Cairns Vibrance - Issue 13 - Apr May 2023

MUSIC

ARTS

Cairns Children’s Festival : Joe Geia BAND

Michael Franti & Spearhead : LT : Meg Mac

Talking Pictures Series : Caravãna Sun

Cairns Regional Council acknowledges the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji peoples who are the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work.

Vibrance promotes the arts and cultural programs of Cairns Regional Council.

Don’t miss the hundreds of other things to do around Cairns, from dog parks and beaches to walking tracks and playgrounds.

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Customer Service PH: 1300 692 247

www.cairns.qld.gov.au

@CairnsCreativeLife

Cover image: (L-R) Michael Franti

A Bee Story LT

CPAC & COURT HOUSE GALLERY

SATURDAY 20 MAY 2023

TANKS ARTS CENTRE

SUNDAY 21 MAY 2023

cairns.qld.gov.au/childrens-festival

Join in the fun of the 2023 Cairns Children’s Festival this May!

ACROSS 3 VENUES

Play, learn, explore, create, perform and be inspired.

Join us on a wild adventure saving the future one story at a time! Plus an art exhibition made for, with, and BY kids!

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REGISTER FOR 5 MINUTES OF FAME STAGE

You can register online at cairns.qld.gov.au/ childrens-festival

Magical light and laser painting, make your own real-life radio station, and ROFL at the very best of kid-ult comedy!

SEE PAGE 8

The kids are rockin’ the Tanks! Human-sized bees are buzzing, cheeky cockatoos are on a mission, and Creation Stations are back!

SEE PAGE 12

Saturday 20 may

CPAC THEATRE

10.00AM & 1.30PM

DURATION: 60 minutes

AGES: 5+ years

Hilarious, ridiculous fun for your kids that will have the whole family in stitches! Back by POOPular demand! Join Rich and Matt for a comedy extravaganza jam packed with magically stupid stuff.

ROFL sees The Listies tackle the most terrifyingly tortuous family situation of all: BEDTIME. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his hapless, hopeless housemate, Matt, deploys every trick in the book to stay up late. Featuring toilet paper cannons, a real life Cowasaurus, lullabies of doom, detachable legs, a panoply of puns, and possibly too many Aldi gags. This show will have you Rolling On The Floor Laughing!

TICKETS: $22.50

FAMILY: $76 (2AD + 2CH)

AGES: 4+

cairns.qld.gov.au/childrens-festival

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CPAC FOYER

10.00AM - 2.00PM

Tin Can Radio is an inter-generational pop-up radio station for the young and young at heart! Kids and their Grandparents or favorite older person are invited to ‘make a radio station in a day’ through a fun, playful and creative workshop, exploring the world of radio – past and present! Come along to create your very own radio segments, playlists and sound effects before signing up to host, as part of the live pop up broadcast at Cairns Children’s Festival.

INTERACTIVE RADIO BROADCAST

CPAC STUDIO

9.00AM - 3.00PM

INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION

Paint a voyage in light.

Patch Theatre’s illuminating interactive installation takes you on a journey of light and imagination.

With a UV torch as your paintbrush, paint and stencil your own voyage and steer ships that leave glowing paths of light in their wake.

The original Sea of Light was commissioned by the Art Gallery of South Australia and Illuminate Adelaide in 2021.

Bees

BY POLYGLOT THEATRE

AT COURT HOUSE GALLERY

Bees is a joyful, interactive work in which children are welcomed into a world of community, communication, wonder, and imagination. Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three human-sized Bees busy themselves alongside children who transform into bees as they play.

SESSION TIMES:

10.00am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.00pm

DURATION: 30 mins

AGES: 4-11 years

INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE

cairns.qld.gov.au/childrens-festival

Polyglot Theatre is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

COURT ROOM

10.30am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm & 3.00pm

DURATION: 40 minutes

AGES: 6+

INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE

Saving the future, one story at a time! We are living in a digital world, could books really become extinct? What would that look like? The Last Collection is a funny, intimate, interactive performance for young people aged 6-14 years that explores themes of the fast-paced digital world, sacred storytelling and future thinking.

TICKETS $10

Pop-up Library

Cairns Libraries and First 5 Forever are excited to be popping up from 10th – 20th May at Court House Gallery as part of the Cairns Children’s Festival! Families are welcomed to come along and explore our little library for little people, where they will use their imagination to become the authors of their own stories. The Pop-Up Library encourages free creative play through access to an engaging selection of library resources that is sure to have kidlets immersed in their own imaginative space.

STORYTIME SESSIONS

Join us for some very special ‘bear’ themed Storytime sessions on the 10th and 17th May, starting at 10am. Bring along your favourite bear so they can join fun!

Parental supervision required. First 5 Forever is an initiative of Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Tell Me A Story

Sorami Ochi returns as guest curator for this year’s Cairns Children’s Festival exhibition.

Children of Cairns and Far North Queensland were given a simple brief: to think about a story you’ve been told, or a story of your own, a true story or a made-up story, and make a work of art about that story.

SUNday 21 may

AT TANKS ARTS CENTRE

9.00AM - 3.00PM

PLAY / THEATRE

Join a tight-knit trio of loud, yellow-crested cockatoos (Birmba) as they encounter a once-in-a-century event which will have them digging deep to find their voices.

Birmba is an interactive, super fun yet sensitive play, that explores the lives of the feathered, rainforest Jawun (friends) - Kukubaka (Talk Too Much), Jankaji (Wealth of Knowledge), and Junkurrji (Strong One).

This First Nations story, developed in the Kuku Yalanji region tells the story of friendship, grief, strength and weakness between the three, who share their personal journeys through song, dance and yarns, each trying to communicate to their fellow Rainforest Jawun along the way.

TANK 3

SESSION TIMES: 10.00am, 12.00pm & 2.00pm

DURATION: 45 minutes

AGES: 3+ years

TINKERING TANK - TANK 4

With a dot over here and a dot over there, and a dot pretty much everywhere!

‘Dot Dot Do’ is a game where imagination and being a little bit silly gets rewarded. Embrace your creative power to draw, dance and perform your way through this high-energy experience. Led by local Artists Hayley Gillespie and Rick Beresford ‘Dot Dot Do’ is perfect for all ages, from the young to the young at heart.

INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION & WORKSHOP

It’s a sticky situation! Queen Bee and Worker Bee must work together to rebuild their hive after being destroyed by a bushfire. But things never quite go to plan… Join the bees on their buzzy adventures and be enchanted by their pollen-collecting skills, honey-making abilities, and super-bee strength.

TANK 5

SESSION TIMES: 9.30am, 12.00pm & 2.00pm

DURATION: 45 minutes

AGES: 3+ years

PHYSICAL THEATRE

cairns.qld.gov.au/childrens-festival

Sunday 21 may

AT TANKS ARTS CENTRE

9.00AM - 3.00PM

TIN CAN RADIO

BY

INTERACTIVE RADIO BROADCAST

TANKS PROMENADE

10.00AM - 2.00PM

Come along to create your very own radio segments, playlists and sound effects before signing up to host, as part of the live pop up broadcast at Cairns Children’s Festival.

screenPLAY

BOTANIC GARDENS VISITOR CENTRE

Catch the latest releases from our youngest creative filmmakers.

screenPLAY showcases films that have been conceived, written and filmed by kids of Cairns, telling their stories and sharing their imaginations.

Step inside, get out of the heat, pull up a beanbag and enjoy the show!

Everybody NOW! by is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy, the City of Gold Coast and are proudly a Home Company at HOTA Home of the Arts

FILM SCREENING

FLECKER GARDEN

Bees BY POLYGLOT THEATRE

SESSION TIMES: 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm & 2.00pm

INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE

FIRST 5 FOREVER STORY WALK

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

GONDWANAN EVOLUTION GARDEN

This year’s Story Walks will celebrate and bring to life the beloved children’s novel, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen.

