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SUMMARY:iHemp as a catalyst for change
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Shaw Muir\, Independent hemp industry consultant\nAbout: iHemp – an old orphaned/abandoned crop – but now a potential catalyst/re-entry point for more sustainable farming rotations and whole supply chains. \nBio: John Shaw Muir is an independent Hemp Industry Development Agronomist with 15 years of iHemp and over 40 years of agriculture experience. He’s passionate about doing great things with our soil and hemp crops. \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/ihemp-as-a-catalyst-for-change/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Sunday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:High Vibes
DESCRIPTION:High Vibes Stage Lineup for Nimbin MardiGrass 2025!\nGet ready for a journey through techno\, drum and bass\, psytrance\, jungle\, house\, garage\, dubstep and much more. We’ve managed to pack in as much amazing music\, activism\, and education as is physically possible kicking off on Friday evening and keeping the energy and vibes high until Sunday night.\nHere’s a tasty sample of some of the incredible talent we have coming to bless our stage: Organic Distortion\, Sreal\, Cretan\, Mediumm\, Samp3\, MnemonicTrip\, Whompus\, Minoix\, Kulture Shock\, Ria Listic\, Elektropanda\, Orthentix\, We R DNA\, La Fray\, Quadraletic\, Gez and Si Clone\, PigZonAcid\, AudioTronix b2b Bobby K\, Glockn’speel\, Stando & Maideneye\, Moose\, Phoxtrot \nLook out for saturday’s 420 Super Store return with their Aussie Hip Hop showcase featuring Shadow\, Mesc\, ECB\, Coneheads\, Mental AZ \nSounds pretty sweet right??? But let’s remember the High Vibes Stage isn’t just about the music—it’s about raising the energy for positive drug law reform. With the Federal Election happening on Saturday\, May 3rd\, we’ll be dancing to create the momentum needed for change. We’re not just partying—we’re rallying for a future where cannabis laws support freedom\, health\, and justice. \n\n\n\nHigh Vibes Sunday @ SkateparkPhoxtrot10 am Psy Dub\, Trip Hop\, Down TempoElektropanda b2b OPM11 am Cheese & 6 pm Breaks/Garage/BasslineElektropanda is an independent artist she has been a big supporter of the Brisbane music scene\, this queer baby started off by doing review pieces for In The Mix.\nHer current love of Garage\, Bassline\, & Breaks has gained her regular slots at SubSbass\, Dragon Dreaming in 2023\, & she also got to feature her love for these genres at Jungle love in 2021. Punters would have heard Elektropanda playing anything from House at Tropical Fruits\, Chill music at Earth Frequency\, even a bit of pop when she had a residency at the Wickham. With a diverse taste in music and the love of multi genres\, gives her the ability to play to any crowd. Elektropanda’s current repertoire includes Drum & Bass\, Breaks\, Garage\, Bassline\, Tech House\, Psy Dub\, and anything in between to get your booty shaking.Glockn'Speel12 pm House and TechnoGlockn’Speel Glockn’Speel – AKA Ian – Resides outback of Nimbin NSW but hails from South London. Glock has been bussin toons & runnin parties since way back when. He startid out as a teenager haulin speakers & bangin toon with BlackWax Soundsystem puttin on soundclashes in the parks & stool playgrounds of South London then progressed to Squat parties & Raves as the Acid House scene dawned in Engerland. Throughout the 90’s\, Glock invested in the wild party scenes of the the Indian Himalayas & Koh Pan Gan & Bangkok. Just over 20 years ago Glock made Australia his main base of operations and has slowly but steadily built his reputation as a DJ\, event organiser & promoter with various crews in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. At present Glock & his girl\, La Fray run three distinct events\, EnDanceMent\, Secret Garden & Sonic Bloom a loose co-operative of local DJ’s\, Soundsystem Wizards\, Lighting & Decor artists & funky dancers in the hills of Nimbin indoor parties & outdoor bush doofs.La Fray1 pm House and TechnoLa Fray (USA) La Fray curates sonic journeys to heart opening spaces traversing through realms of rhythms of melodic house & techno\, acid house\, bass house\, organic house & downtempo\, afro house\, tribal bass\, progressive & psychedelic house & techno exploring the in-between soundscapes of genre bending & soul infused harmonies to chunky bass & glitch threaded with exotic notes & diverse ethnic frequencies & experimentation of surprises thrown in of d&b & glitch hop in divine timing. Presently most of her gigs you will find her leading an outdoor dance floor amongst the swaying trees & bush doofs at local gigs in the hills of Nimbin\, Mullumbimby\, Byron Bay & Tuntable Community as well as indoor events in Nimbin town at Nimbin Bush Theatre -Sonic Bloom-\, EnDanceMent & Secret Garden ecstatic dance events. Ria Listic4 pm HouseLighting up dance floors around the world since the late 90s\, Ria Listic has an infectious energy and a deep love for all things house music. She’s soundtracked everything from chilled afternoon beach house vibes to naughty late-night festival antics\, playing at Burning Man\, Rabbits Eat Lettuce\, Earth Frequency\, Rainbow Serpent Festival and Burning Seed\, plus a multitude of events across VIC\, NSW & QLD.\nA Northern Rivers resident since 2018\, Ria has established herself as one of the region’s most-wanted at local events including Playground\, Wiggle\, Mystic Valley\, Balcony Beats\, Sunday Kicks\, Sacred Hearts\, Renaissance & Barefoot Beats.