Eve Jeffery

Byron Bay

Writer and Photojournalist at The Echo (Australia)

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Big upgrades for Spaghetti Circus

1 week ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

Spaghetti Circus will celebrate the official opening of its upgraded Mullumbimby Showground facilities, following $1.2 million in investment from Create NSW. Everyone is welcome to enjoy performances and food on Saturday, May 10 from 12 till 1.30pm to celebrate the new buildings and upgrades.
Dawn Service for ANZAC day at Brunswick Heads

3 weeks ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

Though the sun rose beyond clouds, over 1,000 people from the community got up early to greet the dawn at Brunswick Heads today. After a march from the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL Sub Branch hall in Fawcett Street to the cenotaph, President Des Wraight invited the assembled to drawn near, the comemorate the 109th anniversary of the landing of the ANAZACs at Gallipoli. The parade faced the east, in the direction of the rising sun. The flag will was lowered to half mast.
Blue skies shining on Bluesfest 2025

3 weeks ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

There was nothing but glorious weather for the 2025 edition of Bluesfest at Tyagarah over the weekend. With unprecedented crowds, every venue was jampacked to the edge and beyond with people wanting to get there full of awesome music. From the Duke joint to the Mojo tent, the stages were wall-to-wall supreme performances, everywhere you turned there was something to look at and something to listen to.
Greens launch festival support package at Bluesfest

3 weeks ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

Following the news that there will be a Bluesfest in 2026, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young and Richmond Candidate Mandy Nolan launched the Greens festivals support package at Bluesfest on Saturday. The package is part of the broader arts package already launched by the Greens. Bluesfest Festival Director, Peter Noble, was at the launch to support the announcement – Noble having experienced first-hand the lack of government support for his event in recent years.
The beginning of the end of Bluesfest

4 weeks ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

Making the most of what possibly might be the very last Bluesfest, the usually quite and chilled Thursday event was busy, busy, BUSY, – busy like a Sunday at the Tyagarah venue, with punters soaking up every minute of what could be their final chance at Blues. No one was disappointed with the great line-up of shows on day one with Tones and I, Taj Farrant, Budjerah, Melody Angel and Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, being the highlights of the main event.
Make friends and influence people with the CWA

4 weeks ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW are encouraging women to consider becoming involved in their organisation, with the ‘Find Your Place’ campaign running in April and May. The Brunswick Heads CWA branch is getting right behind it, and is urging locals to get active.
Interview with Rag’n’Bone Man

4 weeks ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

Known to the world as Rag’n’Bone Man, Rory Graham burst onto the music scene in 2016 with his breakthrough hit ‘Human’, a track that masterfully blended traditional blues with hip hop and introduced listeners to his powerful baritone voice. The success of ‘Human’was monumental, earning Graham widespread acclaim and propelling his debut album of the same name to 4x platinum status in the UK.
Interview with Ash Grunwald

4 weeks ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

Playing two home turf shows on the weekend, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation with his signature blend of blues and roots. Known for his ‘surf by day, jam by night’ ethos – also the title of his first book – Grunwald has become a festival favourite, delivering high-energy shows filled with gritty guitars and foot-stomping rhythms. If you’re looking for blues at Bluesfest, he’s your first stop. Last week Ash spoke to The Echo on his return home from a very long tour.
Landmark report plots future for creatives

1 month ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

The arts sector in the Northern Rivers is a unique and beautiful organism. Woven deeply into the fabric of our community, it is a key attraction for visitors, a major employer of locals and – most importantly – a prism that reflects the colourful spectrum of who we are. But like so many other sectors in our region, the arts have been bounced around like a cork on a raging river in recent times – bearing the brunt of the pandemic, multiple natural disasters, and the economic downturn.
Stone & Wood is helping you find your new best mate

1 month ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

In a partnership between Stone & Wood and Willow Tree Sanctuary, you just might meet your new best friend at a very special collaboration event on Saturday. Willow Tree Sanctuary rescue, rehabilitate and rehome neglected, abused, or unwanted animals and if you love dogs and don’t mind a brew or two, head to Stone & Wood in Byron Bay for their Dog Adoption Day.