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SUMMARY:Jesse Morris and the Shakedown
DESCRIPTION:Notorious roots and reggae troubadours based on Bundjalung lands\, regional NSW\, East Coast Australia. A collection of rebel folk songs\, woven into Caribbean grooves\, laced with salty psychedelic-dub\, and delivered via an ensemble that offers up flavours of afrobeat\, soul\, funk and dancehall. An all star line up of roots-reggae heavyweights and dub-nerds. Songs from the Pacific honouring the legacy and sounds of Caribbean roots music. A celebration of community\, country & culture. \nhttps://onepagelink.com/jessemorrisband
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/jesse-morris-and-the-shakedown/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Marijuana Australiana
DESCRIPTION:“Homegrown cannabis culture down under” \nScreening plus Q&A with Director\, Rich Baron\nAbout the documentary: Conveyed by an often humorous line up of quintessentially Aussie characters\, Marijuana Australiana (2016) is a feature length documentary about Australia’s evolving relationship with the world of recreational and medical cannabis. Unveiling a unique local cannabis culture and history\, the film takes us from the hippy town of Nimbin to the politically charged emergence of medical cannabis law reform that is sweeping the nation. Marijuana Australiana embeds viewers deep inside tenuous underground networks of growers and suppliers who bravely provide free medical cannabis to cancer patients and children with epilepsy\, despite systematic persecution by law enforcement. As gravely ill Australians continue to risk everything to access life saving medicine\, will the slow grind of legislative change signal an end to the criminalisation of patients\, their families and benevolent suppliers?
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/marijuana-australiana/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate
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SUMMARY:The Mackay murder and NSW drug laws
DESCRIPTION:About: The decriminalisation of cannabis was on the political agenda in NSW but the murder of Donald Mackay in Griffith in 1977 reshaped NSW drug laws. The Mackay murder is one of the black holes of Australian history\, involving corrupt NSW police\, politicians and the Nugan Hand bank. \nSpeaker: Dr John Jiggens\, Hemp Historian\nBio: Dr John Jiggens is a citizen journalist. He was the founding editor of The Westender and The Cane Toad Times and he currently works in the community newsroom at Bay-FM in Byron Bay. A self-described “minor god of cannabis”\, he has published several books on the history of the genus and on the origins of cannabis prohibition\, including Sir Joseph Banks and the Question of Hemp\, The Killer Cop and the Murder of Donald Mackay\, The Joke and\, with Jack Herer\, the Australian version of The Emperor Wears No Clothes. Along with Matt Mawson\, Anne Jones and Damien Ledwich\, he edited The Best of The Cane Toad Times. His most popular work\, however\, remains his PhD\, Marijuana Australiana: Cannabis Use\, Popular Culture and the Americanisation of Drugs Policy in Australia 1938-1988\, which has been full-texted downloaded over 25\,000 times. \n \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/the-mackay-murder-and-nsw-drug-laws/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:MardiGrass Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:The MardiGrass Comedy Show is a tradition almost as old as police harassment. But it’s funnier\, much funnier. And nobody gets hurt (unless your sides split – or you gag on a gag). A rather pleasant way to rally for drug law reform. Featuring the comedic talents of Jenny Wynter\, Steady Eddy and Peter Willey\, the show\, as always\, will be hosted by that dynamic duo of droll\, Glover & Sorrensen. \nJenny Wynter is an international musical comedian known for her spontaneous musical creations inspired by audience suggestions. Armed with flashing wit and funny bones\, she is making her first appearance at the MARDIGRASS COMEDY SHOW. \nSteady Eddy was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was nine months old. Some people thought this is why he didn’t learn to walk until he was five\, but\, when asked\, Steady said\, “I was just pacing myself.” Yep\, and he’s paced himself to stand-up stardom. Now\, he realises there must be more to life than sex and money. He’s started wearing tie-dye and hemp undies. He just wants to live in yogic bliss and do his thing at MardiGrass. \nPeter Willey is hilarious. He says so himself. Comedian\, singer\, songwriter and parodist\, he draws inspiration from the suburban wastelands. His songs and routines are witty and insightful and often\, um\, just silly. His jokes have not been tested on animals. \nAlan Glover and S Sorrensen are comedians – and good mates. It is a special relationship that is the art (and heart) of Glover & Sorrensen. They’ve performed all over this wide brown quarry\, but especially love working their two-handed stand-up magic at MardiGrass in Nimbin\, S’s hometown.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/glover-and-sorrensen-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate,Comedy
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SUMMARY:ConeHeadZ
DESCRIPTION:Featuring ConeHeadZ\, CJDDJ\, Sassy Squatch & “The Nature Boy” Stick Flair\nCONEHEADZ are an emerging duo between emcees BLUNTFIELD and EAST COAST ALIEN\, blending an energetic mix of party and cannabis conscious narratives over crisp Australian production in a variety of styles. Firmly rooted in hip-hop with a heavy influence in standup comedy\, Perth emcee Bluntfield brings a socially conscious and comical approach to music and is a four time West Australian ‘Song of the Year’ finalist. Queensland’s own East Coast Alien initially established himself fronting punk bands SLOJ and Slurpee Jerks and embodying skate culture in Brisbane and is currently signed to label Bewilder Beats. \nTogether as CONEHEADZ\, Bluntfield and East Coast Alien joined Butterfingers on their ’15 Years of FIGJAM’ national tour as well co-hosting freestyle collaborative event The Jam Jar in Perth\, appearances on the cult-favourite ‘Comedians vs Rappers’ at Fringe World Festival\, Brisbane Rivers ‘Calamity Cult’ Boat Cruise\, ‘A Hot Summers Fap’ in Margaret River\, HHI Expos in Canberra and Sydney\, 420 Rally at Flagstaff Gardens\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, Helvegenfest and MoonDoll Festival as well as supporting Brad Strut\, KidCrusher\, Lazy Grey\, Swifty McVay (D12) and Mac Lethal ahead of 2024s debut release.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/coneheadz/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Dance for Drug Law Reform
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URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/dance-for-drug-law-reform/
LOCATION:Skate Park\, 9 Sibley Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Beyond Psilocybin: Exploring Alternative Psychedelics
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Psilocybin: Exploring the Clinical Potential of Alternative and Novel Psychedelics\nAbout: Given the focus of recent research into the medical applications of psilocybin-assisted therapy for the treatment of a range of mental health conditions from depression and anxiety to eating disorders and substance dependence\, the community would be forgiven for believing that psilocybin is the only “classic” psychedelic to offer therapeutic benefit. However\, psychedelics have a rich diversity of chemistry\, pharmacology and phenomenology\, and so there is arguably a great deal of untapped potential to be explored within the psychedelic pharmacopeia. In this talk I will discuss several facets of the actions and effects of psychedelics\, leading to an exploration of the potential for psychedelics beyond psilocybin to be utilised in medical practice. \nSpeaker: Dr Martin Williams\, Executive Director\, Psychedelic Research in Science and Medicine\nBio: Dr Martin Williams is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Mental Health\, Swinburne University. His research background is in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology. Martin is a co-investigator on a number of Australian clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy\, including the St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne study of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in palliative care; the Monash PsiConnect neuroimaging study of psilocybin with mindfulness meditation; the Swinburne pilot study and 3PAP RCT of 2- vs 3-dose psilocybin-assisted therapy for depression; and several other studies of psilocybin\, MDMA and other psychedelics for the treatment of a range of mental health conditions. Martin is also a founding member and volunteer supporting Entheogenesis Australis & PRISM. \n  \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/beyond-psilocybin/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T183000
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SUMMARY:What regulations do we want\, and how to get there?
