts, yoga, workshops, informative discussions & guest speakers, beauty & well-being services, natural products, wellness practitioners, creative stalls, energy tools - everything to nourish the mind, body and spirit with live music and paleo lunch options supplied by The Lake, Cabarita Beach. 10am – 4pm Sunday September 25 www.curlevents.com.au

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TYALGUM DANCE SPECTACULAR Three of Australia’s very best Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue dance couples will perform an exciting and glittering display of their incredible talent live at Tyalgum Hall. This is a special showcase of some of Australia’s finest dancing talent. Pre-show dinner at Flutterbies Cottage Cafe. Saturday 22nd October www.ticketebo.com.au/tyalgumdance

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The newest live music venue for original local artists in the Far North Coast! The Cabarita Beach Sports Club are collaborating with local musicians to create a venue specifically for live original music. Salt & Steel and Felicity Lawless will fill the space with their resonating, hypnotic ambience, stirring and empowering the audience. Whether it be on a stage to hundreds or an intimate venue these soulful, gypsy, rockers entrance and captivate as they deliver a heartfelt performance. Recognizing and embracing the healing powers of music. September 16

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Northern NSW has plenty to offer in the month of September

THE SECOND GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH SWELL SOUNDS Providing the perfect soundtrack to the festival, SWELL Sounds promises a generous blend of artists including Benny D Williams, Felicity Lawless, Ella Fence and The Cheap Fakes, offering everything from surfer folk and hip-hop roots, through to brass-fuelled funk and stomping blues grooves. Located at the northern end of Currumbin Beach, The Green will be home to the free live music showcase all afternoon on both weekends. www.swellsculpture.com.au 9-18 September

The show that recently wowed Woodfordia comes to The Nimbin Bush Theatre for a special school holiday show and workshop on Thursday October 6. Circus performers Thomas Bailey and Michele Thomas offer this hilarious and engaging show. Bailey opens the show as Lorenzo the Ludicrous Lion Tamer, with a snappy repartee which immediately engages audiences and as the show unfolds you meet a host of zany characters. The show will commence at 11am and after a break for lunch there will be a clowning workshop from 1pm, which is an opportunity for children to discover and explore their own clowning potential. www.nimbinbushtheatre.com

RETURN OF THE NUDGE Put some Spring into your step with the Return of the Nudge. The first Sunday in September arrives with the long awaited return of Nudge Nudge Wink Wink! Their monthly party with a conscience, DJs playing treasured sounds for local charities. A free event that brings our community together in an all inclusive way, whilst raising much needed funding for beloved and deserving local charities. 4th September 2:00pm-9:00pm at The Billinudgel Hotel

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Ten thousand hours. One theory states that after ten thousand hours, one will have achieved mastery over the discipline at hand. Some would say, especially in the blues scene, this is “paying your dues”.

Traditional Blues is at the edges of popular culture, always has been, always will be. The birth of popular music came from the blues, a fact never forgotten by the blues faithful.

Few would claim to be master of anything, as humility seems to be a constant character trait of such people, and after spending time with Jamie Symons from local Blues outfit “Devil’s Kiosk”, it’s clear he is a man seated in this ethos. Jamie is a mellow surfer guy, a family man, like many locals to the beach scene here on the tweed, but once he gets talking blues, you can see and feel this is what really gets him fired up. He loves the blues, and enjoys sharing his experience to others, and when not playing live, he is passing on his skills to up and coming harmonica players. The haunting tones of the harmonica first called to Jamie through a random meeting on a job site in far north Queensland. This was Jamie’s baptism of fire, he was instantly a student of the craft, and has not put in down since, racking up many hours, one would hint at many more than ten thousand.

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is not a one trick pony, with all members playing with exceptional ease, making it a pure” feel” based performance, each and every time. Devils Kiosk is a professional blues band, one that you would expect to find on a tour stage or at a popular blues bar in whichever city you’re in. A tight rhythm section consisting of Mick McLennan on drums and Ray Goddard on bass, it’s great to see a harmonica driven blues band with such solid grooves. To see an amazing guitar player such as Mark Watson, combine with the exceptional blues harp playing of Jamie Symons, is something you need to experience live and at the appropriate volume...i.e. loud and clear!

Occasionally popular culture dances into the blues world, but soon enough the circus leaves town, leaving the true lovers of the blues, to share their love of this powerful music to themselves. Blues fans are loyal, and evidence of this is the consistent support Devils Kiosk receives across the country, and in our local scene. For a band to keep as busy as these guys, playing the music they love, doesn’t take just hard work, it takes talent. This band

After seeing them at the Burleigh Underground Drummers, it was quickly apparent this band has earned its place in the circuit, and will continue to draw fans for years to come. With many years playing and recording, Devils Kiosk, is set to record a new album in the coming months, and are hoping to have it ready for release later this year. Leif Morris

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Hipster Kid Kato At the age of 23, The Canadian songwriter, Garret Kato, relocated himself to the beaches of Byron Bay, Australia. There Kato began performing at local cafes and bars throughout the town along side drummer Ben Livermore. A few months later the duo was spotted by platinum recording artist Pete Murray. Murray introduced Kato to engineer and producer Anthony Lycenko and they began work on his first Australian release “LOVE. MURDER. SONGS.” 2012 was an exciting year for Kato, celebrating the release “LOVE. MURDER. SONGS.” EP, Kato toured the east coast of Australia and western Canada independently. Also scoring an opening slot for folk icon Jack Johnson at the Byron Bay international Film Festival, in that same year Kato performed at the 2012 Splendour in the Grass along side Jack White, The Kooks and Bloc Party. “Hipster Kids” - recorded in Kato’s home studio - is a far cry from pervious folk releases. A haunting yet grungy vocal appears reverberating through a thickness of bass and spacious beats. With it’s dark and satirical lyric themes, “Hipster Kids” questions an over grown suburban pop culture in mesmerising simplicity. The new single highlights Kato’s songwriting versatility and marks the evolution of his sound. Q. What pushed you into making the move from the majestic Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada to the Sunny beaches of Byron Bay, Australia? Garrett: Well, it wasn’t a planned idea really. I had just finished a record with a producer and was getting some good contacts for music in Canada. Initially it

