Cairns Vibrance

THUNDAMENTALS FRI 13 JAN THE CAT EMPIRE FRI 3 & SAT 4 FEB DAMI IM SAT 11 FEB JESS MAUBOY SAT 18 FEB ERIC BIBB FRI 24 FEB STELLA DONNELLY SAT 4 MAR TICKETS FROM www.ticketlink.com.au Cairns will become a music mecca this summer with Cairns Summer Sounds 2023 announcing a line-up that will make the region’s summer sizzle. A stellar cast of live acts across two awesome venues will bring the tropics alive with big beats and vibrancy.…

CPAC & THE COURT HOUSE SATURDAY 20 MAY 2023 TANKS ARTS CENTRE SUNDAY 21 MAY 2023 FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS We have a number of volunteer opportunities at Cairns Children’s Festival which all include training and induction. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 3-4 hours. If you’re interested in volunteering please email J.Aird@cairns.qld.gov.au or phone 4032 6656. ARTIST APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN We are looking for artists with BIG ideas for little people. Every year, we invite artists to develop and facilitate an outdoor Creation Station activity that encourages children to explore, play, discover and create. Expressions of interests are now open for artists to submit their Creation Station idea! Applications now open! Close Monday 13 March 2023. cairns.qld.gov.au/childrens-festival…

Save the date FRI 25 AUG - SUN 3 SEP 2023 Be a part of Cairns Festival FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS We have a number of positions available for the duration of Cairns Festival. All opportunities include training and induction, and volunteers must commit to a minimum of 3-4 hours. If you’re interested in volunteering please email J.Aird@cairns.qld.gov.au or phone 4032 6656. ARTIST APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Cairns Festival seeks to deliver a vibrant, progressive and collaborative arts and cultural festival featuring local and national talent and ideas. If you are able to offer something fresh, new and original to our festival program please submit an application on our website. Applications close Monday 10 April 2023. GRAND PARADE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN The Grand Parade takes over the Cairns Esplanade on Saturday 26 August. Everyone is welcome to parade their community and cultural…

OUR MAJOR VENUES PRESENTING THE ARTS TANKS ARTS CENTRE 46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill tanksartscentre.com https://www.instagram.com/tanksartscentre/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TanksArtsCentre/ @TanksArtsCentre The Tanks, nestled amongst lush rainforest at the base of Mount Whitfield, is surrounded by the Cairns Botanic Gardens just four kilometres north of the heart of Cairns city. The centre was originally the World War II Royal Australian Navy Fuel Installation depot. Three of the original five tanks have been repurposed into an acclaimed live music venue and unique arts centre. OPENING HOURS Tank 5 Live Music: Generally Thursday - Saturday nights (tickets required) Tank 4 Gallery: Free Entry. Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 4.30pm Weekends and public holidays:10.00am - 2.00pm Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.00pm Weekends and public holidays: 10.00am - 2.00pm THE COURT HOUSE 38 Abbott Street, Cairns City cairns.qld.gov.au/thecourthouse https://www.instagram.com/thecourthousegallery/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtHouseGallery/ @TheCourtHouseGallery This carefully restored heritage-listed venue presents a vibrant program of shared arts…

All rise… the Music is now In Session. If you enjoyed The Court House’s Out On The Lawn series, the summer version – inside in the cool chambers of The Court House gallery - is for you. Music In Session’s free live music at The Court House gallery is the perfect spot to wind down with colleagues and friends, with a dynamic program combining art and music. Gather a crew, pull up a chair or wander around the gallery and relax into Music In Session’s artsy vibes. Round it off with a drink from the bar and enjoy your start to the weekend. Join the Facebook event to stay up to date on all things Music In Session so you know which artists are performing each month. Discover your new favourite artists in this wonderfully…

The real beauty of music is the way it unites people. Music speaks to people in a language that is universal at its core. Bringing a universal language to the Tanks Arts Centre, QMusic and Flame Arts recently held a two-day professional development workshop to assist emerging and experienced artists in growing their skills and careers. With a diverse range of musicians’ participation, attendees were able to come together and experience the power of music. Sixty musicians and members of the local music scene gathered to watch presentations and take part in panel discussions alongside music rights organisation APRA AMCOS, music distributors GYROstream, and industry development body QMusic. The workshops covered topics such as organising recording sessions, using social media and marketing to publish music online, applying for grants and funding, and, of…