Body Boarding is such a great water sport and very easy to pick up. Originating in Polynesia, it has now become one of Australia’s favourite summer sports and today was the perfect day for it!
The days are getting hotter which means that it’s Summer! The days are also getting longer which means more time to spend at the beach!
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches, with many different options for water sports, beach activities, exploring or just relaxing.
BELONGIL BEACH
Stretching to the north of Byron, Belongil Beach is one of the few dog-friendly beaches in the area. It has lovely views up the coast, tall sand dunes and a secluded feeling making it ideal for walking or relaxing. You can walk there from town via Main Beach and there’s a track to the Belongil cafes, including the Tree House which is a great venue for food, drinks and live music.
THE WRECK
To the left of the Main Beach car park, at the start of Belongil beach, is the Wreck. More of a surf break than a beach of its own, it’s named after the wreck of the SS Wollongbar, which sticks out of the water just beyond the waves. Mostly popular with surfers, there are no lifeguards and can get a little wilder than some of the other swimming beaches near town, but there’s often more space on the sand for beach games like cricket or soccer.
MAIN BEACH
Just a short walk from the centre town, Main Beach is Byron’s most popular beach. With Julian Rocks visible on the horizon and the Byron lighthouse overlooking it from the headland, it’s Byron’s iconic beach spot. There are grassy hills behind the beach perfect for picnicking, as well as BBQs and other facilities. Lifeguards from the local surf club patrol the water so it’s a safe swimming beach.
CLARKES
Clarkes is further down the sand from Main Beach, along the curve of the bay. Patrolled in the summer by lifeguards, it’s a safe place to swim that’s just past the heart of the town. It’s got a permanent beach volleyball net and rocky areas for snorkeling, plus there’s usually a bit more space on the sand to spread out or play beach games.
THE PASS
Further along from Clarkes at the other end of the bay is The Pass. With views of Julian rocks, Main Beach, Belongil and the hinterland beyond, it’s one of the most picturesque spots in Byron Bay. It’s also a famous surf break renowned for its long waves, which can be ridden all the way to Clarkes when the conditions are right. It’s a beautiful walk along the sand from town and has a lookout that oversees the entire bay.
WATEGOS
Nestled at the foot of the headland, around the corner from The Pass, is Wategos beach. Secluded in a beautiful forest bay of its own, it’s popular with surfers and swimmers alike. With waves wrapping around the headland that offer long, leisurely rides and plenty of shallow areas that are great for kids, Wategos is the epitome of a family beach. It’s also one of Byron’s best picnic spots because it’s in its element at dusk.
LITTLE WATEGOS
As the name suggests, Little Wategos is similar to Wategos beach but on a smaller scale. It’s just around the corner from Wategos and is easy to get to along the sand in low tide. When the water’s up high, it can be reached by a longer walk over the headland. Because of this dependence on the tides, it’s often unoccupied, making it feel like your own private beach.
COSY CORNER
The other side of the headland is less protected than the bay. The beaches here get more wind and are often choppier, but they also usually have bigger waves. The first of these is Cosy Corner. It’s nestled at the bottom of the headland so it’s partially protected from the wind. With cleanly formed, decent sized waves, it’s a favourite among the local surfers.
TALLOW BEACH
Further down from Cosy Corner on this side of the headland is Tallow Beach. With various breaks along it, there’s the potential to get a surfing spot all to yourself. It’s dog friendly and has views of the headlands further down the coast, so it’s also a nice beach for walking.
SUFFOLK BEACH
In the middle of the open stretch of sand to the south of Byron Bay is Suffolk Beach. A five-minute drive from town, it’s dog friendly, usually virtually empty and has stunning views of both Byron Bay and Broken Head. Long and unprotected, it’s often windier than the bay and has good surf breaks at various points along it.
BROKEN HEAD
On the other end of the sand from the Cape Byron Headland is Broken Head beach. Protected by its own headland and surrounded by rainforest, it’s popular with both surfers and swimmers. A ten-minute drive from Byron, it has views of the lighthouse on its northern horizon and it’s quieter than the beaches closer to the town.
KINGS BEACH
Just around the corner from Broken Head is the beautifully remote Kings beach. Although not officially a nude beach, it’s often treated as it is so beware if visiting with children. Kings is a little tricky to get to, but worth it once you’re there. It’s accessible by driving across the top of the headland along a gravel road, just off Broken Head’s main road. Once you reach the Kings car park, it’s a steep ten-minute walk down to beach.
WHITES BEACH
Further around the headland from Kings is the less well-known Whites beach. Reachable in the same way, its walking track is a little further along the gravel road. Nestled in the heart of the Broken Head rainforest, Whites is stunningly secluded and is one of the quietest beaches in the Byron area.
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY 8
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY COG
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 7PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM MATT BUGGY, 9PM JOSH CASHMAN
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM GRIGORYAN BROTHERS & WOLFGANG MUTHSPIEL
BYRON BREWERY 7PM BRAZILIAN PARTY
THE SUN, BYRON BAY, 6PM OOZ
FRESH, BYRON BAY, 7PM ELENA B WILLIAMS
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY, 7.30PM KERBSIDE COLLECTION
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY, 9PM LIVE MUSIC & DJS
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY, 9PM LOCAL DJS
SATURDAY 9
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY THE DEGGS, DUSTY BOOTS AND JACK BOTTS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 12.30PM EMMA BOSWORTH, 7PM BYRON LIGHTHOUSE BAND
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM DJ LONGTIME, 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 1PM KING LEAR BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE – NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING STARRING IAN MCKELLEN, 7PM MOUNTAIN: A STORY OF EPIC DIMENSIONS
ARTISAN MARKET, BYRON BAY, 4PM ELENA B WILLIAMS
THE SUN, BYRON BAY, 6PM OPEN MIC NIGHT
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY, 7.30PM KERBSIDE COLLECTION
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY, 9PM LIVE DJS
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY, 9PM LOCAL DJS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM ASHA JEFFRIES AND BRIDGET BRANDOLINI
SUNDAY 10
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY THE SIPPY DOWNS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 7PM Z STAR
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 4.30PM LISA HUNT, 8PM MY HAPPY PLACE
BYRON BREWERY 5PM OKA
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY, 12PM DJS VINNIE LADUCE & FIENDS
BYRON BAY GOLF CLUB 4PM LIVE MUSIC, 4PM PAINTED CROW
THE SUN, BYRON BAY, 5PM ADAM HARPAZ
HAPPY TRAVELS
See Sam from Happy Travels to sign up for the weekend trips! He will be in the student lounge Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from 12pm til 3pm, or you can pop into their store on Jonson Street!
Saturday & Sunday February 9th & 10th
Lexis/Happy Travels Weekend Trip
Camping with Kangaroos!
(See Sam for more details)
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
The Plateau Market at Alstonville
CINEMA
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It’s the long weekend! Easter Friday (30th March) and Easter Monday (2nd April) are Public Holidays so school will be closed – 4 day weekend!! Yeeeew!!
WEATHER
SURF
HAPPY TRAVELS
Want to go on a 4WD adventure in paradise?! You can visit one of Australia’s top destinations for a great price, thanks to Lexis’ travel specialist Iain!
There’s 13 people already booked in for the Easter weekend trip to Fraser Island, but still a few spots left if anyone wants to join in the fun!
Leaving at 7am Thursday from outside Happy Travels and arriving back at around 6/7pm on Monday.
If you’re interested speak to Iain when he is at Lexis today (Wednesday) between 12 and 3pm or text / whatsapp him on +61 422 150 756.
BLUESFEST
The biggest event happening in Byron this weekend is Bluesfest!!
If you haven’t already got tickets use promotional code YOURBF18 for up to 25% tickets! https://www.bluesfest.com.au/tickets/default.aspx?EventID=6
Groupon also have 25% off tickets: https://www.groupon.com.au/deals/gl-29th-annual-byron-bay-bluesfest
If you’re not able to get them before they sell out/promo ends, then check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/justticketsnorthernrivers/about/ for people selling their tickets!
Playing schedule: https://www.bluesfest.com.au/pages/?PageID=289
GIGS
THURSDAY 29
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY FRIEND ZONE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY DAN HANNAFORD
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 8.30PM MICKA SCENE
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM QUALITY ST HIP HOP NIGHT
THE RAILS DAN HANNAFORD
BALCONY BAR, BYRON BAY 7PM EMMA WHINE
FRESH, BYRON BAY 4PM STEVE TYSON
STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM LUKE MORRIS
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7.30PM DELI
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 8PM FUTURE FAKTORI
BLUESFEST, TYAGARAH – DAY 1
FRIDAY 30
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY P.C. & THE BIFFS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY THE SWAMPS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 12PM BLUESFEST BUSKERS COMP FINAL, 6PM DJ REIFLEX
BYRON BEACH MARKET 10AM KELLIE KNIGHT & THE DAZE, DIDGERA & DINKUM BOHOS
MARVEL HALL, BYRON BAY 6PM FLOW
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 6PM SARAH GRANT
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 730PM THE IMPRINTS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 8PM BEN JANSZ
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM KATIA DEMEESTER
BLUESFEST, TYAGARAH – DAY 2
BANGALOW HOTEL 6PM BILL JACOBI
SATURDAY 31
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY MARSHALL OKELL & THE FRO
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY WALLFLOWER MEADOWS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON BAY BREWERY 4PM KIT BRAY
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET RAILWAY PARK 4PM GUY KACHEL
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC NIGHT
STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM LOCAL DJS
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7.30PM NICOLE BROPHY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS
BLUESFEST, TYAGARAH – DAY 3
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM GREG KEW
SUNDAY 1
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY MATTHEW ARMITAGE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY ROMANIACS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4.30PM LISA HUNT / 8:00PM SUNDAY SAFARI PRESENTS MOTEZ
BYRON THEATRE 8PM PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 12PM GREG KEW
BYRON COMMUNITY MARKET 10AM OKA, GUY KACHEL, JOHN DIXON & RUSSEL BAND
SUN BISTRO, BYRON BAY 5PM JORDAN GRACE
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH ’TIL LATE SUNDAY SESSION DJS DJ DANGEROUS
COBRA & FRIENDS
BLUESFEST, TYAGARAH – DAY 4
MONDAY 2
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY DANHANNAFORD
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY MESCALITO BLUES
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 8PM 4’20 SOUND REGGAE NIGHT
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 8PM REGGAE AFTERPARTY
BLUESFEST, TYAGARAH – DAY 5
CINEMA
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
January’s FREE (excluding surfing and BWT trips!) activities exclusively for our Lexis Byron Bay students 🙂
We have Yoga every Monday at 11am and 2pm in Room 8.
To start the month (and year!) we have a Sausage Sizzle to welcome our new students and welcome back our existing Lexis students!
