	{"id":113777,"date":"2026-03-12T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/?p=113777"},"modified":"2026-03-11T19:57:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:57:59","slug":"whats-on-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/living\/whats-on-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s On"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><u>BYRON<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MAD.DAY<\/p>\n<p>March 21, 8:30 pm<\/p>\n<p>Blending turbo tech-house, hard groove, techno and nu-disco, MAD.DAY delivers high-energy sets that keep dancefloors moving. She has headlined her own Sydney Harbour boat party, toured with Big Twisty, and supported What So Not, Stella Bossi and LO\u201999. MAD.DAY\u2019s infectious enthusiasm and musical selections will keep audiences dancing all night. Expect a vibrant, crowd-focused late-night experience at Byron\u2019s Beach Hotel. This is a free show. For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/beachhotel.com.au\/event\/mad-day-support-free-entry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beachhotel.com.au\/event\/mad-day-support-free-entry\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vivid White<\/p>\n<p>Running from March 19 &#8211; 28<\/p>\n<p>Bangalow Theatre Company has teamed up with acclaimed Australian writer and composer Eddie Perfect to present the first staging of a bold new reimagining of Perfect\u2019s wickedly brilliant musical Vivid White at the Brunswick Picture House. Hilarious, biting and painfully relatable, this post-apocalyptic real estate musical delivers satire, heart, chaos and razor-sharp comedy. Buy tickets using eventfinda.<\/p>\n<p>Crafternoon<\/p>\n<p>March 21, 12pm-10pm<\/p>\n<p>Brunswick Hotel\u2019s beer garden will transform into a craft beer haven as breweries pour their finest beers in honour of Crafternoon. Felipe Baldomir\u2019s diverse coastal sound promises to light up the stage and will be accompanied by a range of other live music acts from Dusty Boots, Ben Camden, Hayley Grace, Jordy Quinn, Jordan Mac, Sarah Grant, Yazmindi, Benny O\u2019Dwyer and Ben Whiting. Brewers and beer lovers \u2013 mark this in your calendar. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/hotelbrunswick.com.au\/event\/crafternoon-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotelbrunswick.com.au\/event\/crafternoon-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Tweed<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mimi Gilbert and Ruby Gill (Poems)<\/p>\n<p>March 21, 7:30pm<\/p>\n<p>Alt-folk poets Mimi Gilbert (USA) and Ruby Gill (Australia\/South Africa) unite for a lyrical experience at the Murwillumbah Citadel. Gilbert launches their new album Undrowning, while Gill presents a brand-new spoken-word set celebrating the release of their poetry book \u2018I\u2019m not exaggerating when I say.\u2019 Bear witness to intimate songs and poetry centring on protest, nature, exploration of queerness, and deep love for family and politics. Tickets via Humanitix.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123137\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-123137\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/IMG_2236_99859.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mimi Gilbert and Ruby Gill. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ben Gerrans<\/p>\n<p>March 21, 5pm<\/p>\n<p>A Boiler Room-style set, and a 360-degree dancefloor experience is on offer for audiences when Ben Gerrans combines dominant basslines with technical synths at Kingscliff Beach Hotel. As heard in his latest releases English Lad, Not Enough, and his chart-topping rendition of Mac Miller\u2019s The Spins, Gerrans\u2019 sound reaches into the depths of the listener to produce raw emotion. He will be supported by local heavy-hitters Luke Fletcher, Curtis Young and George Richardson. Access tickets through Oztix.<\/p>\n<p>Mirrorball Express<\/p>\n<p>March 20, 7:30pm<\/p>\n<p>Mirrorball Express performs the greatest retro hits we all know and love, bringing to life those sensational dancefloor fillers in a tribute performance featuring retro mashups and rebooted hits in one incredible evening of nostalgia, wild hysteria and dancefloor jams. It\u2019s retro, it\u2019s nostalgic and it is sure to get everybody moving at Club Tweed. Book your party table at <a href=\"http:\/\/trybooking.com\/events\/landing\/1538741\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trybooking.com\/events\/landing\/1538741<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Ballina<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keith Potger&#8217;s Celebrating The Seekers 60 Years Show<\/p>\n<p>March 21, 3:00pm<\/p>\n<p>Keith Potger\u2019s solo tribute to the group he