Northern Rivers Rhythm Festival

A multi-day music and arts festival in the Northern Rivers that explores jazz as a living, evolving practice. The program brings together contemporary artists working across jazz, electronic music, soul, hip hop and related forms, presented through a mix of seated concerts, dancefloor events, workshops and free public programming.

The festival is designed to serve multiple audiences simultaneously, with high-quality listening experiences for established arts audiences alongside accessible entry points for younger and more diverse communities. Daytime workshops, artist talks and community events support skills development and cultural exchange, while evening performances activate both traditional venues and informal spaces.

By positioning jazz as a meeting point between disciplines and generations, the festival strengthens regional cultural infrastructure, supports artist development and connects the Northern Rivers to broader national and international contemporary music networks.