The North Coast of NSW is spoiled for live music. The hills are literally alive with musos playing, experimenting, jamming and exploring. There’s something for everyone; bluegrass, jug bands, klezmer, Macedonian folk, Celtic, pure punk, hard rock, jazz fusion, string quartets, everything in between and some things unclassified!

With both the Conservatorium of Music and a world-class music faculty at Southern Cross University being located in Lismore, the migration here continues. With live venues at Byron Bay attracting acts from interstate and overseas, sometimes the hardest thing is deciding which line-up to catch!

There is nothing quite like live music. We support it by getting off the couch, going out, soaking up the atmosphere and clapping and cheering when it’s good. And so can you. If you’re not already, go and get some live. And take a risk once in a while on a band you don’t know. They could become a new favourite. After all, once upon a time, nobody knew The Beatles, U2, Radiohead or Wolfmother. That band you see next week at your local could be the next big thing!