On the 4th we have a Poker Tournament with beer to be won! 11am and 2pm in the student lounge.
Friday the 5th we have free Bodyboard and wetsuit hire, courtesy of Let’s Go Surfing! Meet at reception first and we’ll head down to the beach together!
Our 1 hour Surf Special for just $20 will be on the 10th; sign up and pay in reception. Pick up times from school are 10am and 3pm 🙂
On the 11th we will be cooking a delicious Vegan recipe! 11am and 2pm in the kitchen.
Volleyball will be on the 12th at 11am and 2pm; either in the garden or at the beach, meet at reception first.
The January Table Tennis Tournament will be held on the 17th! Can Brice be beaten?! Beer to be won!
We’ll be getting artistic with Boomerang Painting on the 18th and and crafty with Jewellery Making on the 24th!
Friday the 19th we will be sampling some Beers! This will be at 5.30pm so morning and afternoon classes can enjoy a few drinks together!
Olmo will be coming in on the 25th to teach you how to Slackline! This will be at the park so please sign up and meet in reception first.
The school is closed on Friday the 26th for Australia Day!!
On the 31st we’ll have some tasty treats to enjoy at our Beach Picnic!
We continue to have Coffee Club weekly at 2pm, and for our morning students we have a mix of Breakfast Club, Smoothie Club and Coffee Club!
Job Club is every Wednesday in Room 8 (with GIL). Myself or a teacher will be able to help you write resumes/cover letters, look for jobs, apply for TFN’s and give you advice on gaining your RSA or Barista license!
GIL (Guided Individual Learning) runs every day from 12-1pm and 2-3pm in Room 8 (Room 7 on Mondays). Come along to get help with anything from homework to vocabulary to writing your resume.
We will also continue to enjoy our Student Nights at Cheeky Monkeys every Tuesday night – meet at BWT @ 8pm first to get your drinks, food and fun!
Lastly, don’t forget that you can book your 2-hour surf lessons with us anytime at Reception for just $50!
Have a great month! 🙂
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JACK TULLY & THE SEERS, THE SQUIDLICKERS, J MAN & THE PIGS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM FLOATING BRIDGES
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM FERGO & THE BURDEN + THIS IS LIVING
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM TOM BAILEY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM LIVE MUSIC & DJS
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.45PM GOLDEN MILE
LUSCIOUS FOODS, BYRON A&I 6PM ANDRÉ COMARU
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5.30PM REUBEN BARKLEY
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM JAEDEN OGSTON
BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM DBL DNM
SATURDAY 15
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON HOLIDAY HIGGS, CANDY LUCID DREAM, WAVEVOM
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM KELLIE KNIGHT & THE DAZE
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM TOM & JARRY DJS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM BRADLEY STONE
BYRON THEATRE 1PM ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ PARTY 9.30PM BENJAMIN WALSH
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.45PM LIVE MUSIC
STUDIO 93, BYRON A&I VINOD PRASANA & AMAN KALYAN
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM RICHIE LANGFORD
BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM LUKE ESCOMBE
SUNDAY 16
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON TAY OSKEE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MERCY MERCY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM LIVING IN THE 70S 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION WITH KIRK LORANGE & MICHEL ROSE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 3PM DJ BODEGA
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5.30PM JON J BRADLEY
CINEMA
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON ELEGANT SHIVA, EDWARD THATCH, FEELING DAVE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM GOODRICH
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM DU’EAST 9PM MADISON KAT
BYRON BAY BREWERY 8PM COMEDY IN THE GARDEN WITH CHRIS WAINHOUSE, KATIE BURCH, NICK SUN
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM BYRON BALLET’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM TOM BAILEY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJS KARIZMA, JACK GOSPER, DAD BOD, SIMON BIRD, JAI PICCONE, AL ROYAL, MR HA YES!
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM CHRISTIAN PATEY
ELEMENTS OF BYRON 5PM SARAH ARCHER
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM ROD MURRAY DUO
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM THE DETECTIVES
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.15PM FRIENDLY ENEMIES
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON FOOD COURT, RADOLESCENT, NELIPOT
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JASON DELPHIN BAND
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9AM BYRON ARTIST MARKET 9PM TOM & JARRY
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM BENJAMIN WALSH
BYRON THEATRE 2PM & 7.30PM BYRON BALLET’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM THE WEATHER MEN BLUES DUO
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ANGIE HUDSON
ELEMENTS OF BYRON 11.30AM BYRON BAY FINE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL WITH DAN CLARK, PAUL BIGGY, SARAH & JOCK, RAKU ONE O’GAIA, THE HOMBRES
SURFECTION, BYRON A&I 4PM WATERMELON WONDERLAND EXHIBITION OPENING 7PM THE GALAXY GIRLS
CIRCUS ARTS, BYRON A&I 6PM ANNE WAREING
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM GREG KEW
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 2PM WRITERS AT THE RAILS FEATURING JOSH HOLMS 7PM RUMBLEFISH
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM GOODRICH 8PM THE VIKING N3
BYRON MARKET 10AM CHEYNNE MURPHY BAND, BILL JACOBI, ELENA B WILLIAMS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 2PM BURNING HANDS BLUES BAND
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM LIVE MUSIC
BYRON THEATRE 5PM BYRON BALLET’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM & 10 YEARS OF BYRON BALLET PHOTO EXHIBITION
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM SESSION DJS
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON OCEAN ALLEY, VANILLA GORILLA, THUNDER FOX
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM TUFFY 9PM NOCTURNAL TAPES & GUESTS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM MARSHALL O’KELL
BYRON BAY SERVICES CLUB 7.15PM JOHN DIXON
BYRON THEATRE 11AM I, CLAUDE MONET 6PM THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN SKY SURF FILM PREMIERE
ELEMENTS OF BYRON DAN HORNE
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM OOZ
TEMPLE BYRON 7.30PM ALAN CLEMENTS UNCENSORED: MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND INDOCTRINATION – HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT?
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM ROBINA
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM WHARVES
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM HAYLEY GRACE
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM KATIA DEMEESTER
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BORNEO, THE CINEMA WRISTYS, THE SLIPS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE JUKE JOINT WAY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM NINJA HOUSE
BYRON BAY BREWERY 1PM COCO REPUBLIC FESTIVAL WITH AKOVA & DJS
BYRON FRESH 4PM SLIM PICKENS
BYRON THEATRE 2PM I, CLAUDE MONET 7PM CARIAD
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM FUTURE FAKTORI DJS 9.30PM JAMES SCOTT
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ANGIE HUDSON
ENCOUNTER BYRON 6PM OFFICIAL LAUNCH WITH DJS STRIPES, CHOPSUEY
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM KARIN PAGE
BANGALOW MARKET 8AM ELENA B WILLIAMS
BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM BLUES CLUB
BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM BIGGY P
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BIRDS OF TOKYO, LISA MITCHELL
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BROADFOOT
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM SUPER CHEESE 8PM DJ SAMMY 2 TOWELS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM JOCK BARNES
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM SESSION DJS
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
BAZ & SHAZ’S, SUFFOLK PARK 12.30PM TIN CAN STRING BAND
BANGALOW HOTEL 12.30PM ROD MURRAY DUO
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON CREO, WHARVES, SQUIDLICKERS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM PINK ZINC
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM GREG KEW 9PM BAD PONY & NEIGHBOUR
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM KATIA DEMEESTER
BYRON THEATRE 10AM CRAFTITECTURE ARCHIMEET SEMINAR
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM JON J BRADLEY
SURF ALLEY, BYRON 5PM POPPED ART LANEWAY ACTIVATION & POPUP PARTY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM ADAM HARPAZ
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM WARREN EARL BAND
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM DIRTY RIVER
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM JAEDEN OGSTON
BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM TIM STOKES
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BLEACH GIRLS, LOS SCALLYWAGGS, CACTUS, DJ WADEEP
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BB FACTORY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM KARIN PAGE TRIO
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM GABRIEL OTU ORCHESTRA
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM LUKE MORRIS
SURF ALLEY, BYRON 12PM POPPED LIVE IDEAS PROGRAM 5PM CLOSING EVENT
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM LIVE MUSIC
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6PM GREG KEW
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MARSHALL O’KELL
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM LATE FOR WOODSTOCK 8PM ELEMENTALS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM REBECCA DE GAIL & ROD MURRAY
BYRON THEATRE 1PM AMADEUS BY PETER SHAFFER
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ ALWAYS & DJ NEW KID IN TOWN
STUDIO 93, BYRON A&I 7PM SOUL SANGEET VOL 5 WITH PT SUGATO NAG, SRI SHEN FLINDELL, SRI SHIVAM RATH, BHARATANATYAM DANCE SUN
BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM OOZ
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON CHESTA HEDRON, FEAR OF MUSIC, LUNA LECHE, DJ WADEEP
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE NINTH CHAPTER
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM JOCK BARNES 9PM DJ FUNK
BYRON BAY BREWERY 8PM COMEDY IN THE GARDEN WITH JONATHAN ATHERTON, SERGIO BEN BULL$#!*, PAUL MCMAHON
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM TOM BAILEY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM NICOLE BROPHY
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM JOSH HAMILTON
PARADISE ONE, COORABELL 6PM UNWIND FESTIVAL
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON LYALL MOLONEY, COAST AND OCEAN, JYE WHITEMAN
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JIMMY WILLING
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM TOM & JARRY DJS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM JASON DELPHIN TRIO
BYRON THEATRE 8PM SHAI SHRIKI
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM LYRE BYRDLAND
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM DR BAZ
PARADISE ONE, COORABELL 6PM UNWIND FESTIVAL
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON TAY OSKEE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM CHEYNNE MURPHY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM EPIC 9PM AND OH!
