Byron Bay

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AUSTRALIA’S most popular tourist town, Byron Bay, has banned “shots” of alcohol from being served at bars and clubs. The ban is the latest restriction in a town that has been accused of being the “grinch of fun”. On New Year’s Eve it banned alcohol and fireworks from its annual street party. Jet-skis are also not allowed, and nor, in some parts, is fishing. The latest move follows a police crackdown on drunken behaviour.
The well-known Beach Hotel, the Great Northern Hotel, the Railway Friendly Hotel and Cheeky Monkey’s Bar and Restaurant were charged in August with having drunk people on their premises. They face a total of $80,000 in fines when they face Sydney’s Liquor Licensing Board. [...]

If you are coming to Byron Bay with this sort of activity in mind - then STAY AWAY!
What is drink spiking?
Drink spiking is when alcohol or another drug is added to your drink without you knowing. This results in you becoming drunk or drug affected unexpectedly. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be spiked, and it can happen at clubs, bars and at parties. Spiked drinks are also called a ‘mickey finn’ or being ‘slipped a mickey’.
What are the effects of drink spiking?
The effects of drink spiking depend on a number of things, including your size, weight and the amount or combination of the drugs used. You can become unconscious, not able to defend yourself, or remember what happened. [...]

There are many reasons why choosing to stay at Cavvanbah Beach House is a great idea but one of the best reasons is its location. It’s just a short stroll from the township of Byron Bay and enjoys direct access to beautiful Belongil beach. No busy roads or crowds of people between you and the beach! Situated on the north coast of New South Wales, and world-famous for its natural beauty, relaxed life style and alternative culture, Byron Bay enjoys a year-round subtropical climate with an average temperature of 25°C (77°F), which makes it close to perfect at any time of the year.
There’s nowhere quite like Byron. Where else can you enjoy anything from international bands, whale watching, kayaking [...]

The American Pie actress Tara Reid was snapped lapping up the sunshine in Byron Bay. Athletic Tara Reid showed how she manages to maintain her fabulous figure, running along the beach and throwing a rugby ball around before diving into the surf to catch some waves on her bodyboard. Tara Reid, 31, jetted into Australia to attend the glitzy Magic Millions racing carnival held in the town. “I’m having such a great time here. Everything has been awesome, especially the people,” Tara Reid said.
The popular resort town seems to be perfectly suited to action-girl Tara Reid energetic pastimes. Byron Bay offers a whole host of sporting possibilities, with scuba diving, sea kayaking and sailing all on offer. If Tara Reid [...]

“The Blue Birdy” is Byron Bays hottest new venue for jazz and cutting edge creative music. A space where some of Australia’s most acclaimed and adventurous musicians have the rare luxury of performing their original and favorite music in a spunky, fresh new venue run by musicians, for musicians and lovers of seriously happening sounds. Taking flight on Wednesday the 17th of January from 8pm onwards, with a huge opening night. We will feature some of the areas finest artists including Di Horder, Jim Kelly, Natalie Gay, Angela Biason, Dave Sanders, Elliot Dalgleish, James Sherlock, Sharney Russell, Sonia Leeson and more.
With a hot house band on the night of Thierry Fossemalle, Greg Sheehan, Matt Smith, Connor Fitzgerald, Mitch [...]

MOSAIC will be joined on stage at the Byron Bay Beach Resort by their musical collaborator, Kenyan percussionist Bandika Ngao, to perform original material from their new album release “Colours of Kenya”, and from their previous CD “Common Ground”. Their unique sound explores influences ranging from African to Jewish, Brazilian to American music, with a particular focus on beautiful vocal textures, underpinned by a fantastic rhythm section.
“Mosaic are a unique group - an inspired collaborative project that combines plenty of creative jazz chops with sublime vocals. On this latest recording the masterful percussive contribution of Kenya’s Bandika Ngao adds an extra layer of subtle rhythmic inventiveness to Mosaic’s impressive work.”
Seth Jordan, music journalist
The band emerged in 2002 [...]

PLAY NIGHTCLUB again with Isaac Tucker from the UK electro tech band Spektrum.
Isaac played a killer set last December and returns on Friday 12 January with fresh UK tech-funk and electro house. Local DJs fill the rest of the weekly line-up from Wednesday to Saturday plus Sydney guests Matttt Vs Tomas play on Thursday. Then on Saturday the Beats on the Beach local stage headliners Flynn n Clegs spin ay PLAY>

Four people have been charged following a police operation at Byron Bay in the state’s north. Police from Tweed/Bryon Local Area Command have conducted extensive investigations as part of Operation Cull. The Operation aims at cracking-down on anti-social behaviour in and around the Bryon Bay CBD and has been running since early December.
The following arrests have been made:
• A 16-year-old Byron Bay male youth charged with assault. He’s been granted conditional bail, to appear at Byron Bay Children’s Court
• A 17-year-old Suffolk Park male youth charged with malicious damage. He’s been granted conditional bail, to appear at Byron Bay Children’s Court
• An 18-year-old Suffolk Park man charged with trespass. He’s been granted conditional bail, to appear at Byron Bay Local [...]

Byron Bay’s bid to shed its reputation as a New Year’s Eve party town appears to be working. Police say an estimated 10,000 revellers packed the town centre, but just 12 arrests were made. The charges laid included offensive behaviour, possession of prohibited drugs and drink-driving. Inspector Greg Jago says police were happy with the crowd’s behaviour and the council’s campaign to stage a more family friendly event was a success… (Source ABC North Coast)
Lets face it .. on NYE in byron it was just like any other night. Except that there was a market stall and bands in the beach park. Most of the partys were quiet, the private parties were rocking, there was still a few drug pushers [...]