Issue# 36.06 July 21–27, 2021 Editor: Eve Jeffery Editorial/gigs: gigs@echo.net.au Copy deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising: adcopy@echo.net.au P: 02 6684 1777 W: echo.net.au/entertainment
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FRENCH MASTERS CELEBRATED IN BYRON BALLET’S TRIPLE BILL The Byron Ballet Company is primarily a youth ballet company providing performance opportunities for passionate dancers. Casts include professional guests, advanced dancers plus mature experienced dancers and mentors. Byron Ballet Company Director, Yvonne Hall, says the Company returns to the Byron Theatre with an eclectic triple bill that will delight all lovers of dance. The program includes Matisse, La Danse, an excerpt from the famous ballet, Carmen and Stravinsky’s iconoclastic Rite of Spring. ‘Special guests include dynamic dancer Nicole Corea from New York, along with the brilliant athleticism of guest male dancers, including regular Principal Dancer, Michael Braun. Ms Hall says Matisse, La Danse was conceived by local artist Vianney Pinion, who was inspired by the master artist Matisse and his famous painting The Dance. ‘Vianney collaborated with the talented dancers and choreographers of the Company to create a stunning piece of work that reflects the vision of Matisse and how this painting came into being.’ ‘The ballet also involves local live musicians and a local soprano who will bring extra magic to the stage.’ Ms Hall says one of the highlights of the performance is a passionate love duet from the famous ballet Carmen. ‘This dance will follow La Danse with that magnetic Spanish style, unfolding to the sensual music of George Bizet.’ ‘Finally, the program will build to a cathartic climax with the suspense and beauty of The Rite of Spring. ‘The story echoes back to times of pagan Earth rituals and the cycles of life, with modern interpretations also symbolising society’s need for the scapegoat.’ Join Byron Ballet Company as they make a tribute to these masters and take you on an unforgettable journey of suspense and sensual beauty. July 23, 24 and 25. Tickets on sale at www.byrontheatre.com.au.
INFECTIOUS ENERGY OF THE SWAMPS
WEDNESDAY 21
GIG GUIDE
Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 4.30PM DJ BAR’EL Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 7PM OLE FALCO Q COURTHOUSE HOTEL, MULLUMBIMBY, Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 8PM KEAPER + PLAN B BAY, KIERAN WICKS Q LISMORE WORKERS CLUB Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 7.30PM SEBASTIAAN 5PM JOCK BARNES Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON 5PM TAHLIA MATHESON BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED FESTIVAL HEADS, THE STAGE 7PM BEN Q FOXY LUU’S, BYRON HAZELWOOD, 9PM TO THE BAY, 5.30PM REGGAE SKIES AND RAINBOW FEAT. Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL BOMBACLOCK 5PM STEVEN MICHAEL, Q OCA, BYRON BAY, 6PM OCA 9.30PM TRIPLICKIT OPEN MIC HOSTED BY MAIRA CORTEZ Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO BYRON BAY, 8PM CHILLI GOMEZ, FUNGAS AND Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS RINSER CLUB MUSICAL BINGO Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED 1PM KARUAH HEADS, THE STAGE 6PM PETER CAMPBELL & Q BYRON THEATRE 2PM & 7PM BYRON BALLET – RITE THE BACKLINE OF SPRING, MATISSE LA DANSE & CARMEN (EXCERPT) Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK BAY, MARSHALL OKELL 7PM MANOA DUO Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM BAY, 5PM PHIL & TILLEY, FESTIVAL 8PM SARAH GRANT DUO Q A&I HALL, BANGALOW, Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON 7PM BANGALOW THEATRE BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM COMPANY – RENT FESTIVAL Q WANDANA BREWING CO., Q KARKALLA, BYRON MULLUMBIMBY, 4PM DJ BAY, MISS RENEE SIMONE MONSIEUR DIOP Q A&I HALL, BANGALOW, Q LISMORE WORKERS CLUB 7PM BANGALOW THEATRE 7.30PM LIVING IN THE 70S COMPANY – RENT Q MARY G’S, LISMORE, Q LENNOX HOTEL