BYRON MARKET 10AM ROMANIACS, SHAI SHRIKI, RAKU O’GAIA, YOYO
BYRON BAY BREWERY 2PM MOJO WEBB
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM LIVE MUSIC
BYRON THEATRE 7PM TED2017: THE FUTURE YOU
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & FRIENDS
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM RICHIE WILLIAMS
PARADISE ONE, COORABELL 6PM UNWIND FESTIVAL
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON PSYCHEDELIC PORN CRUMPETS, SUNROSE, GALAXY GIRLS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS DUO
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM PINK ZINC DUO 9PM SALAHPHONIC & GUESTS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM SEA GYPSIES
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM AKMAL: TRIAL & ERROR
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM BRI GREEN
SEA BONES, BYRON 6.30PM FASHION REVOLUTION
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DOE, LACHLAN KEENA, TYMPAN!C
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM NICOLE BROPHY
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM OOZ
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM KATIA DEMEESTER
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM BIGGY P
BYRON SCHOOL OF ART, BANGALOW BECI ORPIN BOOK LAUNCH
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER, DONNY LOVE, RAAVE TAPES
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BOSSY BIG HEART
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON BAY BREWERY 4PM BYRON STREET FOOD PARTY WITH TAY OSKEE, HARVEY
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM SACRED EARTH & MOTHER EARTH HARMONY FLUTES
ELEMENTS OF BYRON 2PM BYRON BAY INTERNATIONAL FASHION FESTIVAL
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM BART STENHOUSE
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON TAY OSKEE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MERCY-MERCY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM SUPER CHEESE 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON THEATRE 1PM HEDDA GABLER BY HENRIK IBSEN
BYRON SURF CLUB 1PM BEAUTIFUL FAREWELL
BYRON BAY BREWERY 2PM COCO REPUBLIC
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM LIVE MUSIC
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & DJ DEVILLE
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MAGIC BONES, TRAPDOOR, MELTED COUCH
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM GOODRICH
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM JON J BRADLEY 9PM BEARFOOT
BYRON BREWERY 7PM COTTON CLUB
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM SALT TREE
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM NICOLE BROPHY
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM DIRTY RIVER
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM BEC LAUGHTON
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE CHERRY DOLLS, FLYING MACHINE, THE VELVET ADDICTION
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM HUNTER & SMOKE
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM PAULAPALOOZA
BYRON BREWERY 7PM SALT TREE
BYRON THEATRE 11AM & 2PM CHORES! 7PM NUWANDA COLERIDGE IN CONCERT
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM JAMES SCOTT
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM JESSE MORRIS BAND
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM LUKE MORRIS
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM BELLA MAREE
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON SALT BRAINS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JUKE JOINT WAY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM LATE FOR WOODSTOCK 8PM ELEMENTALS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM LIVE MUSIC
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & DJ PARKING LOTS
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM ZAHLU
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
The main event this weekend is Bluefest! It’s still possible to get tickets; either through the official website: http://www.bluesfest.com.au/ or people selling their on Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-byron-bay-lismore/bluesfest/k0l3002882?fromSearchBox=true. You can see the full line up for each day (Thursday to Monday) here.
THURSDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON GOONS OF DOOM
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DAN HANNAFORD
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM CHEYNNE MURPHY BAND
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 10PM ROMI
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM CHEF DE PARTY & FRIENDS
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ROBBIE BOYD
BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 5.30PM BLUES CLUB WITH PAT DAVERN & THE JOHNNIE MCCANN EXPERIENCE, DYNAFLOWS, FBI
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE SWAMPS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM GOOD FRIDAY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 12PM BLUESFEST BUSKING COMP FINAL 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON BREWERY 7PM KILLER FRIDAY WITH CC THE CAT & DJS
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM HEARTWORN HIGHWAY
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM LADY WRITER
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON IVY, DUSTY DOOTS, MAR HAZE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DEZZIE D & THE STINGRAYS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM SAPOTE
BYRON BREWERY 7PM ADAM HARPAZ TRIO
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 10PM SPECIAL GUEST
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM THE BEATLAB
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON FERGO & THE BURDEN
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM SOUTHWALL
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 3PM LISA HUNT 8PM FLIGHT FACILITIES
BYRON BEACHSIDE MARKET 8AM WILLY MCELROY & THE IMMIGRANTS, JESSE MORRIS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 3PM LIVE MUSIC
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM FLIGHT FACILITIES AFTER PARTY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DOORLY, DETLEF & COLOUR CASTLES AFTER PARTY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & DJ CHATEAU
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON SAN MEI, AQUILA YOUNG, SEASIDE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DAN HANNAFORD
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM TUFFY 9PM PINK ZINC
BYRON BREWERY 8PM COMEDY IN THE GARDEN WITH DUSTY RICH, MARTY LAPPAN, ELLEN BRIGGS
LONE GOAT GALLERY, BYRON 6PM INCREDIBLE ART EXHIBITION OPENING
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM DAN WHITE
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM SALT TREE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM HEARTWORN HIGHWAY
CIRCUS ARTS, BYRON A&I 6.30PM CIRCUS SHOWCASE MY WILDEST DREAMS
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM HAYLEY GRACE
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM KIM SOUZA
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM CHRIS ROSE
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON RIG CITY, FERGO & THE BURDEN
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE HYPERFRACTALS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM DJ FONZAIUS
YAC, BYRON 9AM BYRON FLEA MARKET 10AM BLUESFEST GROMMET COMP
BYRON BREWERY 7PM CAPTAIN DREAMBOAT
TEMPLE BYRON DEERLIGHTFUL BOOK LAUNCH
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM FELIX
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ALOHA BABY
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM SAMMY KAVANNEY
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM PAT TIERNEY
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM DAN CLARKE
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MATT STILLERT DUO
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM GOODRICH 8PM AND OH!
YAC, BYRON 10AM BLUESFEST GROMMET COMP
BYRON GOLF CLUB 3PM LIVE MUSIC
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & DJ BOSSTHENOVA
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM SURF REPORT
BANGALOW A&I HALL 3PM VOX CALDERA CHAMBER CHOIR, JOSQUIN DES PREZ, ELEANOR STREATFIELD
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
The Plateau Market at Alstonville
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON URTHBOY, JOYRIDE, ALICE IVY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM KELLIE KNIGHT & THE DAZE
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM DU’EAST 9PM FAT ALBERT
BYRON BREWERY 7PM SOUL SISTER SOUND SYSTEM
BYRON THEATRE 7PM TIM ROGERS
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM BIGGY P
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM CHRISTIAN PATEY
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM FRISCO
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM STEVE BANKS & MARK JELFS
BANGALOW BOWLO 7PM BART STENHOUSE & SUROJATO ROY
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM JEZ MEAD & THE GOLDEN MILE
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON GUY SEBASTIAN
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JUKE JOINT WAY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM TOM & JARRY DJS
MAIN BEACH PARK, BYRON 11AM BYRON HARMONY DAY WITH ADARSHA, SHAKUHACHI, YUMIKO SUZUKI, MICOTUSUKI SHIVAMOON
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET 5PM JESSE MORRIS BAND
BYRON BAY HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS SPACE 7PM CELESTIAL GATES OF MOTHER EARTH WITH JAVANESE DANCE PERFORMANCE BEDOYO PAGER BUMI
BYRON BREWERY 7PM TOM DIBB TRIO
BYRON THEATRE 8PM BANDALUZIA FLAMENCO WITH NAIKE PONCE
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM FUTURE FAKTORI DJ 9.30PM LUKE MORRIS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ALOHA BABY
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM THE DETECTIVES
BROKEN HEAD HEADLAND 7PM BYRON BEACH TRANCE MANTRA DANCE EXPERIENCE WITH MOONFIRE
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM BIGGY P
BANGALOW BOWLO 8PM GUILTY PLEASURES CABARET & BURLESQUE
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE SHOOFLYS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM LIVING IN THE 70S 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON BREWERY 2PM THE SWAMPS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM ROD MURRAY DUO
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM STONES IN HIS POCKETS
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 2.30PM DJ SESSION
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM GREG PETERSON
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON LOS LAWS, ILL EAGLES, TOISOC
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE MUMBLERS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM AKOVA 9PM FAT PICNIC SUPPORTED BY WANDERING EYES
BYRON BREWERY 7PM COTTON CLUB ELECTRO SWING
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM FELIX
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM ADAM HARPAZ
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ALOHA BABY
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM ZAHLU
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM JOCK BARNES
BANGALOW A&I HALL 7PM A NIGHT OF GRIEF & MYSTERY
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM SOREN CARLBERGG TRIO
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE RUMINATERS, MYLLE & THE MILKSHAKES, GALAXY GIRLS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JAMIE ASHFORTH BAND
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM NINJA HOUSE
BYRON BREWERY 7PM CHRISTIAN PATEY & DOOLIE
BYRON THEATRE 1PM SAINT JOAN
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM OOZ
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM WANDERERS
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM GARY EDGAR COORABELL HALL 10AM OLD TIME: LEARNING ELDERHOOD TEACHING
BANGALOW A&I HALL MONSIEUR MAYONNAISE WITH PHILIPPE MORA
BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7.30PM NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE SHOW
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON SALT BRAINS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BLIND WILLIE WAGTAIL
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM EPIC 8PM SAMMY 2 TOWELS
BYRON BREWERY 2PM COCO SESSIONS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & DJ BULLS WOOD
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM RICHIE WILLIAMS
BANGALOW HOTEL 12.30PM SLIM PICKENS
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Name:
Blake Whittaker
Age:
29
Job Title:
Let’s Go Surfing, Byron Bay Manager
What you actually do:
Teach surf lessons, take bookings, organize lessons and manage the day to day running of Let’s Go Surfing Byron bay.
Surfboard you ride and why:
5’4 Hayden Lewis twin fin. Twin fins have great flow down the line and get a little loose during turns, which I love.
Wetsuit you wear and why:
O’neill Fuze 2mm short sleeve, long legs. The techno butter has great flexibility and the short arm make for less resistant when paddling.
Best tip for beginner surfers:
Your first board should be above 7ft . You will catch more waves, stand up more often and progress quicker. Too many beginners buy short boards and can’t ride them.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life:
My Girlfriend. She is a legend and has a really positive outlook on life.
What kinds of things really make you laugh:
Kevin Hart, the man is hilarious.
What’s your favorite place in the entire world:
Byron Bay, it’s beautiful and has amazing waves. What more can you ask for.
What’s your biggest goal in life right now:
Buy a house in or around the Byron area .
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be and why:
Being able to fly. Imagine the adventures!
How would you describe yourself in three words:
Relaxed, Adventurous, Stoked on life
Name:
Katie Else Hookings
Age:
30!
Job Title:
Senior Coach
What you actually do:
Spread the love!
Surfboard you ride and why:
5’6 diamond tail on a small day, 5’11 on the big days! Short boards only for me , long boards are too slow!
Wetsuit you wear and why:
Winter, 3’2mil steamer o’neill psycho.Spring/Autumn spring suit, summer tails swimwear.
Best tip for beginner surfers:
Sri lanka, easy waves , awesome culture , cheap.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life:
Mum of course, the biggest legend on the planet!
What kinds of things really make you laugh:
Whenever Blake wipes out!
What’s your favorite place in the entire world:
Home, Cornwall … the waves, the cornish pasties, the cider and mum.
What’s your biggest goal in life right now:
To start my swimwear company …Tails swimwear.
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be and why:
Teleportation , so I can travel and surf all around the world …forever!
How would you describe yourself in three words:
Fun, energetic, trustworthy
Name:
Serena Adams
Age:
44
Job Title:
Surf School Director
What you actually do:
I teach surfing and manage programs for the community.
Surfboard you ride and why:
5’4″ carbon fibre bat wing, not sure why, I think the board chose me, Hee hee.
Wetsuit you wear and why:
I prefer C Skins, great fit, very warm and comfortable materials.
