Best hubs for musicians/artists mid-north coast nsw (relocating, places)

[Sair]

Looking at relocating and just after some suggestions of places to explore on the Mid North Coast of NSW that have a great arts culture, specifically music. Not after huge venues, moreso just people to create with and jam with. Ideally a pop somewhere around 20,000 give or take and right on the coast - suggestions?

[Trimac20]

Byron Bay or Bellingen has a folk scene, while Tamworth is of course known for country music. Of those Byron is probably closest to what you're looking for.

[Sair]

Cheers for your suggestion Trimac. I've been to Byron for Bluesfest and at other times, it's a great place but was hoping to find somewhere less tourist driven. Not sure if there is a hub like that left anymore, maybe everything has been touched.

[Trimac20]

Originally Posted by Sair

Cheers for your suggestion Trimac. I've been to Byron for Bluesfest and at other times, it's a great place but was hoping to find somewhere less tourist driven. Not sure if there is a hub like that left anymore, maybe everything has been touched.

Bellingen is about twenty minutes from the coast, south of Coff's Harbour, it's like a slightly quieter version of Nimbin with a small but vibrant arts scene.

Some of the coastal towns near Byron like Nambucca Heads might be worth checking out.