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was just for a visit to see my brother. I fell in love with the place and found myself at home as many people often do. Q. Let’s talk inspirations, you’ve played shows with the likes of Jack Johnson (personal hero of mine), Elton John and Pete Murray recognised your talents whilst you were busking in Byron Bay and introduced you to Anthony Lycenko. All this has gotta keep the musical bones well oiled, right? Garrett: Yeah, fortunately I get to play lots of music and make a living from it now. So for that I am super blessed and feel grateful each day I’m pursuing this dream. Those people you mentioned in particular Pete Murray, really helped to see where I wanted to take my career and how they thought about music entirely. I guess the biggest thing I’ve realised over the year is it’s not just one path to get to where you want to be, each is as unique as the person. Q. One of your songs “Sweet Jane” has been featured in the motion picture “Bad Mom’s” which has just hit cinemas. How did this come about and what does this song mean to you? Garrett: This super ironic how my song ended up in that movie. Last year I was signed to a big publishing label called Sony ATV and from there my stuff was pitched to Hollywood and TV. I wrote the song “Sweet Jane” for my mother who was going through a tough time. She’s better now and coming to visit me which I’m stoked about. But the funny thing was It’s a movie about Bad Moms... Oh no.

Q. Does the fact that you grew up in Canada, but now reside in Australia have an affect on your writing? I guess I am asking, do you feel home sick at times and does this influence what you write? Garrett: My last record was basically a concept album about the biggest change of my life and moving halfway around the world. I often do miss home, but since the start of my little family I feel like I couldn’t be anywhere else at the moment. Q. What can we expect from you in the near future and where can we see you performing? Garrett: I’m going to be doing a small tour towards the end of the year in November, which I’ll be announcing soon. I’m looking to record a new album or EP, just depends on how good my songs are if they make the cut. So I’ll be busy as usual.

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Felicity Lawless

Gratis Minds

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This album really took me somewhere.

The debut Ep opens up with a short yet inspiring beat with a speech about bringing Peace and tranquility to Earth. It straight up blows any stigma around Hip hop being only hateful music and it makes you feel good like you could conquer anything. Stepping quickly into The Tao, Jon Doe’s lyricism flows smoothly with Jay’s oriental melody and Tay D brings the final piece of the puzzle that youthful exuberance that hooks you in straight away to these guys, leaving you on the edge for the next tune. Their first single Now You Know has been very well received online and with the momentum building, it’s hard to imagine anything getting in their way. The Second single off the EP Still Coolin’ has trumped any release of theirs, with a refreshing vibe I haven’t heard in hip hop. The swing will surely get ya head nodding! The use of old school analogue synthesisers and a Roland SP 404 brings a unique sound to the EP, with the chilled out vibe of the tracks reflecting their coastal surrounds. This EP perfectly fits the vibe of a winter bon fire on the Beach with your squad, or a day cruising the beaches searching for the perfect wave with your friends. A force to be reckoned with...

Starring the vocals and music of Belle Hendrik this new release from one of the region’s most outstanding blues singers stands out like a red ruby in a front tooth. Hendrik is known nationally as Australia’s most pre-eminent interpreter of Janis Joplin, starring in Pearl –The Janis Joplin Rockumentary and also performing Joplin in the Songs of the Haight Ashbury Stage Show – both to great acclaim. The CD opens with Looking at the Moon which showcases a robust big band sound featuring soul inspired backing vocals and a production that called to mind early Stevie Winwood – and of course a large dose of Janis Joplin. Hendrik embraces her rough edge beautifully creating an authentic ballsy sound. The CD is mostly raw and bluesy but also gives a nod to honky tonk with a playful rhinestone twang. The standout track Highway Blues melds crunching organ, driving bass and anthemic vocals. Hendrik allows her voice to break and crack artfully all over Applegate Drive while maintaining a focused strong technique. How does one sound tough and vulnerable at the same time? Hendrik has mastered this illusive art. This woman can bring home the Blues with a thud, a howl and a whisper, what a voice. www.bellehendrik.com.

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Straight up Happy Ending feels like a journey through an enchanted forest as you discover flamenco dancers in flowing vibrant red dresses frolicking fireside. Transported, captivated and totally elated you join them in dance by a raging fire mesmerised as the embers glow and float into the starry sky. You know that feeling right? The pure fantasy gypsy vision escalates as the playful instrumentals and soulful hypnotic rhythms elevate throughout Felicitys standout single Cowboy Cameraman. I’d like to see you try to stay seated as you listen to this album. It has surely captured my inner pixie and left me ready to dance barefoot in the earth as I breathe in the Spanish style guitar and soaring solid vocal melodies. Do your ears a favour a dive right in with an open heart as you hear the ‘Tails’ Felicity has to tell through a fantastic musical journey. Tracey Stewart

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Willy McElroy and the Immigrants Self titled album

