Byron Bay

It’s Midwinter, the time of year when Persephone travels to the underworld and ritual celebrations follow the shortest day of the year as we head towards spring and times of harvest and fertility. This transformation of the seasons is being mirrored in Laura Skerlj’s debut solo ‘The Exquisite Beast’ and a fantastic group show now on at Retrospect Galleries highlighting metamorphosis, hybridity, folklore, shape shifting and the darkly poetic emergence of the feminine subconscious in art.

We invite you to join us for an exciting panel with four of our beloved women artists who will discuss the inspiration and processes held in their subconscious and what they draw on to create their multi-layered masterpieces. Retrospect Galleries Curator Bree Delian will host this talk and the panel consists of Michelle Dawson, (shortlisted for the CBA 2009 Crichton Award for Best New Illustrator) Hilary Herrmann, Cornelia Burless (finalist in the Prometheus art award 2009) and Laura Skerlj. We invite audience involvement and will be taking questions from the floor.

The talk will be held at Retrospect Galleries on Sunday 6th July at 1 pm and tickets will be limited to 30. We only have about 10 tickets left, so please book your place now. Cost is $15 including aromatic mulled wine and sumptuous fruits.

Please call us on 6680 8825 or email us at admin@retrospectgalleries.com to secure your place.

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We look forward to seeing you there

Retrospect Galleries

52 Jonson Street
Byron Bay NSW 2481
P: +61 2 6680 8825
F: + 61 2 6680 8352
E: admin@retrospectgalleries.com
W: www.retrospectgalleries.com

Celebration is at the heart of Byron’s creative culture and you can share the experience in the Tipi Forest at SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2009.
With its organic vibe, colourful décor, video art and performers, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the distinctive local ambience and dance your way through the festival. The dance floor is outdoors, at once huge and intimate. Filled with non-stop, back to back DJ action, interlaced with cutting edge Northern Rivers producers and sampled with local MCs, the music of the Tipi Forest resonates with transformational, deep and soulful, dance floor communion.
Within the abundant ring of the Wollumbin Caldera, in the Bundjalung nation, the incredible landscape has welcomed a diverse population, many seeking an alternative life and maintaining the right to connect, create and celebrate. With its own iconic venues, underground clubs, outdoor parties, festivals and constant dance action, the local scene is world renowned. The dance floor mixes the spirit of the rainforest and the spirit of the sea, creating an inspired atmosphere of diversity, innovation and fresh sounds. The Tipi Forest has been a popular part of Splendour In The Grass since the festival’s inception and has continued to evolve as a showcase of the region’s irrepressible dance culture.
This year’s line up commences Saturday midday, with Cenobite, producing his own expansive, funky and grinding tunes, followed by a Si Clone mix of squelchy fat techno, breaks, glitchy minimal tech/tech house, dubstep and a few electro robot numbers! Mid afternoon, jump into the fun electro house (with a twist) of Zenna before the sound mashed up, funk driven breaks of Gravy take the floor. Before sunset, catch free styling wordsmith and hip hop innovator, Kaliba, followed by the dirty electro-tek of world renowned Nick Taylor. Into Saturday night tune into the funky and quirky prog/tech house of Dave C before the innovative psychedelic trance of producer, Strange Planet. Next get a bouncing pounding dose of trance from the ‘thunder down under’, Double Vision, before things take a twist to the techno savvy tunes of Dee Dee. Finish Saturday night with an hour of electro artistry from producer, Oshi One.
Sunday in the Tipi Forest launches with the subsonic, world music mix of Sista Ray, followed by the inspired voice of Raz Bin Sam, touching politics and the ways of humanity with his deep reggae sound. For outlandish dance floor fun, be there for Ruff Dimond’s mix of trip hop, dub step and new found sounds. Local performer Tommi Gunn joins in for a quick spell of comedic hip hop and Bayside MC action, before local stalwart, Captain Kaine rips into the sunset with a quirky, dance floor friendly frenzy. Tune into young promoter, Deegs for club style electro house, before the reflective good vibes of Pob weaving the finest house, breaks and tech offshoots. Reach for the end of Sunday night dancing to the thrilling breakbeat compilation of Slinky before a final tremendous live set as world class producer, Dark Nebula explodes with his own unique high voltage psychedelic trance sound.
At night the tipis form a colourful canvas for the psychedelic video art of the Crystal Grid studios with VJs Tone Wonderland, Kavi & MKG. This year’s Tipi Forest is curated and produced by b-a-s-e, with lights/audio from Greatworks + Set To Stage, visual arts by Hannah Fraser and artists working with Terraspatial, and performances from Strangedreams, Tuntable Falls Circus, Interact and more.
For a complete array of Tipi tidings visit the Tipi Forest page on the Splendour website.
Both day and night, the tipis themselves are a warm and welcoming reminder of why the word hippy starts with hip. They’re a great place to meet friends, old and new. You can grab a cool drink or a sweet at the Sunshine Café and soak up the ambience or join in the dance floor fun. See you there!
For all event info and updates please go to:
www.splendourinthegrass.com or follow us at twitter.com/SITG

