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The Byron Bay region came alive with live music over the Easter long weekend, delivering a few surprises along the way \u2013 from Jimmy Barnes joining The Living End on stage to a spontaneous street party outside The Wailers\u2019 Brunswick Heads gig.<\/a><\/p>\n

Although the long-running Bluesfest \u2013 which typically draws tens of thousands of music lovers to the region each year \u2013 was cancelled just weeks before the event,<\/a> many of its scheduled artists were rebooked at venues across the Byron Shire, performing alongside a strong lineup of local acts.<\/p>\n

Bob Marley\u2019s former band The Wailers brought classic reggae anthems such as One Love<\/em> and Is This Love<\/em> to a sold-out crowd in the beer garden at Hotel Brunswick. Outside, hundreds more gathered for an impromptu street party, with people dancing atop cars and buildings in the park opposite the pub.<\/p>\n

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The Wailers performing at Hotel Brunswick on Easter Sunday. Photo: Lyn McCarthy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Northern hosted a full weekend of blues, featuring performers including Minnie Marks and multi-instrumentalist Roshani, who also appeared at The Beach Hotel in Byron Bay and at the Blues by the Ocean event at Ocean Shores Country Club.<\/p>\n

British powerhouse Z-Star wowed audiences at Mullumbimby Top Pub on Good Friday, while ARIA Award-winning, Lismore-based band Hussy Hicks took to the stage at the Eltham Hotel, where guitarist Julz Parker\u2019s father, Greg, joined the band on harmonica.<\/p>\n

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Z-Star performing at Top Pub Mullumbimby on Good Friday. Photo: Lyn McCarthy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u201cLet\u2019s make sure that for the rest of eternity the Northern Rivers is always about live music at Easter,\u201d she told the audience.<\/p>\n

Taj Farrant also drew a crowd for a free show at the Byron Bay Bowlo, while The Backsliders delivered a moving tribute to the late Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst at Byron Theatre and Billinudgel Hotel hosted a two-day Billi Busk Fest, showcasing performers such as Jerome Williams, Dan Hannaford and the Versace Boys.<\/p>\n

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Taj Farrant performing at Club Byron on the Easter long weekend. Photo: Lyn McCarthy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce vice-president J\u2019aimee Skippon-Volke said that while the Byron Bay CBD had typically been quieter over Easter since Bluesfest relocated to the Byron Events Farm at Tyagarah in 2010, local businesses reported a noticeable return of foot traffic this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt wasn\u2019t quite as busy as summer, but it was still very busy,\u201d she said. \u201cI also really feel that what we\u2019re seeing is something that\u2019s equally for locals and tourists.\u201d<\/p>\n

Skippon-Volke said the boost was supported in part by free buses provided by Byron Shire Council<\/a> with backing from the NSW Government.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the cost of petrol rising it\u2019s going to be important to establish public transport as being a viable option for people in this area,\u201d Skippon-Volke said.<\/p>\n

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Roshani performing at the Beach Hotel in Byron Bay. Photo: Kurt Petersen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Destination Byron<\/a> president Jeanie Wylie said despite cost-of-living pressures and rising fuel prices,\u00a0early indications suggest a solid Easter trading period with a mix of locals and visitors supporting the Byron region.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was wonderful to have such an energetic buzz in the atmosphere,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Byron Shire mayor Sarah Ndiaye said she was proud of how the community had come together and worked hard to make sure the Easter long weekend was as exciting and vibrant as ever.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had incredible acts playing right across the Shire,\u201d she said. \u201cAll the venues were heaving with people and people seemed to like the diversity of things on offer. There were a lot of free events and the paid ones were sold out. It\u2019s wonderful to have heard about different wow moments, like Jimmy Barnes coming out during Living End and the incredible gig at The Wailers. There was a really great vibe around town.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Living End performing at Hotel Brunswick in Brunswick Heads on Easter Saturday. Photo: Lyn McCarthy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Cr Ndiaye said she was keen to work with the Chamber of Commerce and Destination Byron on future planning.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know what an important economic driver Bluesfest has been for this region for decades and been a stepping stone for musicians and other entertainment professionals and we want to keep that culture alive and well,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m optimistic that we can keep Byron Bay, amazing live music and Easter synonymous with one another. I think it will continue but we just have to work out in what way and keep it community-based and sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jerome Williams at Billinudgel Hotel. Photo: Lyn McCarthy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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