The coveted and hard to replicate tones of the Nick Drake acoustic guitar sound. It set the standard, and on this album it is the first thing you hear. I will deliberately refer to this collection of songs as an album, for here gorgeous instruments are captured in flight and treated with the kid gloves of dedicated folk musicians. No digital trickery, this is the sound of music being played right in front of you – perhaps in an Irish pub or Scottish bothy. I was transported to the heyday of British folk music which exploded out of the UK’s popular music scene in the 1970’s. Willy McElroy` sings with the rhythm of Paul Brady, his vocal skips and plays lightly over the superbly played instrumental accompaniment. The immigrants are comprised of the regions leading ARIA award winning folk muso’s – Phil Levy on bouzouki, banjo and mandolin, Guy Madigan on bodhran and other traditional percussion, Steve Gilbert on harmonica, Michael Turner on bass and drones, Christian Pyle on organs and guitar – all held together by McElroy’s lyrical fables of heartbreak and yearning. This self titled album by Willy McElroy and the Immigrants is a must have for any folk music fans in the rainbow region. Nick Hanlon

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Music

Northern Exposure

Highlighting the best music and culture, north of the border Saturday 10 September | A French Butler Called Smith + Felicity Lawless + Benny D Williams (pictured) + Nicky Convine Sunday 11 September | The Lyrical + Marshall O’Kell + Josh Lovegrove + Katia Demeester Saturday 17 September | Cheap Fakes + CC The Cat + Ella Fence + Sean Fitzgerald Sunday 18 September | Hussy Hicks + IVEY + Leopold’s Treat + Holly Major

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Weird Science

3 September, Miami Light installations, visual projections, multi-dimensional music and uber VJs are the order of the day when Weird Science comes to town. The brainchild of Freddy Holler and Carey O’Sullivan, AKA Switchkraft, Weird Science will bring underground warehouse space The Avalon alive on Saturday 3 September. On the bill are Switchkraft themselves (who are about to launch their controversial single Ice Elation) as well as Free The Genie, System Addikt (AKA Marty Harris), Sauce and a tonne more. Get all the details at weirdscience.live.

Wallapalooza

17 September, Mudgeeraba Soul, EDM, heavy metal, rock, punk and roots are all included in the most genre-diverse festival the Gold coast has scene in a very long time. Wallapalooza, a finalist for Music Event of the Year at the Gold Coast Music Awards for two years running is a one-day, free event that takes over the Wallaby Hotel in Mudgeeraba once a year. On the lineup this year are Kings of the North, Hanlon Brothers, Darkc3ll, Benny D Williams, Smoking Martha, Chelsea Rockwells, AZREAL, These Four Walls, Baltimore Gun Club, Julie Hayes, Street Light Splendour, Snake Mountain and more.

I Was Here

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SWELL Sounds

10, 11, 17 and 18 September, Currumbin Some of the Gold Coast’s best musical talent will provide the sounds to go with the sights when SWELL Sculpture Festival opens this month. SWELL runs 9 – 18 September with live music from 2.00pm each Saturday and Sunday during the festival.

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Until 22 September, Currumbin Dion Parker is one of the City’s most engaging artists. While he’s previously won SWELL’s people’s choice award, has had work commissioned in other states and is the Gold Coast Music Awards’ resident artist, he’s only just opened his first ever solo exhibition. Titled I Was Here the exhibition explores Dion’s painting, sculpture, digital illustrations and more. It runs at Dust Temple, Currumbin Creek Road until 22 September. His sculpture, also titled I Was Here, is also on show at SWELL Sculpture Festival from 9 – 18 September. Samantha Morris : Editor of Blank GC and a freelance writer living at the Gold Coast.

The old fashioned art of busking

whole idea of Buskers by the Creek,” he said, “I started my career busking and I think we are going to see the next generation of artists getting their start at festivals like this.” In a true celebration of the oldfashioned art of busking, audiences will have their minds blown by the Queen of Quirk, the human rag doll, Ruby Rubberlegs as she twists, bends, contorts and folds her body into impossible proportions in a transparent glass box for all to see.

More than 250 performers will surprise, delight and entertain some 20,000 people along the picturesque shores of Currumbin Creek 14 - 16 October.

acts including award-winning musicians, world-renowned contortionists and a whole bunch of waiting-to-be-discovered talents.

Fast becoming one of the world’s largest busking festivals, 2016 is set to be bigger and better than ever with the first round of

Headlining this year is 12 times Golden Guitar-winner and multi ARIA Awardnominee, Adam Brand. “I just love the

“We’re whacky and funny,” said Miss Rubberlegs, who has performed around the world with Dandyman, Jacque Cliche and featured on films with Nicholas Cage and Jackie Chan. “People tell me it simply must be seen to be believed, and even after they see it, it’s still hard to believe!” Also on the lineup are Emerging Artist of the Year winners, Leopold’s Treat, multi award-finalists, Electrik Lemonade and local favourites Ash Perrow and Kenny Slide to name but a few. www.buskersbythecreek.com.au

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Far North Coast

SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

Felicity Lawless 7pm | Sheoak Shack, Fingal

Tom Avery 2pm & Bill Jacobi 7pm | Sheoak Shack, Fingal

Jenna Dearness Dark & Crystal Smith | Flutterbies Café, Tyalgum

Leigh James 5.30pm | Ballina RSL Bowling Club

Freowin Harper 12.30pm | Phoenix Rising Café, Nimbin

SWELL Sounds 2pm A French Butler Called Smith + Benny D Williams + Felicity Lawless + Nicky Convine | Currumbin Beach

The Ninth Chapter | The Rails, Byron

SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER Milan Martin 2pm | Riverview Hotel Murwillumbah

wellbeing yoga healing workshops creative stalls energy tools live music healthy food natural beauty

