The cancellation of Bluesfest 2026 ends a 36-year run for one of Australia’s most iconic music festivals, dealing a blow to the Byron Bay community, local tourism and the live music sector.
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Posted inByron Bay, Recreation
A trail without rail for Byron shire
Byron Shire Council will forgo aspirations of a light rail option between Mullumbimby and Byron Bay to speed up the completion of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
Posted inBusiness, Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Murwillumbah, Sawtell
North Coast towns share in $2m boost for regional night-time economy
North Coast towns will be among the beneficiaries of a new NSW Government pilot aimed at strengthening regional night-time economies, with business groups in Murwillumbah, Lennox Head, Sawtell and Byron Bay selected to receive support.
Posted inByron Bay, Entertainment
Homegrown chart-toppers join international acts as Bluesfest returns
Bluesfest returns to Byron Bay this Easter, bringing local favourites and international stars to the North Coast.
Posted inByron Bay, Good News, Parenting and kids
One mum’s baby bundles become life-changing charity
Evie Wood was giving away the newborn clothes her baby had outgrown when a local social worker said the women she worked with could benefit from bundles like the one […]
Posted inByron Bay, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows
Blues fans to see red when Split Enz headline festival
The pioneering Kiwi band Split Enz will take centre stage as the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest is resurrected for Easter 2026.