All events at Byron Bay Community Centre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
Friday 7th March Byron Bay Community Centre
Afternoon
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From 1:00pm. Registration in Foyer of Community Centre
2:00 - 5:00pm. Hello! milonga DJ Ben (Bron) - Main Auditorium
2:00 - 5:00pm. Alternate Neotango Milonga DJ Esther (Byron) - Upstairs room. Entry for non-pass holders are also available for this milonga. $20 at door for these attendees.
Evening
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6:300pm. Drinks - Bar Opens
7:30pm - Midnight. Welcome Milonga with DJ Wendy (Brisbane) - Main Auditorium
Saturday 6th March Byron Bay Community Centre
Morning
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From 9:30am. Registration in Foyer
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10:00am -1:00pm (break at 11:30am) Immersion class 1 with Martin and Mauge : Subject TBA [Red Pass] - Main Auditorium
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10:00am - 1:00pm. Morning milonga DJ Han (Brisbane) - Upstairs room
Afternoon
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1:30- 2:30pm. Workshop 1 [Blue Pass & Red Pass] Subject TBA - Main Auditorium
1:00 - 4:00pm Afternoon milonga with DJ Stephan (New Zealand) - Upstairs room
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Evening
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6:00pm. Drinks - Bar Opens
7:30pm - 12:30 am. Festival Milonga with DJ Euan (Korea), live music by Festival Orquesta Tipica and performances by Martin and Mauge- Main Auditorium. Note that live music starts at 7.30pm. Don't be late!
Sunday 7th March Byron Bay Community Centre​
Morning
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For festival attendees not taking workshops, the morning is free to browse the Byron outdoor markets or laze on the beach.
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10:00am -1:00 pm. Immersion class 2 with Martin and Mauge [Red pass] Subject TBA.- Main Auditorium​​​
Afternoon
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12:00 noon- 1:00 pm First Step Tango for beginners. With local GoTango teacher Esther. No partner necessary; $20 at door. Upstairs room​.
1:30 - 2:30pm. Workshop 2 [Blue Pass & Red Pass]- Subject TBA - Main Auditorium
2:45 - 3:45pm. Workshop 3 [Blue Pass & Red Pass] Subject TBA- Main Auditorium
4:30 - 6:00pm. TANGO!Concert by Mendoza Quartet and Friends [Not included in festival passes. Purchase online byrontheatre.com or at door] - Main Auditorium
Evening
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7:00pm. Drinks - Bar Opens
8:00 -11.30pm. Farewell Milonga. DJ Stephan (NZ)
Festival Registration. All events are at the Byron Community Centre, found in Jonson Street, Byron Bay. The registration desk will be open from 1pm on Friday 7th March 2027.
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Immersion Classes. Please note that the immersion classes are for experienced dancers. As a rule of thumb, circa 5 years of tango dancing and attending classes, workshops and practicas. Limited to 30 couples.
The festival is centered on a group of dance couples who commit to a weekend of intense learning with internationally recognised instructors. This year Martin Cayesse and Mauge Corns will lead the immersion classes, consisting of 2x 3.0hr “seminars”. The structure of each seminar will be fluid and interactive to maximise learning and retention.
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Immersion 1. Subject TBA
Description TBA
Immersion 2. Subject TBA
Description TBA
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Tango Workshops. These workshops are designed to extend and deepen the skill of dancers in a specific subject matter. Requires competency in tango dancing; absolutely not suitable for those with basic skills only. Limited to 30 couples.
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Workshop 1: Subject TBA.
Workshop 2: Subject TBA.
Workshop 3: Subject TBA.
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Milongas. A series of six morning and afternoon informal milongas are held in the upstairs room, each with a different guest DJs. There is a formal milonga each evening with music by DJs and live music on Saturday by the Festival Orquesta Tipica, featuring members of the Mendoza Tango Quartet with guests musicians and singer Solange Lipcin.
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Private Lessons. Martin and Mauge will be available for private lessons from ? March to ? March. Cost $180 for one teacher (couple or single) or $240 for two teachers (couple or single). For bookings SMS Conrad on 0413348186
Special Events. For several years, the Festival has hosted a concert by the Mendoza Tango Quartet celebrating a critical aspect of the Argentine Tango. A quote from one of their concerts "Forget the clichés—Mendoza tears into the raw heart of tango with fearless passion and fire. From the smoky dance halls of the 1930s to the rebellious sounds of the 70s and the bold pulse of today, this is true Argentine tango that will change what you thought you knew about tango."
This event is open to the general public and entry is not included in the festival passes. Tickets will be available at the Byron Bay Community Centre (book beforehand or in person at their box office)