Our young adventurers will head out into the wild on an intrepid journey that has them swishing, swashing, squelching, and tiptoeing their way through the gardens in search of bears (we’re not scared!).

First 5 Forever is an initiative of Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

INTERACTIVE FREE PLAY

Designing, constructing, and collaborating on a Mega-Scale!

Imagination Playground Big Blue Blocks are large-scale foam blocks that provide an opportunity for children (and adults) to use their creativity, imagination, and wonder to create their own world. From cars to houses to rocketships, the sky really is the limit!

5 Minutes of Fame Stage

INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE

Children have the opportunity to perform on a professional stage with their own technicians, PA, microphone and lights!

Online registrations open now and walk ups are welcome on the day. You can register online at cairns.qld.gov.au/childrens-festival or scan the QR code

TANKS PROMENADE

Ngamumu

FIRST 1000 DAYS

Ngamumu – For Mothers is an arts and culture practice that supports mothers, babies and their families during the first 1000 days. This installation is a beautiful exploration of indigenous parenting and cultural practices in an immersive space for children to come and engage, learn and create with First Nations perspectives.

GONDWANAN LAWN

INTERACTIVE FREE PLAY

‘You make me feel like dancin’... let’s dance the night away!’

Everybody knows dance is good for every body! We.Move is Cairns Festival’s youth dance event, bringing together young and emerging dancers from First Nations and various cultural backgrounds.

Dancers from across the region get involved in a series of ‘dance-jam’ workshops leading up to the final performance held in Tank 5 on September 3rd during Cairns Festival’s Carnival on Collins.

Ever dreamt of being on stage, but need a little extra courage?

Whether you’re a musician, comedian, dancer, performer, slam poet, or anything to do with the arts, we’d love to hear from you!

Launchpad is the brainchild of the Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) Technical Team who simply love making emerging performers’ dreams come true by mentoring their onstage experience. At Launchpad, the CPAC Studio becomes an incubator for fresh, new creative talent in the Cairns region. It’s a space where emerging artists can present their work in a 15 minute slot on a professional stage with full technical support, in a world class venue.

These events are FREE, so bring all your friends and family, come along to support other artists, and grow your creative networks.

UPCOMING LAUNCHPAD EVENTS

Sunday April 23 | Sunday July 23

cairns.qld.gov.au/flame.arts

No need for any formal dance training - if you love to move your body, create dance routines, and like to share your dance culture, you can get involved!

Register your interest here: cairnsregionalcouncil.snapforms.com.au/form/ wemove-callout-for-dancers

Flame.Arts presents... LOCAL & VOCAL!

For the third year running, Local & Vocal is a FREE live music event featuring the brightest, emerging musical talent from across Cairns and surrounding regions.

If you’re aged between 12 - 25, in a band or a duo; if you’re a singer, a strummer, or a drummer, this event is for YOU. Tell us a bit about yourself, come to the auditions, and get yourself ready for the April 22nd performance on the Tank 5 stage!

Register your interest here: www.cairns.qld.gov.au/experience-cairns/arts-andculture/creative-opportunity/music

The Cairns Arts and Culture Map highlights Cairns as a buzzing arts region with over 1000 listings. The map allows anyone to add their listing for free – from musicians and painters to live music venues, cultural organisations and everything in between.

Find information on what’s in the region by narrowing down to categories such as Public Art – you may drive by a mural everyday and wonder what its significance is; perhaps you drink your coffee on a beautifully mosaiced bench; or maybe you’ve always wondered who designed the famous Woven Fish at the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

Finding information is as simple as locating it on the map, or using categories and keywords to narrow down your search – you never know, you may even stumble across something nearby you never knew existed!

Mind

Woven

Over summer, Cairns Performing Arts Centre hosted Dami Im & Jess Mauboy, while over at the Tanks we were joined by Thundamentals, The Cat Empire, Stella Donnelly & Eric Bibb

MAJOR ROUND

When: Closing 8 May for projects commencing from July

What: Cash support is provided for projects and programs of arts and cultural experiences, such as performances, exhibitions, professional development, community arts and cultural development, and initiatives to strengthen cultural tourism. Two Major Grant rounds occur annually, closing in Apr/May and Sep/Oct.

How much: Up to $10,000

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When: Closing 8 May for projects commencing from July

What: This grant round is for a highcalibre project with a major public outcome for any artforms, including exhibitions, music concerts, theatre productions, film, and community arts and cultural development projects.

How much: Up to $25,000

SMALL ARTS GRANT

When: Open all year round

What: Access to resources to support arts practice, such as art materials, consumables, catalogue, and marketing materials, is available all year.

How much: Up to $500

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INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

When: Open all year round

What: Funds are available all year round to attend professional development opportunities, including mentoring, conferences, arts markets and tours.

How much: Up to $1000 (within Queensland), up to $1500 (for interstate or international travel)

FLAME.ARTS ACCESS - LEG UP GRANTS

When: Open all year round

What: All year round, artists with disabilities, young people (aged 12-15), and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people can apply for funding to develop projects that benefit them, such as professional development opportunities, project costs, or materials.

How much: Up to $1000, or up to $1500 (for people with a disability).

CITY OF THE ARTS HERO PROJECT OTHER GRANTS AND SUPPORT

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Support is available for the use of council venues for all arts and cultural activities with a public outcome.

Up to $10,000 in value. Visit cairns.qld.gov.au/online /apply/grants

6 Ways To Fund Your Art

Are you an artist or are you working with artists on a creative project in Cairns?

Is a professional development opportunity on the horizon that would help you improve your skills?

Cairns Regional Council may be able to help you achieve your goals, with support available in the form of cash or through the in kind provision of space such as galleries, concert stages, and performance spaces.

Funding ranges from $500 to $25,000, and there are a range of different opportunities available throughout the year.

cairns.qld.gov.au/radf

Before submitting an application, you must discuss your idea with Council’s Arts and Cultural Grants Coordinator, who can provide assistance and advice. Contact radf@cairns.qld.gov.au or (07) 4032 6603.

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in Regional Queensland.

Major Round Grant

FAR NORTH AIR CATS

$10,000 cash support

$5000 in kind support - Tanks venue hire

In the lush setting of Tropical North Queensland, Cairns’ own Far North Air Cats took their aerial circus work to the next level in their full length show, Forbidden Fruit

Presented over two sold-out nights at Tanks Arts Centre, Forbidden Fruit featured dynamic aerial acrobatic performances to tell the tale of Eve, the apple and the serpent. The production allowed local aerial artists to showcase their talents. A RADF Major Round covered $10,000 in expenses, and an Arts and Cultural Assistance Grant covered $5000 of venue hire.

“The RADF grant was extremely helpful in covering some of the crucial production costs” said Far North Air Cats team member Louise Kiiver.

CLOSING 8 MAY

Individual Professional Development Grant

GRETA STANLEY

$1,000 cash support

When Greta Stanley and her band were selected to perform at the BIGSOUND Music Industry Showcase in Brisbane, Australia, in 2022, they knew it would be an opportunity of a lifetime. The showcase is one of the very few opportunities for up-and-coming Australian artists to get noticed by key industry figures such as festival bookers, artist managers, and labels from around Australia and overseas.

Greta was able to connect with female managers at the showcase who she might not have otherwise met, and these connections will help her advance her career as a singer-songwriter.

“Meeting with female managers was a really positive outcome for me,” says Greta. “I have been seeking to obtain female management, and this felt like a crucial step towards that. BIGSOUND and RADF made this more accessible for me.”

That’s why funding like RADF is so important. It brings artists like Greta into contact with influential people who can help them achieve their dreams. And when you’re ready to showcase your artistic talents or take your career in a new direction? That’s when it helps even more!

OPEN YEAR ROUND

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.

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 groups, schools, clubs, organisations, individuals, businesses and even dogs! So get involved with this much-loved event.

Applications open now and close Friday 21 July 2023.

