14th Interntaional short film festival 21st – 23rd Jan 2005

Celebrating its 14th year Flickerfest was the summer highlight of the cinema calendar. Flickerfest took us on a unique global journey screening the two nights of International programmes – the best of short films from around the world. This year IQ is added a third night with the special “Best of Annecy International Animation Festival” program, screening exclusively outside of the Sydney Flickerfest. Annecy is the oldest & most respected animation festival in the world & this is the first time a programme of award winners from this prestigious festival will be screened in Australia.

Bangalow A&I Hall
Fri 21st Jan (International Shorts program 1)
Sat 22nd Jan (International Shorts program 2)
Sun 23rd Jan (Best of Annecy International Animation Festival program)

More info and program

Sat 17th & Sun 18th Apr 2004

The Ethical Feast celebrates the abundance of art, music & good food we share in our community. Proceeds from the Ethical Feast will fund a “Food Trees for Schools” project.

A sumptuous organic three-course dinner, sourced from local produce, will showcase and promote sustainable farming practices in Byron Shire. Exhibition of local art work available for purchase, and local produce & information stalls. An amazing floorshow called “Wake UP” and a stunning slideshow.

Local producers, businesses & organisations are invited to display at the Ethical Feast. Local artists are invited to submit locally inspired works for sale at the Ethical Feast.

MC: Mandy Nolan.
International guest speaker: Helena Norberg-Hodge
Speaker: Scott Taylor (author “Dolphins, Whales & Human Destiny”)
Speaker: Dave Roby (TROPPO)
Performing Artists: include Chinta, Rik Cole, Vasuda, Cleis Peirce, Amere & Avishai (Sheva), Uval (Mayan), Aboriginal, African, contemporary & break dancers and belly-dancers.

Venue: Bangalow A&I Hall
Doors open: 5pm – art exhibition & eco stalls with light refreshments.
Dinner starts: 7pm
Show starts: 9pm.
Tickets:$60/50 with a valid concession card.
Show only: $25 (tickets available @ door)

Thu 8th to Mon 12th Apr 2004

IQ supported The East Coast Blues and Roots Festival again this year with a stall amongst the other not-for-profit tents.

13th Interntaional short film festival 19th – 20th Jan 2004

The 6th visit to Byron Bay of the International Short Film Festival’s touring program was a major hit once again. This year’s screenings saw record numbers attend with the Bangalow A & I Hall filled to capacity despite the intense humidity.

Dec 14 – 17 2003

William 2Feather conducted a successful sweat lodge, personal healings, sweat lodge ceremony, medicine tools, talking stick, spirit guide, night fire circle and more.

Oct. 9 2003

The Sustainable Community Employment Network Enterprise (SCENE) was launched on October 9 2003 with Lindsay Blount from Dept FACS for 150k. SCENE is a Community Employment Pilot developed by IQ Inc. which provides for a network of community organisations, arts, ecologically sustainable industries & business. More info…

22nd Jun. 2003

The IQ Association just celebrated it’s 7th year of occupation

12th Interntaional short film festival 19th – 20th Jan

The 5th visit to Byron Bay of the International Short Film Festival’s touring program.

11th Interntaional short film festival 19th – 20th Jan

The 4th visit to Byron Bay of the International Short Film Festival’s touring program.

Byron’s New Year’s Eve 2001/02 public event was supported by IQ. Waste was accepted at our recycle/revolve centre to help reduce the landfil.