Joining the Byron instalment of Falls Festival this New Years, who better is there to give us a tour of the idyllic setting’s music highlights than a local band themselves? Five-piece Tora released their latest EP, Eat The Sun, earlier this year. You can listen to a track below and read on to find out their ten picks of what every music fan should do in Byron.
Attend This ‘Epic’ Event In Byron Bay Surf Festival
This event is “an epic surf, music and art festival held along the beaches of Byron” says the five piece. The annual event features art, music, film, history, workshops, literature, markets, craft, presentations, swap meets and of surfing over three days in October.
For All Your Instrument Needs Head To Byron Music
144 Jonson St
“These friendly guys have everything a musician needs.” More specifically that would be a range of musical instruments, both new and second hand. That’s not to mention a wide range of accessories and if there’s anything else you need in regards to music in Byron their website has handy links to PA hire and tuition contacts.
See A Wide Range Of Local Acts At Treehouse On Belongil
25 Childe St
“The Treehouse on Belongil is a great relaxed dinner vibe venue which hosts really interesting experimental electronic acts, along with some good folk musicians. Not to mention of course great food and lovely staff.”
Spend New Years At Falls Music Festival
“It’s one of our favourite festivals ever.” Given Tora are on the lineup they kind of have to say that. Regardless Falls Festival has grown into one of Australia’s premier New Years music events. With the addition of Byron to Lorne and Marion Bay as a location in 2013 its influence has only broadened. With headliners like Alt-J, La Roux, Julian Casablancas, SBTRK and Glass Animals to name a few 2014 is likely to be yet another successful event for Falls.
Shop Up For Vinyl At Guitar Bazaar
Shop 4, 103 Jonson St.
“For all you vinyl enthusiasts, it has the best selection of tunes, beautiful vintage, guitars, amps and pedals. Also a range of turntables, speakers and any other general vinyl/guitar accessories.”
See Local And International Acts At The Great Northern
644 Rathdowne Street
As Tora point out the venues they’ve handpicked for this piece all “draw in a lot our favourite artists. This keeps the inspiration rolling for us”. It’s unsurprising then to find the Great Northern hosts some of the best local and international acts with plenty of good grub to go along with it.
Experience One Of The Country’s Best Festivals In Bluesfest
“A blues and roots festival with an epic lineup with this years including, The Black Keys, Michael Franti (and) Xaxier Rudd.” There’s little left to write about one of Australia’s biggest music events that we already haven’t written as you can see from the link below.
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Catch Live Music 7 Days A Week At The Beach Hotel
Bay St
Colloquially known as “top pub” to the locals this venue is everything from the source of your coffee morning get up to an afternoon beverage. More importantly though The Beach is a seven-day a week live music venue. From ‘open mic’ nights to national acts you’re guaranteed to get your music fix here.
Witness Some Of The Best International Acts At Splendour In The Grass
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“One of Australia’s most renowned music festivals which is based in Byron Bay.” Renowned it certainly is, Splendour boasted Outkast, Lily Allen, Interpol, Foals and Foster The People to name a few in 2014. They continue to nail some of the best lineups year in year out.
Experience A Byron Institution In The Brewery
1 Skinners Shoot Road
If there’s any music venue that represents the heart of Byron and its music scene it’s the Brewery. Established in the early 80s as the Piggery the bar quickly became a haven for artists and hippies alike as both local and international acts shared the stage. Now popular amongst tourists The Brewery remains as one of Byron’s most popular live music venues and beer halls.