Arts Capital of Northern Australia

When you think of arts and culture in Australia, you’ll likely think of Sydney, Melbourne, or perhaps Adelaide. But Cairns is emerging as one of the most exciting cities for artists and performers with its vibrant community and growing artistic scene

Cairns offers a wide range of cultural events throughout the year, including festivals, theatrical productions, and live music that caters to everyone from art aficionados to those who love to dance all night long. In fact, Cairns is becoming known as the “arts capital” of northern Australia due to its thriving cultural life. We’re not just talking about traditional art forms like painting or sculpture—you can see everything from theatre performances and spoken word events, to leading First Nation’s art exhibitions or touring exhibitions at any given time.

There are so many ways to immerse yourself in this city’s cultural offerings. Enjoy an original play by an emerging playwright, see international and Australian bands under the stars, in a re-purposed WWII oil tank or a state-of-the-art theatre, and stroll through historic buildings housing art collections by local or touring artists.

@CairnsCreativeLife

SPACES FOR ARTISTS

Inspirational creative works are developed in inspiring and interesting working spaces. In Cairns, there are several ways to track down access to spaces. The Cairns Arts and Culture Map website lists both Cairns Regional Council and private spaces with listings ranging from galleries and halls to outdoor stages and arts centres. If you have a space for hire, create a free listing on the site.

Council offers affordable and accessible spaces for artists, community and cultural groups throughout the city for production, meetings, events and rehearsals. Spaces for hire include halls, meeting rooms, a theatre and galleries. Grants are also available to help cover hire costs and resources for eligible people and groups. Search online for ‘Cairns Council grants’.

APPLY FOR AN ARTIST’S RESIDENCY

Cairns Regional Council hosts a Multi-Arts Residency program open to visual artists, musicians, writers, performers, multi-media artists and community cultural developers. Applications are invited for short or long-term projects.

Residency accommodation is walking distance from Cairns Botanic Gardens and Tanks Arts Centre in Edge Hill. Studio, workshop and presentation spaces are available at Tanks Arts Centre, Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Cairns Performing Arts Centre and The Court House gallery.

Expressions of interest information can be found on our website: cairns.qld.gov.au/experience-cairns/arts-and-culture/ arts-venues/arts-residencies

ABOUT COUNCIL VENUES

Hold a meeting, rehearsal or workshop

Cominos House - Rose Blank Gallery cominoshouse.com/room-bookings

Cairns Junior Choral Society - Main Hall cjcsoc@hotmail.com

School of Arts – The Meeting Room, Veranda and School Room cairnsmuseum.org.au

Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre and Amphitheatre cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks/venue-hire/botanic-gardens-visitor-centre

Host a community event, performance or conference

Cairns Performing Arts Centre cairns.qld.gov.au/cpac/hire

Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 3 and Tank 4 cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks/venue-hire

Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre and amphitheatre cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks/venue-hire/botanic-gardens-visitor-centre

www.cairns.qld.gov.au

Natalia Mann - Multi Arts Residency, Tank 3

Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

Tank 4 Gallery, Tanks Arts Centre

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ARTISTS AT WORK

CIRCA CAIRNS

The Tanks and Circa Cairns - inspired by connection to place, bound by history, and fuelled by the future.

As its reputation precedes, the Tanks Arts Centre has a long and fascinating past, a history full of cultural significance and historical importance. Conversely, Circa Cairns is a new, proudly First Nations-led contemporary circus ensemble dedicated to creating bold art from the nexus of place and culture. When the two meet with the intent of connecting culture and community, the fuel for great art is ignited.

A relic from World War 2, the heritage-listed Tanks Pump House is located at the front of the Tanks Arts Centre and was originally constructed during wartime to house an underground fuel pipeline and its pumps. Tanks 3 – 5, nestled away in the rainforest away from enemy eyes, held the crude oil that was stored to supply the Australian, American and British ships. These underground pumps moved fuel to and from the Cairns Wharves at Trinity Inlet, and are still in existence under north Cairns today. Since the Tanks decommissioning in 1987, the Tanks and the Pump House have been converted to a multi-use arts space; it is the home to many artists in residence at the Tanks Arts Centre.

Circa Cairns, an extension from the worldrenowned Brisbane-based Circa Contemporary Circus, is a bold new chapter in the company’s journey to explore ‘what is possible in circus?’. The creative lead behind Circa Cairns is Harley Mann, a proud Wakka Wakka man and outstanding new talent as a performer, arts maker, director and company leader. Harley is one of the first First Nations artists to graduate from the National Institute of Circus Arts. His leadership promises to create great art from the encounter of culture and place.

Having recently wrapped up their production

‘The Wet’, the Circa Cairns ensemble will pursue an ambitious program of their residency at the Tanks Pump House, as well as providing opportunities for emerging First Nations Artists and Far North Queensland residents to undertake training and skills development in the physical theatre space.

“Art comes from people and their stories. I’m fascinated by stories that don’t look the same, that don’t come from the same people and don’t come from the same places.”

HARLEY MANN

Around the Tanks

BOTANIC GARDENS VISITOR CENTRE & GIFT SHOP

A range of gifts, souvenirs and books and from local designers and artists.

Open 8.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am - 2.00pm Weekends and Public Holidays.

WORKSHOPS

Various days

Community workshops range from Botanical Drawing and Basketry Weaving to Qi Gong and Resin Art.

See tanksartscentre.com for details

FREE GUIDED HERITAGE TOURS

Tanks Markets

The Tanks presents a series of Sunday Markets at the Tanks Arts Centre. The markets are held every month from April to November.

There are many markets around Cairns and each provide a different slice of cultural life in the tropics.

Tours are conducted every Thursday at 10.00am, departing from the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre. Discover the history and significance of the Tanks Arts Centre.

FRIENDS OF THE BOTANIC GARDENS TOURS

Tours leave from the Friends Shop in the Flecker Gardens

Garden Tours Monday to Friday 10.00am

Bird Tours Tuesdays 8.30am

At the Tanks Markets you can explore the historic Tanks site, catch some live music, and enjoy a fresh coffee all before checking out the stalls of local produce, art, craft, vintage clothing, collectibles and more.

This event is always well attended so if you can’t find a park, try Greenslopes Street and enjoy a walk through Centenary Lakes parklands.

2023 TANKS MARKET DATES

30th April

28th May

25th June

30th July

3rd September

24th September

29th October

26th November

TIME: 9.00am – 2.00pm

Sunday Market

Sunday Market

Sunday Market

Sunday Market

Carnival On Collins

Sunday Market

Sunday Market

Last Sunday Market for 2023

Creative Life Volunteers!

Do you love the arts? Do you want to meet new people who also love the arts? Are you excited about community events? If you answered ‘YES!’ then the Creative Life Volunteer Team want you!

We’re looking for enthusiastic people with an interest in the arts and the ability to interact with the general public to help us present vibrant events and art experiences for the Cairns community.

There isn’t much our volunteers DON’T do; they assist with ushering, work as workshop assistants, staff information booths, assist with event marshalling at the Cairns Festival, and serve as gallery attendants.

There are tonnes of reasons to put your hand up to volunteer, mainly because you get to work with a fantastic team to deliver some of the wonderful community events that form the heart of our City.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR 2023. SEE OUR CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES BELOW:

Gallery Attendants

Tanks Arts Centre

Promote the space, the artists and the exhibitions while mingling with visitors

Cairns Children’s Festival

The Cairns Children’s Festival is an annual two-day celebration for children 12 years and under. The festival puts our youngest creatives in the spotlight with a safe and fun environment for families to explore, create and imagine.

Saturday 20 May Court House Gallery

Sunday 21 May Tanks Arts Centre and Botanic Gardens Precinct

Information Booth Assistants

Answering festival questions from the public, handing out programs, be the meeting spot for lost children.

Workshop and Site Assistants

Help festival events areas bump in and out, and encourage audience participation during events. High degree of physical activity required for these roles.

Ushers

Welcome patrons at the door, monitor audience capacity, help clear and tidy the venue for the next show.

