Spirit Festival Byron Bay

By admin | Published: January 24, 2012

Held in beautiful Mullumbimby, this year’s Byron Spirit Festival is held between the 17th – 19th Februrary 2012. It is described a being “a revolutionary event that unifies the worlds of Yoga, Tantra, Music and Dance in celebration and gratitude of ones awakening into a deep loving connection with oneself and our community”. There is a full weekend of workshops and events plus concerts in the evening.

There will be local, national and international teachers, performers, healers, mentors & friends that will be sharing their knowledge and visions in the forms of yoga, kirtan, conscious dance, tantra, healing and music. The theme of the weekend is  “Truth is one, paths are many”and the focus is on sustainability and strengthening community bonds. Finally, there will be a chai and food tent (any local event would’nt be the same without one!) where there will also be live music, enlivening discussions and group meditations.

If you would like more details of the event head over to their website www.spiritfestival.com.au. You can also download a program of events & buy your tickets there.

If you are coming to the area for the event, don’t forget to book your airport shuttle bus seat early! Book online for our best rates.

 

 

Evolve Yoga Festival Byron Bay Saturday 21st Jan 2012

By admin | Published: January 16, 2012

A coming together of the yoga and wellness community, Evolve is a festival of yoga, meditation, workshops, discussion groups, music and more. After the success of our inaugural Melbourne and Sydney events, we are now busily planning Evolve for Byron Bay Saturday 21st Jan 2012. Evolve website

Xcede Airport Transfers can get you from the Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta) or Ballina Airport to your accommodation in Byron Bay.  Our air-conditioned shuttle buses operate between 7.ooam and 7.00pm will transfer you door-to-door. Please check out the latest specials on-line .

broadview@brunz

By Michael | Published: December 29, 2011

We are located at the front of the iconic “Broadview Waterfront Apartments” building overlooking the Brunz River (with a small sandy beach opposite).  A short two minute walk will get you to the heart of Brunswick Head’s cafés, restaurants, shops and the famous Brunz Hotel. A gentle five minute walk is the stunning Brunswick Heads Beach, stretching all the way to Byron Bay and Cape Byron (most eastern point of the mainland).

For more information see our website.

The Con Artists Markets, Lismore

By admin | Published: December 14, 2011

The Con Artists Handmade Makers Market is a craft market featuring local artists in conjunction with the Northern Rivers Conservatorium’s monthly Concerts.

The markets are held on the front lawn of the Conservatorium at the corner of Magellan and Keen Streets in Lismore, northern NSW on the first Saturday of each month from 11.00am.

The next con artists market is being held this Saturday 17th December, 11am-3pm. It’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind, handmade crafty gifts and treats for loved ones, family and friends.

There will be live local music at the concerts from 11am. BYO cushion!

For more details visit their website here

Remember, we offer an on demand shuttle bus service between Ballina Airport and Lismore. Book online for our best rates.

Carols by the sea in Byron Bay

By admin | Published: December 8, 2011

Carols by the sea is tomorrow, Friday 9th Dec 2011  at 6:30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring along friends and family and get into the Christmas spirit and sing along to all the classic Christmas carols.

Bring a blanket, some nibbles and really enjoy these 2 hours of festivities. This is a free community event put on by the local Council, local churches and local businesses, who all love Christmas. You can pick up a free Carols booklet in the local paper today, Byron Shire News or from other local businesses
Date: Friday 9th December 2011
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: Apex Park, Bay Street Byron Bay (across the road from the Beach Hotel close to the beach)

Remember if you are coming to Byron Bay for Christmas book your airport shuttle now to save your seat. Book online for our best rates!


Byron Bay Cookies Christmas Sale (We love this time of year!)

By admin | Published: December 6, 2011

Byron Bay Cookies spoil us once a year with their Christmas Bakehouse Sale. This weekend at their Bakehouse, 10th-11th December from 9.30am, you can save up to 40% on their entire range. Perfect for Christmas presents (and for yourself as it is impotant to try yummy goods before you give them as presents!)

Around since 1990, Byron Bay Cookies can be found not only in cafes and shops around Australia but also on airlines and in the UK and the Bakehouse on the Industrial Estate in Byron is well worth a visit (try the white choc chunk & macadamia nut cookies if you get a chance) or check out their website at www.cookie.com.au

Happy munching from everyone at Xcede!

 

 

Arts Trail – Time for some Christmas shopping!

By admin | Published: November 29, 2011

Twenty three studios and galleries, of the Arts Trail on Byron Arts & Industrial Estate, will be keeping their doors open till late on Friday 2nd December for some Christmas shopping plus they will also be providing  exhibitions and entertainment and maybe even a cup of tea!

Some of the galleries and studios include:

Hammer and Hand, The Blue Bicycle Gallery, Zakay Glass, Into the Woods, Out There and Still @ the Centre.

Trail Maps are available at all participating Galleries or online @ http://www.byronartstrail.com/

Happy Shopping!

Bangalow Show this weekend

By admin | Published: November 15, 2011

It’s all about horses this weekend at the Bangalow Show as the theme for this year is everything equine.

The event runs over Friday 19th & Saturday 20th November, with a numberof events  taking place. There will be working dog trials, horse competitions, sow ponies,  dairy cattle & dog judging, pet parades, a shopping relay, a rodeo plus much more! it is sure to be very entertaining and there will most definitely be something for everyone.

Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for students, children and pensioners. For further information call the Show Office on 02 6687 1033.

As always if you need an airport shuttle from Ballina or the Gold Coast or private transfers book online at Xcede for our best rates!

Mullum Music Festival 2011

By admin | Published: November 10, 2011

The Mullum Music Festival is being held between Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th November. With over 8 venues and 100 performances it is sure to be an action packed 4 days.

What we love about this festival (apart from the great music) is that it is completely community focused. In 2010 they initiated the Youth Mentorship program and Tree Planting. Plus the Byron Region Community College on Gordon Street hosted workshops and films.

On the last day of the festival there will be a street parade from 11am, which is sure to be one of the highlights as it is alonside artists and performers.

For more information check out their website or email them.

If you are coming into the area for the event don’t forget to book your transfers now (Schoolies is on and everything gets booked quickly). Book online for our best rates.

 

 

Byron Latin Fiesta 2011

By admin | Published: November 1, 2011

The Byron Latin Fiesta is coming to town for it’s 6th year. This year promises to be the best event yet and the 3 day event has already been extended to 4 days, with a pre-fiesta latin party & kisomba workshop on Thursday night plus a master class on Friday afternoon.

Then the fiesta really takes off with 3 nights of parties and 2 whole days of workshops. There will be live bands & performances from many dance schools including local Latin dance school, Wild Studio.

So if you love Byron Bay and you love latin dancing then this is the place to be!

As always if you need transportation from the airport to Byron in our shuttle bus or you want a private transfer, book with us. Book online for our best rates!