The Preloves 6pm | Chinderah Tavern

Ocean Defence Day with Kim Churchill, Kooii, The Sea Gypsies, Mason Rack Band, Kahl Wallis, Dallas James, Nick & Sam Burning Hands Burnnand, Leeli | Brunswick Hotel

Ondre 2pm | Cafe Dbar, Coolangatta

Shéhérazade with Ariosa Ensemble 4pm | Byron Theatre

The Juke Joint Way | The Rails, Byron

Archie Rye Duo 7pm | Kingscliff Beach Hotel

Bill Jacobi 2pm | The Uki Cafe

Tyalgum Music Festival | Tyalgum

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink 2pm | Billinudgel Hotel

Turner Dauncey | Marty’s at Cabarita Beach

Sonic Bliss, 10am + Elena B. Williams 12.30pm | Phoenix Rising Café

SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

4th Craig Atkins 1pm | Sphinx Rock Cafe, Mt Burrell

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Coast & Ocean 12.30pm | Phoenix Rising Cafe, Nimbin

The Swamps | The Rails, Byron Trombone Kellie Gang | Cabarita Beach Bowls & Sports Club Dave Murray | Marty’s at Cabarita Beach Phil And Tilley 7pm | Flutterbucks Pizzeria, Tyalgum

Gig+Events Guide FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

Salt & Steel + Felicity Lawless 7pm | Cabarita Beach Bowls & Sports Club

Sabotage 8.30pm | Ocean Shores Country Club

The Hipshooters 7.30pm | Riverview Hotel

Kobrakai + Silkacid + Monster Fodder | Currumbin Creek Tavern

Elena B Williams 11am | Lulu’s, Maullumbimby

Cheap Fakes | The Beach Hotel, Byron

Mason Rack 7.30pm | Seagulls

OKA | Hotel Brunswick

Leo Sayer | Twin Towns

Bohemian Cowboys | The Rails, Byron

The Soul Shakers | The Rails, Byron

High Tide Duo 7pm | Cabarita Beach Bowls & Sports Club

Ellie & Geoff | Marty’s at Cabarita Beach

Luke Bennett 7pm | Flutterbucks Pizzeria, Tyalgum

Walrus And The Carpenter 7pm | Flutterbucks Pizzeria, Tyalgum

Women Like Us 8.00 pm | Byron Theatre

Bill Jacobi 6:30pm | The Tumbulgum Tavern

SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER Wallapalooza | Mudgeeraba SWELL Sounds | Cheap Fakes + CC The Cat + Ella Fence + Sean Fitzgerald 2.00pm | Currumbin Beach Nimbin Roots Music Festival | Nimbin

Dear Willow 2.00pm Trombone Kellie Gang 7pm | Sheoak Shack Wall of Love 12.30pm | Phoenix Rising Cafe, Nimbin Cadillac Rockers | Murwillumbah RSL Sydney Comedy Festival | Byron Theatre

This Girl’s In Love | Byron Theatre

Broadfoot | Hotel Brunswick

Harry Nichols Band | Hotel Brunswick Jason Delphin | Cabarita Beach Bowls & Sports Club

SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

The Milkmen | Cabarita Beach Bowls & Sports Club Mr Troy Cox | Marty’s at Cabarita Beach

SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

The Retronomes 3pm | Kingscliff Beach Hotel

Women’s Health & Wellbeing Expo | The Lake, Cabarita Beach

Raku O’Gaia | Riverview Hotel 2pm SWELL Sounds Hussy Hicks + IVEY + Leopold’s Treat | Currumbin Beach

Sonic Bliss 10.00am + Beetle Juice 12.30pm | Phoenix Rising Cafe, Nimbin Stephen Lovelight | Marty’s at Cabarita Beach

Coast Acoustics Music Festival 10am | Country Paradise Parklands

Luke Vassella | Sphinx Rock Cafe, Mt Burrell

Matt Armitage 2pm | Cafe Dbar

FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

Nimbin Roots Music Festival 9am | Nimbin Wild Marmalade 4pm | Hotel Brunswick

Metaphore Funk | Marty’s at Caba, Cabarita Beach Hoel Durand 7pm | Flutterbucks Pizzeria, Tyalgum Cadillac Rockers | Foodie Fest, Murwillumbah

Chris Cavill& The Prospectors | The Rails, Byron

Fozzy Bear 7pm | Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads

Phil Guest | Marty’s at Cabarita Beach Bart Stenhouse | Sphinx Rock Cafe, Mt Burrell

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When describing an artists’ work method one generally refers to a “working late in the night supported by a bottle of red” and that certainly suits me. Not so Peter Dinham of Wurri Rock Designs. He regularly gets up at the crack of dawn to create a work that only lasts a short time. Peter creates large scale sand drawings and rock balance compositions at the various beaches of the Northern Rivers and southern Gold Coast. His transitory artworks follow in the footsteps of the famous ephemeral artist Richard Long, who creates art whilst walking in landscapes. And of course the master of site-specific sculpture and land art, Andy Goldsworthy. The latter has produced 17 best seller coffee-table books featuring his work. Still a little while to go for Peter to match that, but his online gallery is growing rapidly. Besides taking pictures Peter also documents his works on video, with drones proving to be a superb tool to capture the entire vision from above. Though more of a lasting nature, the documentation is not the core of his art and fails to evoke the emotions of being bestowed a gift when coming across his works in actuality. Something to cherish, explore and make the best of when you get the chance. To encounter a Wurri Rock Design is a lucky find, because his works pop-up and disappear again mostly on the same day.

