The Ballina Wave

01/09/2024

Let’s EAT!
12th Annual Sample Food Festival - Saturday 7 September at Bangalow Showground. Championing the region’s talented chefs, producers, distillers, brewers and artisans. https://samplefoodevents.com/sample-food-festival/

26/08/2024

This Friday!
This award-winning documentary captures the magic of adventure traveller and surf pioneer Dick Metz as he vagabonds the globe from 1958 to 1961.

Doors open at 5.30pm - film starts at 7pm, followed by Q&A with Rob Machado.

Be there for your chance to Win a signed Firewire Surfboard designed by Rob Machado, Papa Salt gear and Yeti packs!

21/08/2024

Don't miss this deliciousness!
Sample Food Festival Fire and Ice Lunch - 12 noon Friday 06/09/24 - under the marquee at Bangalow Showground.
Open fire cooking, live music, and a wildly delicious menu showcasing our region’s best produce.
Info and bookings https://samplefoodevents.com

16/08/2024

Salt water over roads – King tides

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads over the coming days.

Where possible, motorists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists should avoid affected roadways. Salt water may affect maintenance of vehicle and bodywork.

The king tides will be occurring during the evening from Monday 19 August through to Wednesday 21 August.

Roads likely to be affected by king tides and salt water flooding include:

• Tamar Street, Ballina
• Riverside Drive, West Ballina
• River Street, West Ballina
• Burns Point Ferry Road, West Ballina
• North Creek Road, North Ballina
• Southern Cross Drive, North Ballina
• Uralba Road, Uralba
• Old Bangalow Road, Tintenbar
• Tamarind Drive, Cumbalum

For road information visit livetraffic.com or phone Ballina Shire Council on 1300 864 444.

14/08/2024

Let’s ROW!
Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club Regatta – Saturday and Sunday Aug 24-25 at Shaws Bay, East Ballina.
ALL WELCOME at one of the region’s most exciting sporting events. https://www.rainbowdragons.com.au/

12/08/2024

YUM!
12th Annual Sample Food Festival - Saturday 7 September at Bangalow Showground. Championing the region’s talented chefs, producers, distillers, brewers and artisans. https://samplefoodevents.com/sample-food-festival/

10/08/2024

North Coast Mud Trail - Saturday and Sunday Aug 17-18.
Local Ceramicists open their studios so you can meet the artists, discuss their work and processes and find out what inspires them to do what they do.
https://www.northcoastceramics.com/

09/08/2024

The Fleetwood Pac! Saturday 10 August at Byron Theatre.
Taking you back to a simpler time with amazing attention to detail, TFP pay tribute to their idols, Fleetwood Mac with authenticity and respect.
https://www.byroncentre.com.au/theatre-events/the-fleetwood-pac

07/08/2024

Come one, come all!
Teven Tintenbar Country Fair - Saturday 10 August at Teven Tintenbar Public School. Exciting rides, great food, musical entertainment and family fun.
https://www.facebook.com/TTPSCountryFair/

07/08/2024

Look well. Feel well. BE WELL.
Wellbeing Workshop Tuesday 13 August,9:30am–2:30pm at BlueGreen Sanctuary, Newrybar.
Yoga, relaxation, journaling, meditation, mindset coaching, and much more. $39pp includes morning tea, lunch and take-home notes. https://www.bluegreensanctuary.com.au/

06/08/2024

What new chapter will you write in 2024?
April 9-11. https://byronwritersfestival.com/festival-program/

04/08/2024

💛💛💛 looking forward to a great weekend!

Northern Rivers Media is thrilled to be a media partner of Byron Writers Festival.

Embracing the theme 'From the Ground Up,' Northern Rivers Media welcomes the opportunity to celebrate the grassroots creativity and innovation that flourish in our community and events which foster a vibrant cultural landscape. Together, we aim to inspire and support the voices that shape our region.

You can check out their publications and festival news in and here - https://www.northernriversmedia.com.au/

Northern Rivers Media is a Media Partner of Byron Writers Festival 2024

17/07/2024

Yewwww! The Wolfe Brothers!
Friday 26 July, 8pm at Ballina RSL.
Finding fame on Australia’s Got Talent this awarded country rock duo now boasts four #1 and two #2 ARIA Country Albums and a whopping nine Golden Guitars.
More info at https://ballinarsl.com.au

17/07/2024

Filmmakers! Storytellers!
Take your project to the next level at the Regional to Global Screen Forum, Wednesday 31 July-Friday 2 August at Lennox Head Cultural Centre, an incredible networking opportunity offering connections to key industry decision makers and other filmmakers.
https://screenworks.com.au

