Byron Bay Gig Guide - Music, Entertainment and Events in Byron

These giveaways expired years ago. Feel free to enter the comps if you want to waste your time; you'll win a lovely email in response.
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Think music videos.
Think TV commercials.
Think Winona Ryder floating up to the ceiling singing 'Shake Senora' in Beetlejuice.
Now mix them and remix them.
Scratch them like a DJ scratching samples.
This is taking DJing to another level. This is live mixed electronic music you can watch. This is entertainment which suits a short attention span. This is an evening of visual addiction. This is Sampology. 

Sampology is Australian, which means you're just as likely to see samples from Summer Heights High as you are a Michael Jackson film clip. You're going to understand the cultural references. You're going to see scenes you've all but forgotten from childhood tv series like The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. They'll be mixed in with sounds to which you can breakdance. 

Even Peaches said that Sampology makes her want to breakdance! Peaches!!! Sampology will change the way you think about DJs. He's coming to the Northern, Friday 21st May. You can win a double pass by telling us your most favourite movie scene to dance to. 

Email your response to [email protected] by Thursday 20th. You've gotta be 18+ to enter and will need to show ID at the door. Winners are chosen at random and notified by email. Please include your mobile number if you'd like to be notified by SMS. Good luck!

Like dope bass beats?
Like bitches and gangstas?
Like to win stuff?
Wu-Tang's Raekwon is coming to the Beachie next Tuesday night. He's touring his latest album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx PTII, which has been described by HipHop DX as the Hip Hop equivalent to The Godfather 2 and features contributions from the likes of other Wu-Tang members, Slick Rick, Jadakiss, and Busta Rhymes.

We've got a double pass to give away to someone who can tell us what a Cuban Linx is. Email your answer to [email protected] by 5pm Monday. 

Winner chosen at random but I don't actually know the answer, so points will be given to anyone who can make me laugh. Comp open only to 18+ and you'll need to show ID at the door.

Check out the video below - even if you're not into rap it's worth watching for the animation skills alone.

Modular DJ Andee Frost keeps nightclubs open for business. According to his bio, he is known to make punters feel the walls cave in, the fake ID holders turn into vampires and the oldies forget their 9am starts. 

He’s supported the likes of Daft Punk, Soulwax and the Klaxons. His eclectic style fills Melbourne disco dungeons and grotty siderooms in superclubs, and now he’s coming to the Beachie. It's a free gig! 

This Sunday night you can check out Frost's kooky party sounds for yourself. He'll also be giving away copies of his remix album, Modular's Leave Them All Behind Vol III.

You can win a copy of the album with us too. Read below for the tracklist - $26 worth of bangin choons to listen to whenever your heart desires. Like it? Want it? Answer this question: What is the best thing you have ever left behind? Email your answer to [email protected]. Comp open to all ages, closes Sunday, winner notified by email. Good luck!

Tracklist:

Disc 1 - MIXED

1. Phoenix - Lisztomania (Clasixx Remix)
2. Fever Ray - Triangle Walks (Tiga's 1-2-3-4 Remix)
3. Canyons - Blue Snakes
4. The Golden Filter - Solid Gold
5. Sebastien Tellier - Kilometre (Aeroplane Italo '84 Remix)
6. In Flagranti - Brash and Vulgar
7. Beni - Fringe Element
8. Den Haan - Release the Beast
9. Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars (Siriusmo Remix)
10. Louis La Roche - Be Brave
11. Knightlife - Discotirso
12. Jesse Rose featuring Hot Chip - Forget My Name
13. Van She - Changes (Vemixed)
14. Golden Silvers - True No. 9 Blues (True Romance)
15. MGMT - Of Moons, Birds and Monsters (Holy Ghost! Remix)
16. Calvin Harris - Im Not Alone (Burns Rewerk)
17. My Tiger My Timing - This Is Not The Fire
18. Visti and Meyland - Yes Maam (All Nite Long) (Trentemøller Remix)
19. Who Made Who - Raveo
20. Juan Macelan - One Day
21. Simian Mobile Disco - Audacity of Huge (Naum Gabo Remix)
21. The Presets - Kicking and Screaming (Andee and Oohee's Acid Punch Mix)
22. Florence and The Machine - Dog Days Are Over (An Optimo [Espacio] Remix)

Disc 2 - UNMIXED

1. Tiga - What You Need
2. Passion Pit - Sleepyhead
3. Friendly Fires - Skeleton Boy
4. Das Pop - Never Get Enough
5. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (James Iha Remix)
6. Whitest Boy Alive - Courage
7. Bloc Party - One More Chance (Alex Metric Remix)
8. Jack Penate - Tonight's Today
9. Ladyhawke - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
10. Woolfy - Oh Missy (Extended Mix)
11. Solid Gold - Get Over It
12. Delorean - Deli
13. Franz Ferdinand - Live Alone
14. Delphic - Counterpoint
15. Air France - GBG Belongs
16. The Invisible - London Girl
17. The Phenomenal Handclap Band - 15 to 20