To encounter a Wurri Rock Design is a lucky find

The drawings are created intuitively. Peter starts in the centre and works his way to the outer edges. He credits his long career as a steel manufacturer and sculptor for being able to create intricate patterns out of thin air, carving them in the more solid sand using a plain garden rake.

Peter’s artwork is accessible, literally. You can walk through it and by doing so become part of these manmade creations that are yet completely in tune with nature. Knowing that it will be claimed by the ocean’s movements the viewers often pause and linger much longer than the average time spend at viewing art in galleries. As they explore the patterns, drifting off in imaginations and memories, each viewer’s experience is unique. What does making art mean to you? Making art for me is a way of combining a love of nature and completely releasing all energy into creating Which artwork are you the proudest off, and why? A Sandstone and Timber old growth tree with stainless steel new growth vines and petrified wood with crystal leaves it has taken over 150 hours work (a labour of love) Where do you find your inspiration? From Nature. It supplies us with no straight lines only curves and twists, which I find to have a never ending flow. What do you think is the coolest cultural thing to do in the Northern Rivers? I find music to be the coolest cultural thing. Who is an artist in the Northern Rivers you admire? Dave Walsh, he is a sculptor of Timber and Stainless Steel When and where can we see your work? My work is mostly controlled by the weather, tides and wind. I do have other works of art such as Wall Hangings and Sculptures on display in my factory at South Tweed Heads. We also post on facebook locations that I do my sandart when tides permit. www.wurrirockdesigns.com Duke Albada is an internationally recognized creative creator. Artists are invited to forward information about their work and to list upcoming exhibitions and creative events in the cultural diary.

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This is a new feature where every month we will showcase the work of regular north coast photographers. First up is Ryan Fowler “What can I say but I love this little spot! I had only been told about this little place two nights before I came down to capture this stunning sunset. I met a lovely lady when I was out shooting another lovely sunset one afternoon and she mentioned a boat shed somewhere in Salt so I knew I had to go and find this great little hidden gem. The day after finding out that it actually existed I jumped on the bike and rode down to track down its location. Little did I know it’s quite literally a 2 minute bike ride away from my front door, lucky me! I could see the conditions lining up on the afternoon I took this and I knew this was the location I wanted to be at. Surprisingly, as great as this little spot is, it really is a hidden gem because there were no other photographers around and very few people walked down to see it during sunset which worked really well for me. Being my first time shooting down there I was expecting to do more scouting than capture a portfolio image but the biggest surprise of all wasn’t the stunning sunset but the dolphin that decided to come swimming right up to the shore and scare the daylights out of me by blowing its blowhole almost in my face! I got a bit of a shock but it just adds to the experience and atmosphere of the image and the meaning it has.” We have so many talented people that live in our region and it offers up quite the canvas to capture! Follow us on instagram as we do features of amazing Northern NSW photography. #theloopnorthernnsw for the chance to be featured.

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Art + Culture After a sell out season at both the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Adelaide Fringe, Perth Festival and full houses up and down the coast, comedians Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs bring their two woman, two hour stand up comedy opus Women Like Us to the Byron Community Centre. ‘It’s really exciting bringing our show back home, and playing Byron Bay is especially significant for me as it has been the place where I developed most of my comedy repertoire! I am forever grateful that we have a community that is so open minded that they allow me to poke fun at some of our more outlandish beliefs and mindsets, but at the same time those same people still come to my shows. The Gluten intolerant and Vegans know I am talking to them!’ The two Mullum Mums have been selling out shows wherever they go and to be honest, its taken them by surprise. ‘We’re experienced stand up comedians, and while we initially thought we really had something together – I wasn’t quite prepared for must how much people are loving the show, and coming in droves! I thought at our age we’d become invisible. I think that’s part of our appeal. We speak to women about their everyday experiences – we tell their stories on stage. That’s why the show is so screamingly funny!’ says Nolan There are few sacred cows that Briggs and Nolan shy away from milking, pushing the bucket of popular opinion under the teats and then the jokes start flowing!

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With seven children between them, parenting and their own reoccurring instances that they call ‘failure to parent’ are certainly the focus of some of their material, but then so is the beauty industry, getting older, getting fatter, strange surgeries, weird TV shows, obsessions, frustrations, and at the end of the day, who unpacks the flipping dishwasher.

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Someone’s Nanna’s turning into a Neo-Nazi! Life according to Princess

Hi folks, I’m feeling pretty stunned this month! Seems Someone’s Nanna in Brisbane wants to send all foreigners back where they came from, even if they’re from Sydney! Ok, the world’s been dashing towards right wing politics for a while because it’s easier to blame people who seem different, rather than economics, geo-politics and war for the all world’s woes. We all know that’s just lowest common denominator thinking, but what really knocked me down was the clip below that went viral this month of a nice young man graciously responding to some poor, random, old woman racist at a bus stop whose telling him to go back where he came from. Seems Someone’s Nanna wants to get rid of skateboarders and foreigners. Well, when the Chinese go, you can forget those quick dashes for a banquet on Sunday nights because you’re in a coma and can’t remember how to heat up frozen packets of dubious animal protein for the kids. There goes pizza and macchiato’s when we send Italians back and I’m going to really miss those Vietnamese spring rolls! Yes, seems Someone’s Nanna wants to drag us all back to the drab and sanitized 1950’s when women gave up work to get married, Indigenous people couldn’t vote in their own country, the White Australia policy meant you had to prove you were 51% white to move here and adolescence was merely a dress rehearsal for ending up like your parents! Chuck in some ultra-nationalism, xenophobia and anti-immigration sentiment and it’s looking at lot like Someone’s Nanna wants to live in pre-war Germany.

