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B is for Byron and one was a poet,But there were more Byrons, though you may not know it,But do they belong in this ...

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Split Enz will lead the 2026 Byron Bay Bluesfest line-up with their first Australian performance in 20 years, joined by Earth, Wind & Fire, Sublime, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy and more.

Delve into Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a masterpiece shaped by her life and the poetic chaos surrounding her in Switzerland.