THURs APRIL 24
Smoke ‘N Mirrors
Byron Bay, NSW
DOORS: 6:30PM
SHOW: 7PM
Step into a night where convention doesn’t just get bent—it gets broken, painted, and juggled in the air. The Byron Underground Film Festival’s opening gala lights up with the raw, the provocative, and the unforgettably offbeat.
From electrifying live music performances to the daring artistry of Pricasso—yes, the infamous painter who turns the most unorthodox body part into a brush—and circus performers who spin, twist, and thrill, the evening promises to be an unapologetic carnival of creativity.
Plus, we’ll be showing exclusive teasers of our standout BUFF films—fresh, boundary-pushing cinema that will set your pulse racing.
This is the kind of opening act that sets the stage for a festival steeped in rebellion, boundary-pushing art, and a celebration of the beautifully bizarre. Don’t just dip a toe into the underground—jump in headfirst.
The Byron Underground Film Festival’s opening gala promises a night pulsing with restless energy. Under the star-soaked sky of this bohemian coastal haven, we’re gathering renegade storytellers, fearless dreamers, and curious souls hungry for unpolished cinema. Expect an eclectic fusion of live music, spoken word, and cutting-edge short films—all crackling with the raw electricity you’d expect from the underground. Here, old-school celluloid sensibilities collide with next-gen technology in an offbeat carnival of imagination.
You’ll catch glimpses of indie filmmakers huddled in corners, swapping raw secrets of the craft, and a crowd that’s as free-spirited as the waves breaking on the nearby shoreline. The gala is less about fancy red carpets and more about celebrating the unabashed art of creative expression. So come prepared to sip on local brews, mull over the boundless possibilities of every frame, and get lost in the sweet chaos of a film movement that refuses to be tamed.