If you’re interested in volunteering please email J.Aird@cairns.qld.gov.au or phone 4032 6656.

Unlimited possibilities at Cairns Libraries!

Discover the adventures your library card unlocks.

Audiobooks

Books

Computer Access

Copy & Print Facilities

DVDs

Events & Activities

Online Resources

Magazines

Wi-Fi and SO MUCH MORE!

FREE FIRST 5 FOREVER PROGRAM

It’s never too early to talk, read and share stories with your child. First 5 Forever is a family literacy program aimed at supporting stronger language and literacy environments for children aged 0–5 years and their families. Visit our website for more information about session dates, times and locations.

FREE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Read, learn, create and discover at Cairns Libraries. Offering a wide range of events for all ages, Cairns Libraries provides you with opportunities to connect with ideas, themes, and personalities. Visit the What’s On page on our website for more information and to discover what’s coming up at your local library.

FREE ONLINE RESOURCES

Discover how easy it is to acces the library from home 24/7. Our eLibrary collection includes ebooks, eaudiobooks, movies, TV shows, magazines, and learning resources, such as online newspaper and family research archives. Visit the Cairns Libraries website to learn more about eLibrary collections.

www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

OUR MAJOR VENUES PRESENTING THE ARTS

TANKS ARTS CENTRE

46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill tanksartscentre.com

@TanksArtsCentre

COURT HOUSE GALLERY

38 Abbott Street, Cairns City

cairns.qld.gov.au/thecourthouse

@TheCourtHouseGallery

CAIRNS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

9-11 Florence St, Cairns City cairnsperformingartscentre.com.au

@CairnsPerformingArts

MUNRO MARTIN PARKLANDS

Corner Florence and Sheridan streets, Cairns City

cairnsperformingartscentre.com.au

@mmpcairns

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 re-purposed 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

This carefully restored heritagelisted venue presents a vibrant program of shared arts experiences suitable to a diverse audience with maximum engagement in mind throughout the year.

The dynamic program of performances, events and exhibitions at Court House Gallery is experimental in nature, topical and relevant to community and culture of our Far Northern region.

OPENING HOURS

Free Entry.

Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Monday and Sunday: Closed

Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) is an award-winning, world class theatre and performance space in the heart of Cairns. With multiple performance spaces, the versatility of the venue enables the creation of a vibrant entertainment program including theatre, dance, concerts, contemporary circus, opera, film, and comedy.

OPENING HOURS

The foyer opens one hour before the show start time. Hot food and cold drinks are available from Florence Social in the foyer.

Situated in the same precinct as CPAC, Munro Martin Parklands is the number one outdoor event space in Cairns. Come for a day-time stroll amongst the flowering vines, birds and butterflies, explore the fairy light covered trees at night or experience world-class performers on stage under a tropical night sky.

OPENING HOURS

Free Entry.

6.00am - 8.30pm, seven days a week except on ticketed event days.

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TANKS ARTS CENTRE

Next time you come to Tanks Arts Centre, or perhaps just Edge Hill, take some time to immerse yourself in the wonder of Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre’s gallery space. Your arts experience starts outside with public art peppered throughout the natural surroundings – Nickolai Globe’s depiction of the Creation has become a living canvas with his ceramic mural cloaked in strangler fig roots while two giant green ant sculptures hide amongst the gardens.

Wander through the galvanised steel gates inlaid with monstera leaves, created by Marc Steiner, and you’ll find yourself inside Tank 4. There’s no denying the charm of this multifunctional gallery space – grungy oil-stained walls, soft lighting and high ceilings provide the perfect atmosphere to browse art, with up to three exhibitions on at any given time.

THIS APRIL AND MAY AT TANK 4: Artists of the North exhibition (Sat 1 Apr – Sun 7 May)

Cairns Children’s Festival –Tinkering Tank: Dot Dot Do (Sun 21 May)

Julie Monro-Allison –Oothecae exhibition & residency (Fri 26 May – Sun 18 Jun)

Paradise PalettePNG Contemporary Art exhibition

(Fri 26 May – Sun 18 Jun | Launch 6pm Fri 26 May) Plus, keep an eye out if any gigs include Tank 4 Up Late

Approximately 90% of the gallery’s program is locally-based, or a product of the Multi-Arts Residency program, which is designed to stimulate a creative response from artists to the environment of Tanks Arts Centre and surrounding area. Sometimes you might even find an artist at work inside Tank 4!

On select evenings, the space also transforms itself for Tank 4 Up Late where Tank 5 concert-goers are invited to meander down to Tank 4 to enjoy a local music act and check out the current exhibition – ‘til late.

One thing is guaranteed when you visit Tanks Arts Centre, you’ll come for one thing and discover so much more.

Come down and discover your so much more at Tank 4.

A Night to Remember

The recent performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre drew a massive crowd of 1,815 audience members. The play, written by William Shakespeare, was brought to life by the talented Queensland Ballet cast and crew who seamlessly blended comedy, romance, and magic to create a memorable experience for all in attendance.

The intricate set design and lighting brought the forest of Athens to life, and the audience was transported to a world of love triangles and mischievous fairies. The dancers’ performances were superb, with each character bringing a unique energy and charm to the stage.

Overall, the performance was a resounding success, leaving the audience enchanted and entertained. It was a reminder of the timeless appeal of Shakespeare’s work and the

EXHIBITION

Cairns Art Society

ARTISTS OF THE NORTH

The Artists of the North Exhibition is a presentation of the talent and formidable skills of our region’s artists.

The theme for this year’s exhibition is Future Memories. In quiet moments, we recall those special times from our past, the people, pets, events, and places that live only in our memories. Years from now, what, or who will you remember, and why?

Artists of the North attracts some of our very best artists living and working in Northern Queensland, who have created some stunning and beautiful pieces for this exhibition.

SATURDAY 1 APRIL - SUNDAY 7 MAY

LAUNCH: 6PM SATURDAY 1 APRIL

VENUE: Tank 4

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 9.00am – 4.30pm weekdays, 10:00am – 2.00pm weekends

IMAGE DETAILS: Really?, acrylic on board by Yvonne Hering (detail)

EXHIBITION

Colourful Country

PORMPURAAW ART & CULTURE CENTRE

Pormpuraaw Art & Culture Centre is well known for their innovative ghost net sculptures and print making. However, their paintings deserve equal recognition and praise.

A select group of Pormpuraaw artists including Meredith Arkwookerum, Katherine Ngallametta, Mylene Holroyd and Jillian Holroyd have gained recent acclaim for their work, winning awards and generating interest for their artmaking and joyful approach to sharing traditional stories.

Soul Rocker

Soul rocker: One who lives from the heart, with compassion for all, and possesses a tenacious enthusiasm for music, life and the planet. – Michael Franti

Michael Franti is not on tour; he’s on a mission. A revival to spread peace, love, healing, acceptance, inclusion, tolerance and hope. The often-barefoot artist and activist — along with his longstanding band, Spearhead— is about to bring his good vibrations back to the Tank 5 stage! And as an extra feel-good moment, he’ll be backing it up with a soul rocking Yoga Jam in the Munro Martin Parklands.

Like many evolving bands, Franti’s music has changed a lot over the years. The Public Enemy-style hip hop of The Disposable Heroes gave way to Spearhead’s acoustic jams vibe, soul and roots, but his activist streak remains, and his punk attitude has been replaced with positivity. The man exudes optimism, and his fans absorb it and throw that sunshine right back at the lanky, dreadlocked frontman.

Franti & Spearhead’s most recent album, Follow Your Heart, is a record filled to the brim with lessons and lyrical treasures held within uplifting songs such as ‘Good Day for a Good Day’ and ‘Brighter Day’.

“One thing I learned these last couple of years is that people need people,” shares Franti. “I wrote many songs about connection, resilience and finding the light, even in the midst of all the crazy. Somewhere in there we find resilience.”