Best tip for beginner surfers:
‘Big Board Small Waves’ too many time we see beginners do the opposite, surfing is an art and takes time and practice to become competent and safe in the ocean.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life:
My life partner, Matt, he has a great outlook on life and supports me in my passion for teaching surfing.
What kinds of things really make you laugh:
Happy people, the iconic characters of my town, Byron Bay, from clowns to a man twirling a hoop shaking pineapples singing, we get all sorts and I think they are amazing.
What’s your favorite place in the entire world:
Home in Byron Bay with my husband and our two kids. We do live in a beautiful part of the world.
What’s your biggest goal in life right now:
My goal is to focus on Women’s surfing, Ability Surfing and introduce surfing to Cultural Groups and of course be grateful to be able to do this.
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be and why:
Amazing arms so I can paddle through the waves quick and catch more waves.
How would you describe yourself in three words:
Fun, caring, happy.
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON DUSTY BOOTS, VANDERAA, ADAM HARPAZ
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM RUMBLEFISH
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM DAN CLARK DUO 9PM DORSAL FINS & GUESTS
BYRON BREWERY 6PM THE SEA GYPSIES
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM LUKE MORRIS
LONE GOAT GALLERY, BYRON 6PM HEAVEN ON EARTH EXHIBITION OPENING
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ VIVA
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM THE GOLDEN MILE
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM ROHAN KNIGHT
BANGALOW HOTEL 1PM THE MADDIGANS
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON TROPICAL ZOMBIE, SEA LEGS, SEASIDE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM LOCAL REVOLUTION
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON BREWERY 7PM FERGO & THE BURDEN
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM APOTEKA DJS 9.30PM FELIX
HOWL & MOAN RECORDS, BYRON 2PM WHARVES, CINEMA WRISTYS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON DJ NERY
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ALOHA BABY
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM ELENA B WILLIAMS
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM DISCO INFERNO
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE LIVING END, THE BENNIES, GOOD BOY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THRILLBILLY STOMP
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM THE FERAMONES 8PM ELEMENTALS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM SEBASTIAN SCHOLTENS
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM BOWIE UNZIPPED WITH JEFF DUFF
TREEHOUSE 12.30PM DJ EVA J & DJ ZUPERDUPER
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM HAYLEY GRACE
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON WAXHEAD, THE CINEMA WRISTYS, THE VIOLENT MONKS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DAVE SCOTT BAND
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM ASTA & GUESTS
BYRON BREWERY 6PM LGBTI CABARET
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE SENIORS WEEK FESTIVAL
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM OOZ
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM ADAM HARPAZ
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM THE GOLDEN MILE
YUMMY STUDIOS, BYRON A&I 3PM COMMUNITY ICE BATH
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM JAEDEN OGSTON
BANGALOW BOWLO 7PM COMEDY: RADICAL HONESTY WITH AIDAN KILLIAN & NICK SUN
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM ADAM BROWN
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BEC SANDRIDGE, PIRRA, ELKI
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE CAMEL TONES
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM DJ FONZAIUS
BYRON BREWERY 7PM AKOVA
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM NICK CUNNINGHAM
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM LIVE MUSIC
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM STEVE TYSON
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM WIL MASSEY
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MATTHEW ARMITAGE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM ANN VRIEND
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM LISA HUNT 8PM SAFARI DJS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM OOZ
BYRON THEATRE 1PM THE TEMPEST
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & DJ LONEWOLF
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM GREGG PETERSON
THE FARM, EWINGSDALE 6PM JESSE MORRIS BAND
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
The Plateau Market at Alstonville
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON DUMB PUNTS, WASH, MINI SKIRT, ISRAELI CHICKS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM CHRYSTAL CITIES
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM JOCK BARNES 9PM JAKUBI / SELAHPHONIC
BYRON BREWERY 8PM COMEDY IN THE GARDEN WITH STEVE PHILP, ELLEN BRIGGS, MANDY NOLAN
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM RAY RED
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM HIGH ROLLERS BAND
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM THE MORRISONS
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM JON J BRADLEY
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM KATIA DEMEESTER
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON PRO VITA, YELLOW CAT RED CAT
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM B&B BLUES FACTORY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM TOM & JARRY DJS
BYRON YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE 10AM RAINBOW FESTIVAL
BYRON BREWERY 6PM BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL WITH SAMBA NA PRAIA
BYRON THEATRE 7PM LATIN LIVE 9.30PM CHUKALE MEETS BOMBOLAYE
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM FUTURE FAKTORI DJS 9.30PM OOZ
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM GUY KACHEL
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 2PM WRITERS AT THE RAILS WITH S SORRENSEN & CHRISTINE STRELAN 7PM KURTIS & THE HOMBRES
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM ROUND MOUNTAIN GIRLS 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON MARKET 10AM KELLIE KNIGHT & THE DAZE, CHEYNNE MURPHY, HEART COLLECTORS, TIM STOKES
BYRON THEATRE 10.30AM ALL ABOUT WOMEN LIVE STREAM FROM SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE WITH GEENA DAVIS, YASSMIN ABDELMAGIED, VAN BADHAM, LINDY WEST, JESS CRISPIN
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM EL SCORCHO
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & DJ FLOWER POWER
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
WEATHER
SURF
GIGS
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON POWER LUNCH, BLISTER, CLOCAS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM SOULSHAKERS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM DU-EAST DUO 9PM SCREAMFEEDER + GUESTS
BYRON BREWERY 7PM COTTON CLUB ELECTRO SWING
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM RAY RED
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM ADAM HARPAZ
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM FEEDING FAUNA
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM MATT ARMITAGE
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM TESS LATU
BANGALOW A&I HALL 7.30PM LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM MESCALITO BLUES
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON HEADS OF CHARM, FEELING DAVE, JUXTA THOUGHT
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BURNING HANDS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM CUTLOOSE & FAINT ONE
BYRON BREWERY 7PM BLACK RABBIT GEORGE TRIO
BYRON THEATRE 2.30PM PURSUE YOUR PASSION
SECRET GARDEN, BYRON 4PM JAGWAR MA, JACK RIVER, THE BABE RAINBOW
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM THE GOLDEN MILE
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM PHIL & TILLEY
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM SLIM PICKENS
BANGALOW A&I HALL 7.30PM LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MATTHEW ARMITAGE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM EUREKA FUNK
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM EPIC 9PM ELEMENTALS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM JOCK BARNES
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & FRIENDS
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM HAYLEY GRACE
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE STRIDES, DROP LEGS, 4’20’ SOUND, SALT BRAINS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM WANDERING EYES
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM PINK ZINC
BYRON BREWERY 6PM LGBTI CABARET
STICKY WICKET 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM SHAG ROCK
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM HAYLEY GRACE
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM DAN CLARK
BANGALOW A&I HALL 7.30PM LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON LOVE DANCE, DRO CAREY, THE POSSE, DREEMS, DJS OI, RIFRAF, DAD BOD, WEBBER
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DAVE ORR BAND
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 3PM BYRON VIBES
BYRON THEATRE 1PM NO MAN’S LAND SCREENING
BYRON BREWERY 7PM PACIFIC HEART WITH ELENA B WILLIAMS, ANDREA KIRWIN & TOM FRANCIS
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE
THOM GALLERY, BYRON 2PM CONCHITA CARAMBANO EXHIBITION OPENING
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM PALM WINE AMBASSADORS KULCHAJAM
BYRON A&I 7PM MAPSTONE, MARK RIDOUT & THE RHYTHM, PETER HUNT
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
BANGALOW A&I HALL 7.30PM LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BUNYA
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM LISA HUNT 8PM SAFARI DJS
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 6PM HARMONIC SPACES & SONIC TEMPLE
BYRON THEATRE 1PM THE TEMPEST SCREENING
LONE GOAT GALLERY, BYRON 2PM DAVID SPARKES TALKS
BYRON FRESH 7PM SLIM PICKENS
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & FRIENDS
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
The Plateau Market at Alstonville
WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON GOOCH PALMS, THE VIOLENT MONKS, STONE WITCHES
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM KIMMY & CREW
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM JOCK BARNES 9PM WAXHEAD
BYRON BREWERY 8PM COMEDY IN THE GARDEN WITH LINDSAY WEBB, PAUL MCMAHON, MANDY NOLAN
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 10AM BLUE FLAME DREAMING WITH KERRIANNE COX, KELLIE KNIGHT & THE DAZE, MORE
DENNING PARK, BYRON 6.30PM CIRCUS ARTS FLYING TRAPEZE SHOW
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM HIGH ROLLERS BAND
LONE GOAT GALLERY, BYRON 6PM DAVE SPARKES ILLUMINATION EXHIBITION OPENING
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM KEY TO THE HIGHWAY
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM GREGG PETERSON
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM KARIN PAGE
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM SOREN CARLBERG TRIO
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON PILOTS, TOP LIP, WHARVES
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DEVILS KIOSK
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM TOM & JARRY DJS
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET 5PM ELENA B WILLIAMS
BYRON BREWERY 8PM TESS LATU
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 10AM BLUE FLAME DREAMING WITH BLACK BOI, OLIVIA ROSE, LISSY STANTON, KATIA DEMEESTER, LAURA TARGETT, GREG SHEEHAN & MANY MORE
DENNING PARK, BYRON 6.30PM CIRCUS ARTS FLYING TRAPEZE SHOW
RED DEVIL PARK, BYRON 3PM THE CAT EMPIRE, XAVIER RUDD, HARTS, OCEAN ALLEY, SAHARA BECK
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM FUTURE FAKTORI DJS 9.30PM RAY RED
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM EUSH
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM KIM SOUZA
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM NICOLE BROPHY
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON DU’EAST
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BROADFOOT
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM THE FERAMONES 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON MARKET 10AM JESSE MORRIS BAND, ANDRE ‘SONIC DELUSION’ MANELLA, TIM STOKES, CLIFF FLETCHER BAND
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 10AM BLUE FLAME DREAMING
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM OOZ
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12PM SUNDAY DJS
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM DOS LOONA
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON 9PM SUNROSE, SEASIDE, AYLIA RAIN
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE HOMBRES
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 7PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM ANDOH!