DESCRIPTION:About: This panel will explore a range of legalisation hot spots including – roadside drug testing and treating cannabis the same as other prescription medicine\, adult use\, removing past cannabis convictions\, fixing the medicinal cannabis scheme\, and decriminalising psychedelics \n“Currently legal cannabis is only available via a prescription from a doctor. This was not in our wildest dreams when we first asked for the laws to change. We wanted to be allowed to grow our own plants and be able to freely buy it if we don’t; we thought we’d be able to drive when unimpaired\, same as for any drugs; and we hoped to create hemployment in a cottage industry rather than Big Cannabis taking over supply. How do we turn our dreams of a DIY Cannabis community model into reality?” Michael Balderstone\, MardiGrass Head \nFacilitator: David Heilpern\, Drive Change Campaign \nLegalise Cannabis Panelists: \n\nJeremy Buckingham\, LC NSW\nDavid Ettershank\, LC Victoria\n\nRachel Payne\, LC Victoria\nFiona Patten\, Reason Party\nDr Brian Walker\, LC Western Australia\n\nGreens Panelists: \n\nDavid Shoebridge\, Greens Senator for NSW\nCate Faehrmann\, NSW Greens\nSue Higginson\, NSW Greens\n\nSpeaker Biographies \nJeremy Buckingham: Over two decades I’ve been a passionate advocate for community\, the environment and common-sense laws that serve the needs of the people. As an experienced MP with a reputation for honesty\, conviction and commitment\, it’s an honour and a privilege to serve the people of NSW. In this term\, I am committed to bringing about progressive drug law reform\, legalising cannabis\, fixing the broken RDT system and growing the hemp industry. I am also focused on ensuring that we protect civil liberties\, our environment and enact policies that look after the disadvantaged in our society. \nDavid Ettershank: Before his election as an LCV member of the Legislation Council in the 2022 Victorian election\, David was working in the consulting practice he co-founded\, supporting not-for-profit aged care providers with strong links to specialist\, CALD and regional services. David has qualifications in Asian Studies and Industrial Relations along with an additional 20 years of experience working in the labour movement as a training and industrial officer. Diagnosed with a chronic auto-immune condition\, David is a long-term recreational and therapeutic cannabis consumer and knows first-hand how out-of-date and out-of-touch Victoria’s cannabis laws are. He is determined to see cannabis legalised\, de-stigmatised\, and its many benefits recognised for all adult Victorian consumers. \nCate Faehrmann is a Greens Member of the NSW Legislative Council. Her areas of policy interest include urgently needed drug law reform. In 2021\, Cate introduced An Act to amend the [NSW] Road Transport Act 2013 to exclude users of medicinal cannabis from the offence relating to driving with the presence of certain drugs in a person’s oral fluid. Cate has admitted to the personal use of recreational drugs\, including cannabis and medicinal CBD products and has been leading a campaign to Rethink Reform drug laws as the Greens Drug Law Reform spokesperson. \nDavid Heilpern was appointed as a Magistrate in 1998\, and was at the time the youngest magistrate in Australia. Since “retiring” in May 2020\, he has resumed private practice as a solicitor\, as well as returning to Southern Cross University as an adjunct and practice professor. David is committed to speaking out about drug law reform\, particularly the drug driving detection laws\, to ensure that drug laws change to reflect the principles of harm reduction. In particular\, he believes that harm is only increased by applying a law and order model to victimless crimes. \nSue Higginson is a Greens MLC in the NSW Parliament driven by social and environmental justice. Her journey started in the old-growth forests of the North Coast as a frontline activist and her passion for protecting our precious native forests is just as strong today. Sue is in the NSW Parliament to bring in laws that protect First Nations people and their culture\, to end logging in our public native forests and the destruction of nature\, and to challenge the corporate interests that want coal and gas mining extended and expanded in communities across our state. \nFiona Patten is the leader of the Reason Party and was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council between 2014 and 2022\, until she lost her seat at the 2022 state election. She recently received an honourable mentioned by the McKinnon Prize Shortlisting Committee\, an independent\, non-partisan award that acknowledges outstanding political leadership across the political spectrum. Patten established the Australian Sex Party in 2009 to focus on personal freedoms after deep frustration with stagnation on censorship\, Marriage Equality and drug law reform. In 2017\, the Australian Sex Party changed its name to the Reason Party. During her time as a Victorian MP\, Fiona has been credited for playing pivotal roles in achieving social reforms in Victoria\, with examples including the passage of Victoria’s assisted dying legislation\, and the trial of a medically supervised drug injecting room in Richmond. \nRachel Payne is the Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region in Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Council. A member of Legalise Cannabis\, Rachel was first elected to the upper house in 2022 when the party gained its first two seats in the Victorian parliament. Holding the balance of power from the Victorian crossbench\, Rachel’s focus is on progressive cannabis law reform\, harm minimisation and protecting the rights of cannabis consumers. Before politics\, Rachel held executive\, management\, policy and research roles for organisations such as Eros Association\, Family Court Australia and Centrelink. A longstanding advocate for women’s health\, equality and inclusivity and proud member of the LGBTIQ+ community\, Rachel is now driving a conversation around cannabis as a catalyst for new economic opportunities\, environmental ingenuity and creation. \nDavid Shoebridge is a member of the Australian Greens and was elected to the Senate as the party’s lead candidate in New South Wales at the 2022 federal election. He previously served in the New South Wales Legislative Council from 2010 to 2022. David is a recognised voice for social justice and public accountability. “It is an extraordinary privilege to represent the Greens in Parliament and to have the capacity to focus on the common good rather than corporate interests.” \nDr Brian Walker: I am a member of the Legislative Council in the Parliament of Western Australia for the Legalise Cannabis Party. I practised medicine for many years in many different countries\, before finally settling into practice as a GP at Serpentine Medical Centre. I have front-line experience treating patients in hospitals\, emergency departments\, and general practice\, including specialising in helping those who come to me seeking help obtaining Cannabis as a natural alternative to opioid-based medication to ease their pain and suffering.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/legalise-cannabis-plots-plans/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:420 Superstore