\nRia’s music has featured prominently within the Burner community\, including Melbourne’s Coco Poco Loco\, Brisbane’s Wonky Queenslander & Love Camp.\nSee you front left!Quadraletic5 pm Banging Psy TranceQuadraletic – The Sonic Saboteur \nA disciple of old-school CD decks\, a master of bottom-heavy psytrance\, and a fearless knob-tweaker with more spunk than a warehouse full of ravers at sunrise—Quadraletic doesn’t just mix tracks; he detonates them. \nArmed with a deep love for bass that rattles ribcages and hypnotic frequencies that pull dancers into a state of psychedelic surrender\, Quadraletic carves out a sound that’s as raw as it is refined. His sets are a relentless journey through dark\, driving\, and bass-drenched landscapes\, where every drop is a freefall and every build-up is a promise of controlled chaos. \nFor those who crave psytrance with teeth\, bass that means business\, and a DJ who plays like he’s got a personal vendetta against silence—Quadraletic is your sonic saboteur. Expect the unexpected.SAMp37 pm DnB & JungleSAMp3 currently works with a sound system crew called Renegade Playground\, and has helped establish free\, monthly raves in The Fortitude Valley. RP also runs ‘The Evil Zed’ mini-festival / fundraiser event for 4ZZZ – Meanjin’s favourite community radio station\, where SAMp3 has run a DNB show for the past 4 years. \nAs a DJ SAMp3’s taste tends to have a split personality\, with one side into the deep\, darker and more experimental\, and the other side preferring the sillier\, fun and funky stuff. His taste in DNB and Jungle stretches across the entire spectrum (and sometimes dips into other realms such as Footwork\, 140\, Hardtek\, Hardcore and Techno)\, and this is always reflected in his diverse and cohesive sets. SAMp3 is a true music collector with the right tunes for the right moment\, always with a focus on the underground. Moose8 pm Psy TranceWe R DNA9 pm Chunky PsySound Garden ProductionsStage DecorSound garden productions know formerly known as Lost In Wonderland Productions have been apart of the underground art a music since 2015\, from spectacular outdoor and indoor events to unique production an high quality music!
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/high-vibes-3/
LOCATION:Skate Park\, 9 Sibley Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Sunday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Pot Poetry
DESCRIPTION:The poets will be back in action in the wash-up on the Sunday morning after  the federal election. Hosted by Nimbin’s award winning poet\, David Hallett\, both local and visiting poets are invited to share the stadium’s open mic in the traditional Pot Poetry show.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/pot-poetry/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Sunday,Celebrate
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SUMMARY:Was NSW intended as a hemp colony?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr John Jiggens\, Cannabis Historian\nAbout: In 1995 John Jiggens helped organise an Australian tour for Jack Herer\, the author of a book called The Emperor Wears No Clothes\, on the history of cannabis hemp. Herer was an amateur historian and a crusader against marijuana prohibition who had discovered that marijuana was also this plant called hemp\, which had once been an extremely important plant\, but was now banned because it was said to be an evil drug plant. During his research Herer discovered the founding fathers of the US\, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson\, had grown hemp\, while the sixth president\, John Quincy Adams had even written an essay on the growing of hemp in Russia when he was Consul there. Hemp\, Herer concluded had been the most important plant on the planet. \nDr. Jiggens says: “As a historian I found Herer’s history of cannabis remarkable. I set to work researching the history of hemp in Australia and discovered that Herer’s claims about hemp’s historical importance were justified. As the basis for rope\, cordage and sail\, hemp’s strategic importance in the Age of Sail was as important as oil is in our era. From reading the documents about the founding of Australia and from reading books like Blainey’s The Tyranny of Distance I came to see how central concerns about hemp supply were in Britain in 1786 when the decision for New South Wales was made. The convicts were the cover story. The real aim was to build a hemp colony.” \n“Just as the founding fathers of the USA grew hemp\, the founding father of Australia\, Sir Joseph Banks\, called himself a hemp zealot\, and was charged with securing hemp supplies during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars\, growing large quantities of hemp in both India and New South Wales. \nBio: Dr John Jiggens is a cannabis historian and citizen journalist who has published several books on the history of cannabis in Australia\, including Marijuana Australiana\, Sir Joseph Banks and the Question of Hemp\, and The Joke: a history of cannabis prohibition in Australia. His Ph.D was ‘Marijuana Australiana: Cannabis Use\, Popular Culture and the Americanisation of Drugs Policy in Australia 1938 – 1988‘.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/was-nsw-intended-as-a-hemp-colony/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Sunday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:Cannabis Laws and Legal Advice