BYRON BREWERY 6PM QUEER CABARET
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 9AM AFTERLIFE EXPLORERS CONFERENCE 6.30PM PREPARING FOR A TRANSREALITY EARTH
MISS MARGARITA, BYRON 9.30PM DALE WALKER
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM MICAH & MARTA
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM THE HIGH ROLLERS
PIGHOUSE FLICKS, BYRON 7.30PM DONI RAVEN SILENT FILM WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM BETH BROWN
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM MATT ARMITAGE
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM BIGGY P
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON KARL S WILLIAMS, JACK TULLY, FIONA FRANKLIN
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM SOUL’D
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM DJ NING
BYRON BREWERY 7PM SARITAH
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 9AM AFTERLIFE EXPLORERS CONFERENCE 7PM MY ALIEN ENCOUNTER
BLUE LOTUS DANCE STUDIO, BYRON 9.30AM ECSTATIC TANTRIC DANCE WITH CHRISTINE BORCH AND RON VAN TWUIVER
MISS MARGARITA, BYRON 9.30PM DAN HANNAFORD
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM FUTURE FAKTORI DJS 9.30PM OOZ
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM WARREN EARL BAND
BANGALOW ARTS YARD 7PM BERLIN BONDAGE PERFORMANCE
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM BILL JACOBI
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON DINOSAUR JR
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MAPSTONE
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM GOODRICH 8PM SNEAKY SUNDAY
BYRON MARKET 8AM KELLIE KNIGHT & THE DAZE, TIM STOKES
BALCONY, BYRON 3PM ELENA B WILLIAMS
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 9AM CLOSE ENCOUNTERS CONFERENCE
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM DJ JAMES LYALL
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & DJ TELEVISION
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM CARL CLEVES
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE SWAMPS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DAN HANNAFORD
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM DU’EAST DUO 9PM PLTS & GUESTS
DENNING PARK, BYRON 6.30PM PARK&FLY
BYRON BREWERY 6PM VINTAGE CABARET & SWING
BYRON SURF CLUB 4PM PARTY SHIRT PEOPLE PARTY WITH KYLE LIONHART, CHRIS CAPSTONE, SQUEAK LEMAIRE, M JACK BEE, JOCK BARNES & SARAH GRANT, MARK RIDOUT, PAUL ADAMS
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM LUKE MORRIS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM WE PLAY MACHINES
SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM OOZ
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM ROB CSOKAS
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON FRIEND ZONE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM HUNTER & SMOKE
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM THE HIGH ROLLERS
DENNING PARK, BYRON 1.30PM PARK&FLY
BYRON BREWERY 2PM PETE HUNT 7PM RAGGA JUMP
FRESH, BYRON 4PM SLIM PICKENS
MISS MARGARITA, BYRON 9.30PM SALI B
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 10PM ROMI SOUNDS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM LIVE MUSIC
Sunday
CHRISTMAS DAY!!!
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ BYRON BREWERY
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CHRISTMAS DAY!!!
Today Roy, Emiko and Emi joined Blake at Let’s Go Surfing for a 1 hour surf lesson!
The conditions were perfect and they all managed to stand up (in the water, not just on the beach!).
Everyone had a great time and I’m sure will continue to practice catching waves!
WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON CASTLECOMER, AYLA
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM GOODRICH
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM NOCTURNAL TAPES & GUESTS
YAC, BYRON 8.30PM MOONFIRE MOONDANCE
BYRON BREWERY 6PM SEA GYPSIES CABARET
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM ROMI SOUNDS
MISS MARGARITA, BYRON 9.30PM DALE WALKER
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM NICOLE BROPHY
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM ELENA B WILLIAMS
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON IN HEARTS WAKE, COLUMBUS, THE BRAVE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DEVILS KIOSK
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET 4PM COMEDY IN THE PARK WITH MANDY NOLAN, GREG SULLIVAN, PAUL MCMAHON & MORE
BYRON BREWERY 2PM ELENA B WILLIAMS 7PM BLACK RABBIT GEORGE
BYRON THEATRE 1PM & 6PM THE GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE BECAUSE IT’S FAKE
BYRON YAC 8AM BYRON FESTIVAL OF DESIGN
STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM SARAH GRANT
MISS MARGARITA, BYRON 9.30PM DAN HANNAFORD
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM CHRISTIAN PATEY
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM AUCKLAND TRIO
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM CHEYNNE MURPHY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 3PM LOCALS CHRISTMAS PARTY 4.30PM LATE FOR WOODSTOCK 8PM SUNDAY SAFARI DJS
BYRON MARKET 8AM CHRIS JAMES COLLECTIVE & PAT TIERNEY
BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM AUCKLAND TRIO
BLUE LOTUS DANCE STUDIO, BYRON 5PM KIDS DISCO WITH DJS RAMAE, AL ROYAL, SUBLIME TRUTH
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 2PM DJ EVA J & DJ THE SUPERHERO
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
EVENTS
Byron Moon Dance Night – Friday 16th December
Byron Bay Festival of Design – Saturday 17th December
Comedy in the Park – Saturday 17th December
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – WOLFMOTHER, ELEGANT SHIVA
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM TUFFY 9PM ABBE MAY & GUESTS
APEX PARK – 6.30PM CAROLS BY THE SEA WITH DAN & IMANI HANNAFORD, NORTHERN RIVERS UKE ORCHESTRA, SCHOOL BANDS & MORE
BYRON THEATRE – 8PM WOMEN LIKE US WITH ELLEN BRIGGS & MANDY NOLAN
DENNING PARK – 6PM PARK&FLY
BYRON BREWERY – 6PM KILLER FRIDAY WITH DJ ORTHENTIX, KATIA DEMEESTER, QUEER CABARET, SARAH TONE’N
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM MICAH & MARTA
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM ADAM HARPAZ
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM PHIL & TILLEY
CIRCUS ARTS – 6.30PM SUPERHEROS VS SUPERVILLAINS
PIZZA PARADISO – 7PM CARL CLEVES
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – THE DEAD LOVE, HOBO MAGIC, THE ROYAL ARTILLERY
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM THE SWAMPS
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM INDIAN SUMMER & GUESTS
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET – 5PM CARL CREAVES
BYRON BREWERY – 2PM SHELLY BROWN TRIO 7PM KATIA DEMEESTER BAND
DENNING PARK – 6PM PARK&FLY
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM BIGGY P
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
BELONGIL BEACH – 9AM SHARK WATCH SIGN-UP & FUNDRAISER & MUSIC
CIRCUS ARTS – 6.30PM SUPERHEROS VS SUPERVILLAINS
INSIDE AFRICA – 1PM PALM WINE AMBASSADOR TRIO WITH JASON BURNS
LA STUDIO – 6PM FASHION ON SHOW
PIZZA PARADISO – 7PM SLIM PICKENS
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM RAGGA JUMP
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM EPIC 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON BREWERY – 3PM ANDY JANS BROWN
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION
DENNING PARK – 5PM PARK&FLY
FRESH – 7PM SLIM PICKENS
TREEHOUSE – 2PM DJ ESQUIRE & DJ EVA J
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
The Plateau Market at Alstonville
EVENTS
Friday 9th December 6.30-8.30
Apex Park, Byron Bay
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – BORNEO, FEELING DAVE, SEXDRIVE
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM PINK ZINC
BEACH HOTEL – 3PM HAMISH & ANDY, TOM & JARRY, DJ LONGTIME
DENNING PARK – 1.30PM PARK&FLY
BYRON BREWERY – 6PM BREWER’S CIRCUS
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM NICK CUNNINGHAM
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM ADAM HARPAZ
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM ALOHA BABY
PIZZA PARADISO – 7PM JAMES ROSS & PARISSA BOUAS
SUN BISTRO – 5PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT
EWINGSDALE HALL – 7PM BUNDJALUNG SHOW & FASHION PARADE
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – FEAR OF MUSIC, MELTING COLOURS, SEASIDE
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM BOSSY BIG HEART
BEACH HOTEL – 2.30PM THE RUBENS 9PM DJ FONZAIUS
ST FINBARR’S – 11AM CHRISTMAS FAIR WITH GOODRICH BAND
YAC – 4PM FUNRAISER WITH EAST ATLANTIC, FERGO, MERCY MERCY, DJ TORUSPHERE
DENNING PARK – 1.30PM PARK&FLY
BYRON BREWERY – 2PM BLACK RABBIT GEORGE 7PM MISS RENEE SIMONE BAND
CLARKES BEACH – 4PM LABRYINTH CLOSING EVENT
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM TOM BAILEY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM MAJA
INSIDE AFRICA – 12PM PALM WINE AMBASSADOR JASON BURNS
PIZZA PARADISO- 7PM HAYLEY GRACE
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – DAN HANNAFORD
RAILWAY HOTEL – 2PM WRITERS AT THE RAILS WITH DANIEL PEARSON & SCOTT WINGS 7PM PHIL BARLOW & THE WOLF
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM LIVING IN THE 70S 8PM SAFARI DJ
BYRON MARKET – 8AM HAYDEN HACK INFUSION, GUY KACHEL, ROB CSOKAS
BYRON THEATRE – 10AM & 4PM DANCE SPECTACULAR
DENNING PARK – 2.15PM PARK&FLY
BYRON BREWERY – 3PM SI MULLUMBY
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM OOZ
TREEHOUSE – 2PM DJ VOCAB & DJ EVA J
SUN BISTRO – 5PM JESSE MORRIS
BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE – 4PM CLUB SWIZZLE
MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL – 3PM BYRON SPIRIT FESTIVAL LAUNCH & BENEFIT FOR STANDING ROCK PROTESTERS & COREM WITH DUBARRAY, HOUSE OF BLISS CHANTING, SI MULLUMBY
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – BOOTLEG RASCAL, NICK NUSIENCE & THE DELINQUENTS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM DEVILS KIOSK
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM DU’EAST DUO 9PM WAXHEAD & GUESTS
DENNING PARK – 12PM PARK & FLY
BYRON BREWERY – 6PM BREWERS CIRCUS
BYRON THEATRE – 6PM CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE RECYCLING KIND
FRESH – 6.30PM PALM WINE AMBASSADORS
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM OOZ
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM WANDERING EYES
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM SILK’N’OAK
HEART SPACE – 6.30PM MANOA
KULCHAJAM – 7.30PM PETER HUNT & THE BODY HUMMIN’ + LIQUID AMBER
SUN BISTRO – 5PM HOLLY TRAPPED
PIZZA PARADISO – 7PM JAMES ROSS & ANDREA SOLER
RABBITS EAT LETTUCE HOME GROUND – BOHEMIAN BEAT FREAKS FESTIVAL
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – POLISH CLUB, WHARVES, WREN KLAUF
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM WANDERING EYES
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM TOM & JARRY
DENNING PARK – 1.30PM PARK & FLY
BYRON BREWERY – 6PM FERGO & THE BURDEN
BYRON THEATRE – 3.30PM LEGENDS
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM MILO & TENDERFOOT
PERIWINKLE PRESCHOOL – 9AM CHRISTMAS FAIR
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM BELLA MAREE
RABBITS EAT LETTUCE HOME GROUND – BOHEMIAN BEAT FREAKS FESTIVAL
BANGALOW FARMERS MARKET – 8AM ELENA B WILLIAMS
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – OOZ
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM ANDY JANS BROWN
BEACH HOTEL – 4PM DAN CLARK 8PM SEVEN NATION ARMY
DENNING PARK – 2.15PM PARK & FLY
BYRON BREWERY – 3PM PETER HUNT
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION
BYRON THEATRE – 3.30PM LEGENDS
TREEHOUSE – 2PM DJ ION MUSTARD & DJ EVA J
KULCHAJAM – 6PM TRIBAL FLOW
SUN BISTRO – 5PM SURF REPORT
RABBITS EAT LETTUCE HOME GROUND – BOHEMIAN BEAT FREAKS FESTIVAL
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – THE PRETTY LITTLES, THE VIOLENT MONKS, SEASIDE
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM GOODRICH
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM BOY & BEAR
BYRON BOWLS CLUB – 12PM PETER GRESTE
BYRON BREWERY – 6PM BREWERS CIRCUS
BYRON THEATRE – 7.30PM EVERYTHING BURLESQUE
DENNING PARK – 12PM PARK & FLY 2.15PM RHETT MORROW
STICKY WICKET – 9PM APOTEKA PARTY DJS 9.30PM MICAH & MARTA
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM CLUB RAIDERS PRESENT LATMUN
LONE GOAT GALLERY – 6PM LLOYD REES LITHOGRAPHS EXHIBITION
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM DATE BROTHERS
KULCHAJAM – 7.30PM MOTHER TONGUE WITH ESSIE THOMAS, FLEASSY MALAY & OPEN MIC
SUN BISTRO – 5PM LEELI
PIZZA PARADISO – 7PM KATIA DEMEESTER
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – THE CHERRY DOLLS, JURASSICK NARK, LOS LAWS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM THE SWAMPS
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET – 5PM DINKUM BOHOS
BYRON BREWERY – 2PM LUCY GALLANT 7PM ADAM HARPAZ
DENNING PARK – 12PM PARK & FLY 1.30PM SQUEAKY CLEAN
BYRON THEATRE – 7.30PM EVERYTHING BURLESQUE
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM THE WEATHER MEN
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM JESSE TAYLOR BAND
PIZZA PARADISO – 7PM MARK RIDOUT
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – SALT BRAIN
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM BETTY BLISSET
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM THE FERAMONES 8PM SAMMY 2 TOWELS
BYRON BREWERY – 3PM BROADFOOT
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM ROD MURRAY DUO
BYRON THEATRE – 5PM EAST JERUSALEM / WEST JERUSALEM 7.30PM DAVID BROZA
DENNING PARK – 12PM PARK & FLY 1.30PM RHETT MORROW
TREEHOUSE – 12PM SESSION DJS
SUN BISTRO – 5PM OOZ
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
EVENTS
MULLUM MUSIC FESTIVAL
November 17 – 20. The 9th annual Mullum Music Festival is all about good music and presents possibly the most adventurous program thus far!