DESCRIPTION:Brad Strut / Doc Felix / Coneheadz (Bluntfield ECA) / Mesc / Wilfred / Shadow\nExperience the ultimate fusion of beats\, rhymes\, and cannabis culture as Brad Strut\, Doc Felix\, Mesc\, and Coneheadz hit the stage at Nimbin MardiGrass\, igniting the festival with their iconic sounds deeply intertwined with the spirit of the cannabis community. Proudly supported by the 420 Superstore fam this is one to remember! \nBrad Strut\, hailing from Melbourne’s inner suburbs\, brings his hip-hop roots from Melbourne’s Western and Eastern suburbs to the heart of Nimbin. With tracks like ‘A Good Thing’ from ‘The Authentic LP\,’ he paints a vivid picture of Aussie life\, seamlessly blending with the festival’s laid-back vibe. Strut’s journey through the Australian hip-hop scene\, showcased in his groundbreaking albums\, becomes a sonic bridge connecting the audience to the roots of the Nimbin MardiGrass celebration. \nJoining the lineup is Coneheadz\, an emerging duo featuring Bluntfield and East Coast Alien. Their mix of upbeat party anthems\, herbal honing\, and gritty narratives reflects the diverse culture of Nimbin. Bluntfield’s socially conscious and comical approach\, coupled with East Coast Alien’s punk energy\, resonates with tracks like ‘Right for Admission’ and ‘Fat Sesh\,’ echoing the free-spirited ethos of the festival. \nMesc\, a rising star in the Australian hip-hop galaxy\, adds his magnetic stage presence and thought-provoking rhymes to the cannabis-infused atmosphere. His tracks\, remixed by both Australian and UK hip-hop artists\, become anthems for Nimbin MardiGrass\, pulsating with the heartbeat of the community. He will also Be performing his new track with Wilfred – Don’t be a dog!  \nShadow\, moved from Durban\, South Africa to Perth WA in 2008. Two years later he picked up a mic for the first time inspired by classic chip hop artists like Big L and Nas. Over the last 8 years he shaped his sound to an aggressive UK inspired Grime delivery that is both fierce and lyrical. At the same time he began to hone his live stage show\, playing over 100 shows\, at times underage sneaking into 18+ venues. He has supported for the likes of Dirty Dike\, Jam Baxter and the rest of High Focus along with The Four Owls\, D Double D & Preditah to name a few. In 2018 he announced his signing with iconic Australian rap label ‘Golden Era Records’ formed by Hilltop Hoods and boasting a roster of some of the best hip hop in the country including A.B. Original\, The Funkoars\, Jesswar\, Skrub and more. In 2019 he supported Hilltop Hoods on a sold out National Arena tour and released his debut EP. \nDoc Felix behind the turntables\, the hip-hop\, funk\, and soul DJ/producer sets the groove. Known for touring with Australian hip-hop pioneers Bias B and Brad Strut\, his beats become the backdrop to Nimbin MardiGrass\, creating an immersive experience for festival-goers. \nNimbin MardiGrass isn’t just a festival; it’s a celebration of culture\, community\, and the unifying power of music. Join these Australian underground hip-hop acts as they craft an unforgettable experience\, seamlessly blending their beats and lyrics with the vibrant tapestry of the cannabis culture at Nimbin MardiGrass. \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/420-superstore-sat/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Psilocybin-Containing Fungi in Australia
DESCRIPTION:About: Australia has been contributing to the emerging conversation around Psychedelic Assisted Therapy in significant ways. Alongside this there have been some significant contributions to our understanding of psilocybin-containing fungi. This talk will discuss the species of psilocybin-containing fungi in Australia\, new species that are emerging\, and discussion of the impacts on our understanding of the genus Psilocybe from recent research\, followed by time for Q&A. \nSpeaker: Caine Barlow\, Entheogenesis Australis\nBio: Caine Barlow is a Fungi Educator and Mycologist based in Melbourne\, Australia. He has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tasmania\, and a Master of Science from the University of Melbourne. Caine also has qualifications in horticulture and permaculture. He works closely with the Australian organisation Entheogenesis Australis\, and is a co-founder of US-based organisation The Entheome Foundation. Caine started foraging mushrooms in the early 1990’s\, and has been cultivating gourmet fungi since the mid 2000’s. Caine has taught mushroom cultivation through private workshops\, through mycological societies\, at Entheogenesis Australis events\, with Fungi Academy\, and at numerous mushroom themed events. He has co-written and delivered workshops with Mycommunity Applied Mycology\, and co-wrote and delivered content for DoubleBlind’s 102 Mushroom cultivation course. Caine is a mentor for Milkwood for their online Mushroom Cultivation course. He has written for Entheogenesis Australis\, DoubleBlind\, ThirdWave\, MicroDose\, and Healing Maps. Caine is currently working on a book project\, expected to be released May 2024! He is an admin and moderator on many Facebook fungi groups. In addition to fungi\, he has had a long-term interest in ethnobotany\, ethnobotanical literature\, and growing medicinal plants. Find him on Instagram\, @guerrillamycology. His website is www.guerrillamycology.com \n  \nMardiGrass is also all about sensible law reform for ALL drugs\, so this year we will partner with Entheogenesis Australis [EGA] to present a program dedicated to other medicinal plants. Don’t miss it! 10am – 10pm Saturday 4 May in the Town Hall Garden.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/psilocybin-containing-fungi-in-australia/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:Laugh Mob’s Stoner Stand Up Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Laugh Mob’s Stoner Stand Up Comedy\nThis year were make history! Laugh mob is celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary of coming to the Nimbin MardiGrass festival by bringing you the best acts to perform at Stoner Stand Up Comedy every night of the festival! Have a toke and come listen to to our jokes with a massive international line up hosted by the King of Nimbin Kyle Legacy (UK)! Acts include Ruven Govender (RSA)\, Matty B (bogan philosopher)\, Vanessa Larry Mitchell (Teardrops on my dildo)\, Gavin Scott (the comedy store)\, Artie Gallagher (Sydney fringe) & more. \nKyle Legacy (UK) – King of the Riff Kyle Legacy lives for the stage! Born & raised in Liverpool\, he now tours the the globe with the popular comedy collective ‘Laugh Mob’. More commonly known as ‘The crowdwork King’\, Legacy has been making appearances at every major festival around the world including the world record holder for most gigs done at the Edinburgh fringe festival… 230 in 24 days! Known as one of the best MCs in the UK\, Kyle is a passed comic at hot water comedy club and this year alone has hosted all the big clubs in Sydney\, Perth\, Melbourne\, Edinburgh\, England\, Estonia\, etc. There’s no room he can’t work. Other credits include