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Steve Bolt\nAbout: Legal advice including Roadside Drug Testing and Medicinal Cannabis. From strip searches at festivals and your friendly sniffers dogs\, to medical cannabis being the only prescribed medicine which makes it illegal to drive\, please come on a journey into many cruel and unusual laws running rampant in contemporary Oz. \nBio: Steve has been a practising solicitor since 1991\, and is closely involved in the drug policy debate\, particularly in regard to the regulation of medicinal cannabis. He worked for several years at Redfern Legal Centre. From 1996 to early 2004\, he was the principal solicitor at the Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre. Steve is the author of Rough Deal\, a plain English book about the NSW drug laws. He is also the author of a number of other publications on drug laws and drug policy. He has been the unofficial lawyer for the Nimbin Hemp Embassy for the last twenty years. \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/cannabis-laws-and-legal-advice-2/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Sunday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:Mullaway Yarns
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to yarn with Tony about his extensive Cannabis experience\, catch him in the Indica Arena tent at 10am on both Saturday and Sunday. Also welcome drop by his camp behind the Green bank in Plantem Park. \n“Don’t say anything; just mullaway.” \nHost: Tony Bower (Mullaway)
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/mullaway-yarns-sunday/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Sunday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T230000
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CREATED:20250425T083033Z
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SUMMARY:ConeHeadZ
DESCRIPTION:CONEHEADZ are an emerging Australian group featuring emcees Bluntfield\, East Coast Alien and Zom B Prepper with CJDDJ and Biggie Talls\, blending a mix of party heavy\, punk laden and frenzied narratives over crisp hip-hop production. Perth bred Bluntfield brings a socially conscious and comical approach to rap\, is a four time West Australian ‘Song of the Year’ finalist\, having supported Chris Webby\, Dizzy Wright\, Downsyde\, The Four Owls\, HedPE\, Merkules\, Ocean Wisdom\, Seth Sentry and Swollen Members along with festival appearances at Fringe World\, Nannup\, Nimbin MardiGrass\, Ningaloo\, Rottofest\, Sidesplitter Comedy and Southbound as well regularly featured on cult favourite ‘Comedians vs Rappers’ as well as taking out the 30 man elimination ‘War of the Words’ freestyle tournament in WA. \nLogans 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 after touring with Butterfingers including shows at iconic venues Fortitude Music Hall\, The Zoo and The Princess Theatre. ECAs debut EP ‘Breakfast of Champions’ was regularly featured on the latest season of the TV show ‘Housos’ including singles ‘Fat Sesh’\, ‘Street Smart’ and ‘High To Get By’\, as well as landing #30 with Bluntfield on the 4ZZZ Hottest 100 for collaborative track ‘Shut The Party Down’. \n\n\n\nAlongside indigenous emcee and notable battle rapper Zom B Prepper as CONEHEADZ\, Bluntfield and East Coast Alien embarked on their debut American tour in October “ConeHeadZ Do America” in California and Florida\, previously joining 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\, MoonDoll Festival as well as supporting The Beatnuts\, Swifty McVay (D12) and Mac Lethal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‘Prince Farley’ ConeHeadZ Single\n‘Puffin Donuts’ Music Video\n‘Just Say Know’ Spotify\n“Memoirs of a Blazer” Bluntfield\n\n\n\n\nFor more info please visit:\n\nBluntfield FB\nBluntfield IG\n\nEast Coast Alien IG\n\nConeHeadZ IG\nZom B Prepper IG
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/coneheadz/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Mad Collective Connection
DESCRIPTION:Mad Collective Connection \nMad Collective Connection (MCC) are a multicultural Roots Reggae band with a mission to uplift and unite through music. The band embodies Rastafarian ideals of peace\, love\, and resistance against oppression. \nMystic\, our energetic baritone\, and Dom\, our charismatic bass vocalist are backed by Abi\, our bass player (all from Sierra Leone). Scottish born Zodiac adds a unique edge with his rock-reggae guitar influences. Jamaican borne Stanley commands a state-of-the-art mixing desk bringing studio quality production. \nRoots Reggae focussed\, MCC infuse elements of dub\, and dancehall creating a sound that resonates with reggae lovers everywhere. Our live performances are renowned for infectious energy and conscious lyrics\, and fun. \nEndorsed by Michael Balderstone (Legalise Cannabis Party)\, MCC is the staple opening and closing act of the Nimbin MardiGrass Festival. Our lyrics and cultural ideals promote harmony\, social justice and legal cannabis.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/mad-collective-connection/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Lionheart Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:Lionheart Rebellion\nThe rebels fight for our human rights and environment with deep joy and celebration as a one love family. Do the 1% really need to control 99% of the wealth and crucial decision making for the whole? No thanks! With an all star northern rivers line up\, Jesse Duncan on lead guitar\, Imandan On drums\, Dave Innes on bass\, Ben Ganly on keys\, Josie Doolan and Russ Jalakai invite you on a deep roots reggae journey with original songs and select deep roots covers. This is reggae ceremony for the one love revolution!!