CIRCUS ARTS PARK&FLY
November 18, 2016 – February 12, 2017. Byron Bay’s most exciting pop up experience is here! Circus Arts PARK&FLY will be activating the Byron Bay foreshore like never before! Operating for 60 days in Denning Park, PARK&FLY will be an interactive community arts hub for both Byron locals and visitors.
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – THE LAURELS, SUNROSE, TWIN HAUS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM JESSE MORRIS BAND + ROSIE MISSCHIEF BAND
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM FAT ALBERT
BYRON THEATRE – 12PM & 7.30PM BYRON BALLET’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM LUKE MORRIS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM HIGH ROLLERS BAND
BYRON BREWERY – 6PM LIVE MUSIC, QUEER CABARET, DJS
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM LITTLE WISE
SUN BISTRO – 5PM ZAHLU
PIZZA PARADISO – 7PM TESS LATU
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – BERNARD FANNING & DUSTIN TEBBUTT
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM HOMBRES
BEACH HOTEL – 8PM BYRON VIBES
BYRON BREWERY – 2PM ESSIE THOMAS 7PM TESS LATU
BYRON THEATRE – 2PM & 7.30PM BYRON BALLET’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM THE WEATHER MEN
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM ANGIE HUDSON
PIZZA PARADISO – 7PM KIM SOUZA
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM DEMON DRINK
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM FLOYD VINCENT & THE TEMPLE DOGS 8PM DE LA SOUL
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM DJ MRS
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM OOZ
BYRON THEATRE 1PM – BYRON MUSIC SOCIETY’S YOUTH CONCERT 6PM BYRON BALLET’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
TREEHOUSE – 2PM SUNDAY DJS
SUN BISTRO – 5PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
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Sunday
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The Plateau Market at Alstonville
EVENTS
Mullumbimby Show – Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November
Head to the Mullumbimby Show to see the biggest pumpkin, the best dressed pets, a pie eating contest, a chainsaw racing competition as well as tasting yummy food and much more at this country fair!
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – THE SEA GYPSIES, DUSTY BOOTS, SEA SIDE
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM SOUTHWALL
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM JOCK BARNES 9PM THE SETTLEMENT + NICK & SAM
BYRON BREWERY – 6PM BREWERS CIRCUS PIANO BAR
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE – BYRON LATIN FIESTA
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM OOZ
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
LONE GOAT GALLERY – 6PM PETER HORDEN’S FLOWERS EXHIBITION OPENING TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM THE GOLDEN MILE
SUN BISTRO – 5PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT
PIZZA PARADISO – 7PM KARIN PAGE
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTE – DROP LEGS, DREAM THIEVES, JUXTA THOUGHTS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM KELLIE KNIGHT & THE DAZE
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM DJ DISCROW
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET – 5PM GUY KACHEL
BYRON YAC – 8.30PM MOONDANCE TRANCE DANCE
BYRON BREWERY – 2PM ALLENSWORTH 7PM KARIN PAGE
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE – BYRON LATIN FIESTA
CLARKES BEACH – 4PM TEMPORARY LABYRINTH OPENING
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM NICK CUNNINGHAM
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM ANGIE HUDSON
COCO REPUBLIC – 2PM MENTAL HEALTH FUNDRAISER WITH NICK CUNNINGHAM, KYLE LIONHART, JESSE PUMPHREY
PIZZA PARADISO – 7PM JAEDEN OGSTON
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM THE JUKE JOINT WAY
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM THE HOMBRES 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM DJ BEAVER
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE – BYRON LATIN FIESTA
BYRON SERVICES CLUB – 4PM THE FERAMONES
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM SEBASTIAN SCHOLTENS
TREEHOUSE – 2PM DJ BULA & DJ EVA J
SUN BISTRO – 5PM GREG PETERSON
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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EVENTS
The 11th Annual Byron Latin Fiesta – 4th-6th November
This event has a reputation of being one of the best Latin dancing events in Australia! Held over 4 Nights & 3 Days, come and enjoy a feast of Latin Dance Workshops & Parties with International, National & Local instructors & performers! Catering to beginners and seasoned dancers alike, there is something for everyone at the Byron Latin Fiesta! Get truly inspired from the energy of Latin dance & music plus experience the unique attributes of Byron Bay & the North Coast of NSW!
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It’s the first day of NOVEMBER and we have an exciting month of activities planned in the mornings and afternoons especially for our Lexis students!
Every Monday you can stretch out and relax doing Yoga with Stef in the garden from 11-12 and with Fee in Room 8 from 2:15 to 3:15.
On Tuesdays we have Coffee Lounge, which gives our students the opportunity to practice their English and get to know each other while enjoying great coffee and yummy TimTams!
On Wednesdays we will start the month with a 1-hour Surf Lesson for our students who want to learn to surf in Byron Bay. The following week we have Boomerang Painting for the morning activity and Beer Tasting in the afternoon. Then there is Skateboarding with Flavio, Flamenco Dance with Alba and we finish off the month with a Poker Tournament!
Every second Thursday we have Job Club for those students looking for work in Byron Bay and wanting extra help with writing their resume, preparing for interviews and applying for jobs. This week we will run a Table Tennis Tournament to see who this month’s Lexis Champion is, and on the other Thursday in November we will have a round of Pizza and Pictionary in the morning and Mindfulness Meditation with Chloe in the afternoon.
On Fridays we start the month with baking Anzac biscuits at Aussie Cooking, followed by Volleyball in the garden or at the beach the next Friday. Then we have Slacklining in the morning and our next match against the SAE College at the Soccer Challenge on the 18th. To finish off the month and the Cambridge course, we have the End of Cambridge BBQ.
GIL (Guided Individual Learning) runs every day from 12-1pm and 2-3pm in Room 8. Come along to get help with anything from homework to vocabulary to writing your resume.
We will also continue to enjoy our Student Nights at Cheeky Monkeys every Tuesday night – meet at BWT @ 8pm first to get your drinks, food and fun!
Don’t forget that you can book your 3-hour surf lessons with us anytime at Reception for just $50!
Have a great month!
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – SUPERJESUS, THE ART, MOON
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM SECRET SHOW
BYRON BREWERY – 6PM BREWERS CIRCUS
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM MICAH & MARTA
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM KEY TO THE HIGHWAY
SUN BISTRO – 5PM OOZ
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM THE DETECTIVES
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – MESA COSA, DUMB PUNTS, MINI SKIRT, GALAXY GIRLS, DJ CHRIS BRADLEY
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM KEY TO THE HIGHWAY
BEACH HOTEL – 8.30PM HOUSE NINJAS
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET – 5PM JESSE MORRIS BAND
BYRON BREWERY – 2PM RAKU O’GAIA 7PM RAGGA JUMP
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM THE WEATHER MEN
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 1PM RIKI EKITONE 7.30PM WARREN EARL
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM JOCK BARNES
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – JOSH HAMILTON
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM REAL JARRAH
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM THE FERAMONES 8PM ELEMENTALS
BYRON THEATRE – 2PM & 6.30PM THE ADDAMS FAMILY – A NEW MUSICAL
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM DJ JAYWALKER
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM JOCK BARNES
TREEHOUSE – 2PM DJ GOT BACK & DJ EVA J
SUN BISTRO – 5PM HAYLEY GRACE
EVENTS
Rebuild Nepal Benefit Concert @ Crystal Castle | Saturday 29th October
One year on from the devastating earthquakes in Nepal, the region is still in urgent need of support to help people rebuild their lives. In partnership with local NGOs and grassroots organizations, Rebuild Nepal has been working for a year to bring essential medical, food and shelter to remote communities and villages affected by the disaster. 100% of the funds raised on the night will go directly to organizations and people on the ground in Nepal. Please come and support Rebuild Nepal 2016, and enjoy a magical and enriching evening at the World Peace Stupa, on Saturday 29th October 2016 from 3pm – 7pm
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PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
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Saturday
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Dominique and Manuel are from Switzerland and spent four weeks with us here at Lexis Byron Bay. They enrolled in the English in Action – Surfing course for two weeks, followed by another two weeks of General English.