opened for Erik Griffin (Workaholichs)\, performed at the comedy store in 3 different countries and Sold Out Edinburgh fringe festival 2017\, 2023 & Perth fringeworld 2021. “The young Ross Noble” ★★★★★ – The funny Tonne “The LeBron James of comedy” ★★★★½ – The Australia \nRuven Govender (RSA) As seen on ‘First Dates’\, Edinburgh Fringe festival\, Sydney comedy festival\, stunt man in training. Times As seen on Russell Brand’s hit TV show Brand X. \nMatty B acknowledged he was a bogan when he realised he owned a ‘going-out’ flanno. Having grown- up in a country town near Newcastle\, he makes full use of his upbringing and experiences from stories about growing up with a father who was a Doctor in Psychology\, to delivering pizzas while stoned as a seventeen year old boy. Despite his self-proclaimed ‘bogan’ tag\, Matty makes use of the token Aussie Racist and dumb Queenslander labels\, commenting on everyday trends such as Aldi’s ‘specials’ and school playground speed limits. Matty B’s style can only be described as casual and unashamed. His humour is dark\, twisted\, vulgar (in the best kind of way)\, surreal and very abstract. \nGavin Scott is a Comedian. Gavin is from Sydney. Gavin likes to drink. Gavin knows a little too much about UFOs & Conspiracies and other weird stuff in general. Gavin will now combine comedy and his knowledge by channelling that energy creatively instead of spending many nights in online forums and hiding from you know who… you know. This is a comedian for the curious as Gavin explores paranormal topics as well as belief structures and  even himself. Gavin wants to believe… and so should you. \n\nVanessa Larry Mitchell is a successful comic\, emcee and event coordinator\, running five of her own successful rooms in the Northern Rivers\, NSW region. Vanesa enjoys pushing the boundaries and breaking down social norms\, by saying those things women shouldn’t say in public\, but we all think! Her show\, Teardrops on My Dildo\, was the Winner Best Comedy 2022 Newcastle Fringe. Fabulous\, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass\, as she takes you on a laugh-out-loud adventure of her trials and tribulations of parenting\, dating and all things female. \n\n\nLoud and making his Grandma proud\, Artie Gallagher is an upcoming fast talking comedian from Sydney.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/laugh-mobs-stoner-stand-up-comedy-sat/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate,Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
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SUMMARY:Wil Massey
DESCRIPTION:Wil Massey’s combination of roots folk and country rock has most recently become available on all major platforms with the successful launch of his album ” Kaputar “. Recorded at Kyogles Deva studios and in collaboration with producer Brett Hamlyn last year. Currently Massey has formed Wil Massey and the Flood Lights\, a northern rivers group with a great pedigree and combined experience. Tune in and please drop out to see this all original show over the May weekend. Dobro pickin’ Australian songster with a touch of soul.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/wil-massey/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240316T115620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T034724Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Cannabis Legalisation
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Wombaticus\, Cannabis Policy Australia\n\nSpeakers: John CPP\, Jim Dr\, Anne Marie Hemp ed \nAbout: This panel will present detailed analysis\, assessments\, description and planning of Cannabis Policy in Australia. \nBiographies: \nDr Jim Moylan is a law reform activist and academic. \nOther Bios TBC
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/pathways-to-cannabis-legalisation/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240302T051224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T103517Z
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SUMMARY:Moonshadow Memorial Marijuana Music Awards
DESCRIPTION:$2 Entry! Great Prizes!\nNo song to be longer than 4 minutes 20 seconds. \nWinner can sing their song on stage at the end of Sunday’s rally. \n \nIn memory of Frances Moonshadow Hood!\nIn September 2023\, the Australian cannabis community lost one of our most valuable and loved members. Frances Moonshadow Hood left us to fly on higher planes\, and her absence has had a huge impact on the community. The Hemp Embassies Facebook has been celebrating her life and sharing good times and memories\, so wonderful to see\, she was a pretty cool chick. \nFrances was a medicinal cannabis activist and animal lover\, and a role model to many in the Cannabis community. She is known internationally for her activist work\, and helped people with medical cannabis for a long time. Everyone who has met Frances will say she was a true warrior and tireless campaigner for legalising cannabis. She leaves a legacy of empathy\, understanding and challenging the status quo. \nShe developed her pet tonic\, which is very popular with fur bearing creatures Australia wide\, and has had so many success stories over the years. \nFrances\, you’ll be sorely missed but fondly remembered by Humans and Animals alike. \nSincerest condolences to your family on behalf of everyone at MardiGrass and Nimbin Hemp Embassy. \n \n  \n\nProudly sponsored by:
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/moonshadow-memorial-marijuana-music-awards/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T162000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T162000
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CREATED:20240113T083723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T055040Z
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SUMMARY:4:20 Stoner Blaze
DESCRIPTION:4:20 in 2024….. the Stoner SuperB owl . . . .  wOOt\n\nWelcome to the Earth’s longest running “Four Twenty” Demonstration. Every year since 1999 this event has reverberated around the web (and the world) in such a way that it has become one of the\, if not the\, coolest political demonstration that one can participate in on the planet\, anywhere\, any time\, all time\, ever.\nBig words? Perhaps\, but until you see\, hear and smell the fun as the Big Joint bounces up and down and up up up through a fog of smoke\, nothing I can write here in the program\, would convince you that I am\, if anything\, understating the coolness of the experience.  \nTraditionally\, Four Twenty is the time we take control of the street! aka OCCUPY.  \nStand shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow cannabis lovers and light whatever you have in your hand\, and let’s appreciate that all around the world millions upon millions of people are now smoking Cannabis “out loud and proud” at Four Twenty every day of the week\, month and year in every social setting.  \nAt Four Twenty everyone ought to be thinking Pot for Peace and Peace for Pot and ways to achieve it. Thank each other for bravery in the face of what can seem at times to be overwhelming opposition\, and for standing strong against those who think cannabis is a problem. Thank each other for spreading the word that cannabis is part of the solution. Now take this vibe out into the world and tell everyone you meet that there is a tribal wave of change coming. And most important of all\, tell everyone you meet for the next 364 days everything you learned at the Nimbin MardiGrass!! [More at bigjoint.org] \n“I dream that one day in the not too distant future\, everyone will be outside in the streets\, in every work place and outside every house at 4:20 smoking pot. If not smoking it\, then perhaps just THINKING Pot for Peace & Peace for Pot. On that day\, at that time and from then on\, our world will be at Peace.” Max Stone