“This album means so much to me. It’s my favourite album that we’ve ever done,” he adds. “It’s about how we get through this crazy time even when life feels overwhelming. When the issues of the world seem impossible to fix, and when your heart feels like it’s being ripped into pieces, lean into those you love for strength and support.”

Franti is not only an incredible musician and remarkable performer and poet, but a positively gorgeous human being who strongly connects with his audience with so much more than a performance, spreading his message of love and sunshine into each and every one of us. Stay human, everybody.

Michael Franti & Spearhead: April 12 + 13

Yoga Jam: April 13

UNTIL SATURDAY 29 APRIL

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday

INFO: pormpuraawartculture.com

IMAGE DETAILS: Colourful Parrot Family, acrylic on canvas by Meredith Arkwookerum

Asia Pacific Video

Produced in conjunction with QAGOMA’s flagship exhibition series ‘The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’, this exhibition gives Cairns audiences the opportunity to experience a diversity of video works from the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Collection.

Artists in the Asia Pacific were quick to embrace the new possibilities of video as it emerged as an art form in the early sixties, and the region is now home to some of the world’s leading moving image artists. From the most basic use of a hand-held video camera to elaborate and theatrical productions, video has also allowed artists in the region to explore and communicate their social conditions, cultures and ideas on ever-evolving screen-based platforms.

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50 Years of Queen BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Without a doubt, Queen is amongst the greatest rock bands of the twentieth century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock. The hit movie QUEEN – Bohemian Rhapsody exposed this fantastic band to a much wider audience making QUEEN more popular than ever.

Following a hugely successful 2021/2022 sell-out tours, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody, starring internationally renowned Thomas Crane, are returning with a brand new show in 2023 combining Queens ‘Greatest Hits’ and a few of the most popular songs on their albums.

Come and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of supergroup QUEEN!

UNTIL SAT 15 APR

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday

INFO: qagoma.qld.gov.au/exhibition/touring/ asia-pacific-video

IMAGE DETAILS: Joyce Ho / Taiwan b.1983 / Overexposed memory (still) 2015 / Single-channel video: 5:00 minutes, colour, sound, ed.3/5 / Purchased 2018. QAGOMA Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Joyce Ho

SATURDAY 1 APRIL

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $79.90 : Concession $74.90

Youth (3-17yrs) $49.90 : Group (10+) $69.90

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

Yoga Jam With Michael Franti

Wanderlust is bringing international musical Michael Franti to Australia in 2023 for a wellness experience like no other!

We have scoured the state to find the most iconic yoga studios & teachers to host our yoga jam’s with Michael Franti. Expect a high-vibe class with a spicy flow and some upbeat acoustics that will get you dancing, flowing and leave your heart full of joy.

BYO Yoga mat.

THURSDAY 13 APRIL

VENUE: Munro Martin Parklands

PRICE: One Price (15+) $54.20

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 9.00am | Show 9.30am

RATING: PG

Michael Franti & Spearhead

SAY HEY TO MICHAEL FRANTI IN 2023!

Michael Franti has been touring Australia for thirty years, and this April he’s BACK, touring his extraordinary live shows around the country and stopping off at the Tanks Arts Centre!

Combining his high-energy, upbeat, sun-soaked music so effortlessly with his positive worldview and magnanimous heart, Michael Franti has been called ‘equal parts musician and activist’. The globally recognised musician, humanitarian, and award-winning filmmaker is revered for his inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and his devotion to wellness and optimism.

He has earned three Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits Sound of Sunshine Say Hey (I Love You) and I Got You On his 2022 album with his group Spearhead, Follow Your Heart, he pursues optimism and joy, and encourages listeners to find passion and purpose.

WEDNESDAY 12 & THURSDAY 13 APRIL

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: One Price $67

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.00pm | Show 7.00pm

RATING: 18+

Black Sun/ Blood Moon

BY CHRIS BENDALL

From writer and director Chris Bendall comes a fantastical new story about finding your voice and saving the world.

Two intertwining stories – one magical, the other all too real – bring two unlikely heroes to the stage in a new work inspired by the Fridays for Future student-led protests of 2019. Black Sun / Blood Moon follows Maddy, a ten-year-old climate champion, and Katie, the underachieving assistant of a climate-denying politician, as they set out to save the planet.

When Maddy’s father, Paul, inspires his young daughter to take part in a school climate strike, their lives are turned upside down irrevocably. Maddy’s journey puts her at increasing risk as she takes her message to the powers that be, while Katie finds herself on the back of eagles and dolphins as she attempts to fulfill a quest from the future.

The Island of Dr Moreau

Talking Pictures invites you to explore the history and power of the moving image. Fiona Sewell, former journalist and die-hard movie buff, will moderate a lively discussion with special guests from the film before a feature length screening.

After being rescued and brought to an island, a man discovers that its inhabitants are experimental animals being turned into strange-looking humans, all the work of a visionary doctor.

Shot on location in Far North Queensland, The Island of Doctor Moreau employed many Cairns locals as film crew and extras on a production that was fraught with challenges from day one.

David Hudson, who played Bison Man in this epic feature, takes us on a behind-the-scenes Q & A with Fiona Sewell to talk about the relationships he built with the star-studded cast including Marlon Brando and Temuera Morrison.

FRIDAY 14 APRIL

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $30 : Concession $25

Youth (3-17 years) $20

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 1 hour prior | Show 11.00am & 7.00pm

RATING: PG

THURSDAY 20 APRIL

VENUE: CPAC Studio

PRICE: Adult $22 : Concession/Youth (3-17 years) $17 Group (10+) $17

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.00pm | Show 7.00pm

RATING: M

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LT

ACT YOUR AGE

Hailing from Cairns, Australia, LT has earned a reputation as one of Queensland’s hardest working independent artists.

Her new single Act Your Age is a further glimpse into the sparkling alternative, indie-pop sound she is becoming known for.

LT has teamed up with two of Australia’s most renowned writers, Joel Quartermain (Eskimo Joe, G-Flip, Meg Mac) and Edwin White (Vance Joy) to write this single which explores themes of ageism in the music industry, and societal pressures and expectations.

LT is the project of singer-songwriter Leanne Tennant who has been gaining serious momentum since the release of her full length album, Happiness is….. which charted at #9 on the AIR Charts, received praise from media giants Medium (USA) and Clash Magazine (UK), had all singles added to full rotation on Double J.

LT will celebrate the release of Act Your Age with a small selection of shows in Australia and the UK.

Local & Vocal

Flame.Arts presents... Local & Vocal - a free live music event featuring the brightest emerging musical talent from across Cairns and surrounding regions!

If you’re aged between 12 - 25 and in a band, a duo, or you’re a solo artist; if you’re a singer, musician, or epic drummer, Local & Vocal is for you. Designed to develop skills and level up your musical experience, Local & Vocal is here to get your music on stage at Tank 5 on April 22nd.

FRIDAY 21 APRIL

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $20 : Concession $15

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.00pm

RATING: PG

SATURDAY 22 APRIL

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Free

TIME: Doors 5.00pm | Show 6.00pm

RATING: G

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Chocolate Starfish

BAT OUT OF HELL

Bat Out of Hell – the album and show that kicked off Chocolate Starfish’s acclaimed Classic Album Series – is back in 2023 by overwhelming demand.

This exhilarating stage show features the band performing the full Bat Out of Hell album, then topping it off with Chocolate Starfish hits.

Just as they put their own slant on Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain, the ‘Fish approach each song with their trademark intensity and revelry that elevates the experience well beyond a tribute. With a nod to the original and a glint in their eyes, they imbue the songs with their signature flair and theatrics.

Chocolate Starfish has enthralled audiences with the Classic Album Series since its inception in 2015, and with Bat Out of Hell the band are all revved up to return to the series’ roots.

Whether you’re a musician, comedian, dancer, performer, stand up poet, or anything to do with the arts, we’d love to hear from you!

The Cairns Performing Arts Centre Studio is set to be an incubator for fresh new creative work in Cairns.