HOTEL 9.30PM THE BILLY STAGE 8.30PM JAM NIGHT GUDGEON BAND Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 6.30PM ROO Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, 4PM JAMEL BOUKABOU BYRON BAY, 8PM COUCH Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED WIZARD, ZOOID, THE HEADS, THE STAGE AUNTIES AND PJ SHEEK, 7PM ANTHEMS 9PM BEN WALSH Q SOUNDLOUNGE, Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON CURRUMBIN, 7.30PM WIL BAY, THE SWAMPS ANDERSON – WILEGAL Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 11PM TAJ RALPH 5PM ANDREW TAYLOR, Q BYRON THEATRE 7PM BYRON 9.30PM AGENT 77 BALLET – RITE OF SPRING, MATISSE LA DANSE & CARMEN (EXCERPT) Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM BYRON BAY, 7PM BEN FESTIVAL WALSH & SWANNY Q OCA, BYRON BAY, KOBYA Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, MATTY ROGERS Q BYRON ENVIRONMENT CENTER 1PM JOHNNY Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, GUITAR SURF SHOW 1PM MANOA Q BYRON BOWLO Q BYRON THEATRE 7PM AFRICAN LEAF 5PM BYRON BALLET – RITE – TRIVIA NIGHT – OF SPRING, MATISSE FUNDRAISER LA DANSE & CARMEN (EXCERPT) Q A&I HALL, BANGALOW, 7PM BANGALOW THEATRE Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK COMPANY – RENT 4PM SHAWN KIRK
SATURDAY 24
THURSDAY 22
FRIDAY 23
The Swamps are Matthew Armitage on guitar and vocals and Matt ‘Swanny’ Swan on the drums. The Swamps are quickly gaining a local reputation for a dynamic live show, with amazing prowess and a real understanding of blues rock ‘n’ roll. Their collection drawn from the ’50s and ’60s gives the audience no choice but to quickly absorb their infectious energy and fill the dance floor.
SUNDAY 25
Get Swampy on Friday at The Rails.
PLASTIC FREE PARTY IN BYRON Plastic Free July is an Australian initiative with the aim of working toward a planet free of plastic waste. A collaboration between Life Wild, Byron Shire Council, Byron Rangers, and not-for-profits One Wave (Fluro Friday) and Santos Organics, aims to raise awareness of marine debris, plastic-free lifestyles and our health. This week, Friday 23 July, everyone is invited to Byron Bay’s Plastic Free July Beach Cleanup. The event is happening at Wategos Beach from 6.30am for the beach clean up, followed by a Fluro Friday surf session. There’s plastic-free prizes to win for those who participate in the clean up. Don’t forget to wear your brightest surf gear!
Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL Q MARVEL ST HALL, BYRON BAY, 7PM SAM BUCKINGHAM W/ SPECIAL GUEST NIDALA Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 3PM LUKE YEAMAN Q MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB 3.30PM MISS AMBER & STUKULELE’S UKE NIGHT TURNS 10 Q CLUB LENNOX 4PM HARRY NICHOLS Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 5PM LATE FOR WOODSTOCK
MONDAY 26 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 7PM BEN CAMDEN Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, CHRIS ARONSTEN Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM LEIGH JAMES, 8PM JASON DELPHIN Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL
TUESDAY 27 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 7PM MARSHALL OKELL Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, STEVE TYSON Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 8PM SIMON MEOLA Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL Q OCA, BYRON BAY, 6PM JESSE WITNEY Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB TRIVIA Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 7PM TRIVIA
WEDNESDAY 28 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 7PM MATT BUGGY Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JASON DELPHIN Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM AUSTIN MACKAY Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL Q FOXY LUU’S, BYRON BAY, 5.30PM REGGAE AND RAINBOW FEAT. BOMBACLOCK Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB MUSICAL BINGO
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