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/420-stoner-blaze/
LOCATION:Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Protest
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240113T083209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T052307Z
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SUMMARY:Kombi Konvoy
DESCRIPTION:…rolls up in Nimbin @ 4.20 pm Saturday 4 May\nHaving wended its way from Byron Bay. \nLine the street to welcome up to 100 kombis!\n  \n\n\nAbout the MardiGrass Kombi Konvoy\nMardiGrass 1996 was very important in a number of ways. It was a five day event to include Wednesday the 1st of May\, and it included the first Kombi Konvoy which opened the protest. Over the past three decades the amazing Kombi Konvoy has continued as a proud MardiGrass tradition. A procession of variously decorated Kombi vans winds its way from the coast at Byron Bay to nearby Lismore and arrives at 4.20pm in Nimbin led by Chibo\, the Hemp Olympix torchbearer. In the 1990s the Kombis would park in a circle for the opening ceremony while in recent years their arrival heralds the start of the 420 Stoner Blaze.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/kombi-konvoy/
LOCATION:Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T151500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T151500
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240405T022003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T033209Z
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SUMMARY:It’s high time we legalised pot
DESCRIPTION:About: It’s been 25 years since the 1999 NSW drug summit which was delivered less than two months into Bob Carr’s term as Premier. More than a year after Labor took office\, in 2024 we still don’t have a date for the promised NSW drug summit. Premier Chris Minns argued passionately for the legalisation of cannabis when Labor was in opposition\, saying that ending prohibition would make cannabis “safer\, less potent and less criminal.” But since Labor took office\, the Minns Government is tripping over itself to pass reactionary laws which make it easier to lock up kids\, particularly First Nations\, deferring all consideration of any reform of our archaic drug laws until after a drug summit\, and then dragging its feet on actually holding one! Join Cate and Jeremy to discuss how to deal with this Labor government back flip and offer far more sensible and effective approaches to drug law reform in NSW.\n \nSpeakers: Cate Faehrmann\, NSW Greens MLC \n& Jeremy Buckingham\, NSW Legalise Cannabis MLC\nBiographies: \nJeremy Buckingham: Over two decades I’ve been a passionate advocate for community\, the environment and common-sense laws that serve the needs of the people. As an experienced MP with a reputation for honesty\, conviction and commitment\, it’s an honour and a privilege to serve the people of NSW. In this term\, I am committed to bringing about progressive drug law reform\, legalising cannabis\, fixing the broken RDT system and growing the hemp industry. I am also focused on ensuring that we protect civil liberties\, our environment and enact policies that look after the disadvantaged in our society. \nCate Faehrmann is a Greens Member of the NSW Legislative Council. Her areas of policy interest include urgently needed drug law reform. In 2021\, Cate introduced An Act to amend the [NSW] Road Transport Act 2013 to exclude users of medicinal cannabis from the offence relating to driving with the presence of certain drugs in a person’s oral fluid. Cate has admitted to the personal use of recreational drugs\, including cannabis and medicinal CBD products and has been leading a campaign to Rethink Reform drug laws as the Greens Drug Law Reform spokesperson. \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/its-high-time-we-legalised-pot/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T151500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T151500
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240331T085846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T034206Z
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SUMMARY:The Assange Epic
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Shipton\nAbout: Australia and relationships with United Nations and Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Venerating our champions: Herbert Evatt\, Wilfred Burchett\, John Pilger\, Elizabeth Jolly\, Gough Whitlam\, Jesse Street\, and Vincent Lingiari and Marian. \n\nBio: John is the father of Julian Assange. He is an anti-war activist and retired builder. His fight to free his son from prison is the subject of the multi-award winning film Ithaka: a father\, a family\, a fight for justice. \n \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/the-assange-epic/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240403T131051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T123655Z
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SUMMARY:TAIAHA
DESCRIPTION:Whether holding it down solo or backed by a band\, this versatile Hiphop artist mixes his childhood soul singing favourites and reggae tempos into his own style of vocalism. Both these genres helped build Hiphop\, and beyond that is the spiritual element\, the folk element\, the music for the people. TAIAHA transcends the genres that are so important to culture and industry and breaks them down to their most basic form; frequency and language. The meaning of the words and the feeling of the music. Making the move from one hundred percent DIY production to working with his full versatility on a range of different sounds\, TAIAHA has shown his power with such singles as Age Of Snitches and Grow Some Flowers. This all deepens with his new album God Gave Me Courage. TAIAHA’s Sophomore album GOD GAVE ME COURAGE takes a courageous approach to pushing the envelope of the VOCAL dynamic in Australian Hip-Hop while maintaining authenticity to original style. \nhttps://www.instagram.com/taiahamusic/
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/taiaha-sat/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240405T062323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T033944Z
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SUMMARY:Hard Labor: Working with Labor Governments in NSW and Victoria