Launch Pad is a space where emerging artists can present their work in a 15 minute slot on a professional stage with full technical support in a world class venue.

These events are FREE so bring all your friends and family, support other artists and grow your creative networks.

UPCOMING LAUNCH PAD EVENTS

Sunday 23 April

SATURDAY 22 APRIL

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: One Price $69

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 7.00pm | Show 8.00pm

RATING: 18+

LIVE AND

FRIDAY 28 APRIL FROM 5PM FREE ENTRY

Caravãna Sun

Described as “the most explosive performance ever witnessed” by LOST Magazine, Caravãna Sun has always been known for the raw energy of their live shows. From the huge crowd singalongs to the quiet, soulful heart moments, they always keep their focus on the connection to their audience.

Caravãna Sun has become internationally regarded as one of the world’s finest live draws. With a sound that demands to be heard live. From sun-drenched reggae to sweeping synth indie groove, Caravãna Sun will have you off your feet and soulfully shook to the core.

Their album Guerrilla Club (2016) reached critical acclaim with the Sydney Morning Herald calling it ‘a sonic treat’ with 4/5 stars, and industry heavyweight Rhythms Magazine called it ‘...an album so full of otherworldly imagery and highly evolved instrumentation’.

Hailing from Southern Sydney, Caravãna Sun consists of Luke Carra (guitar/vocals), Ant Beard (bass/vocals), Chris Smithson (keys/vocals) & James Smithers (drums). Having toured in recent years with iconic artists Madness, UB40, The Cat Empire, and Fat Freddys Drop, they are itching to get back on the road again and share their new music with Australian audiences.

SATURDAY 29 APRIL

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $30 : Concession $25

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm RATING: 18+

BRODEN TYRELL

KIRSTY BURCHILL

LUCY GALLANT

Tell Me A Story

CURATED BY SORAMI OCHI

Sorami Ochi returns as guest curator for this year’s Cairns Children’s Festival exhibition.

Children of Cairns and Far North Queensland were given a simple brief: to think about a story you’ve been told, or a story of your own, a true story or a made-up story, and make a work of art about that story.

This Exhibition provides kindergarten and primary schoolaged children living in Far North Queensland the opportunity to have their artwork exhibited at an art gallery and receive public recognition for their creativity and skills.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

WORLD TOUR 2023

The 2023 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a 2 1/2 hour celebration of the most exhilarating short films from explorers, runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers from around the globe.

More than 300 of the world’s best mountain sport, culture, environment, adventure, and exploration films are shown during the week-long event. A selection of award winners and audience favourites then tours the globe, visiting 390 communities and 35 countries as part of the festival’s official world tour.

This year, the Australian line-up features captivating short films shot in some of the most wild and remote corners of the world. The program is packed full of mesmerising cinematography, thought-provoking storylines and adrenaline-inducing action sequences.

THURSDAY 4 MAY - SATURDAY 20 MAY

LAUNCH: 5PM FRIDAY 5 MAY

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday

IMAGE DETAILS: A Very Busy Bug Box by Magnolia McClure 2022

The original and the best mountain film festival is presented by Adventure Reels.

FRIDAY 5 MAY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adults $35 : Seniors $32 : Child (3-17yrs) $27 Group (10+) $31

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.00pm | Show 7.00pm

RATING: PG

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Rebel Rebel

THE BOWIE ANTHOLOGY

Rebel Rebel The Bowie Anthology is a captivating live concert recreating the iconic sound of David Bowie.

This live rock performance set in a Rockumentary format tells the story of David Bowie’s life and music from Bowie’s 1969 release Space Oddity to his last album, Blackstar.

Vocalist Whalen Hughes, together with a seven-piece band and a visually spectacular stage show, will have audiences wanting more, as one of rocks most influential performers is brought to the Cairns Performing Arts Centre stage.

Performing all the classic hits including Starman, The Man Who Sold The World, Space Oddity, Changes, Ashes To Ashes, Ziggy Stardust, Golden Years, Fame, Fashion, Life On Mars, Lets Dance, China Girl, plus many many more, this is a concert not to be missed.

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Clint Boge DEBUT ALBUM TOUR

You know his name as the lead singer of Aussie rock band, The Butterfly Effect, but this time Clint Boge is heading on the road solo in support of his debut album tour, The Final Days of Autumn

This shows promises an intimate and personal experience with one of Australia’s most renowned frontmen, as Clint explores the softer and darker aspects of himself. Concertgoers are sure to be captivated with his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics and can expect highlights from his new album, as well as songs from his 2015 EP, Songs of a Delicate Nature.

SATURDAY 6 MAY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $89 : Concession $79

Youth (3-17 years) $49 : Group (10+) $79

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

FRIDAY 12 MAY

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $35 : Concession $30

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm RATING: 15+

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Tracks

Talking Pictures invites you to explore the history and power of the moving image. Fiona Sewell, former journalist and die-hard movie buff, will moderate a lively discussion with special guests from the film before a feature length screening.

Tracks is the true story of a young woman, Robyn Davidson, who in 1977 decided to embark on a 2,700 kilometre trek from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean, crossing the harsh Australian outback. Accompanied only by her dog and four camels, Davidson had no other purpose than to reach the ocean and find herself on journey of self-discovery.

Special guest, Matthew Bligh, founder of Millstream Productions, worked as the Video Split Operator on Tracks traversing a wild desert terrain and capturing stunning footage along the way that augments this extraordinary tale.

Talking Pictures is your backstage pass to find out what really happened on the sets of films.

Die-hard movie fan, Fiona Sewell, is catching up with North Queensland locals who had the opportunity to work on the set of movies for a chat prior to a feature-length screening of each film. So far we’ve talked all things action with Lawrence Woodward, who was stunt coordinator on the set of Mad Max: Fury Road… and what an eye-opener that was!

Coming up in April, we’ve got the film that was wrought with challenge after challenge – it’s The Island of Dr Moreau which was filmed right here in North Queensland. Renowned local musician, artist and entertainer, David Hudson, played Bison Man in the film and forged a friendship with Hollywood star, Marlon Brando. We have a feeling there’s going to be a lot of goss divulged on this one, so if you like your popcorn served with a little spice, don’t miss out!

In May, we’ll be traversing the desert with Matthew Blyth, a local film-maker who shot some of the stunning footage in the film, Tracks. It’s the true-story about a woman who treks thousands of kilometres from Alice Springs to the Western Australian coast with four camels and a dog. Are you intrigued? We certainly are!

THURSDAY 11 MAY

VENUE: CPAC Studio

PRICE: Adult $22 : Concession/Youth (3-17 years) $17

Group (10+) $17

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: M

Finally, it’s the story of a group of women who are imprisoned on the island of Sumatra by the Japanese during World War II, Paradise Road This is an early role from Cate Blanchett and it took some convincing to cast her as lead, but director Bruce Beresford insisted, and look at how that turned out! Cairns local Sarah Speller was a hair and make-up artist on the film. We all know the kind of secrets hair and make-up artists hear… Did Sarah get any juicy goss?

Find out at Talking Pictures.

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Tommy Emmanuel

Australia’s internationally acclaimed acoustic guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel has recently added yet another accolade to his vast collection, having been named number one acoustic guitarist in the world on Music Radar, as voted by his fellow musicians.

Tommy returns to Australia in May 2023 for the first time in four years. He will undertake a packed three week national tour, including the Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

Tommy brings the power and dynamism of a full band to his solo acoustic playing, with incredible charisma, stunning speed and dexterity and unerring command of melody.

Tommy’s message is pure love for the guitar and the music and his delight in sharing it with the world, one audience at a time. Tommy’s greatest honour was being named by his childhood idol Chet Atkins as a ‘Certified Guitar Player’ (CGP). The legendary US guitarist and producer Atkins gave this designation to only five players in history.