12/07/2024

FOOTLOOSE is 40?!! Join the Footloose 40th Anniversary Event, 7pm Friday 26 at Byron Theatre. Footloose screening followed by an interactive dance class performance by our very own local dance company.
Dress: 80’s, of course!
Tix and info: https://t.ly/d_j05

11/07/2024

YES!!! Scandi Film Fest!
Wednesday 26 July - Sunday 14 August at Palace Cinema, Byron Bay.
Go north with this top selection of films and immerse yourself in the best new Nordic cinema. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLweUovjsJ0

09/07/2024

The Sixties Singalong Show!
Saturday 13 July, 7.30pm at Ballina RSL.
Bobby Benton takes you back in time with iconic hits like Hey Jude and Pretty Woman. Save the date and look forward to a night of nostalgic entertainment and interactive fun!
More info at https://ballinarsl.com.au

08/07/2024

Bruns Does Winter Burlesque! 🔥
Thursday 11 – Sunday 28 July at Brunswick Picture House. See some of Australia’s hottest burlesque and boy-lesque artists, including Miss Burlesque Australia, Diesel Darling, this special edition is hosted by comedy legend Bob Downe.
Tix and info at https://brunswickpicturehouse.com

08/07/2024

Caravaggio! The Bad Boy of the Baroque!

Arts National Northern Rivers lecture, Monday 15 July at A&I Hall, Bangalow. Caravaggio lived the darkest and most dangerous life of any of the great painters. Hear his compelling story, presented by international lecturer, Daniel Evans.
https://www.artsnational.au/societies/northernrivers/

07/07/2024

SPANISH FILM FEST CLOSING EVENT!
The Holy Mountain – Wed July 10 at Palace Cinema, Byron Bay
6.15pm arrival.
A deeply symbolic and allegorical exploration of the human condition which challenges audiences to question their perceptions of reality. Tix and info: https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/

07/07/2024

ASTRODEATH with SPACEJUNK!
7pm July 12 at Howl & Moan Records, Jonson St, Byron.
One of Australia’s most revered heavy bands, Astrodeath is primed, loaded, and ready to blast off on their Intergalactic Ripstation Tour with support from Spacejunk and Couch Wizard.
Tix and info: https://www.beatscartel.com/showtickets

07/07/2024

YUM!
Winter Feast Food Fest – Sat July 13.
Summerland Farm, Alstonville.
Pack your rug, grab the family, and spend the day at the farm with food trucks, live music and entertainment. https://www.summerlandfarm.com.au

05/07/2024

WALK THE TALK.
NAIDOC Week Celebration Walk, Monday July 8.
10am from Ballina RSL Club heading along River St to the Ballina Visitor Information Centre for the official flag raising ceremony.
More info on NAIDOC celebrations at https://ballina.nsw.gov.au/naidoc-week-2024

22/06/2024

Rous Public School Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Night!
Saturday 29 June, 5pm - 8.30pm
Where: Rous Public School, Rous Rd, Rous
Come join this much-loved annual family night out, supporting the Rous Public School. Fireworks, a bonfire, heaps to see and eat, and do!

14/06/2024

Nothing lights up Lismore like the Lismore Lantern Parade!
Celebrating 30 years of the LLP, Saturday June 22.
Join us for the famous parade, music and live performances and the fiery finale. Info at lismorelanternparade.com.au

13/06/2024

WHAT HAPPENED to the fishing fleet in Brunswick Heads?
See “The Wake” – June 22-23 @ Brunswick Picture House
An original musical that celebrates and preserves the history of that place and the local fishing community whose lives centred around it.
Tix: brunswickpicturehouse.com

10/06/2024

Furry Friends Festival 2024!
Saturday 15 June, 9am-12pm @ Bangalow Showgrounds. Bring your pet dogs on leads for a morning of furry fun and frivolity.
Face painting for the kids, prizes, sausage sizzle, vet advice, trainer talks, freebies and much more! Info at byron.nsw.gov.au

09/06/2024

Melbourne Rock Duo, Good Morning! Playing LIVE at Bangalow Bowlo, Friday June 21. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, their 7th record “Good Morning Seven” is a double album filled with strings, synths, samples, and singing.
Tix: thebowlobangalow.com.au

07/06/2024

Alternate rock band, Regurgitator!
Live music Thurs June 13 @ Byron Beach Hotel.
Touring their 11th studio album, Invader. Get set for a mashed-up motion of rock, punk, electro, pop, whatever goes.
Tickets: moshtix.com.au/regurgitator/

07/06/2024

To all cast and crew of The Addams Family… BREAK A LEG!
Not like, literally, but…
Opening night tonight at Ballina Players, 24 Swift Street Ballina.
A scarily funny musical comedy about a ghoulish family with an affinity for all things macabre. Tix at ballinaplayers.com.au