Jamie Doom describes Bang Gang as "Fast, hectic, messy, drunk, fun". Which sounds like a great way to earn your Australia Day hangover. Bang Gang's Doom & Hoodrat come to Liquid on Monday 25th Jan. They started out as guys who wanted to party and became DJs who supported Daft Punk. They've managed to gather a cult following without losing their nonchalant attitudes. Check out this free mp3 remix of Wolfmother's White Feather for a sample of what Doom & Hoodrat do.
Like to win a double pass to Bang Gang? Answer this question: How Aussie are you? Email your answer to [email protected]. Winner is chosen at random and notified by email. Please provide your mobile number if you'd like sms notification. Competition closes Saturday 23rd. Competition open to 18+ only, you will need photo ID at the door. Good luck!

Friday 22nd at the Northern will be an unmissable night of funky downtempo hip-hop. Hydrofunk Records are launching their online shop, and to celebrate they've brought together Resin Dogs, Red Bantoo, Omni Anti and MC DNO. Watch the videos below for a taste of what's to come (I can't stop moving to Resin Dog's Peace and Love!). Tickets are only $17.50 but you can win a double pass by answering this question: What exactly is Hydrofunk? Email your answer to [email protected]. Winners are chosen at random and notified by email. Please provide your mobile number if you want to be notified by sms. Competition open to 18+ only, you will need ID at the door. Comp closes midnight Thursday. Good luck!

On his last album Everywhere At Once Lyrics Born revealed the full breadth and depth of his skill and vision: minimalist grooves, reimagined electro, East Bay greasy funk, devoluted punk, futurist dancehall, postmodern blues, tomorrow's slappers. Check the video below for one of his best known tunes I changed my mind. On tour for The Falls Festival and Field Day, this is the only chance to see Lyrics Born up close and personal at the Beach Hotel in Byron Bay. Tickets are $40 + bf, but for your chance to win a double pass answer this question: what was the last thing you changed your mind about?
Email your entry to [email protected]. Competition closes January 4. Winner chosen at random and notified by email. Please provide your mobile number if you'd like sms notification. Open to 18+ only, you will need photo ID at the door. Good luck!

Like to count in the New Year at one of Byron's coolest clubs? We have two single passes to Liquid to give away. Email us with one of your New Year's resolutions to recieve all this:

Dee Dee: this Melbournite may have only stepped off the boat in Byron a few months ago but he has firmly entrenched himself in the Byron music scene already and is Liquids number one resident player. His flavour is stonking but funky, chunky and sassy! Dirrrtay!
Dave C: Liquid head honcho and all-round party veteran, this vintage playa is the “Grange” of the Liquid line-up. With a unique take on the “Ministry Of Sound” flavour, Mr C gets his home floor heaving every time.
Nirav: Another NNSW veteran, Nirav has played most gigs all young guns dream of playing. A regular on the Gold Coast DJ circuit nowadays Nirav makes a welcome return to one of his old stomping grounds: Liquid! And a stomping floor he’ll create with his stomping set this NYE. Stomping!
Adam James Taylor: This multilingual, many-talented pretty boy is a Liquid favorite. He’s an all-rounder: from start of the night to end of the night, his versatility has made him indispensible. The ladies love him, the guys love him, and we love him. And he rocks the discothèque.
Dave B: The smoothest player on the Liquid roster, this ex-Sydneysider brought class and real house music to Liquid. And still does! 2IC he may be, but number 1 mixmaster he is. House is his friend and his ability to attract dancefloor connoisseurs has ensured that that floor quickly turns into a serious dance-fest... Dance-fest? Whatever, he brings... and he brings!
Buzz: ...is the Buzz around town! Buzz is the new kid on the block and is building tidy little legion of loyal followers. Well “little” might not accurately describe it: but BIG does. Buzz is the bizzle!
Rubix: Just who is this guy? You know him now! He is the one-man super funk show, the producer of Liquids SOLID Thursday night funk and all things broken beats: Eclectic Funk. And he’s a veritable turntable wizz to boot.
Special Guests: yes! Any good club has Special Guests! And any good club keeps it hush hush... Piqued your interest? We’re excited!
(from the Liquid Press Release)

Winners will be notified by return email and sms if number provided. Competition open to 18+ only, ID will be required at the door. Competition closes Wed Dec 30th.

Chilled out dubs, trancefloor grooves, ambient drum 'n bass accompanied with live visuals for your audio-visual pleasure. Sound intriguing? This is Pitch Black: award-winning multimedia artist Mike Hodgson and Salmonella Dub producer Paddy Free. They're bringing their sensual feast to the Northern on Saturday December 12 and we have a double pass to give away.
To win, answer this question: What do you see when it is pitch black? Email your entry to [email protected]. Winner chosen at random and notified on Friday 11th. Please provide your mobile number if you'd like sms notification. Competition open to 18+ only, ID verification will be needed at the event. Good luck!