TANKS wORKSHOPS

HELD AT THE BOTANIC GARDENS VISITOR CENTRE ECSTATIC DANCE

All adult free form dance space where we move without shoes, booze, words or phones

WHEN: 28 APR

TIME: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

COST: $36 per person

RESIN ART

Learn fundamental skills of working with Resin while creating your very own 40cm round wall art. Perfect for beginners, everyone welcome!

WHEN: 15 APR, 13 MAY

TIME: 9:00am - 11:00am and 12:00pm - 2:00pm

COST: $155 per participant

SALTWATER CREEK BASKETRY

Join for a fun morning of basketry and other weaving craft using natural products from the Botanic Gardens. Suitable for all skill levels.

WHEN: 29 APR, 27 MAY

TIME: 9:30am -12:30pm

COST: By donation

FLORAL DESIGN

Create a stunning table centrepiece using foam free design techniques. All flowers, vases and materials are supplied.

WHEN: 26 MAY

TIME: 10:00am – 12:00pm

COST: $130 per person

LET’S DANCE AROUND THE WORLD WORKSHOP

Have fun with a variety of dance workshops. Suitable for 16 years +, the day will be giving our community the opportunity to experience the various styles and cultural dance that our local dance groups offer.

WHEN: 2 APR

TIME: 10:00am – 3:00pm

COST: Gold coin donation

FRIDAY 12 MAY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: A Reserve $99.90 : B Reserve $79.90

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

TAKING TIME - MEG MAC -

There’s few smaller yet potent joys in life than stumbling across new music. It might be a particular catchy hook, a riff that makes you dream a little sweeter, or a specific lyric that really speaks to you. Sometimes those lyrics can hit you hard in the feels (cue, any Adele song ever), or maybe it’s a catchy few lines you cannot help but have on loop in your head (Robert Plant and Alison Krause, anyone?). But when you discover a song or an album that does both?

Most people discovered Meg Mac when her single ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves’ was played on the then hit HBO showof-the-moment, ‘Girls’. It provided an anthemic feel with a rousing keyboard intro, some powerhouse vocals, and a seriously singable hook (‘Everything’s gonna be alright!’), and has racked up over 32 million plays on Spotify. Since then, Meg’s trajectory has been only upwards –she was nominated for Best Female Artist and Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2015 ARIA Awards; her second album peaked at #2 on the ARIA charts; and now her new, third studio album Matter Of Time has dominated the #1 spot. It’s almost like the album title was prophetic.

“I think the best way to explain it would be that I wasn’t in a good place when I was making it and so I think you can hear that,” she explains. “I wanted to just start again and do everything without compromise”.

In that NSW cottage, things eventually came together for Meg. Upon release, Matter of Time was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2022 J Awards, and it was hailed as a ‘grand statement’ in Rolling Stone AU/NZ‘s review. The album was preceded by EP and ‘Live At Golden Retriever’ the sessions captured unique live versions of the first few singles, capturing Meg’s voice at its potent best.

Meg’s live shows are no exception, with recent reviews from her triumphant return to the stage earlier this year with sold out shows at Sydney Opera House and The Forum in Melbourne on the ‘On Your Mind’ tour. Claiming the Tank 5 stage as her own on May 20, this will be a performance that will remind us why she’s one of Australia’s most dynamic vocalists

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Meg Mac

MATTER OF TIME TOUR

“I wanted to just start again and do everything without compromise,” states Meg Mac of the game-changing personal switch-up that led to Matter of Time: the singer’s highly anticipated third album and record that builds on Mac’s award-winning foundations and sends them to new places of clarity and ambition. With standout singles Is It Worth Being Sad, Only Love and Understand, Matter of Time has already been praised as “her most compelling body of work yet” and “a grand statement” by Rolling Stone.

Meg’s live show is no exception, with recent reviews from her triumphant return to the stage earlier this year with sold out shows at Sydney Opera House and The Forum in Melbourne on the On Your Mind tour.

“Meg Mac has moved her show, her performance and her songs to the next level” – WAXX LYRICAL

SATURDAY 13 MAY

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE:

Adult $50 : Concession $45

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: 18+

ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING

A bonkers sketch comedy extravaganza of epic proportions, made just for kids!

ROFL sees The Listies tackle the most terrifyingly tortuous family situation of all: BED TIME. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his hapless, hopeless housemate, Matt, deploys every trick in the book to stay up late.

Jam packed with magically stupid stuff like toilet paper cannons, a real-life cowasaurus, and the kind of madness that only the award-winning maestros of kidault comedy can make.

Be prepared, The Listies may just have you rolling on the floor laughing!

The Last Collection

Saving the future, one story at a time.

Today a staggering number of books are being digitised, and much of what used to be in print can now be found online. But could books ever really become extinct? What would that take? What would that world look like? And who would be responsible?

Inspired by The Story Bank, home of PL Travers (Mary Poppins), and works of the Brothers Grimm, The Last Collection is an intimate, interactive narrative experience for children and young people aged 6-14 years that explores themes of the fast-paced digital world, sacred storytelling and future thinking.

The Last Collection is a funny, heartfelt, and playful immersive theatre experience, artfully crafted to leave its audience with a renewed passion for problem-solving and a greater awareness of what they can accomplish in the world.

SATURDAY 20 MAY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

OTHER FREE EVENTS

AT CPAC FROM 9:00AM SAT 20 MAY

PRICE: Admit One $22.50 : Family (2Ad + 2Ch) $76.00

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 9.30am | Show 10.00am & 1.30pm

RATING: G

SATURDAY 20 MAY

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbot St

PRICE: Child $10

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: 10.30am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm & 3.00pm (Maximum 25 children per session)

RATING: G

Cleo & Tony

SHAKESPEARE AT THE TANKS

Cleo & Tony is a 1930’s noir inspired rendition of the classic Shakespearean tragedy Antony and Cleopatra - an epic tale between two lovers from opposite sides of the track, caught between duty and desire on a razor’s edge.

In Tropical Arts’ 14th Annual Shakespeare at the Tanks production, ancient decadence and power are re-imagined in the depression era with gangsters and glamour. Fusing music and dance with theatre, Cleo & Tony harness a large cast.

In partnership with ARC Disability Services and Tanks Arts Centre, Tropical Arts is an inclusive community theatre that presents a refreshing theatre experience celebrating diversity.

A Hard Knock Life

BY JONATHON WELCH

Best known as the creator of the multi award-winning ABC TV smash hit Choir of Hard Knocks, Jonathon Welch AM threads the amazing story of his life with beautiful music.

From his early years being told he would never have a singing career, to becoming one of Australia’s finest Tenors and being awarded Australian of the Year Local Hero 2008 and an Order of Australia for his passionate work and advocacy of the homeless and disadvantaged, Jonathon’s voice and unique story is thrilling, deeply moving and inspiring.

Join Jonathon for Morning Melodies as he sings a selection of songs and ballads that have shaped his musical career including My Fair Lady, Kismet, The Music Man, The Road to Gundagai, You Raise Me Up and the haltingly beautiful, Hallelujah

THU 15, FRI 16 & SAT 17 JUNE

VENUE: Tank 3, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $30 : Concession $25

Youth (3-17 years) $25 : Family (2Ad + 2Ch) $100

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.00pm | Show 7.00pm

RATING: PG

Morning Melodies offers more than just light daytime entertainment - it offers connection, community and culture… and a delightful pre-show morning tea included with the ticket!

MONDAY 22 MAY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $22 : Group (6+) $20

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 9.00am | Show 11.00am

RATING: PG

Dracula’s THE RESURRECTION TOUR

After a sold-out season in 2022, Dracula’s: The Resurrection Tour is coming to Cairns!

Dracula’s: The Resurrection Tour leaps like a feathered zombie show girl from the crypt! With some of the best acts from the Dracula’s vault, splashed in blood and covered in glitter, The Resurrection Tour smashes years of Dracula’s brand of punchy variety into one blood-buster show, delivering live rock music, sultry burlesque, jaw to the floor costumes and razor-edged comedy.