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/lionheart-rebellion/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Black Bird Hum
DESCRIPTION:Black Bird Hum\nA blend of roots reggae and dub\, wound together with captivating hooks\, solid grooves and striking harmonies\, resulting in the type of big‐band reggae that throws everything at you from horns to percussion to tripped‐out synths and delay‐drenched keys. \nAs well as supporting Arrested Development (USA) the band have shared the stage with the likes of The Original Wailers (JAM)\, Third World (JAM)\, J Boog (US)\, Melbourne Ska Orchestra\, Collie Buddz (USA)\, Kingfisha\, Six60 (NZ)\, Black Slate (UK)\, and Bobby Alu. Festival performances include Goa Sunsplash in India\, Caloundra Music Festival\, and FBi Radio’s Reggae Carnival. \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/black-bird-hum/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T233000
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SUMMARY:Disco Sista’s Freaky Fractals
DESCRIPTION:Fractal\, freaky sound shapes from 9 pm Saturday 3 May in the Hall Garden Tent.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/disco-sistas-freaky-fractals/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Psilocybin\, a chemical ecology
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Caine Barlow\, Entheogenesis Australis\, Entheome Foundation\nAbout: There has been a lot of discussion created around the role psilocybin plays in various ecosystems. But also mythologies around different psilcybin-containing mushrooms having different effects – is there any truth to this mythmaking. As cultivators seek to gain financially from narratives many of these myths are propagated in order to highlight their products. This talk discusses the genetics behind these claims\, and highlights how psilocybin chemistry works at a fungal perspective. \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. He has taught mushroom cultivation through private workshops\, through mycological societies\, Entheogenesis Australis events\, Fungi Academy\, and 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 the author of the Wakeful Mushroom Cultivation Journal\, published in 2024 by Wakeful Travel. He is an admin and moderator on many Facebook groups. In addition to fungi\, he has had a long-term interest in ethnobotany\, ethnobotanical literature\, and growing medicinal plants.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/psilocybin-a-chemical-ecology/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:Hussy Hicks
DESCRIPTION:Hussy Hicks\nHussy Hicks are known for their genre-blending sound\, merging blues\, folk\, rock\, and roots music with a focus on authenticity and powerful live performances. Leesa Gentz’s soaring vocals and Julz Parker’s insane guitar work are at the heart of their electrifying sound\, combining to create a dynamic musical experience. \nSince their formation in 2006\, Hussy Hicks have built a loyal fanbase\, with their latest album\, Swimming in Uncertainty\, reaching #1 on the ARIA Jazz & Blues Chart and topping the AIR Independent Album Chart. The album’s raw energy and emotionally charged songwriting have cemented their place in the independent music scene. \nKnown for their killer live shows\, Hussy Hicks captivate audiences with their infectious energy\, tight harmonies\, and musical versatility\, creating an unforgettable performance that leaves fans wanting more every time.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/hussy-hicks/
LOCATION:HEMP Bar\, 47 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T200000
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SUMMARY:Dave Barbara
DESCRIPTION:Dave Barbara \nI have been singing & writing songs on my Acoustic guitar since I started learning guitar at 15. Mostly because I couldn’t yet figure out other peoples songs. There was no internet.\nI have written songs in various styles through the years. Rock\, Folk\, Pop\, Swing and the occasional country song. Those songs are about me and they’re essentially my diary\, about love\, loss (Heartbreak is always a great muse) but there is also hope and the strange things I see in the world around me.\nI eventually learnt other peoples songs and my gigs are a mix of my songs and covers. \nI hope you will come and see me.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/dave-barbara-sat/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T200000
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SUMMARY:The MardiGrass Medicinal Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:The world is changing quickly. Hold on. Nothing is certain. Nothing can be relied upon. Except the annual MardiGrass Comedy Show\, which always has\, and always will\, dish up dollops of laughter (the best medicine) on the MardiGrass Saturday night.\nThis year that night is May 3\, at Nimbin Town Hall\, at 8pm. (Everybody welcome. It’s cheap as.) \nAnother reassuring unchanging thing? The hosts\, Alan Glover and S Sorrensen\, well know for being well known\, older but bolder\, greyer but greener\, angrier but funnier. This year\, the dopey duo presents comedians Ting Lim and Greg Sullivan. \nTing Lim’s dry sarcastic observations have endeared her to audiences since she represented Queensland in the Melbourne International RAW comedy competition. Since then\, she has toured sold-out comedy shows across Australia. And she’s a hard-working funnyist: In 2024\, she performed at the Perth Fringe World\, Adelaide Fringe\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, Sydney Comedy Festival\, culminating in a sold-out Brisbane Comedy Festival show. Ting has just filmed her debut stand-up special with director Jim Hare. And now\, her comedy climax – the MardiGrass Medicinal Comedy Show! As Kitty Flannagan described her: “Funny and just a little bit scary … in a good way.” \nAnd then there’s Greg. Greg Sullivan\, dear mate to Alan and S\, is one of their favourite comedians. They’re very excited that he’s returning to the MardiGrass Medicinal Comedy Show. Since first performing in Nimbin in the 90s as a teenager\, Greg has performed in China\, Los Angeles and Casino. He lived with his children in the Northern Rivers for 10 years before going back on the road full-time in 2023. He has written and performed for TV\, film and radio\, but he has a special fondness for the Nimbin School of the Arts (Town Hall) – and MardiGrass in particular. Some of his fondest memories are in that building and that festival. He hopes one day they’ll return to him. \nSo\, there ya go\, folks. An invigorating one and a half hours of funny stuff on Saturday\, May 3\, at 8pm\, in the Nimbin School of Arts\, to help you make sense of a senseless world.\nSee ya there!\n \nPutin and Trump \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTing Lim: “Ting as a stand-up is the best Ting ever.” – Jimeoin \n \nGreg Sullivan: “Yeah\, no\, good.” – Greg Sullivan \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/the-mardigrass-medicinal-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T190000
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CREATED:20250412T144134Z
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SUMMARY:Music for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (MPAT)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Richard Baron\, SomalandLabs / Carrier Signals\nAbout: How to optimise music and sound for psychedelic-assisted therapy employing compounds such as MDMA\, psilocybin\, ketamine\, LSD\, ayahuasca\, mescaline\, etc. A theoretical and practical survival guide to the fundaments of optimal audiophilic settings and practices to radically increase treatment efficacy for participants/patients. \nBio: Richard is a music producer\, sound designer\, filmmaker (dir. Marijuana Australiana)\, podcaster\, psychedelic/cannabis trailblazer and the proprietor of SomalandLabs\, a private residential music studio and entheogen complex that hosts local and international luminaries\, musicians and visionary artists.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/music-for-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-mpat/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T190423
CREATED:20250410T120250Z
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SUMMARY:DougnBiko
DESCRIPTION:DougnBiko \nDoug and Biko have been living\, working and playing in the Northern Rivers for over 30 years. Mardigrass originals who played at the 1st Nimbin Mardigrass Harvest ball in 1994 playing in various bands ever since. With tight harmony and a great selection of classic covers and rocking originals they cover everything from Jazz to pop and everything in-between.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/dougnbiko/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T183000
DTSTAMP:20260606T190423
CREATED:20250412T151130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T093625Z
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SUMMARY:Q&A: Psychedelics—Ask Us Anything
DESCRIPTION:Come along with your burning question!\nAbout: Join us for an open\, insightful\, and interactive panel session where your questions shape the conversation. Featuring a diverse group of leading psychedelic and ethnobotanical experts\, researchers\, therapists\, and advocates\, this session is your opportunity to explore the topics that matter most to you. From therapeutic breakthroughs\, ethnobotanical insights\, and harm reduction strategies to policy developments and personal experiences\, no question is off-limits. If we cannot answer your question directly\, we’ll do our best to point you in the right direction for further research. \nBring your curiosity and engage directly with pioneers at the forefront of psychedelic science\, ethnobotanical wisdom\, medicine\, and culture. \nFacilitator: Jonathan Carmichael\, Entheogenesis Australis \nSpeakers: \n\nDr Symon Beck\, Australian Psychedelic Society\nSianna-Rose Miller (Pixie)\, Psychedelically Aware (The PATCH)\nCaine Barlow\, Guerilla Mycology\nNeil Pike\, Pagan Love Cult\nDr Martin Williams\, Psychedelic Research in Science & Medicine [PRISM]\nJasen Chamoun\, Iboga/Ibogaine Advocate
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/qa-psychedelics-ask-us-anything/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T183000
DTSTAMP:20260606T190423
CREATED:20250412T122220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T143413Z
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SUMMARY:Cannabis as a Psychedelic - the respectful use of this plant medicine for deep therapeutic enquiry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Paul Benhaim\, Chief Cannabis Officer of Cannabis Psychedelics\nAbout: Cannabis is a true psychedelic. Despite consuming cannabis for 3 decades\, and working with this plant professionally for much of this time – it was only in the last few years that I realised how powerful cannabis can be when used intentionally for wellness\, healing and trauma resolution. This ‘technology’ can be blended with other technologies such as the use of frequency\, terpenes and psychology to provide a profound experience which some say is as powerful as DMT or Ayahuasca. Cannabis is safe and far more cost effective than MDMA or Psilocybin treatment in Australia and is available legally today in the Northern Rivers and throughout Australia. Learn more about what this therapy is and how it can help support your life and those of your loved ones. \nBio: Paul Benhaim has been working in the cannabis and hemp space for more than 2 decades. Founder of Hemp Foods Australia\, Elixinol and currently Chairman of The Hemp Plastic Company – Paul founded the modality of Cannabis Psychedelics in Australia. He has successfully trained up facilitators nationally with his friends -Doctors\, Psychologists\, Psychiatrists\, Historians and Cannabis experts globally. Based in the Northern Rivers\, Paul travels the world constantly and now works for the US Government to help support the growth of hemp globally.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/cannabis-as-a-psychedelic-the-respectful-use-of-this-plant-medicine-for-deep-therapeutic-enquiry-2/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T180000
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CREATED:20250410T122749Z
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SUMMARY:Wil Massey
DESCRIPTION:Wil Massey\, from the Nthn Rivers NSW\, sprinkles roots/rock with a touch of pop\, punk\, & a little Spanish lilt.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/wil-massey/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T180000
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CREATED:20250403T124501Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Jane TED Talk
DESCRIPTION:MARY JANE’S TED TALK\nPRESENTED BY SPACE BETWEEN THE GAPS FILMS  \nWelcome to the World Premier screening of Mary Jane’s TED Talk. A short film odyssey about the story of cannabis. Mary Jane\, cannabis’s divine storyteller\, guides you on a global adventure entertaining you with humour\, insight\, and unapologetic honesty. \nMeet the film maker Eugene E~NRG from Space Between the Gaps Films for a short Q&A. Three lucky attendees will walk away with exclusive Mary Jane swag. Sit back\, surrender to the magic on the big screen\, and witness a healing story told by the Goddess of Cannabis herself Mary Jane.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/mary-jane-ted-talk/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Educate
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T180000
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CREATED:20250403T063946Z
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SUMMARY:Laugh Mob’s Stoner Stand Up Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Laugh mob is celebrating 11 years of coming to the Nimbin Mardi Grass festival by bringing you the best acts to perform at Stoner Stand Up every night of the festival! Have a toke & come listen to to our jokes!\nWith a massive international line up hosted by the King of Nimbin Kyle Legacy (UK)! Acts include Ruven Govender (RSA)\, Matty B (Philosophical Bogan)\, Marty Bright (Bush Doof Comedy Jam)\, Vanessa Larry Mitchell (Teardrops on my Dildo)\, Gavin Scott (the comedy store)\, Chris Knight (Sydney fringe)\, Slappy T (local legend) & more. Plus this year every show features a live podcast aka the Nimbin Chronicles hosted by Kyle & Gav. If they don’t make u laugh then I guess you weren’t stoned enough! \nThe Laugh MobKyle Legacy UKKing 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\, 2023-24 & Perth fringeworld 2021. “The young Ross Noble” ★★★★★ – The funny Tonne “The LeBron James of comedy” ★★★★½ – The AustraliaRuven GovenderRSAAs seen on ‘First Dates’\, Edinburgh Fringe festival\, Sydney comedy festival & currently a stunt man coming to a Netflix screen near you.Matty BMatty 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.Marty BrightMarty Bright is a hippy who has taken his comedic exports far and wide\, having performed around USA\, Canada and New Zealand at the top clubs including the Comedy Store in LA\, Caroline’s and Broadway Comedy Club in NYC and The Comedy Nest in Montreal.Vanessa Larry MitchellVanessa 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.Gavin ScottGavin 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.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/laugh-mobs-stoner-stand-up-comedy-2/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T173000
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SUMMARY:The Alchemy of Fungi: Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Liam James\nAbout: In this presentation\, Liam expands on his previous discussion on fungi\, delving deeper into their medicinal properties\, bioremediation potential\, and their role in cellular biology. He explores how ancient medical traditions such as Ayurveda and Spagyrics align with modern scientific principles\, particularly in the study of genetics\, cellular function\, and biochemical pathways. \nFungi are more than decomposers; they are architects of life\, shaping ecosystems and human health in ways both seen and unseen. This talk will introduce the audience to key biological concepts\, from the role of organelles in human cells to the striking parallels found in fungal cellular structures and metabolic processes. By examining natural antibiotics produced by fungi\, Liam will highlight how these organisms disrupt bacterial biofilms\, a concept now critical in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. \nAdditionally\, the talk will explore regulatory bodies such as AHPRA\, and also how TGA influences access to medicinal fungi and plant-based therapies. With increasing global interest in natural medicine\, understanding the legal and scientific landscape is essential for those working with medicinal plants and fungi. \nBuilding on his years of experience in ethnobotany and mycology\, Liam will also touch on cultivation techniques\, bioremediation strategies\, and the importance of securing native fungal species for future generations. His insights bridge the past and the future\, merging ancient knowledge with cutting-edge scientific advancements to reveal the profound impact of fungi on both personal and planetary health. \nWhether you are a scientist\, herbalist\, or someone fascinated by the hidden world of fungi\, this presentation will leave you with a new perspective on the interconnectedness of life\, medicine\, and the alchemical potential of nature. \nBio: Liam is a multidisciplinary researcher\, mycologist\, and student at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)\, majoring in biology with a minor in human health and disease. His journey into ethnobotany and medicinal fungi began in 2012\, with a passion for collecting and studying plants from around the world. Over the past decade\, he has explored the medicinal\, recreational\, and spiritual properties of various species\, focusing on their biochemical interactions and traditional uses. \nHis curiosity led him to fungi in 2020\, when he realized a gap in the availability of native Australian mushrooms for cultivation and research. Determined to bridge this gap\, he began foraging and documenting native species\, engaging with scientists and researchers to deepen his understanding. His work intersects fields such as biochemistry\, genetics\, permaculture\, and mycoremediation\, exploring how fungi can be harnessed for both human and environmental health. \nLiam’s research extends beyond scientific inquiry\, integrating ancient and modern frameworks of medicine and philosophy. He explores the parallels between Ayurveda\, Spagyrics\, and modern biochemistry\, drawing connections between ancient cellular understandings and contemporary genetics.\nWith a strong foundation in permaculture\, syntropic farming\, Liam has cultivated practical experience in growing medicinal plants and mushrooms. His presentations aim to educate and inspire\, bridging the gap between traditional wisdom and modern science to uncover the vast potential of fungi in medicine\, sustainability\, and the preseveration of native species.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/the-alchemy-of-fungi-bridging-ancient-wisdom-and-modern-science/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T190423
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SUMMARY:Cannabliss Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:5 pm till midnight\, Mingle park\nDJs\, laser’s\, decor\nDnB – hiphop – techno – psy trance
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/cannabliss-garden-party/
LOCATION:Mingle Park\, 62 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T233000
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SUMMARY:High Vibes