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Problem is, Someone’s Nanna, you’ll have to go back a lot further than the 1950’s to get rid of all those pesky foreigners! You’re headed back to before 1788 and colonisation when there were no white people and definitely no skateboards to muck up your lucky country. Not sure who’s going to be working and paying taxes to give you a public health system and aged care options but then, Someone’s Nanna, you’ll be on a boat with the rest of us so, what the heck, simplistic solutions with prescribed human rights abuses as a solution to complex global issues usually work, don’t they? Maybe we should ask Peter Dutton about Nauru!

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Contested Recognition, Uncontested Identity Aboriginal breastplates of the Northern Rivers This ground-breaking exhibition tells the story of 20 individuals to whom these poignant and controversial objects were given, and includes loaned breastplates from the Australian Museum, National Library of Australia, National Museum of Australia, and the Museum of Applied arts and Sciences. Collectively, the many different descriptions on breastplates tell a story of attempts at European domination and subjugation, through years of dispossession, indiscriminate slaughter, and martial law imposed on Aboriginal people. The issuing of breastplates was an attempt by non-Aboriginal Australians to impose their social order and cultural values on Aboriginal society, by holding recipients to a European way of thought and behaviour. Governor Lachlan Macquarie is credited with introducing breastplates in Australia. Macquarie served as Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821 and wrote a set of instructions for the committee members of the Native Institution that were intended to better recognise Aboriginal people. At that time the Native Institution was a school for Aboriginal children at Parramatta. The history of settlement had been marked by conflict and Macquarie was trying to have some kind of working relationship with Aborigines and proposed at a Native Institution ‘conference’ held on 27 December 1814, the establishment of a chieftainship system. Macquarie’s plan outlined at the conference comprised seven points, with point four stating: 4. That the Natives should be Divided into District Tribes, according to the several Districts they usually reside in, and that each Tribe should elect its own Chief, who the Governor will distinguish by some honorary badge. It was originally intended that only the Government would issue ‘honorary badges’ for ‘chieftainship’, but over time the presentation of breastplates was to expand for all sorts of reasons; after Macquarie’s departure in 1822, settlers as well as Government authorities presented breastplates. With time, the range of titles on breastplates also increased and it became more popular to identify the ‘king’ rather than the ‘chief’ of a tribe.

is what they had experienced in other countries like North America. Despite Aboriginal people actually being governed by groups of Elders and not by an individual, colonists continued to refer to many Aboriginal people of authority as a chief or king, or other title of perceived status. There are documented examples of Aboriginal people’s responses to the historic presentation of breastplates. Some recipients chose to discard them and were never seen to wear them, whereas others wore them constantly, using them as an opportunity to secure status and recognition amongst both their own and the wider community more generally. Evaluating contemporary Aboriginal views about breastplates can be difficult and contentious. Again, there is a range of views and opinions from complete scorn of the objects to pleasure at having a tangible material cross-cultural item associated with an ancestor, an individual, or a community. In addition to personally held views about significance and value, breastplates can also provide evidence of name and locational identity. In fact, the historic record supports a conclusion that many more Aboriginal people were simply referred to by the title of ‘King’ or ‘Queen’ and were not recipients of actual plates. This is especially the case as populations of traditional people declined and white observers were seeking to identify remaining, usually elderly, community members. As part of the research undertaken for Tweed Regional Museum, 60 breastplates have been identified as having existed in the Northern Rivers area. 13 are on display as part of the exhibition. In addition to the exhibition, David Kaus, Manager, Repatriation Unit, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program at the National Museum of Australia will be giving a talk about the history of breastplates at the Museum on Wednesday 14 September. www.museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au

It is clear that colonists did not fully understand traditional Indigenous government practices or social and belief systems. Colonists wrongly believed that Aboriginal people were governed by a single individual, such as a ‘headman’, as this

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COASTAL VISIONS PHOTOGRAPHY

Surf Art Gallery & Cafe

Paget and Anita Thomson were travelling the world for three years when they ended up living by the beach in a thatched hut in Mexico, selling surf & ocean related images to sustain their lifestyle. They began to talk and dream about living by the beach back home and selling Paget’s photography. Returning home, Anita came to the conclusion that the best way to showcase Paget’s photography was to have a shopfront so people could come and see his work in real life. They found a s hopfront in Cabarita Beach and The Coastal Visions Gallery was born. It didn’t start out easy, Paget often worked away, the gallery was in a small town and winter months were quiet. They had to think of another way to make it work. Coffee was the answer; people love coffee and it was simple to set-up a barista station. Five years on and people have responded greatly. The cafe has grown to demand, now selling a huge variety of items including breakfast rolls, fresh juices, loose-leaf tea, paleo muffins, vegan treats and açaí bowls! The Gallery Cafe has a fresh beachside atmosphere with friendly staff, music in the background and Pagets picture perfect photographs are on display, creating a relaxed beachy vibe. What has been the hardest part about becoming a photographer? Trying to make a living out of it, the competition is thick. You have to sacrifice things, it takes a lot of time to maybe get that one image, it’s not just “I’m gonna roll down the beach for 20 minutes and bang I’ve got it all”. I’m also self taught with the ocean and landscape stuff, it’s a lot of trial and error, for instance, today I lost my drone, so its not all highs! The expense of being a professional photographer is quite high, especially if you want to shoot with professional gear. When you lose equipment, or if it breaks or is stolen it’s quite heartbreaking. Losing the drone wasn’t cheap. Who or what inspires you now? P. I’m inspired by my family, my community, nature – especially the ocean and I’m still motivated to be the best that I can be. There’s also a few other local guys, Ray Collins, Clark little and Sean Scott - they are all super passionate and epic photographers. When people come in and I see them smiling