Dracula’s was born in a dark, dingy Melbourne laneway in 1980, and four decades later has sold over five million tickets, embracing a cult following that spans generations. Now, the legacy continues with the first ever Dracula’s touring production hitting the road and coming to cities across Australia.

Strictly limited season – tickets will sell out, so get in quick!

Joe Geia Band

FROM RATIONS TO WAGES TO TREATY

Joe Geia is a renowned singer/songwriter, guitarist, didgeridoo player and influential figure in the development of contemporary Indigenous music. He writes music of bravery and beauty, telling of Aboriginal life in Australia, of the quest for justice and belonging, of history, family and love.

“I want to promote change and understanding, melodically and harmoniously,” he says, “while still sharing the little known aspects of Aboriginal history.”

Joe Geia’s contribution to the arts is highly significant and enduring. As the writer of renowned songs such as Yil Lull and Uncle Willie, he remains an active recording and performing artist sharing his Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through music.

FRIDAY 26 - SATURDAY 27 MAY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: A Reserve $190 : B Reserve $99 : C Reserve $89

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors: One hour prior

Show: Fri 8.00pm, Sat 2.00pm & 8.00pm

RATING: MA 15+

SATURDAY 27 MAY

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $35 : Concession $30

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

EXHIBITION EXHIBITION

Receive> Respond 2023

The Receive>Respond arts challenge and culminating exhibition provide an opportunity for artists aged 15 to 25 in the Cairns region to share their passion for art and collaboration.

The challenge is simple. This year’s selector, NorthSite Acting Director, Hamish Sawyer, receives all submissions and selects approximately 30 to participate. He then pairs up the artists like a “Secret Santa”. Each artist receives their paired artwork and then creates a new artwork that responds in some way to that image. The resulting exhibition places the paired works together and gives the artists the chance to meet each other and discuss their responses. This challenge highlights the talent and diversity of creative expression here in our own backyard.

THURSDAY 25 MAY - SATURDAY 17 JUNE

LAUNCH: 6PM FRIDAY 26 MAY

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday

INFO: thecourthouse@cairns.qld.gov.au

IMAGE DETAILS: Dessert Feast, acrylic paint, impasto and wall grout on canvas by Chloe Dwyer (St Andrew’s Catholic College 2022)

Paradise Palette

PNG CONTEMPORARY ART

Paradise Palette is a kaleidoscope of colour and pattern, blending tribal motifs with a range of contemporary subjects and themes, revealing the outstanding talent of Papua New Guinea’s mostly self-taught artists.

Paradise Palette supports contemporary artists from Papua New Guinea through the exhibition and marketing of their artworks, creating opportunities to develop their talents, build cross-cultural partnerships, and promote regional tourism.

FRIDAY 26 MAY - SUNDAY 18 JUN

LAUNCH: 6PM FRIDAY 26 MAY

VENUE: Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 9.00am - 4.30pm weekdays 10.00am - 2.00pm weekends

INFO: tanksartscentre.com

IMAGE DETAILS: Ol Family Lon Kano I Lukim Bik Gaulus, acrylic by Apa Hugo (detail)

Julie Monro-Allison

OOTHECAE

Julie Monro-Allison is a visual artist and researcher living on Ngunnawal Country (ACT). Her work is motivated by curiosity about the relationships between living organisms and the spaces they inhabit.

Her practice encompasses drawing, textiles and sculpture, and she works with a range of materials including marine cane, string, washi paper, silk and wire.

During her residency, Julie will research local species of rattan and how these species might be used in sculptural installation, continuing her ongoing investigation of textiles, biological systems, and built/constructed environments.

FRIDAY 26 MAY - SUNDAY 18 JUNE

LAUNCH: 6PM FRIDAY 16 JUNE

VENUE: Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 9.00am - 4.30pm weekdays 10.00am - 2.00pm weekends

INFO: juliemonroallison@gmail.com

IMAGE DETAILS: Cluster together, hold tight, cane and cotton, Julie Monro-Allison

Julie Monro-Allison

OOTHECAE

Join Julie in her studio in Tank 4 for workshops in sculptural weaving and drawing.

Drawing With Shadows and Silhouettes: Sat 27 May

TIME: 10.00am - 11.30am

COST: $20

Abstraction Techniques for Drawing: Sat 3 June

TIME: 10.00am - 11.30am

COST: $20

Sculptural Weaving : Sat 10 & 17 June (run over 2 sessions)

TIME: 10.00am - 11.30am

COST: $50

WORKSHOPS

VENUE: Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre

INFO: juliemonroallison@gmail.com

IMAGE DETAILS: Cluster together, hold tight, cane and cotton, Julie Monro-Allison

Out On The Lawn

MUSIC SERIES

Music on Court House Gallery Lawn is the perfect post-work wind down… and welcome to the weekend!

Merging local and touring talent, gather your friends and loved ones, and settle in for a night of fresh and free musical magic, where music and art meet.

FRIDAY 26 MAY FROM 6PM

FREE ENTRY

COURT HOUSE GALLERY | 38 ABBOTT ST, CAIRNS

@TheCourtHouseGallery

BUY TICKETS

10cc

THE ULTIMATE GREATEST HITS TOUR 2023

UK Legends 10cc’s Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour hits Australia in 2023 performing their enormous, worldwide hits that made them one of the most loved acts of a generation.

With timeless hits including I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Rubber Bullets, Donna, Art For Art’s Sake, The Wall Street Shuffle and The Things We Do For Love, amongst many, many more, 10cc are one of the most successful and innovative band’s the UK has ever produced.

10cc deliver an enthralling musical experience bridging the generations. From the London Palladium to the Oslo Opera House and everywhere in between, 10cc’s longevity and critical acclaim is a testament to their artistry selling 30 million albums worldwide including 11 top 10 UK and worldwide hits.

10cc live in concert is not to be missed.

WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: A-Reserve $149.90 : B-Reserve $119.90

C-Reserve $99.90 : D-Reserve $79.90

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

Paradise Road

Talking Pictures invites you to explore the history and power of the moving image. Fiona Sewell, former journalist and die-hard movie buff, will moderate a lively discussion with special guests from the film before a feature length screening.

Paradise Road follows the lives of a group of women who are imprisoned on the island of Sumatra by the Japanese during World War II, and who use music to relieve their misery.

Mostly shot in Port Douglas using local cast and crew, Paradise Road was directed by Bruce Beresford and starred Glenn Close and Frances McDormand. Viewers also witness the rising star quality in Cate Blanchett, in one of here earlier roles.

Sarah Speller, a local actor, presenter and award-winning make-up artist worked on hair and make-up on the set of this incredible historical drama. Sarah joins Fiona Sewell in a conversation that takes us through what the day entails when you’re a make-up artist working on a feature film.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 25th year! Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you!

Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing.

So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head out for a much-needed comedy fix when the Roadshow hits the Cairns Performing Arts Centre stage!

THURSDAY 8 JUNE

VENUE: CPAC Studio

PRICE: Adult $22 : Concession/Youth (3-17 years) $17

Group (10+) $17

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.00pm | Show 7.00pm

RATING: M

SATURDAY 10 JUNE

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $50 : Concession $42

Youth (15-17 years) $42

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: MA15+

TANKS ARTS CENTRE

Tanks Arts Centre is located next to the remarkable Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre and surrounded by the tropical botanic gardens, walking trails of Mount Whitfield and nearby restaurants and cafés.

46 Collins Ave, Edge Hill

MUNRO MARTIN PARKLANDS

Located directly opposite CPAC, MMP is open from 6.00am to 8.30pm, seven days a week except on ticketed event days.

123 Sheridan St, Cairns

CAIRNS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

CPAC is a comfortable stroll from the heart of the city and only 5km to the Cairns domestic and international airport.

9-11 Florence St, Cairns

COURT HOUSE GALLERY

Court House Gallery is right in the heart of the city, next door to the Cairns Art Gallery. Just a short stroll from The Esplanade and the new dining precinct. Free to enter and open 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday to Saturday.

38 Abbott St, