TimeOut Talented duo’s one-off concert

l CAIRNS

| Nick Dalton

GIFTED writer, performer and entertainer and successful independent artists Lior is teaming up with exciting and new emerging talent Domini Forster for a one-off performance in Cairns next week.

Lior, renowned for his beautiful voice and songs that radiate truth and sincerity, burst onto the Australian music scene in 2005 with his debut album Autumn Flow which has become one of the most successful independent debut releases in Australian music history.

Initially Domini toured as Lior’s support act, then as a guest vocalist and now as co-writer on their debut EP, Animal in Hiding.

Animal in Hiding features songs that are rooted in intimate storytelling. Underpinned by intricate guitar, Lior and Domini’s close vocal harmonies are the focal point of the songs, harking back to the iconic folk duos of the 60s.

Animal in Hiding is the first release from a collaboration between the pair who have developed a creative partnership over six years touring together.

While Lior and Domini began writing the songs in late 2019, much of the material was developed during Melbourne’s long lockdown, over zoom from their respective homes.

“In singing together, Domini and I discover a pair who can weave in and out of each other’s shadow,” Lior said.

“Somehow, we sense one another’s vocal nu- ances in real time. It is a rare musical synergy, one we felt compelled to capture in a collaborative project.”

Domini said singing with Lior was a pleasure.

“We have a real kinship as singers. There’s something special in the blend of our voices that we both immediately recognised.

“And as we’ve sung more together over the years, we’ve gotten to know each other’s intuition and style, so we can match our phrasing and expression very closely.

“Honestly, I think a big part of why we started this collaboration was just so we could sing together more. There’s also something really wonderful and freeing about working with someone who cares just as much as you do.’

Domini said she was in high school when Autumn Flow came out, so the songs were a part of her formative years.

“I very clearly remember This Old Love becoming a fixture of my year 12 common room.

“So it’s fair to say I was pretty excited when I got the chance to play violin in a student string section with Lior for a guest spot he did at my uni’s songwriting competition.

“I was also competing as a songwriter and ended up winning the comp.

“More significantly though, Lior saw my performance and asked me to support him for a couple of shows.”

“It felt so wonderful to have my work valued by such an accomplished artist, and one that I really admire.”

The one-off show is at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre on Friday, March 17 at 8pm.

‘YOU & ME’ EXHIBITION UMI ARTS

l FRIDAY MARCH 10TH

‘You & Me’ Exhibition will feature 30 new artworks by 14 artists from Cairns, Yarrabah and the Northern Peninsula Area.

You will see a variety of styles and mediums, from painting on canvas, prints on paper, ceramic, weaving, and also two very creative multimedia sculptures.

RSVPs much appreciated (07) 4041 6152 or exhibitions@umiarts.com.au

Infractions At Northsite Contemporary Arts

l FRIDAY MARCH 10TH

INFRACTIONS connects stories of Queensland ‘unconventional’ gas approvals on Gooreng Gooreng country to global shale gas plans potentially affecting 50% of the Northern Territory. The film was made following the lifting of the moratorium on fracking in NT.

Cost: Free

Please register to attend through eventbrite.

Girl In Tan Boots The Rondo Theatre

l FRIDAY MARCH 10TH

When Hannah goes missing while waiting for a mystery man at a Sydney train station, her friends and family are left to question whether their actions played a part.

The Rondo is kicking off its 2023 season with Girl In Tan Boots, a play about love, loneliness and the struggle to stay visible in a big, busy city.

Book your tickets through The Rondo Theatre

Dance Extravaganza 2023 Cpac

l SATURDAY MARCH 11TH

Meredith Anne Rundell Inc. presents an evening of dance with all the glitz, glamour, glitter and stunning costumes. Come and support this major fundraising event for an esteemed local charity.

Cost: From $21.00

Book your tickets through ticketlink.

Holi Festival 2023 Colour Festival

l SATURDAY MARCH 11TH

Cairns Indian Association is celebrating Holi Festival 2023 “Festival of Colours” this year at the Cairns Esplanade at Mckenzie Street Parkland between 11am to 1pm. The event is open to everyone to come and enjoy Holi and enjoy a taste of the rich Indian Culture and food!

Where: McKenzie St Parkland, Cairns Esplanade

Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm Entry fee: $5.00

Laughing Heart Comedy Three Wolves

l MONDAY MARCH 13TH

Catch a rotating roster of Cairns’ best-and-brightest comedians every Monday night, with acclaimed pro-comedians frequently stopping by to grace our stage! Book ahead as you never know who might be on. Check Laughing Heart Comedy‘s Facebook page to see who is appearing!

Cost: $12.00 – $18.00

Book your tickets through eventbrite.

FRIDAY

Eddie Skiba - Dunwoody’s, 4.00pm

Pete Bennett - Mayhem at Machans Café Bar, 5.30pm

Janna Mercedes - The Crown Hotel Cairns, 6.00pm

SAX MAN Troy Stevens - O’Donnells, 6.00pm

Denim Blues - Mission Beach Blues Bar & Café, 6.30pm

Hot Ice - Cazalys Cairns, 6.30pm

DJ Jazzie B and DJ Dexter - Tanks Arts Centre, 6.30pm

Poetic Chaos - Elixir Music House, 7.00pm

Mississippi Shakedown - The Hambledon Hotel, 7.30pm

Barbary Coasters - Centrals Trinity Beach Sporting Club, 7.30pm

JC Stylles - The Jazz Sanctuary, 8.00pm

Big Noise - Rattle n Hum Cairns, 8.30pm

Funhouse - Bar36 at The Reef Hotel Casino, 9.00pm

SATURDAY

Janna Mercedes - Surf Club Palm Cove, 2.00pm

Barbary Coasters - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3.00pm

Kaweyova - The Crown Hotel Cairns, 5.30pm

Infinity Duo - Cazalys Cairns, 6.15pm

Denim Blues - Pirate Den Bar & Grill, 6.30pm

FNQ Music Bingo - Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club, 7.00pm

Wax on Wax - Sauce Brewing Co, 7.00pm

Andy Brassett - Elixir Music House, 7.30pm

Start the Party - Red Beret Hotel, 8.00pm

Fingerprint - Bar36 at The Reef Hotel Casino, 9.00pm

Sunday

DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11.30am

Kim Settle - Garradunga Hotel, 12.00pm

Barbary Coasters - Beach House at Trinity, 2.00pm

Nick Atheron - Dunwoody’s, 2.00pm

Cinnamon Sun - Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns, 2.00pm

Marty Bell - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3.00pm

Carinda Christie - Garradunga Hotel, 3.00pm

Kaweyova - Hidden at Yorkeys, 3.00pm

Lady Valiant - Sauce Brewing Co, 3.30pm

Justin Wellington - Bar36 at The Reef Hotel Casino, 7.30pm