All the latest events, music and sport events around Lismore and the Northern Rivers.
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We take a look at events that have already started through to what's happening in September.
Live music
Mary G's - Saturday, May 18, Harry Nichols Band from 9.30pm and DJ Brento (RNB). Friday, May 24, Nathan Kaye (solo), 5.30pm and DJ, 9.30pm. Saturday, May 25, Supercheeze Band, 9.30pm.
The Channon Tavern - Sunday, May 19, Rogue Elements, 2pm. Friday, May 24, The Hoochers, 7pm.
Dunoon Sports Club - Saturday May 18, Levi Maxwell, 6pm.
Eltham Hotel- Sunday May 19, Mandy Hawkes Trio, 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
Lismore City Bowling Club- Saturday, May 25, The Linelockers Rockabilly Trio. Food truck and free show from 7pm-10pm.
Levee Lounge and Bar- Saturday, May 18, Flemenco Night from 7pm.
Shaws Bay Hotel, Ballina - Sunday, May 19, Bourbon Street. Free from 3pm.
Beach Hotel, Byron Bay - Saturday, May 18, Jerome Williams Band, 9pm. Sunday, May 19, Epic, 4.30pm.
Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay- Front room. Saturday May 18, Jordan Mack, 6pm-9m. Nathan Kaye, 10pm. Sunday, May 19, Jock Barnes 6pm-9pm.
Hotel Brunswick - Saturday, May 18, Andy V Music, 4.30pm. Sunday, May 19, Mason Rack Band.
Planet Music Live Music - Thursdays, fortnightly until June 20.
Beef Week
CASINO is buzzing with the Food Co-Op Beef Week Festival underway.
It all starts this weekend and will run until May 26.
At the heart of Beef Week is the "finest in cattle shows", including the Junior and Open Classes, spectacular auctions, and more.
With events like the Jack Links Junior Cattle Program, The Casino Food Co-op Led Steer and Heifer Shows and the prestigious Riverina Stockfeeds Stud Show at the RELA Ring, "this is your opportunity to shine in front of peers and industry professionals", organisers say.
This year, there will be a mix of ticketed and free events to ensure everyone can enjoy the celebration.
The Beef Week Queen will be crowned on opening night of the festival, May 18 at 6pm at Casino RSM with the Mr Beef contest next Saturday night.
Sunday, May 19 is highlighted by the Beef Week's Fittest Farmer Challenge.
Teams of two farmers have to conquer eight farm obstacles, including pulling pushing dragging and stacking.
There is $2000 in cash and prizes to be won and you don't have to be a farmer to enter.
The focus will also be on hairstyles with a mullet competition.
The popular MJ Smith Group Breakfast with the Butchers is back, and the butchers have half a tonne of Casino's best beef ready to BBQ.
It will run from 7am to 10pm on May 24 in the CBD.
Tickets and more information on the events can be found at casinobeefweek.com.au/event_type/tickets.
Troy Cassar-Daley
May 30, from 8pm, Troy Cassar-Daley. Tickets on sale at www.stickytickets.com.au.
Theatre
Ghosting the Party runs May 2 -19, Thu-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 5pm. For bookings go to drillhalltheatre.org.au.
"No-one ever came back but all reports indicate it's lovely," and so begins this wickedly funny play about death and motherhood.
Directed by the Drill's accomplished artistic director, Liz Chance, Ghosting the Party tells the story of three generations of women who face questions of mortality and life with rigour, honesty and humour.
Gemfest
Lismore Gemfest is on May 18-19 at the Lismore Showground.
Anh Do tour
Comedian Anh Do is coming to the region in May.
The "happiest refugee" will perform at Lismore's Star Court Theatre on 06th May 6 at 7.30pm.
If you can't wait until May to see him, catch his show at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Tuesday, February 27, 7.30 - 9 pm.
For tickets, go to alist.com.au/show.
Mullum2Bruns Paddle
The Mullum2Bruns Paddle is an annual event held on the Brunswick River, starting at Heritage Park, Mullumbimby and ending at the Terrace Park in Brunswick Heads.
This year's event is pencilled in for Sunday, May 26, 7am - 1pm.
Garden anniversary
Djangbung gardens 30th anniversary celebration
May 25-26, 10am-6pm, Djangbung Gardens, 74 Cecil Street, Nimbin.
Costa is coming back to Djangbung Gardens for the 30th Anniversary Celebration! Celebrating three decades of permaculture education and all the remarkable people who have participated, contributed and had a connection with Djangbung over the years.
Saturday May 25: Back to Djanbung Fair and Reunion. 10am-3pm: Workshops, talks, stalls, displays , cafe open 3pm-5pm: Open Mike MC'd by Costa sharing short stories and reflections on your Djanbung connection and what you're doing. 5pm: Campfire, food, music and good company into the evening.
Sunday May 25: Family Fun Day with Costa the Gnome 10am-3pm: Lots of fun and creative activities for kids and adults. Fancy dress encouraged - come as your favourite part or magical being OR make your own mask, fairy wings or wand when you get there.