DESCRIPTION:About: Jeremy and David will discuss their lessons from working with Labor Governments in pursuit of cannabis reform and the processes of government business. They are also interested in exploring what this means for defining a cannabis community political platform. \nJeremy Buckingham\, Legalise Cannabis Party \nDavid Ettershank\, Legalise Cannabis Victoria\nDavid’s Bio: Before his election as an LCV member of the Legislation Council in the 2022 Victorian election\, David was working in the consulting practice he co-founded\, supporting not-for-profit aged care providers with strong links to specialist\, CALD and regional services. David has qualifications in Asian Studies and Industrial Relations along with an additional 20 years of experience working in the labour movement as a training and industrial officer. Diagnosed with a chronic auto-immune condition\, David is a long-term recreational and therapeutic cannabis consumer and knows first-hand how out-of-date and out-of-touch Victoria’s cannabis laws are. He is determined to see cannabis legalised\, de-stigmatised\, and its many benefits recognised for all adult Victorian consumers. \nJeremy’s Bio: Over two decades I’ve been a passionate advocate for community\, the environment and common-sense laws that serve the needs of the people. As an experienced MP with a reputation for honesty\, conviction and commitment\, it’s an honour and a privilege to serve the people of NSW. In this term\, I am committed to bringing about progressive drug law reform\, legalising cannabis\, fixing the broken RDT system and growing the hemp industry. I am also focused on ensuring that we protect civil liberties\, our environment and enact policies that look after the disadvantaged in our society.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/hard-labor-working-with-labor-governments-in-nsw-and-victoria/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T143000
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CREATED:20240303T061426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T034652Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to mushroom cultivation
DESCRIPTION:About: This workshop will cover some basic cultivation techniques\, from growing mushrooms on cardboard\, through to growing mushrooms from food grade buckets. By growing your own mushrooms at home you can supplement your diet with delicious home grown food\, or grow fungi that are known traditionally to support both physical and mental health. \nThe language and techniques used in mycology can be confronting for many\, but Caine has a relaxed teaching style\, mixing both relaxed backyard “teks” and formal lab techniques. Guided by the mushroom lifecycle\, Caine frames mushroom cultivation in an easy-to-understand context\, covering what is needed to be successful in a home kitchen environment. The workshop will have time for open Q&A. \nSpeaker: Caine Barlow\, Guerilla Mycology\nBio: Caine Barlow is a Fungi Educator and Mycologist based in Melbourne\, Australia. He has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tasmania\, and a Master of Science from the University of Melbourne. Caine also has qualifications in horticulture and permaculture. He works closely with the Australian organisation Entheogenesis Australis\, and is a co-founder of US-based organisation The Entheome Foundation. \nCaine started foraging mushrooms in the early 1990’s\, and has been cultivating gourmet fungi since the mid 2000’s. Caine has taught mushroom cultivation through private workshops\, through mycological societies\, at Entheogenesis Australis events\, with Fungi Academy\, and at numerous mushroom themed events. He has co-written and delivered workshops with Mycommunity Applied Mycology\, and co-wrote and delivered content for DoubleBlind’s 102 Mushroom cultivation course. Caine is a mentor for Milkwood for their online Mushroom Cultivation course. \nHe has written for Entheogenesis Australis\, DoubleBlind\, ThirdWave\, MicroDose\, and Healing Maps. Caine is currently working on a book project\, expected to be released May 2024! He is an admin and moderator on many Facebook fungi groups. In addition to fungi\, he has had a long-term interest in ethnobotany\, ethnobotanical literature\, and growing medicinal plants. \nFind him on Instagram\, @guerrillamycology. His website is www.guerrillamycology.com \nMardiGrass is also all about sensible law reform for ALL drugs\, so this year we will partner with Entheogenesis Australis [EGA] to present a program dedicated to other medicinal plants. Don’t miss it! 10am – 10pm Saturday 4 May in the Town Hall Garden.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/introduction-to-mushroom-cultivation/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T141500
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CREATED:20240303T114633Z
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SUMMARY:Responsible use of cannabis in pregnancy
DESCRIPTION:About: Using cannabis during pregnancy can certainly cause controversy in Australia\, but is using cannabis responsibly (for medical purposes) during pregnancy to help with nausea\, vomiting\, indigestion and reflux really cause for concern? In this one on one interview\, Dr Jeffrey Herganrather\, an experienced medical cannabis physician with a background in OBGYN\, Paediatrics and Neonatal care\, will weed out the myths from the facts. \nSpeakers: Dr Jeffrey Hergenrather and Rebecca Houghton\n\nJeffrey Hergenrather is a general practitioner specializing in cannabis/cannabinoid medicine since 1999. His medial experience includes 26 years in emergency medicine and private general practice. His involvement in the field of cannabinoid medicine date back to 1977. He continues in a consultation practice in northern California with face-to-face\, telephone\, and on-line consultations for the use of cannabis as medicine. Dr. Hergenrather’s practice\, research\, and teaching focus on the medicinal use of cannabis through a wide range of conditions and age groups – from infants to end-of-life care. He is an adjunct professor at Sonoma State University teaching a Biology course in the Medical Use of Cannabis. \nHe is a founding member and past-president of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians (SCC)\, a non – profit corporation dedicated to quality patient care\, education\, and clinical studies. The SCC is the oldest organization of physicians specializing in the use of cannabis as medicine. Hergenrather is a member of the International Alliance for Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM)\, and the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS). He serves as an expert witness and consultant to government and industry in supporting safe access to measured cannabis medicines. \n\nRebecca Houghton is an International speaker\, Mental Health & Drug Reform Advocate and Health & Wellness Coach. She has worked with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds\, including veterans\, entrepreneurs\, high net worth CEO’s\, medical professionals\, and celebrity A-Listers. She shares her real life experience of treating and managing both complex and combat post traumatic stress and subscribes to a unique heuristic and holistic model for mental health care\, over a pharmaceutical prescription. While living in the United States\, she worked in the legal Cannabis Industry\, trained as a MDMA practitioner and co-facilitated over 50 sessions. As Co-founder and former Director of the ex-service organisation\, Weeded Warrior\, she advocated politically for Medicinal Cannabis and MDMA therapy legalisation in Australia and successfully championed the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover Medicinal Cannabis for Veterans. \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/cannabis-and-pregnancy/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240413T113237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T113349Z