Manuel has always dreamed of visiting Australia. He also loves to surf, having done a surf camp in Portugal, and he enjoys the hippy culture and lifestyle. Byron Bay was the obvious choice for him to visit! Dominique was interested in spending some time overseas to practice his English, and thought that Manuel’s plan sounded pretty good, so came along with him!
For both of them, their favourite things about Byron Bay includes the lovely, friendly, polite people, although Manuel said they can be a bit too relaxed at times (for example, when they are making your to-go coffee and it takes a good ten minutes!). Dominique also enjoyed the Lighthouse and being able to watch the whales swim past in the ocean, while Manuel loved the beaches, the lifestyle and the positive attitudes of everyone he met.
Dominique and Manuel felt that they absolutely made improvements to their English skills while they studied here at Lexis Byron Bay. Their teachers were very, very good and were friendly and helpful at all times. They found that the teaching style here is quite different to what they have experienced in Switzerland, which was very helpful in learning new English concepts.
In addition to improving their English, they also improved their surfing! For Dominique, it was his first time ever to try surfing. Manuel, on the other hand, had tried surfing before at a surf camp in Portugal. Compared to that experience, the lessons he had here with the team at Let’s Go Surfing Byron Bay were outstanding. The classes were much smaller here, allowing a more personal and attentive method of coaching. Their instructors were great teachers, very motivated and clearly love what they do, which all came together to make a positive and fun surfing experience!
Overall, Dominique and Manuel would definitely recommend the English in Action – Surfing course to anyone considering studying English and learning to surf in Australia!
After completing their studies at Lexis Byron Bay last week, they were flying straight back to Switzerland the day after their graduation. They would have liked to stay in Australia for a longer period of time, but unfortunately had to be back at work this week. Manuel plans to continue his English studies and will be completing the Cambridge CAE course next year in Switzerland, and is hoping to study Law at university, which is a bilingual course. He also hopes to return to Byron Bay in the next few years!
We truly enjoyed having you both here at Lexis Byron Bay and hope to see you back in Australia again one day! All the best for whatever your futures hold 🙂
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – SONS OF THE EAST, THE MELTING CAPS, HOLLOW COVE
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM WALLFLOWER MEADOWS
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM DU’EAST DUO 9PM DUBMARINE
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM BREWERS CIRCUS
BYRON THEATRE – 12.30PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 8PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM NICOLE BROPHY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
LONE GOAT GALLERY – 6PM WIND WATER EARTH
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM RACHEL BY THE STREAM
KULCHAJAM – 8PM ARMADREDDON
SUN BISTRO – 5PM JESSE MORRIS
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM HOLLY TAPP
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – FEELING DAVE, THE VIOLENT MONKS, GOON ON THE ROCKS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM CHRIS COOK BAND
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON BREWERY – 2PM KATIA DEMEESTER 7PM MICKA SCENE
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET – 5PM HAYLEY GRACE
BYRON THEATRE – 11AM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL 7.30PM THE BENTLEY EFFECT
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 8PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM OOZ
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM TAYLOR
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM LUKE YEAMAN
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – DAN HANNAFORD
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM RAGGA JUMP
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM LATE FOR WOODSTOCK 8PM TOUCH SENSITIVE + GUESTS
CLARKES BEACH – 7AM BYRON LIGHTHOUSE RUN
MAIN BEACH – 10AM SEASIDE SCAVANGE
BYRON THEATRE – 11.30PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 8PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM DJ SUT
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM OOZ
TREEHOUSE – 2PM SUNDAY DJS
SUN BISTRO – 5PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
EVENTS
Byron Lighthouse Run – Sunday, 7am
Now in their 10th year, you can do a 10km run or a 6km walk and all proceeds go to charity!
Byron Bay Film Festival
The 10th Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) runs for 10 days across multiple venues from Friday 14th October- Sunday 23rd October 2016. AACTA Awards accredited BBFF is a platform for outstanding independent film talent, showcasing a uniquely rich and diverse program of entertaining, inspiring and thought provoking films.
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Alessa is from Switzerland and studied at Lexis Byron Bay for two weeks on the English in Action – Surfing course. During those two weeks she studied English in the mornings and learnt to surf in the afternoons.
Her first visit to Australia was in January of this year, when she spent a month travelling with her family. She loved the country and the people so much that she had to come back!
She arrived in Australia with an Intermediate level of English and, although her time at Lexis Byron Bay was short, she feels has learnt more and improved her English language skills.
Alessa (back row, on the right) with the other new students on her first day at Lexis Byron Bay
Alessa had never surfed before, so was quite nervous for her first lesson! Over the two weeks she had eight lessons with the team at Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay who taught her the basics of surfing and helped her to improve. By the end of the eight lessons, she was feeling very good in her ability to surf and hopes to keep surfing when she returns to Europe.
One of Alessa’s favourite things about Byron Bay was the people. In particular, she enjoyed meeting all the people at Lexis Byron Bay and the friends she has made from all over the world.
Alessa (second from right) enjoyed the Coffee Lounge conversation activity with other Lexis Byron Bay students
Alessa said she would definitely recommend the English in Action – Surfing course to anyone thinking of studying English and learning to surf in Byron Bay. She said the team at Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay are really nice, very motivated, always have a smile and make the lessons really fun!
Alessa (centre) with her Lexis classmates on graduation day
Now Alessa is enjoying two months of travelling around Australia. After Byron Bay she is off to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and then Perth before flying back to Switzerland. We hope she has a great time travelling around the country and continues to practice both her English and her surfing!
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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – CHESTA HEDRON, HOBO MAGIC, JOSH SWAN
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM WILLY MCELROY & THE IMMIGRANTS
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM DAN CLARK DUO 9PM NOCTURNAL TAPES
BYRON THEATRE – 6.30PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 8PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
BYRON BREWERY – 6PM BREWERS CIRCUS
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM LUKE MORRIS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM JAMES BENNETT
SUN BISTRO – 5PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT & PHIL EMMANUEL
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM PAT TIERNEY
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – OSAKA PUNCH, A LITTLE PROVINCE, REUD MOOD
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM BIG FAT GUY
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM TOM & JARRY DJS
BYRON THEATRE – 11.15AM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 6PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
BYRON BREWERY – 2PM LADI ABUNDANCE 6PM MISS RENEE SIMONE
STICKY WICKET – 9PM FUTURE FAKTORI FUNK 9.30PM THE WEATHER MEN
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM ANGIE HUDSON
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM ELENA B WILLIAMS
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – OOZ
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM KIMMY & CREW
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM EPIC 8PM DJ LONGTIME
BYRON THEATRE – 11.15AM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
PIGHOUSE FLICKS – 4PM BYRON FILM FESTIVAL
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM DJ GROOVES
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION WITH KIRK LORANGE
TREEHOUSE – 2.30PM DJ SECRET SPOT & DJ EVA J
SUN BISTRO – 5PM TESS LATU & PHIL EMANUEL
EVENTS
BYRON BAY FILM FESTIVAL
14-23 October 2016
The 10th Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) runs for 10 days across multiple venues from Friday 14th October- Sunday 23rd October 2016. AACTA Awards accredited BBFF is a platform for outstanding independent film talent, showcasing a uniquely rich and diverse program of entertaining, inspiring and thought provoking films.
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PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
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Today we had two surf lessons with the awesome team at Let’s Go Surfing Byron Bay: one in the morning for the students studying in afternoon classes, and one in the afternoon for students studying in the morning classes!
Four students joined the morning class with instructor Johnny, and twelve students joined the afternoon class with instructors Blake and James.
Noori, Julie, Mara, Astrid, Jules, Yuki, Pauline, Lucile, Clara, Anna, Jane and Maria at the afternoon class
They first learnt the basics of surfing on the beach before heading into the water to put these skills into action.
The conditions were perfect both in the water and out, and it was a great day for beginners to learn how to surf. After falling off a few times, getting some more tips from the instructors and refining their skills a few more times, the students all caught some waves and had a lot of fun learning to surf!
Ana, Corinne, Fanny and Leticia at the morning surf lesson
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – YES SIR NOCEUR, THE VOYAGERS, LOTUS SHIP
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM THE STAINED DAISIES
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM TUFFY 9PM LEPERS & CROOKS + GUESTS
BYRON BREWERY – 8.15PM DJ BEAVOIR
BYRON THEATRE – 6.30PM SHERPA – TROUBLE ON EVEREST
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
LONE GOAT GALLERY – 6PM 7 YEARS IN THE MAKING BY JOHN WALTERS EXHIBITION OPENING
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM MARK RIDOUT TRIO
SUN BISTRO – 5PM SURF REPORT
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM ROB CSOKAS
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – TOTALLY UNICORN, THE COATHANGERS, PAGAN, BLEACH GIRLS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM BOSSY BIG HEART
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM DJ NING
BYRON YAC FLEA MARKET – 10AM THE ELLIOTTS
BYRON ARTISAN MARKET – 6PM NOMAD FLAMENCO
BYRON BREWERY – 8.30PM TESS LATU
BYRON THEATRE – 7.30PM ONCE IN A BLUE MOON WITH JESSICA ROEMISCHER
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM ANGIE HUDSON
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM TIM STOKES
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – GARRETT KATO
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM THE HIGH GRADE
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM LISA HUNT 9PM DJ TAYA
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM BREWERS CIRCUS
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM EL SCORCHO
BYRON THEATRE – 3PM WAR HORSE
BYRON YOGA RETREAT – 10AM YOGA WITH TONI CHILDS
TREEHOUSE – 2PM DJ TWANG & DJ EVA J
SUN BISTRO – 5PM GREG KEW
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
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SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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SUNDAY
The Plateau Market @ Alstonville
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Check out all the awesome activities BWT has planned for our Lexis students in October!!! There are some great deals on must-do activities this month. See Matt in the Student Lounge every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at lunchtime, or in store at BWT to book all your adventures!
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Next week is the start of OCTOBER and we have an exciting month of activities planned in the mornings and afternoons especially for our Lexis students!
Every Monday you can stretch out and relax doing Yoga with Stef in the garden from 11-12 and with Fee in Room 8 from 2:15 to 3:15. Don’t forget that the 3rd of October is a Public Holiday, so there will be no school next Monday!
On Tuesdays we have Coffee Lounge, which gives our students the opportunity to practice their English and get to know each other while enjoying great coffee and yummy TimTams!
On Wednesdays we will start the month with a Table Tennis Tournament to find this month’s Lexis Champion. I have noticed a lot of students using the new table, practicing for the next tournament so there is sure to be some good competition! The following week we have Flavio coming by at 11am to teach us how to Skateboard and Chloe will be here at 2pm to run a Mindfulness meditation for our students. Later in the month we are getting into the kitchen to do some Thai Cooking, exploring the delicious flavours of Thailand while making a traditional Green Curry. Then to finish off the month we have Pizza and Pictionary in the morning, which will be a fun way to learn some new English words and phrases, and in the afternoon we can get creative while learning about Aboriginal Australian culture at Boomerang Painting.