Try your skills in the Permalympics competitions (gumboot throwing, no-dig Garden relay etc), scare crow building, music, cafe etc.
DJs from 3pm-6pm to dance on the meadow.
Baseball championships
Lismore will host two national charter events in one great week of baseball from May, 27-31.
Both the Junior League (U15) and Intermediate League (U14) titles will be contested with trips to the World Series in the USA on the line. 17 teams from across Australia will compete.
Winners of the 2024 Australian Junior League Championship will advance to the World Series in Taylor, Michigan from August 11-18. The winner of Intermediate League will head to Livermore, California from July 28 - August 4.
This is the first time Lismore has hosted a major event from two different age brackets at the same time.
For this event, there will be 17 total teams going to Lismore - nine junior league squads, and eight intermediate league.
All games will take place at the newly upgraded Albert Park Baseball Facility.
The Circus
May 23 to June 2.
Weber Bros Entertainment, renowned for delivering world-class entertainment, is coming to the Lismore Showgrounds.
Led by Harry and Marie Weber and their eight children, the circus promises to captivate audiences with an awe-inspiring, animal free performances featuring some of the best circus performers from around the globe.
You can look forward to heart-stopping acts such as the Human Cannon, BMX Mega Ramp, FMX, Sky Bike and the only splitting Globe of Death in Australia. The show also features a comedian who will keep audiences entertained for hours.
For tickets and further information visit www.thecircus.com.au
JUNE
Politics in the Pub
Clive Hamilton will be the guest speaker at the first Lismore Politics in the Pub event this year.
It will be held at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club on June 13.
Tickets are $10 or $5 concession. The Club's restaurant is open from 5.30pm.
For inquires email lismorepolitcsinthepub@gmail.com
Lantern Parade
2023 sees the Lismore Lantern Parade celebrate 29 years of 'bringing light to the heart of the city". We are still finding our way after the Great Floods of 2022 as are so many in our Northern Rivers community, but we feel the Lantern Parade brings so much joy and positivity to our community - THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!
The theme this year is "Gates of Renewal" which reflects the history of the lantern parade which celebrates Winter Solstice, the change from the longest nights to the return of the sun - known as liminal space, where optimism and magic happen. We hope this will bring positivity and happiness to our community - moving forward with renewed hope and energy.
The day will commence at 12noon in the HEART of the CBD for the Market deLight.The Northern Rivers Conservatorium and Southern Cross University will once again present a fabulous musical program on the Heartbeats Festival Stage in Carrington Street.
The parade is on June 22.
Lisamore!
Celebrating our region's historical connection to northern Italy whilst strengthening our Sister City ties with Conegliano and Vittoria Veneto, LisAmore! is a wonderful excuse to gather friends and family together.
LisAmore!'s main event will be held at the Lismore Turf Club on Sunday, June 16.
Enjoy Italian entertainment, Italian food and wine, activities for all ages, and diverse displays in a relaxed atmosphere with a hint of Italy.
2024 Lisamore! is on June 15-16 from 10am - 3pm.
Free entry at the Lismore Turf Club.
JULY
Masters Hockey
Women's Hockey Masters State Championship at Goonellabah and Ballina Hockey Complex.
2024 Hockey NSW Womens Masters Field State Championships - NORTH are coming to the Goonellabah Hockey Centre and Ballina Hockey Centre.
Registrations are now open for the event closing on Friday, June 28.
Register Here for the upcoming championships.
Fishing Classic
The annual Evans Head Fishing Classic is held each year during the winter school holidays.
Each year hundreds of people, ranging from children to the experienced fisherman, travel to Evans Head to participate in the Evans Head Fishing Classic, where they get to experience all that the North Coast of NSW has to offer.
With draws every night, daily winners and amazing prizes - there is much to keep you entertained for the seven days.
Friday July 5 to Friday July 12.
AUGUST
Byron Writers Festival
The Byron Writers Festival is coming to the Bangalow Showground from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11. For more, go to byronwritersfestival.com.
Markets
Every Tuesday: Lismore Organic Market, Lismore Showground
Every Wednesday: Nimbin Farmers Market, Cullen Street
Every Thursday: Lismore Produce Market, The Quad
Every Saturday: Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showground
1st Sunday: Byron Bay Market
2nd Sunday: The Channon Craft Market
4th Sunday: Bangalow Village Market, Bangalow Showground; Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre.
September
Wildskin
Norpa is taking audiences on an adventure outside the theatre once again, staging its original work Wildskin in a warehouse space at the Lismore Showgrounds.
A sensory, destination-theatre experience, Wildskin inhabits an outrageous and unpredictable world that's part bush-thriller, part road-trip and a whole lot of Norpa's signature theatrical style.
From the company that brought you Love for One Night at the Eltham Hotel, Wildskin will transform the space at the Lismore Showgrounds to immerse you in the story from the moment you arrive.
Be taken on a wild ride with Eva, who believes the only way to mend her broken life is to go on the road, solo. Lost, alone and under-prepared, she is soon breaking rules, and embracing danger.
Wildskin is at Lismore Showgrounds from September 12 for a limited season. Tickets on sale now through norpa.org.au.