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SUMMARY:Shiva Shimmer Squad
DESCRIPTION:Shiva Shimmer Squad is a dance group promoting unity and acceptance for all. Join the Squad for an interactive “Step into Sparkle” dance workshop. We dance on the grass in the sunshine. An all ages\, all abilities\, all cultures community group that meets regularly for catchups of unity\, dance\, empowerment and music.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/shiva-shimmer-squad/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240405T095938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T033556Z
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SUMMARY:The Adventures of The Good Bloke
DESCRIPTION:About: Fiona Patten in conversation with Charles ‘The Good Bloke’ Staunton. \nCharles Staunton was a good cop. Until he got sacked from the police force and sent to jail for refusing to inform on his mates. On both sides of the law that loyalty makes Charlie a ‘good bloke’. And in a world of shadows\, where trust is the highest currency\, a good bloke is worth his weight in gold. Charlie becomes a private detective and Mr Fix-it in Sydney’s underworld. His associates are colourful\, their adventures hair-raising. The good times roll the good bloke around the world\, into fancy hotels and fast-lane living… then smack-bang into the Pacific Mariner Cartel. Cool under pressure and handy in a gunfight\, Charlie becomes ‘The Prince’ – a master of disguise and mythic smuggler of millions to all corners of the earth. Until the DEA kicks down the door and arrests him in one of the biggest drug busts in history. \nSpeakers:\nCharles Staunton & Fiona Patten\, Leader\, Reason Party\nBorn in a London taxi in 1958\, Charles Staunton emigrated to Sydney with his family in 1965. He joined NSW Police in 1978 but was drummed out in 1987 after refusing to ‘grass’ on colleagues. Charles built a career as a private investigator and Mr Fix-It in Sydney and then a globetrotting money smuggler for the Pacific Mariner Cartel. In 1997 in Montreal Charles was arrested by the DEA for trafficking 25 tonnes of hashish worth over one billion dollars. He served three and a half years in a supermax prison before moving to London. He has two sons\, four grandchildren and lives in London. \nFiona Patten is the leader of the Reason Party and was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council between 2014 and 2022\, until she lost her seat at the 2022 state election. She recently received an honourable mentioned by the McKinnon Prize Shortlisting Committee\, an independent\, non-partisan award that acknowledges outstanding political leadership across the political spectrum. Patten established the Australian Sex Party in 2009 to focus on personal freedoms after deep frustration with stagnation on censorship\, Marriage Equality and drug law reform. In 2017\, the Australian Sex Party changed its name to the Reason Party. During her time as a Victorian MP\, Fiona has been credited for playing pivotal roles in achieving social reforms in Victoria\, with examples including the passage of Victoria’s assisted dying legislation\, and the trial of a medically supervised drug injecting room in Richmond.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/the-adventures-of-the-good-bloke/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240303T122801Z
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UID:1211-1714829400-1714829400@nimbinmardigrass.com
SUMMARY:How to be Psychedelically Aware
DESCRIPTION:Conversation & Q&A with:\nSianna-Rose Miller (Pixie)\, president of Psychedelically Aware (The PATCH)\n&\nSymon Beck\, Psychedelically Aware (The PATCH) and Australian Psychedelic Society (APS) \nAbout: This discussion walks through the psychedelic experience from preparation to integration. With increasing media attention and clinical research\, there are a lot more people experimenting with psychedelics. Some are seeking to self-treat conditions\, while others are curious to explore themselves in new ways. An honest dialogue around the potential and actual harms reported and ways to reduce them. \nCovering how to make a plan if you are consuming psychedelics within group settings or with a trip sitter\, including preparation\, contraindications\, and understanding of group etiquette. Challenges of tripping with intimate partners or friends\, along with the complexities of consent and sex under the influence. How to care for yourself after a psychedelic experience. Questions to ask and how to spot red flags that may mean a particular facilitator is not a good fit for you. The need for trauma-informed practices and harm minimisation to be incorporated into underground practices. The problem with guruism and why there is a need for our community to address this culture. \nBiographies \nDr Symon Beck is a mushroom enthusiast with over ten years of experience foraging and eating many different species of fungi on Australia’s East Coast. He has a particular interest in Psilocybe and other psychoactive species\, and helps run the PMANZ group on Facebook. He is the secretary of the Australian Psychedelic Society. He is interested in the potential benefits of psychedelics and has a passion for harm reduction and advocacy. Symon’s academic background is in medicine and psychiatry.  \nSianna-Rose (Pixie) – is the founder of the Psychedelically Aware harm minimisation network and The PATCH – The Psychedelically Aware Talking Circle Hub. Having studied psychology and health science\, while pursuing postgraduate neuroscience\, she has a broad understanding of how entheogens affect both the body and mind. Sianna-Rose is passionate about research and how entheogens could be used in therapeutic models. Sianna-Rose is also a volunteer and supporter of Entheogenesis Australis.\nMardiGrass is also all about sensible law reform for ALL drugs\, so this year we will partner with Entheogenesis Australis [EGA] to present a program dedicated to other medicinal plants. Don’t miss it! 10am – 10pm Saturday 4 May in the Town Hall Garden.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/harm-reduction/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T131500
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240309T064742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T042809Z
UID:1267-1714828500-1714828500@nimbinmardigrass.com
