Screenworks are hosting a talk fest with the writer/ director of Animal Kingdom, a movie that is being widely spoken about within Australia. David Michod, the writer/ director will be guest speaking at the Dendy Byron Bay Cinemas from 4pm on Sunday the 4th of July. If you would like a free ticket email gigs@echo.net.au. Include the subject header “I’m an animal”

Cornerstone roots: The original sounding roots band from Raglan, New Zealand with music that is message orientated, bass driven, soul induced … the quiet stalwarts of Kiwi reggae for the past nine years. These guys will be playing at the Byron Bay Brewery Buddha Bar on Saturday. Tickets are $16 pre bought, or $20 on the night! I highly recommend these guys, I have personally seen them in NZ a few times and they are wicked live act.

Zahlu and the Alchemists of Sound. Described as ” Infectious rocking power grooves fused with insightful conscious lyrics. Cosmic metal riffs with soaring guitar solos. Emotive magnetic melodies fused with droplets of psychedelic, eastern, roots and tribal music” from their myspace page, this sounds like a great night out on. Catch them Thursday night at the Beach Hotel from 9pm Thursday night.