# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE | THU 13 AUG | Beach Hotel Byron Bay | Free Show
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The rhymes and chimes of BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE (BJX) deliver the power and beauty of Africa through the vocal prism of Hip-Hop and freedom of Funk.

BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE (BJX) is a 7 piece band playing an irresistibly danceable alloy of traditional Ethiopian song and 21st Century groove. Black Jesus Experience’s music reflects the multicultural vibrancy of the band’s hometown, Melbourne, Australia.

Singer Enushu began entertaining her local community as a child in Addis Ababa, migrating to Australia bringing hauntingly beautiful compositions inspired by her remarkable life story and the unique vocal traditions of Ethiopia. Enushu is joined on vocals by poetic giant and lyrical miracle Mr Monk, Zimbabwe born and Outback bred.

BJX boasts a rich history of collaborations both within its own artistic community and with international greats like Mulatu Astatke. When not touring BJX run a weekly session at cultural hub The Horn creating new songs live on stage featuring guests, a practice that lies in the improvising traditions of that feed BJX including Hip Hop, Jazz, Azmari and Funk.

Currently in its 20th orbit of the sun BJX has:
released 9 albums, including two collaborations with Mulatu Astatke, receiving accolades and international acclaim including 4 Star reviews from Blues + Soul, The Times, NPR Radio, and being The Guardian Jazz Album of the Month;
and toured 5 continents, highlights including performing at the United Nations African HQ in Ethiopia (African Union 50th and 60th Anniversaries), and major festivals including Glastonbury (UK), WOMAD (Aus), SAKIFO (Réunion), Bushfire (Swaziland), Wasserfest (Germany) and winning The Age National Tour Award.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/byron-bay/black-jesus-experience-thu-13-aug-beach-hotel-byron-bay-free-show/200030430659809
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, dance, performances, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Byron Bay
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
- **lat**: -28.641311613836
- **long**: 153.6130157626
- **full address**: Beach Hotel, Byron Bay, Australia

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE | THU 13 AUG | Beach Hotel Byron Bay | Free Show being held?
  - **A:** BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE | THU 13 AUG | Beach Hotel Byron Bay | Free Show takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Beach Hotel, Byron Bay, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE | THU 13 AUG | Beach Hotel Byron Bay | Free Show?
  - **A:** BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE | THU 13 AUG | Beach Hotel Byron Bay | Free Show is organized by Beach Hotel, Byron Bay.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE | THU 13 AUG | Beach Hotel Byron Bay | Free Show is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Byron Bay, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE | THU 13 AUG | Beach Hotel Byron Bay | Free Show sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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                "description": "Local and faraway friends!!! Heading to Byron? Or are you one of our lucky local residents in the home of sunshine, surf and bikini babes? \nWell you may know that the Beach Hotel is a popular, local landmark; a pub/eatery for the friendly Byron folk and the stream and streams of tourists, families, holiday-makers and backpackers from around the globe! But what you may not know is that the Beach Hotel is the biggest venue for LIVE MUSIC in Byron!!! Yep thats right, we have bands and DJ’s perform Thursday to Sunday each week on our stage, with further stacked up entertainment during the busy summer times. We've hosted such gigs of recent times worth a grand mention such as Sneaky Sound System, Donavon Frankenreiter, Frans Ferdinand & MGMT. \n\nSunday sessions are a popular day for all around with a live band on in the afternoon follwed by a DJ at night.\n\nWe here at the Beachy are huge fans of supporting local and upcoming artists. The pub presents a great line up of local and touring bands year round and a recent upgrade to the sound system and staging area make the Beach Hotel the best place to see live music in Byron!"
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