Calling local musicians for gigs at the markets
Are you a solo musician, duo or band looking for a new place to share your talents? The Byron Markets could be the place. Management for the Community, Beachside, Twilight and Lennox markets are currently putting out the call for fresh talent in the area to sign up and play their music for the crowds.
As a strong and proud supporter of the local music scene, Byron Markets are constantly searching for new talent to unearth and show off to the locals and tourists that visit. Although the markets have a unique flavour, no genre of music is off limits, whether it’s pop, rock, folk, reggae or something else altogether.
Along with the unique opportunity to play to a steady audience in an outdoor setting, musicians will also be promoted across all the Byron Markets platforms, hence growing their own audience and social media following.
“Music is such an integral part of our market atmosphere,” says Kate Hardman, Markets Manager. “We greatly value the musicians who choose to give back to their community by playing for us. The markets are a great launching pad for emerging and established local artists to get seen and heard in a unique and vibrant environment.”
Since 1987, the markets have been a hotbed of raw talent, with renowned artists like Tones And I, Juzzie Smith, OKA and Lucy Gallant all launching their careers there.
The Byron Community Centre, which runs the markets, are also keen to seek sponsorship for the music tents at the markets. Should a business choose to become a sponsor, their branding will be advertised on the music tents and through media, with an opportunity to foster local musical talent.
Interested artists should contact (02) 6685 6807 or marketsadmin@byroncentre.com.au to apply, or get more info at www.byronmarkets.com.au.
“My name is Juzzie Smith and I’m a world renowned one man band. The Byron Community Centre has run the markets for the past 35 years with the proceeds going to support the local community. As a local musician, I’ve been supported by being able to perform at the Byron Community and Twilight Markets. The Byron Community Market was my stepping stone to becoming the successful musician I am today. The support of these markets paying local musicians like myself has allowed my music to connect to an audience from all parts of the world. Now with over 150 million streams and being able to perform to both national and international crowds from Byron Bay Bluesfest to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.” - Juzzie Smith, Musician
Byron Markets
Byron Bay is a hub for talented creatives and there is no better place to discover the region’s artisans. We have three Byron markets: Twilight, Beachside and Community, which happens every first Sunday of the month, and the Lennox Community Market. As well as crafts, clothes, arts and homewares, locals and visitors can enjoy local food and live music.