helped to form back in 1962 covers the songs, the stories and the influences that shaped The Seekers in their rise to international fame. Audiences are promised an audio-visual treat with rare footage and still photos of the group incorporated into this heartwarming performance which is to be held at the Ballina RSL. For tickets, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/ballinarsl.sales.ticketsearch.com\/sales\/salesevent\/159817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ballinarsl.sales.ticketsearch.com\/sales\/salesevent\/159817<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hussy Hicks<\/p>\n<p>March 22, 3pm<\/p>\n<p>Dance all afternoon to the electrifying sounds of Hussy Hicks as they play a free show in the beer garden of Shaws Bay Hotel. Leesa Gentz\u2019s soaring vocals and Julz Parker\u2019s insane guitar work are at the heart of this dynamic musical experience. The Australian duo is known for their genre-blending sound &#8211; merging blues, folk, rock, and roots music with a focus on authenticity and powerful live performances. For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/shawsbayhotel.com.au\/whats-on\/hussy-hicks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shawsbayhotel.com.au\/whats-on\/hussy-hicks\/<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123138\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-123138\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/hh-2024-press-1_00446.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hussy Hicks. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Time Travellers&#8217; Manual | Darren Bryant<\/p>\n<p>Until April 26<\/p>\n<p>This exhibition showcases the merging of old and new print technologies to interrogate ideas surrounding &#8216;the aura of the original&#8217;. Bryant \u2013 a Northern Rivers based academic and artist, has created work that is concerned with the language of the matrix connected to pressure, memory, and loss. His work will be on display at Ignite Studios, as part of the Northern Rivers Community Gallery. For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/nrcgballina.com.au\/v1\/exhibitions\/current-exhibitions\/999-march2026darrenbryant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nrcgballina.com.au\/v1\/exhibitions\/current-exhibitions\/999-march2026darrenbryant<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Lismore<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Western Union: small boats (The Leopard)<\/p>\n<p>Until May 3<\/p>\n<p>Renowned British artist Isaac Julien\u2019s monumental film work incorporates choreography, geopolitics, poetry, and cinema. Shot across several locations, though anchored in Italy, Julien uses the narrative armature of Luchino Visconti\u2019s 1963 film The Leopard and applies it to the topic of modern-day global migration, focusing on the Mediterranean passage from Africa to Europe. This is a must-see exhibition held at the Lismore Regional Gallery. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/lismoregallery.org\/exhibitions\/western-union-small-boats-leopard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lismoregallery.org\/exhibitions\/western-union-small-boats-leopard<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123139\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-123139\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/276.2018_still03_73524.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Film still from Isaac Julien&#8217;s Western Union: small boats (The leopard) 2007. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lismore Speedway &#8211; Sprintcar Smackdown<\/p>\n<p>March 21, 5pm-10pm<\/p>\n<p>Hold on tight! Lismore Speedway returns with Sprintcar Smackdown at the Lismore Showgrounds. Promising a big night capped off by Sprintcars in full flight, plus the NSW SSA Street Stocks Title, AMCA Nationals, Wingless Sprints and Legend Cars, this high-impact program is made for fans of loud engines, big slides and big crowd noise! Book tickets at Eventbrite.<\/p>\n<p>Mahico Open Air Festival<\/p>\n<p>March 21, 5pm<\/p>\n<p>Mahico returns to the grass for its first Open Air Series festival at the Lismore Turf Club. This one-day outdoor event celebrates music under the sky, barefoot dancing, and genuine connection. Highlights include a three-hour sunset set by international artist Martha Van Straaten (DE) and a curated lineup of local artists reflecting Mahico\u2019s cultural depth and diversity. Book tickets via eventbrite<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BYRON MAD.DAY March 21, 8:30 pm Blending turbo tech-house, hard groove, techno and nu-disco, MAD.DAY delivers high-energy sets that keep dancefloors moving. 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