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Local Legends Vol. 4

23 May, 4:30 pm-10:00 pm

Local Legends Vol. 4 returns to Hotel Brunswick celebrating the artists shaping the sound of the Northern Rivers. The lineup features Tay Oskee, FINOJET, Jordy Quinn and Boatkeeper, bringing a mix of indie folk, acoustic rock and coastal-inspired sounds. Expect heartfelt performances, strong musical chemistry and a night celebrating local artistry, community and connection through music. For more information visit hotelbrunswick.com.au/event/local-legends-vol-4

Love Letter to the Unseen: A Film Night for Wallum

23 May, 6pm-7:45pm

A special screening at the Brunswick Picture House brings together film and conservation in an evening of urgent storytelling and discussion. Love Letter to the Unseen follows youth conservationist Spencer Hitchen’s journey to protect the endangered Maugean skate and explores wider efforts to defend fragile ecosystems from Wallum to Tasmania. The screening will be followed by a live panel discussion, with proceeds supporting Save Wallum’s legal fight to protect the irreplaceable landscape at the Wallum site. Get tickets at Eventfinda.

Dreamcastmoe

23 May, 8pm-3am

Paradiso Music Room is set to welcome Dreamcastmoe for a special night of deep, soulful music. Dreamcastmoe, the stage name of Washington D.C. artist Davon Bryant-Mason, is a singer, songwriter, producer and DJ. Since 2017, he has released underground music blending R&B, funk, soul, jazz and hip-hop. His sound shifts between emotional, introspective moments and upbeat, dance-driven energy, shaped by the culture and musical legacy of his hometown. Get tickets at Eventbrite.

 

Tweed

Through the Ages

23 May, 7pm-9pm

Through the Ages sees The Rewinds deliver a dynamic live show at Murwillumbah’s Regent Cinema, celebrating the music of the ’70s and ’80s. The local band performs era-defining hits, bringing iconic riffs and melodies to life while capturing the spirit of each decade. Blending nostalgia with high-energy performance, the show offers a vibrant journey through classic anthems – connecting generations and keeping the sound of the past alive on stage. Book tickets through Humanitix.

After Fugue – Antoinette O’Brien

22 May – 23 August

Regional artist Antoinette O’Brien presents After Fugue at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre. Her ceramic works merge human figures with landscapes, using mineral glazes to evoke sea foam, oceans and stone cliffs. Other ceramic works include quotidian objects – embossed, as porcelain appears to be quilted, like a mattress, exploring themes of strength and rest. O’Brien’s exhibition reflects on personal and collective crisis through a lyrical, musical lens. For more information visit gallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/after-fugue-antoinette-obrien

Bingo Loco

23 May, 5:30pm

Kingscliff is set to host the world’s largest Bingo Rave at Kingscliff Beach Hotel, with the high-energy event combining bingo and a nightclub-style party experience. The show will feature bass-heavy rave rounds, lip-sync battles, dance-offs, confetti cannons, special effects, comedian MCs and live performers, alongside prizes and audience antics. Previous giveaways have included a Vegas holiday, car, bathtub, boat, lawnmower, 3m teddy bear and a flatscreen TV. Book tickets at Oztix.

 

Ballina

Versace Boys

22 May, 9pm

Versace Boys bring their high-energy, no-holds-barred party set to Ballina’s Australian Hotel, delivering a mix of dancefloor classics, throwback hits and pub anthems. Known for big hooks, loud singalongs and crowd-hyping chaos, the group leans into nostalgia and outrageous fun. From playful tunes to hands-in-the-air moments, it’s a sweaty, feel-good night designed to get the room moving from start to finish. This is a free gig. For more information visit australianhotelballina.com.au/event-details/versace-boys-6

Tom Burlinson

24 May, 2:30pm

Tom Burlinson brings his high-energy stage show Still Swingin’ to Ballina RSL, celebrating the golden era of vocal swing. The Australian stage and screen star pays tribute to legends including Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr., Nat ‘King’ Cole, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra, alongside modern favourites such as Harry Connick Jr. and Michael Bublé. Blending classic swing with contemporary style, the show delivers a polished, feel-good night of timeless music and performance. Book tickets at ballinarsl.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/160768

Colonies: The Geometric Sublime – Art That Makes Itself – Paul Brown

30 April – 21 June

Paul Brown’s exhibition features artworks created by digital colonies of artificial agents – small programs that use artificial intelligence and artificial life (A-Life) to interact. Each agent observes its neighbours and adjusts its behaviour based on the overall state of the group. The exhibition is held at Northern Rivers Community Gallery in conjunction with Ignite Studios. For more information visit nrcgballina.com.au/v1/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/1005-may2026paulbrown

 

Lismore

Metal United Down Under 26 – Lismore, All Ages

23 May, 7pm-11:30pm

Metal United Down Under returns, uniting Australia’s heavy music scene for a night of live, loud and local metal. Celebrating the strength and diversity of the underground, the gig at Lismore’s Blah Bar will feature Plague Dweller, Torment, Accelerated Suffering, and Stench Pit – a wide range of acts that span death metal, thrash and metalcore. Get tickets at Humanitix.

Luke Kidgell – Good Intentions

21 May, 7:30pm-9pm

Luke Kidgell continues his world tour in Australia with his show Good Intentions, which is coming to Lismore’s Star Court Theatre. Known for viral crowd-work that leads to unpredictable and hilarious interactions, he returns home after touring the US, Canada, New Zealand and Europe. Despite his impulsive on-stage thoughts, he insists he means well and is on a mission to prove it live, delivering his signature improvisational comedy to Australian audiences. Book tickets at Trybooking.

Tubed Radio Band

23 May, 9:30pm

Tubed Radio will bring its raw garage rock sound to Hotel Lismore. Originally formed in Ballina, the alternative garage rock band blends old-school punk, grunge and modern alt-rock with a raw DIY energy. With a sound similar to bands like Radio Birdman and Ramones, Tubed Radio’s music embraces classic punk concepts like individuality, self-determination and rejecting expectations through loud riffs and high-energy live shows. For more information visit hotellismore.com.au/whats-on-at-hotel-lismore