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The Lord Byron Resort is located in the main street of Byron Bay. Close to the main beach and just a five minute walk to the shops and centre of town - but just far enough away from the hustle and bustle. The Lord Byron Resort facilities are extensive. There is a warm relaxing atmosphere in the barbeque area under the outdoor cabana. Offering one of the best tennis courts in town, spa, sauna and a large heated outdoor pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens- pure paradise.

Restaurant & Cocktail Bar room Service, tea & coffee making facilities Pay TV 14 channels (free) remote control TV Air conditioning, fans ISD/STD phones Private balconies Security Parking Guest laundry Guests have full access to resort facilities Pool, spa, games room and tennis court BBQ in tropical bush hut setting

Quality accommodation and services at affordable rates. Relax and enjoy the tropical paradise with the convienience of your own room. If you are looking for a comfortable holiday in Byron Bay at a reasonable price, Lord Byron Resort motel suites are the perfect answer.

The Lord Byron Resort Executive/Honeymoon Suite is the ultimate in comfort and luxury. Indulge in your own private paradise, utilising every service that Lord Byron Resort has to offer. Relax in your own private spa, feel the sea breeze from your own private balcony, or order room service and dine in your spacious separate lounge/dining area. If you every feel the need to leave your suite, the easy pace of the town of Byron Bay is but a short walk away.

Our apartments give you all the privacy and space you need for a relaxing stay while visiting Byron Bay. With all the modern fixtures and facilities that you need, Lord Byron Resorts Apartments give you a complete accommodation venue in a choice of sizes; only moments away from everything Byron Bay has to offer. Stay and enjoy your own company, or feel free to access all the features the resort has to offer. One, two and three bedroom fully self-contained apartments.

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Ballina Palms Motor Inn is located at Ballina just south of Byron Bay. Ballina Palms Motor Inn is a modern owner operated motel with spacious ground floor motel accommodation.

• BBQ area
• Guest Laundry
• Breakfast to units
• Salt water pool
• Disabled access

• Put a toe in the crystal clear waters of North Creek
• Play a round of golf at Tevan
• Take a cruise down the Richmond River and listen to a little of the history of the area
• Walk to the top of Mount Warning
• Visit the Naval Museum,
• Read a book under the palm trees beside the salt water pool
• Explore the Northern Rivers and its hinterland

Ballina Palms Motor Inn offers a range of motel accommodation including: Room Types: Double rooms with queen size beds, Twin Rooms, Family Rooms. Room Facilities include Air conditioning, Remote control colour TV, Free Austar and Foxtel, Kitchenette, Direct dial phone IDD/STD, fax.

Make a booking at Ballina Palms Motor Inn

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More accommodation in Ballina.

Best Western Ballina Island Motor Inn
Pacific Highway, Ballina

Ballina Beach Resort
Ballina

Ballina Colonial Motel
Cnr Bangalow Road & Skinner Street, Ballina

Avlon Gardens
16 Bangalow Rd, Ballina

Comfort Inn All Seasons
301 River Street, Ballina

Chaparral Motel
Pacific Highway, Ballina

Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel
25 Norton Street, Ballina

Brundah Bed & Breakfast
37 Norton Street, Ballina

Call for young and emerging artists for new national arts project

Splendour in the Grass, in collaboration with the Australia Council for the Arts and Lismore Regional Gallery, is proud to announce the launch of SPLENDID - a mammoth arts initiative to workshop and showcase young and emerging Australian artists.

Ten young and emerging artists who work across the visual arts, theatre, dance, design, installation, architecture, digital art, text, sound and other creative areas will be chosen to undertake a three-week Arts Lab residency in Lismore in July 2009.