DESCRIPTION:High Vibes Stage Lineup for Nimbin MardiGrass 2025!\nGet ready for a journey through techno\, drum and bass\, psytrance\, jungle\, house\, garage\, dubstep and much more. We’ve managed to pack in as much amazing music\, activism\, and education as is physically possible kicking off on Friday evening and keeping the energy and vibes high until Sunday night.\nHere’s a tasty sample of some of the incredible talent we have coming to bless our stage: Organic Distortion\, Sreal\, Cretan\, Mediumm\, Samp3\, MnemonicTrip\, Whompus\, Minoix\, Kulture Shock\, Ria Listic\, Elektropanda\, Orthentix\, We R DNA\, La Fray\, Quadraletic\, Gez and Si Clone\, PigZonAcid\, AudioTronix b2b Bobby K\, Glockn’speel\, Stando & Maideneye\, Moose\, Phoxtrot \nLook out for saturday’s 420 Super Store return with their Aussie Hip Hop showcase featuring Shadow\, Mesc\, ECB\, Coneheads\, Mental AZ \nSounds pretty sweet right??? But let’s remember the High Vibes Stage isn’t just about the music—it’s about raising the energy for positive drug law reform. With the Federal Election happening on Saturday\, May 3rd\, we’ll be dancing to create the momentum needed for change. We’re not just partying—we’re rallying for a future where cannabis laws support freedom\, health\, and justice. \n\n\n\nHigh Vibes Saturday @ SkateparkOz Hip Hop Showcase11.30 am - 3 pmGet ready to spark up MardiGrass with a high-energy hip-hop kickoff presented by 420 Superstore\, Moodstate\, and Sorry I’m High! It all goes down at the Nimbin Skatepark on Saturday\, May 3 – and this lineup is pure fire. \nShadow – Perth’s own (and the mastermind behind Sorry I’m High) – unleashes an aggressive UK-inspired grime flow honed over 100+ shows supporting hip-hop heavyweights (he even rocked a sold-out Hilltop Hoods tour). MentalAz reps Melbourne with raw\, no-nonsense lyricism and serious cred; his latest project features Aussie hip-hop icons like Brad Strut and Ciecmate\, so you know he’s coming correct. From the Tweed\, ECB Fam brings the gritty lyricism of Northern NSW’s underground\, hitting you with real talk and boom-bap energy. Brisbane is double-booked to bring the ruckus: Mesc\, one of Brissy’s rising stars\, packs a magnetic stage presence and thought-provoking rhymes that get the crowd open\, while Coneheadz (the wild duo of Bluntfield & East Coast Alien) drop weed-infused party anthems with gritty storytelling and a comical punk energy.PigZonAcid3 pm TechnoPigZonAcid aka Disco Pig is the co-founder of Disco Pig Events sharing all kinds of music ranging from techno\, psy-trance\, DnB\, world and tribal all ways. Her events include the twice sold out Berlin in Bello (Techno)\, Drumatix (DnB\, UKG and Bass\, breaks) and Electro Freq Circus – A multi-genre feast taking place at M/Arts in Murwillimbah next month plus many more too numerous to mention here. This is her first time playing in Nimbin. She is looking forward to taking you on a journey like no other which will incorporate psy-trance and some hard dance/neo-rave infused with tribal and world rhythms. PigZonAcid doesn’t hold back. Music is in her blood and bones and her wild PigZonAcid heart likes nothing more than to set the dance floor on fire. \nOver recent years\, Whompus has established a strong presence within the underground music community. His performances at warehouse events\, fundraisers\, and boutique festivals have earned him a devoted following. \nHe has performed at festivals and doofs around Australia\, such as Art Valley\, Dragon Dreaming Festival\, Basscamp\, Origins of Entropy\, Midnight Journey\, Mountain Falls\, Tribe Ascension\, Subsonic Music Festival\, Ipso Facto\, SnakePits’s Sub Terra\, Esoteric Festival\, and Initiation Festival. Whompus has also supported international heavyweights including Dillinja\, KOAN Sound\, Hypho\, and PAV4N.Sreal5 pm Progressive PsyFORMERLY KNOW AS SUBLIME surreal /səˈrɪəl/ adjective having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre. “a surreal mix of fact and fantasy”.Organic Distortion6 pm Progressive PsyBig bass to make the place shake. NNSW talent Organic Distortion has released on Iboga\, Alien & Airglow Records. Performing around AUS & NZ.Mediumm7 pm PsytranceMediumm is known for delivering an ear full of sounds that bound to get you stomping in your tracks\, huge bass lines is pretty much what this kid settles for along with unquestionable tracks\, melodies with his unique taste and passion for music his sets are filled with excellent quality and perfect balance of energy! Creten8 pm PsytranceSome might think that a big city is the only source of cultural trends. But listening to the sound of a metropolis\, it sometimes seems to be kind of incestuous in terms of innovation and independency. In contrast\, truly groundbreaking ideas often come from remote places. Meet Mitchell Storey: Based in the picturesque hinterland of New South Wales he develops his very own approach towards modern Psytrance\, an approach that literally makes him the voice of a new generation of producers.\nIt is 2007 when the young Australian starts up the project Creten. First productions spontaneously draw attention because of their unusual usage of vocals: By rhythmically merging human voices into strong\, rolling Psytrance grooves like instruments rather than classical singing\, he creates an irresistible catchiness. Always quirky\, kind of cartoon-like synth leads are another important trademark of him\, clearly showing a healthy sense of humour. Within no time his talent is discovered by the local scene\, resulting in invitations to Exodus Festival\, the Nimbin MardiGrass\, Collaborations Festival or Lost the Plot Festival. His music is signed on labels such as Airglow Records & Twisted Lotus Records.  When Creten presents his debut album “Dynomanic” in 2011\, his career brakes through to the international scene\, gigs in Switzerland mark the beginning of overseas bookings.And then playing at Earth Dance New Caledonia. Being asked to play at the international Eclipse Festival 2012 in Cairns represents another important milestone. Whenever the quirky\, vocal-infused grooves of Creten boost from a sound system\, his fun-loving attitude rubs off on the audience – a feature that clearly makes him one of the most up-and-coming talents of the international Psytrance scene!Kulture Shock9 pm Psy Trance with live didgeKulture Shock is a dynamic live DJ act that fuses the deep\, primal resonance of the didgeridoo with the hypnotic energy of psytrance. Blending ancient tribal vibrations with pulsing basslines\, intricate synth work\, and live looping\, they create an immersive sonic journey. With driving rhythms\, ethereal soundscapes\, and high-energy performances\, Kulture Shock bridges the gap between traditional roots and futuristic trance\, delivering an electrifying experience on the dance floor. Whether at festivals or underground gatherings\, their sound is a powerful fusion of organic and electronic energy\, designed to elevate consciousness and movement.AudioTronix B2B Bobby K10 pm Chunky BassTwo local brothers from Nimbin grooving up the chunky bass.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/high-vibes-2/
