Mater Prize Home Lottery No.229
The Mater Prize Home Lottery is a fundraising initiative of the Mater Foundation which raises funds for sick babies and children at the Mater Mothers’ and Mater Children’s Hospitals in Brisbane.
Running for the past 50 years, the Mater Prize Home Lottery offers supporters the chance to win a million dollar home in a luxury location six times a year.
We’re very excited to be introducing the first ever prize home in Byron Bay.
Mater Prize Home No.229 is a luxury apartment situated in the Butter Factory re-development at 140 Jonson Street. This million dollar, fully furnished home features:
Three bedrooms
Modern designer kitchen
Main bedroom includes ensuite and private courtyard
Polished timber floors in living areas
High raked ceilings to let in the glorious Byron Bay sunlight
Covered outdoor entertainment courtyard complete with stylish outdoor setting
Air-conditioned throughout
Access to a communal lap pool, barbeque area and artfully landscaped gardens in the Butter Factory complex
Valued at $1,003,404, you have the chance to win this home just by purchasing a ticket to win whilst supporting sick babies and children at the Mater Hospitals.
Secure your chance to win from as little as $2 by visiting the prize home at 14/140 Jonson Street OR FREE CALL 1800 067 066 OR visit our website at www.materprizehome.com.au.
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On April 17 The Australian Voices (TAV) will bring new Australian music performed to international standards to Byron Bay where aspiring singers can attend workshops with the group.
Saturday 17 April, 10:30am-6pm (Gala Concert at 5), Ewingsdale Hall, Byron Bay,
Old Pacific Highway, Ewingsdale
Singer Participation (workshops + lunch + gala concert): $30
Gala Concert Admission: $10
As one of the Australia’s longest running music festivals performing exclusively Australian music, the TAV Festival has brought renowned guest composers such as such as Stephen Leek, Daniel Walker and Nigel Butterley to music lovers across Australia each year over the past 17 years.
TAV’s Artistic Director, Gordon Hamilton, who has lived and worked in Germany over the past five years, will be leading this internationally-acclaimed vocal ensemble, bringing the sound of Australia to Australians.
Gordon is also one of Australia’s youngest conductors.
The mission of The Australian Voices is to commission, perform, record and promote the music of Australian composers to the highest international artistic standards.
For further information visit; www.theaustralianvoices.com
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Well, last weekend was the Byron Bay International Film Festival, this weekend we have the Big Joke Comedy Festival, and in two weeks the 5 day Byron Bay Blues Festival starts.
All exciting stuff attracting punters and performers from all over the world…
But, if you’re wanting a more relaxed trip to Byron - you’re in luck.
Usually, most accommodation providers offer ‘winter specials’, which traditionally kick in after the Easter long weekend / school holidays.
But, a few accommodation providers have already started offering their ‘winter specials’.
So, if you want a great deal now and into winter, browse byron-bay.com or check out the Byron Bay Accommodation Specials at Byron Style Accommodation.
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BBFF returns in March 2010 screening over 170 films from 33 different countries. There’s an exciting array of Australian and World Premieres including documentaries, feature films, animations, experimental and environmental films, short films, surf films and music videos.
As well as presenting great films BBFF also offers audiences workshops, Q & A Sessions and red carpet parties where you can mingle with visiting filmmakers. Free events include an experimental film showcase as well as a number of great seminars on topics useful across the creative industries such as copyright, music, writing, distribution and branding.
It’s your world of film in the heart of Byron Bay.
Where: Byron Community Centre, Jonson Street, Byron Bay
When: Friday March 5 to 13
Time: Various
Cost: Tickets range from $6 to $30
More info: www.bbff.com.au
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With the Blues Festival just ahead - the organisers have put the daily playing schedule online, start planning your days with the Blues Fest Schedule.
Also -
Are you an unsigned aspiring artist? Well here is your chance ‘Busking over Byron’ Best Original Artist Competition promoted by Anita Colenbrander Entertainment trading as ACE is looking for talented performers to entertain at the 21st annual show. The Best Original Artist Competition offers the winner a great opportunity to open the Jambalaya Stage on the Bluesfest Monday.
Along with the experience to play on stage at the Bluesfest’s 20th annual event other prizes for best original musician include recording and mastering to the value of $2000 with Studio 301. Runner’s up will not miss out on playing at the Bluesfest this year. Busking over Byron will have a dedicated tent with power for the performers to play in. At least 4 acts a day will get the chance to perform on the grounds. Runners up will also receive an array of other cool prizes donated by local Byron Bay businesses.
A People’s Choice Award is held at each venue during the heats. The audience gets a chance to vote for their favorite act of the competition. The winners will receive a music voucher from All Vision and Music. The winners are announced at the finals at the Beach Hotel on the 2nd April. So bring as many fans as you can on the day of your heats so they can support your dreams too.
The competition heats will take place at The Railway Hotel, Great Northern Hotel and Beach Hotel from Monday 29th March to Wednesday 31st March 2010 with the Final on Good Friday at the Beach Hotel 2nd April. Winner of the Best original musician will open the Jambalaya stage on Monday 5th April at 12pm.