During the residency, the ten SPLENDID participants will not only be mentored in their own art form by some of the most recognised artists in the world, they will be encouraged to explore the concept of ‘’cross artform’’, working collaboratively within a dynamic environment that encourages critical thinking and experimentation.

Open your diaries and circle these dates - SATURDAY 25th and SUNDAY 26th JULY 2009 - because that’s when the next instalment of SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS will take place in Byron Bay. It’s hard to believe that Splendour In the Grass has been successfully presenting top shelf music entertainment from around the globe for 8 years. And 2009 will be no exception with a line-up set to deliver warm rays of sunshine on a mid winter weekend.

Event organisers can also confirm that Splendour 2009 will be staged once again at BELONGIL FIELDS, which has been home for the past 8 years. Splendour hopes to be at its new home in 2010, the festival’s 10th anniversary. Tickets for Splendour In the Grass 2009 will go on sale in May with the first stage of the line-up to be rolled out towards the end of April. Until then, keep your eyes peeled and your ears at the ready for further information.

First port of call for all of the latest news of course is the Splendour website, the brand spankin’ new version of which has just gone up this very day. Check it out and then you can head over to the forum and deliver your critique of its artistic content in this thread http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=21350

Byron Shire Council’s Youth Activity Centre major upgrade is finished and the centre is now available for creative and recreational events for young people in the Shire. Byron Shire Council’s Community Development Officer, Robyn Masters said the new improved facility will capitalise on the range of creative and recreational events for young people in the Shire.

In celebration of the upgrade, a reVamp concert will be held from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday March 21 at the Youth Activity Centre (YAC) in Gilmour Crescent, Byron Bay and will showcase the Shire’s local talent. At a cost of about $260,000, the upgrade included a new acoustic ceiling, internal access and upgrade of the disabled toilet, painting and ensuring fire safety certification.

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Wednesday, 11th March, Lismore City Hall

Tickets ($45/38) on sale now @ www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772

Directly from his Sydney Opera House debut, comes this ‘genre-busting tour de force’, and ‘fabulously gifted pianist, composer and bandleader’ from the musical epicentre of Cuba — Roberto Fonseca.

Born in 1975 in Havana Roberto Fonseca had a meteoric early career. At age 15 he began to perform at Havana’s international Jazz Plaza festival. In 1997 he and saxophone/clarinet player Javier Zalba founded the group Temperamento whose debut CD “En El Comienzo” was awarded “Best Jazz CD” at the Cubadisco Fair 1999. From 1999 to 2001 Roberto recorded three more albums under his own name. He also worked as a sideman pianist, hip hop producer, film composer and fashion model. Roberto Fonseca has been described as “the most promising and important talent in Cuban music”, “a true revelation”, “outstanding among pianists of his generation”.

Roberto’s career took an unexpected turn when he met Rubén González, Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo, Cachaíto López and all those legends out of the Buena Vista Social Club. In 2001 he was invited to replace Rubén González in the Ibrahim Ferrer Orchestra and played piano and keyboards for Ferrer in more than 400 concerts worlwide. In 2002 he also joined Omara Portuondo’s band. He was a featured soloist at the 2002 Tokyo Jazz Festival sharing the stage with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Mike Brecker.

A gripping live performer with charisma to spare, Roberto Fonseca shows a virtuosic, fiery, eclectic, sometimes nearly orchestral approach to the piano. In Ferrer’s words: “Boy, can the kid play!” A mixture of Cuban soul and jazz history, Fonseca’s piano artistry includes unbelievable high-energy runs on the keyboard, a trace of Monk’s angularity and a fine sense for poetic melodies. On his new album “Zamazu” he is assisted by his long-term musical partner Javier Zalba (clarinet, soprano sax, alto sax, flute) and an incredibly flexible Cuban/Brazilian rhythm section.

Offering Latin jazz of the highest order, Fonseca’s musical fantasy ranges from ecstatic joyfulness to dark, dramatic moods, from airy ear-catchers to slightly oriental mellowness.
His stunning stage show is an intoxicating, genuine Cubano experience!

Says Variety magazine: “He is paving the way firmly for Buena Vista Social Club: The Next Generation.”

Victorian Bushfire Appeal at The Beach Hotel

Featuring Curtis, Brian Cadd & SOUL’D with guest artist Lisa Hunt

2.00pm to 6.00pm Sunday 8th March