LOCATION:Skate Park\, 9 Sibley Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Ben Barker
DESCRIPTION:Ben Barker\nBen Barker is an original musician combining the guitar and didgeridoo simultaneously.\nFrom his Biripi and Dunghutti background he bring the Dreaming through the guitar and didgeridoo to make Dreaming music. A psychedelic Dreaming rock that will take you on a journey of spiritual connection. From the streets to major festivals and national tv\, Ben has shared His music everywhere you can find music and that is everywhere.. with huge Australian artist like Paul kelly \, uncle Frank yamma and many more iconic artists \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/ben-barker/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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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. \nHosted by Mad Collective Connection uniting cultures through Music\, Spirituality and Rhythm. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/marijuana-music-awards/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Hemp Olympix Joint Rolling
DESCRIPTION:Sometime in the mid 90s\, Chibo\, Bob and Michael walked into the Hemp Bar and decided that Mardigrass needed events which would entertain as well as educate\, and the Hemp Olympix were born!! \n5 pm : HEMP Olympix Joint Rolling\nHosted by S.Sorensen and Alan Glover \nMust burn from one end to another! The 4 Categories: \nSpeed Roll – Roll a standard 3-paper joint as fast as you can. Joints must include a cardboard filter or will be judged incomplete. \nArtistic Roll – Roll the most beautiful joint within 10 minutes with as many papers as you like. \nRoll in the Dark – Athletes are blindfolded. \nAdverse Conditions Roll – Dependent on weather conditions on the day and the judges’ creativity. \n\nHEMP OLYMPIX – Sport with meaning                                      \nS Sorrensen \nIt’s difficult to determine exactly when the Hemp Olympix began. We know\, of course\, the modern Hemp Olympix began in 1896 in Athens\, attended by 84 athletes\, 600 spectators and 2115 police. \nWe also know that the modern Hemp Olympix was the relighting of the original classical Hemp Olympix played at the base of Mount Olympus more than 2500 years ago\, when the Greeks chucked bongs in the nude\, joints were rolled with papyrus and the results recorded on vellum. \nCannabis has always been a key element in the evolution of humanity from tree-dwelling primate to upstanding human. \nSome evolutionary biologists speculate that the development of an opposable thumb in Homo habilis 2.3 million years ago was due to joint rolling. \nEvolutionary theorist Professor Niger Umber theorises that it was in order to harvest the top heads of Cannabis sativa that caused the early human to stand upright. \nCannabis has been essential part of the human story. And so too has sport. Hence the Hemp Olympix. \nIn 776 BC\, the first official Hemp Olympix was held at Olympia\, in Greece. Featuring the three traditional sporting disciplines – Bong Throw & Yell\, Iron Growerperson Event and Joint Roll – these games were held every four years in honour of Zeus\, the God of Competition\, and Cannabi\, the Goddess of Pot. The athletes\, from all over the known world\, performed naked\, and the winners were given a wreath of Cannabis leaves as a prize to be enjoyed later. \nThe first modern Hemp Olympix was held in Athens\, Greece\, in 1896. \nThe International Hemp Olympix Committee (IHOC)\, formed in 1894\, determined that the modern Hemp Olympix would be an event open to all nationalities and genders to celebrate sport\, Cannabis and the human body. \nThe 1896 Athens Hemp Olympix was a huge success. \nAfter that first Hemp Olympix\, the Games flourished\, being held every four years\, as was the ancient custom. But the IHOC decided in 1904 that the Hemp Olympix would be held in different towns and cities around the world. \nThe Hemp Olympix now attracts teams from around the world\, from Portugal (where Cannabis is legal and the Portugese Hemp Olympix team is funded with money saved from dropping the War on Drugs) to Russia (where war and government are funded by the War on Drugs). \nIn May\, 1993\, the Hemp Olympix was held for the first time in Australia\, in a village called Nimbin\, as a sporting resistance to a tyrannical suppression of the burning bush funded by climate change denial and alcoholic dementia. \nSince then\, 135 countries have hosted the Hemp Olympix. \nNimbin has vowed to host a MardiGrass Hemp Olympix every year until the ridiculous laws of Cannabis prohibition are repealed. \nIn 2003\, two Australian blokes became international Hemp Olympix Officials\, having undergone their Integrity Assessment\, having passed their Knowledge of the Rules and Etiquette for the Games of the Hemp Olympix Examination\, and having received a very positive result in their Drug Test. \nAlan Glover and S Sorrensen now spend their time travelling to Hemp Olympix around the world\, making sure the rules and ethics of the games are adhered to. \nThey officiate at the annual Hemp Olympix at the Nimbin MardiGrass where athletes from around the globe compete for prizes\, glory and the sheer fun of it. \nYou too can celebrate all that is good in humanity\, make fun of all that is ridiculous (like the marijuana laws)\, and have stories to tell the kids\, by being a athlete in the Hemp Olympix. (Just sign up on the day at the Hemp Olympix Sign Up Table.) \nOr you can be a spectator and thrill to a 40-metre Bong Throw & Yell\, have your breath taken away at the speed and grace of a sub-20-second Joint Roll or shake your head at the strength and determination of an Irongrower Person. \nYou can also delve more deeply into the history\, the characters\, and the rules of the Hemp Olympix by purchasing ‘A Spectator’s Guide to the Hemp Olympix’ from the Nimbin Hemp Embassy. \nThrow bong\, live long.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/hemp-olympix-joint-rolling/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Comedy
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SUMMARY:4:20 Stoner Blaze
DESCRIPTION:4:20 in 2025….. 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/2025/event/420-stoner-blaze/
LOCATION:Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Protest
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SUMMARY:Kombi Konvoy
DESCRIPTION:…rolls up in Nimbin around 4.20 pm Saturday 3 May\nHaving wended its way from Byron Bay. \nLine the street to welcome up to 100 kombis!\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/2025/event/kombi-konvoy/
LOCATION:Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Protest
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