The team that have come together to operate The Poinciana Foodbarcafe have had a long and varied involvement in Byron Shire’s cultural history.
Owners - Keven Oxford and Karin Woods
Owners, Keven & Karin Oxford are the people who created & operated the multi-award winning Bluesfest - The East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival from 1990 to 2004 now bring The Poinciana to you. After selling Bluesfest in December 2004 they decided to look for a space so they could implement their concept of foodbarcafemusic & introduce it to The Byron Shire. The idea was to combine delicious, affordable restaurant Food using only the freshest local produce, & merge it with great wines & exotic cocktails from the Bar, sensational coffee from the Cafe & only the very best Music. You’ll always find fantastic music playlists from all genres & eras pumping at The Poinciana.
Read a full profile on owners Keven Oxford and Karin Woods.
Front of House Manager - Simon Rawson
Poinciana Front Of House Manager Simon Rawson was drawn to Byron in 1996 after working internationally in the water sports, hospitality and fashion industries. In 2000 he opened Kokopelli Café in Bangalow. This unique mix of restaurant and acoustic music venue was a forerunner of the Bangalow resurgence and it quickly became one of the shires most popular dining destinations. It’s relaxed and friendly style led the way for the new breed of Byron Shire café/restaurants. Kokopelli’s was also instrumental in discovering and presenting new and exciting local talent. Many high profile visiting musicians made a beeline for the café, as it became the hub of musical creativity in the area. Simon sold the café in 2004.
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