SUMMARY:Uppers & Lowers: the Legislative Path to Legalising Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:About: Join Senator David Shoebridge and Greens candidate for the federal seat of Richmond\, Mandy Nolan\, in conversation about the federal path to legalising cannabis for recreational adult use in Australia. \nSenator David Shoebridge\, Greens Senator for NSW\n&\nMandy Nolan\, Greens candidate\, federal division of Richmond\nDavid Shoebridge is a member of the Australian Greens and was elected to the Senate as the party’s lead candidate in New South Wales at the 2022 federal election. He previously served in the New South Wales Legislative Council from 2010 to 2022. David is a recognised voice for social justice and public accountability. “It is an extraordinary privilege to represent the Greens in Parliament and to have the capacity to focus on the common good rather than corporate interests.” \nMandy Nolan has been a performer\, comedian\, MC\, writer\, author\, artist\, teacher\, ambassador and activist in the Nth Rivers region for 30 years. She is the Greens candidate for the federal division of Richmond. \nhttps://greens.org.au/legalise-it
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/uppers-lowers-the-legislative-path-to-legalising-cannabis/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T124500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T124500
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240302T074857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T034402Z
UID:1148-1714826700-1714826700@nimbinmardigrass.com
SUMMARY:Science behind roadside drug testing and detection in saliva
DESCRIPTION:About: Road side drug testing has become increasingly common in recent years\, with a particular focus on music festivals. This presentation and information session aims to outline the mechanisms of saliva drug testing and the substances it detects. Have you ever wondered how drugs find their way into your saliva? We will delve into the process of how substances consumed one or more days ago manage to enter and linger in saliva\, as well as the conditions that promote or prevent their detectability in this bodily fluid. \nSpeaker: Dr Lee Miles\, Entheogenesis Australis\nBio: Lee is a biologist and geneticist with over 15 years of active research experience. His inquisitive nature drives a passion for understanding the inner workings of various biological processes and sharing this knowledge with others. \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/science-behind-roadside-drug-testing-and-detection-in-saliva/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240309T072931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T033237Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Cannabis in New Zealand and around the world
DESCRIPTION:About: An overview of cannabis – from cultivation lessons\, genetics and breeding insights\, to harvesting\, processing and different consumption methods. This lecture will share insights from worldwide cannabis industry travel\, reveal trends in the cannabis world and offer unique explanations about cannabinoids\, terpenes and flavonoids – and how to get the best from them! \nTom Forrest\, Churchill Fellow – Cannabis Industry and Cultivation Expert\nBio: A global leader in the cannabis industry\, Tom is the first ever Churchill Fellow for Cannabis Agronomy and publisher of a White Paper for the Australian industry on cannabis botany\, global industry and cultivation. As part of this fellowship in 2019\, Tom spent time at 50 licensed commercial growing operations in 10 different countries. \nTom has significant experience and formal education in business\, horticulture and protected cropping\, with specialist training in hydroponics and plant botany. Tom has intimate knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical standards required of cannabis agronomy. This combined with his business and marketing qualifications and expertise has seen Tom become a sought-after lecturer\, speaker and advisor on sustainable and successful cannabis cultivation. \nAwarded ‘Advocate of the Year’ in the 2022 Australian Cannabis Awards\, and pioneer of the ‘Cultivator of the Year’\, Tom has been actively working in cannabis agronomy to further the Asia-Pacific industry. Most recently\, Tom’s farm won the Environmental\, Social and Governance Award\, and the Industry Collaboration award at the 2023 Cannabis Industry Awards. \nTom has instigated and pioneered multiple successful cannabis projects in Australia and New Zealand including a university project in 2016/2017 and worked with more than 50 groups throughout Australia and New Zealand providing consulting and equipment procurement services. \nTom has worked with ASX listed companies\, universities and private businesses in the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand cannabis sector. Tom is a co-founder and Cultivation Director for Puro (Marlborough\, NZ)\, co-founder and Managing Director of Indicated Technology Pty Ltd (Melbourne\, VIC) and Communications Manager for Stealth Garden Wholesale (Adelaide\, SA).
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/cultivating-cannabis-in-new-zealand-and-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240304T091520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T033729Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Hemp Industry Taskforce
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Jeremy Buckingham \nSpeakers: Crystal\, Matt and Leif from NRHGC\, Martin Ernegg\, Gerald Goddess \nAbout: In February 2024\, the NSW Government established a Hemp Industry Taskforce\, made up of ten representatives from growers and industry groups\, to support producers and growers in this expanding industry. This panel will discuss how the Taskforce will best support the development of the hemp industry\, including the expansion of rural jobs\, and the short and long-term goals of the industry including; \n\nThe role of hemp in assisting NSW to reach a net zero\, circular economy\nBarriers to production including supply and value chains\nOpportunities for expansion of the hemp industry through legislation and industrial regulation\n\n \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/nsw-hemp-industry-taskforce/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222547
CREATED:20240304T083527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T023339Z
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SUMMARY:Hemp and Regenerative Farming
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Hanna and Leon\, Hemp Threads\nAbout:  We are Hemp Threads\, an industrial hemp company formed in 2019 which aims to bring local hemp production and processing to the northern rivers. We have experimented with fibres\, building materials\, foods and forms of regenerative farming. We are currently specialising in hemp seed oil and flour production with the help of our cold pressed oil machine. We envision small-scale hemp farms with centralised processing facilities to empower people to live on the land and contribute to a plant-based economy. We are passionate about regenerative agriculture and organic cannabis cultivation to help heal damaged agricultural land.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2024/event/growing-hemp-a-farmers-perspective/
LOCATION:Northern Rivers Hemp\, 46 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2024,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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