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at my photography or purchasing something to keep or gift, it definitely gives you a good feeling that people are enjoying what I’ve created. What makes the good picture stand out from the average? P. For me it’s great natural lighting. Also, shoot at the right time, get your composition right. Know what you want the picture to look like. Capture the moment, create emotion. It’s not about how well you can photoshop an image. What influences the menu? A. The emphasis is on freshness, whatever is in season and locally available is generally what influences the menu. Our customers also influence the menu, People like to have options so we like to try to cater for everyone that comes in. We like to cater for various dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegans, paleo, raw, non-dairy and gluten free items. What has been the most rewarding part of opening the Gallery? Having people come in and being so stoked about the photography on display and when they ask ‘Who’s the photographer?’ It’s a proud moment answering that it’s my husbands work. Kahlee Eyles

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Colleen Talbot

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Colleen is an artist living in the rural area of Cudgera Creek NSW. Originally from Southern California, she has been residing here for the last 10 years. Colleen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine arts while living in the States, and although she “dabbled” here and there after her schooling, her creativity was really put on hold for a good 15 years. After the birth of her 2nd daughter Colleen was craving creative expression, so she took an online painting course, and a whole new world of creativity opened up for her. She has been painting ever since. Her true love of painting is for the process and its unfolding mysteries that are revealed during their creation. She calls herself an” intuitive artist” Meaning that the paintings arise out of an inner dialogue. “Painting for me is a form of meditation, and communication. I listen intuitively to what needs to be expressed through me. When I am in the “zone” the feeling is pure bliss. My paintings are a process of moment to moment decisions, based on feelings”. Colleens paintings which range from abstract to figurative artworks have been viewed at several local showings. She also works one on one with clients for personal commissioned works and offers workshops which involve a process to establish your creative connection with your soulful self. This process is both healing... and revealing! Be guided through this illusive territory where magic happens in Colleens upcoming 2 day Intuitive Painting workshop experience this October 22 & 23 at The Lake Cabarita. Bookings and further information Visit cabacreative.com.au or Caba Creative on Facebook.

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Community

You Are Being Hysterical

According to recent domestic violence statistics, more than a million Australian women have experienced physical or sexual assault by a partner since the age of 15. In a country of just 24 million, these figures are shocking, and perhaps cause for concerned citizens to be a little ‘Hysterical’. Issues of community perception around Domestic Violence and the normalisation of discriminatory views of women, were brought to the forefront on ABC’s Q&A earlier this year. When columnist (Vanessa) Van Badham stated ‘ …We can make jokes and it’s all jokes, and yeah (Eddie McGuire) apologised, and that’s fine but on the receiving end is the ludicrous proportion of women who do endure violence’ shock jock Steve Price responded with ‘I think you are being hysterical’. The studio audience gasped, and so did the rest of Australia. What has it come to if our reaction to the murder of women and children in their homes is minimised by media commentators as ‘Hysterical’? It has become clear that Domestic Violence is an issue that needs to be discussed at a community level. How much do you know about levels of DV in our region? What are the issues that women and children face in our region in finding safety and breaking the cycle of violence? Who are the service providers and what do they actually do? What is the Police role and how are new initiatives between Police and the community sector creating greater advocacy and safety for those at risk? The Mullumbimby Neighborhood Centre, Byron Youth Theatre and the Echo present, ‘Community Matters : I Think You’re Just Being Hysterical’, a panel and community conversation with key local stakeholders to discuss where we are situated with Domestic Violence strategies, prevention protection and most importantly community attitudes. Panelist, Neroli Jager, Co-ordinator of the Women’s Resource Service and the Case manager for Staying Home Leaving Violence Program for the Northern Rivers believes: ‘I think it’s important that we all as a community have a conversation not just about where we end up with domestic violence but where it begins. The comments made by Eddy McGuire and Steve Price are indicative of the type of community attitudes that exist which reinforce that violence can be excused.’ ‘The forum will be great opportunity to find out what services, programs and strategies have been developed to help change the horrific statistics that we have for domestic violence and homicide in Australia. It will also be a chance for all the community to have the conversations about how we can all make a difference.’ ‘We are fortunate that there have been a lot of initiatives by the NSW government aimed at protecting women and children from violence and making them safer, programs to make perpetrators more accountable and to challenge their behaviours. But real change begins at a community level. Whilst there are still community attitudes that reinforce disrespect of women and gender inequality, then we are not really tackling the heart of the issue.’ Chaired by Mandy Nolan, this Community Matters Forum is open to the wider community and robust engagement and dialogue is encouraged in a public conversation about how to make our community more proactive and informed around issues of Domestic Violence in our region. Monday 7pm 12 September at the Byron Community Centre. Entry via Gold Coin Donation www.byroncentre.com.au

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Lifestyle VIRGO Can’t see the wood for the trees this month? That’s because you’re standing in a damn forest! Ok, the forest is more metaphorical than actual but it’s of your own making, so when you get sick of pulling dead leaves and twigs out of your nose, time to tunnel your way through the thicket and head to the beach for clarity. If that’s not possible, sitting in a warm bath and humming a Wiggles tune might help.