For further information & entry forms Click Here.
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Seasons Greetings / Happy Holidays.
New Years Eve in Byron Bay will be a low-key family friendly event, including a twilight beach market & amusement rides starting at 4pm.
There will be alcohol restrictions and some temporary road closures (from 6am; Jonson St, north of Lawson St, Fletcher St, north of Bay Ln, Bay St, west of Jonson St, Middleton St, north of Lawson St.) around the Main Beach area.
Me, I’m in New York City with plenty of snow.
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Chris from B Your Best Bootcamps sent me an email about their ‘free’ 4 week bootcamp - by ‘free’ they are suggesting a donation to the Heart Foundation. This is a great idea - full of holiday spirit. Here’s the details.
The aim of the event is to raise awareness and to raise $4,000 for The Heart Foundation – helping to fund 72 major new research projects, in 2010, into Australia’s biggest killer, cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke and blood vessel disease).
Here are the event details:
Event: FREE 4 Week Fitness Charity Bootcamp
Starts: January 11, 2010 – 6:15am
Finishes: February 5th, 2010 – 7:15pm
Location: Byron Bay Recreation Grounds, Tennyson Street, Byron Bay
Cost: Free ($20 donation suggested for the entire 4 weeks)
Registration: Online at www.byronbaybootcamps.com
Normally these bootcamps would cost $199 per person. This event gives people in the Byron Shire the opportunity to get fitter, leaner, have fun and save up to 100% off the normal cost of our bootcamps, while also helping raise much needed money for a great cause!
We make no profit whatsoever and our certified trainers donate all of their time to this event for 4 weeks to help raise funds for a just cause.
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Well, by now most of you would have heard that Splendour is leaving Byron for a year while they continue the process of getting their Byron festival site approved. We wish them the best for their 2010 festival and look forward to them sorting out their permanent festival site for 2011.
Here’s their announcement;
Hi all,
We have some very big news to impart.
As you may know, Splendour In The Grass has been working toward establishing a permanent sustainable event venue to stage the festival. The chosen 660 acre North Byron Parklands site at Yelgun in the Byron Shire is undergoing the comprehensive approval process with the NSW Department of Planning for a permanent cultural event venue and will not be ready for next year’s event.
While this approval process goes ahead, Splendour In The Grass organisers are delighted to announce the festival will temporarily relocate to Woodford in Queensland, home of the Woodford Folk Festival, for the event’s 10th anniversary in 2010.
We’re also thrilled to confirm Australia’s number one mid-winter music celebration will be held across THREE glorious days next year! Bringing you more incredible music, arts and culture from around the globe from Friday July 30th to Sunday August 1st 2010!
“Woodford Folk Festival and their beautiful site Woodfordia have been a great source of inspiration to us and we feel honoured to borrow their home,” said Jessica Ducrou, organiser of Splendour in the Grass.
“We have a great opportunity to grow our event and give people better access to the festival but at the same time keep Splendour In The Grass a unique and personal experience,” said Jessica Ducrou. “Given the size of the venue we will be able to accommodate almost all festival patrons in camping grounds onsite, giving more people the full festival experience.”
“The purpose built venue also means that we can incorporate a broader range of arts and cultural experiences, which we have been wanting to do for many years.”
“Having one of Australia’s premier contemporary music events at Woodfordia will be a privilege,” said Bill Hauritz, Director of Woodford Folk Festival. “Splendour is one of the best managed events I have observed, they are responsible, caring and disciplined organisers. We can expect the best.”
That’s all for now, we’ll be back with more news in March 2010 about Splendour’s 10th anniversary event!
Until then, festive greetings!!
Cheers,
Splendour
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NRMA Free2Go will be present at Main Beach, Byron Bay (across the road from the Beach Hotel) from 29th November - 4th December 2009. Come and visit us for; Our very own DJ Scuba Steve, Loads of awesome FREE stuff including daily prizes and competitions and Games & entertainment.
For further information visist : www.nrmafree2go.com.au
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A prize pool of approximately $10,000. Entry Forms available from Nov 12th.
The Byron Arts Classic, is the re-incarnation of the much loved Easter Arts Classic, a community event exhibiting the diverse range of artworks from artists in our region. Originally established in 1982, the exhibition created a welcome showcase for our talented artists, and for the local community and its many visitors from round the globe to celebrate and share the gifts of our artisans. After a seven year absence, this exhibition will return from 7 to 11 January 2010 in the Byron Community Centre and will again become an annual event, giving participating artists the chance to show their artistic talents at the peak of the holiday season.
The Byron Arts Classic will be inviting individual artists who reside in the shires of Byron, Ballina, Lismore and Tweed to submit works in four categories - painting, works on paper, photography and sculpture - for a prize pool of approximately $10,000. Keep your eye on the local media and the Byron Community Centre website www.byroncentre.com.au for full details.
For more details email artsclassic@byroncentre.com.au or contact Tess at the Byron Community Centre.
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