Every second Thursday we have the very popular 1-hour Surf Lesson with the team at Lets Go Surfing. These lessons are only $20 and are a great way to give surfing a try before booking more lessons to help you become a real Byron Surfer! Alternating with this, we have Job Club for those students looking for work in Byron Bay and wanting extra help with writing their resume, preparing for interviews and applying for jobs.
On Fridays we will celebrate the first week of the course book next week with a Start of Course BBQ in the front garden, both in the morning and afternoon. For the rest of the month we are getting active, with Volleyball and Soccer on different days (in the garden for the morning session and at the beach for the afternoon), and a morning session of Slacklining in the garden with Olmo and a Bike Ride to Tallows Beach in the afternoon.
GIL (Guided Individual Learning) runs every day from 12-1pm and 2-3pm in Room 8. Come along to get help with anything from homework to vocabulary to writing your resume.
We will also continue to enjoy our Student Nights at Cheeky Monkeys every Tuesday night – meet at BWT @ 8pm first to get your drinks, food and fun!
Don’t forget that you can book your 3-hour surf lessons with us anytime at Reception for just $50!
Have a great month!
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – TIJUANA CARTEL
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM RAGGA JUMP
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM JOCK BARNES 9PM PINK ZINC
RAILWAY PARK – 9AM PICNIC FOR PEACE IN THE PARK
BYRON BREWERY – 8PM DJ FLASHDANCE
BYRON THEATRE – 7.30PM THE BREAKFAST CLUB
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM CLUB RAIDERS DJS
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM DUSTY BOOTS
KULCHAJAM – 6PM HARMONISING THE ANCIENT VOICE
SUN BISTRO – 5PM HAYLEY GRACE
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM GUY KACHEL
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – THE BLACK SEEDS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM DEVILS KIOSK
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM DJ DISCROW
YAC – 8.30PM MOONDANCE
BYRON BREWERY – 8PM LUKE & SEBASTIAN
BYRON THEATRE – 3PM LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY 6.30PM LOUDER THAN BOMBS
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM THE OCEAN PARTY
KULCHAJAM – 10AM HARMONISING THE ANCIENT VOICE
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM KATIA DEMEESTER
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM ANDY JANS-BROWN
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM DU’EAST DUO, GANGGAJANG 8PM DJS LONGTIME & FONZAIUS
BYRON MARKET – 8AM HUNTER & SMOKE, RAKU O’GAIA
BYRON BREWERY – 2.30PM BREWERS CIRCUS
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM OOZ
BYRON THEATRE – 2PM & 6.30PM PETER PAN JR
TREEHOUSE – 2PM DJ OCTAGON & DJ EVA J
KULCHAJAM – 10AM HARMONISING THE ANCIENT VOICE
SUN BISTRO – SUNRISE ROD MURRAY
BANGALOW A&I HALL – 2PM SUNDAY SAFARI WITH THE BABE RAINBOW, WORLD CHAMPION, SEASIDE, ISRAELI CHICKS, GALAXY GIRLS + DJS
MONDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – DAN CLARK
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM JAX HAZE
BEACH HOTEL – 8.30PM REGGAE
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ OVAL
EVENTS
Art Exhibition @ Byron Community Centre
29 September – 9 October
Moonfire
Trance Dance Night under the New Moon!
Byron Bay YAC at 8.30pm
MARKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Ballina Missingham Farmers Market
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
*** Don’t forget… DAYLIGHT SAVINGS starts this weekend! ***
On Saturday night/Sunday morning put your clocks FORWARD one hour and enjoy an extra hour of sun in the evenings!
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
FRIDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – THE RUIINS, JACK TULLY & BAND, BYRON STEPHENS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM DU’EAST 9PM CHEAP FAKES, FAT PICNIC
BYRON BAY BREWERY – 8.15PM DJ MRS
BYRON THEATRE – 8PM WOMEN LIKE US WITH MANDY NOLAN & ELLEN BRIGGS
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 10PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM HIGH ROLLERS BAND
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM TOM LEE-RICHARDS
SUN BISTRO – 5PM MARK & BESS
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM JAMES ROSS
SATURDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH, PANDEMIC, WHARVES
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM THE HIGH GRADE
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON BAY BREWERY – 8.30PM LUCY GALLENT
BYRON BEACHSIDE MARKET – 8AM ROMANIACS, GUY KACHEL, JUZZIE SMITH
BYRON THEATRE – 5PM & 7PM SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS 10PM OOZ
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM JACK O’LEARY
SUNDAY
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – DAN HANNAFORD
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM OOZ
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM LATE FOR WOODSTOCK 8PM DJ BENI & SAFARI DJS
BYRON AT BYRON – 2.30PM THE WELLSWUNG DADDIES
BYRON BAY BREWERY – 2PM BREWER’S CIRCUS
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM THE SUNDOWNERS
THE BOLT HOLE – 5PM THE GOLDEN MILE
TREEHOUSE – 2PM DJ DOUBLE BOOKED & DJ EVA J
SUN BISTRO – 5PM TESS LATU
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MARKETS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Murwillumbah Showground Market
EVENTS
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
Byron Bay – Saturday 24th September – Byron Theatre (5pm and 7pm)
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This afternoon we enjoyed the wonderful Spring weather in Byron Bay with a game of Cricket at the beach!
This is a favourite past time for many Australians, and the students enjoyed learning the game today too.
After all that running around, it was a perfect afternoon for relaxing on the beach and going for a swim.
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It is a beautiful day in Byron Bay and we are making the most of it here at Lexis Byron Bat! This morning eight students and myself headed down to The Wreck for a surf lesson with the team at Let’s Go Surfing!
We had two awesome instructors, Blake and Johnny, teaching us how to surf. We were split into two groups – five who had never surfed before, and four of us who had done it once or twice in the past.
After getting kitted out with our wetsuits and surfboards, we first learnt a few of the basic skills about surfing while still on the beach. We learnt not only how to paddle and stand up on the board, but also about how to spot the best part of the beach to surf at and identifying rips.
The surf was a little rough but still small enough for us as beginners to feel confident in the water. We each caught wave after wave, putting what we had learnt on the beach into practice and eventually standing up!
A few of the students seemed to be naturals at surfing, and were standing up and riding the waves in no time at all. During just one hour in the water, they were able to keep improving and refining their skills to become more confident with their surfing.
Everyone managed to stand up at least once or twice by the end of the lesson and there was a smile on every student’s face the whole time!
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WEATHER
SURF
GIG GUIDE
Friday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – L-FRESH THE LION, OMAR MUSA, SUKHJIT
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM THE SOUL SHAKERS
BEACH HOTEL – 5PM LEIGH JAMES 9PM STONEFIELD & GUESTS
LONE GOAT GALLERY – 6PM LITTORALISM BY ROHAN ROBINSON EXHIBITION OPENING
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM ADAM HARPAZ
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM TORI FORSYTH & WAYWARD HENRYS
SUN BISTRO – 5PM JESSE PUMPHREY
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM JAEDEN OGSTON
Saturday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – SKEGSS, DUMB PUNTS, MINI SKIRT WASH, ELEMENTAL DJS
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM THE DEMON DRINK
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM SAPOTE
YAC – 3PM GOOD VIBES STREET MARKET
BYRON THEATRE – 8PM GYAN
CAPE BYRON RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL – 10AM SPRING FAIR
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM TOM WEST
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM PASANDO
BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB – 8PM JODI MARTIN & ROBYN MARTIN
Sunday
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM CHRIS CAVILL & THE PROSPECTORS
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM THE HOMBRES 8PM DJ TAYA
BYRON THEATRE – 3PM RICHARD III
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 4PM GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION
TREEHOUSE – 1PM SESSION DJS
SUN BISTRO – 5PM CHRIS ARONSTEN
PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
MARKETS
Friday
Saturday
Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Spring Fair
Sunday
EVENTS
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Today we have seven new starters at Lexis Byron Bay.
New starters Hiro, Roman, Flurina, Fanny (who started at Lexis last week), Maya, Julie, Jana and Barbara.
Hiro is from Japan and has been studying English with Lexis up at the Sunshine Coast school. He has now transferred here to discover a different part of Australia and the unique Byron Bay lifestyle. He hopes to improve his English skills over the coming nine weeks here at Lexis Byron Bay.
Roman is from Spain and is one of four in his family, with his parents and his younger brother. He likes to go out with friends, play tennis, watch movies and go to the cinema. He has just completed a degree in Business Administration at university and decided to come to Australia to improve his English before looking for a graduate job. He has previously worked as a beach lifeguard, a waiter, and as a tennis coach. He chose to come to Australia for the great weather and believes that Byron Bay will be the perfect place to improve his English and meet many new friends from different cultures.
Flurina is from Switzerland and is joining the Cambridge FCE class. She enjoys going to the beach and surfing. She wants to improve her English to enhance her future career opportunities and she decided to study in an English-speaking country to see a different culture. After considering England, America and Australia, she chose to come to Australia for the way of life, the friendly people and the sunny weather.
Maya is from Japan and has three sisters and a brother in her family. She grew up in a temple and is a Buddhist. She decided to study English at Lexis Byron Bay because she would like to travel more and make friends all around the world.
Julie is from Switzerland and is one of five in her family, including her mother, father, older brother and older sister. She likes skiing and wakesurfing on the lake, flowers, and being in nature. She has been completing an apprenticeship with the Town Council back in Switzerland before coming to Australia. She is hoping to improve her English while in Byron Bay.
Jana is from Germany and lives in the south of the country with her parents. She also has a sister who lives nearby with her fiance. She enjoys hanging out with friends and playing sports, such as tennis in the Summer and skiing during Winter. She is studying at university to become an English and History Teacher. She has also been working in a factory and as a Ski Instructor in Austria while completing her studies. She decided to study at Lexis Byron Bay so that she could improve her English for her studies and future career.
Barbara is from Brazil and has a beautiful daughter called Ana Luisa. She likes eating, doing yoga, and spending time with family and friends. She studied Pedagogy and enjoys discussing education. She works with delinquent teenagers in Brazil and loves her job! She also loves to travel and decided to study English at Lexis Byron Bay to improve her language skills so she can know more cultures around the world. In the future, she hopes to travel the world with her daughter, discovering new cultures and meeting new people from many different countries.
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This afternoon 14 of our Lexis students headed out into the ocean for the 1-hour Surf Lesson with the awesome team at Let’s Go Surfing!
For almost the whole group, this was their first time on a surfboard so they were very excited to be able to learn in such a great location as Byron Bay. After getting kitted out with their wetsuits and surfboards, they headed down to the beach at The Wreck, learnt the basics of surfing and then were straight into the water. Everyone managed to stand up (with a few spectacular falls on the way!) and had a lot of fun learning this great Aussie past-time.
Thanks to Blake and Johnny, the instructors for the lesson today!
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