ARIES Buy some tape because you’re going to need it to stick your lips together so you don’t say what you really think. You and I know how smart you are but sometimes it’s better to say nothing because this month, your comments are more likely to be interpreted as the musings of a rabid dog and you don’t want to be put down. TAURUS Is there any point to all this? No there isn’t but don’t go around telling everyone coz they’ll just get upset and blame you. Better to let them find out for themselves but then, you’re not always right, are you? Deep breaths and warm baths this month as you bite your tongue and pray for more erotic dreams. GEMINI Have you ever tried screaming at the moon? Or maybe howling? We all have a dark side and yours in howling for acceptance this month. Time to heal the shadow and connect with your inner werewolf in a kind and loving way. Hopefully that way you won’t rip anyone’s face off. CANCER You’re going to feel like running away and joining the circus this month but you know you’ll just end up eating donuts three times a day and your face will get chubby. Take up the violin instead and make everybody around you feel like escaping so they’re easier to relate to. It’s only for a month! LEO Everyone is foolish at times, but this month, it’s like foolishness is your super power. Best strategy is to stay low and distract yourself by trying to remember how you used to be able to open your mouth without choking on your own foot. This too will pass so take it as a lesson in humility and duck for cover if you see someone you know.

LIBRA ‘Dance like no-one’s watching’ is a lovely saying but people are watching and they all have cameras on their mobile phones. So if you don’t want to become an internet sensation for all the wrong reasons, dance in private this month. SCORPIO The Ancestors want to talk to you this month so it’s a special time indeed! Ok, they probably won’t have anything particularly interesting to say, but it’s the thought that counts. Maybe practice staring blankly into space when it’s convenient so you can more deeply connect to the spirit world. Just keep some ear plugs handy. SAGITTARIUS You really need to eat more vegetables this month. Your colon just isn’t buying your usual, ’chips are made of potatoes so they’re vegetables’ line anymore. Yes, your colon can’t talk so how would I know, but the Great Colon Spirit Guide is not happy so for God’s sake, eat a carrot or something otherwise this month could be somewhat sluggish! CAPRICORN Haven’t you heard, tartan is the new black so grab a sword, kick up your heels in that metaphorical new kilt and do the Highland Fling. Ok, it’s unlikely you’ll find a partner to share the inspiration this month but you don’t need one. Just be sure you’re wearing underwear and you’ll be more than fine! AQUARIUS Yes, people don’t appreciate how delightful you are but if you keep telling them, they’re going to run away again. My suggestion this month is to search out some kindred souls online who are as interested in you as you are. It’s surprising how truly lovely people can be when you’ve got a credit card. PISCES Who says pride comes before a fall? Once again, you are testament to the power of a great haircut but also, no-one fakes sincerity and self mastery better than you this month. Use your super powers for good, stay away from wet floors and high heels and you’ll be flavour of the month. *for entertainment purposes only

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Market Guide FIRST Friday Monthly

Kingscliff Lantern Market Lions Park, Kingscliff Saturday Monthly Brunswick Heads Market Memorial Park Fawcett St, Brunswick Heads Uki Produce Market Uki Hall, Uki Lismore Handmade Market Keen Street, Lismore Lismore Farmers Market Lismore Showground

Sunday Monthly

Pottsville Market Recreation Ground, Pottsville Byron Bay Market Butler St Reserve, Byron Bay Lismore Car Boot Market Lismore Shopping Square

SECOND Saturday Monthly

Kingscliff Market Marine Parade Foreshore, Kingscliff Uki Produce Market Uki Hall, Uki

Sunday Monthly

Chillingham Village Market Numinbah Rd, Chillingham Lennox Head Market Community Centre, Lennox Head The Channon Market Coronation Park, The Channon

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There are a bunch of wonderful markets held across the Tweed and Northern Rivers each week. Experience the atmosphere of a local market with delicious street food, freshly brewed coffee, live music, handmade garments, eclectic gifts, locally grown produce, plants, original artworks, hand crafted trinkets, artisan furniture, homewares, jewellery and more.

Coolangatta Market Marine Parade Foreshore, Coolangatta Tweed Heads Market (every Sunday) PCYC Florence St, Tweed Heads

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Mullumbimby Market Museum, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

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Bangalow Market Showground, Bangalow Murwillumbah Market Showground, Murwillumbah Tweed Heads Market PCYC, Florence St, Tweed Heads Nimbin Market Community Centre, Nimbin

Uki Produce Market Main Street, Uki Hall

Kyogle Bazaar Summerland Way & Anzac Drive, Kyogle

Kyogle Bazaar Kyogle CBD Sunday Monthly Uki Buttery Bazaar Main Street, Uki

LAST Saturday Monthly

Lismore Car Boot Market Lismore Shopping Square Pottsville Market Phillip Street, Pottsville Piggabeen Valley Market Piggabeen Road, Piggabeen Tweed Heads Market PCYC, Florence St, Tweed Heads

FOURTH Saturday Monthly

Kingscliff Market Marine Parade Foreshore, Kingscliff

Woodenbong Yowie Market Hall Grounds, Tyalgum Village Market Coolamon Street, Tyalgum

FARMERS (weekly) New Brighton Market (Tuesday) River St, New Brighton Murwillumbah (Wednesday) Murwillumbah Showground Mullumbimby (Friday) Mullumbimby Showground Blue Knob (Saturday) Blue Knob Rd, Lillian Rock Bangalow Farmers (Saturday) Bangalow Hotel Carpark

Uki Farmers Market Uki Hall, Uki

Kyogle Farmers (Saturday) Stratheden St, Kyogle

Tyalgum Village Market Coolamon Street, Tyalgum

Uki Farmers Markets (Saturday) Uki Hall

Byron Theatre

69 Jonson St Byron Bay

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28th Sept @ 7.3Opm

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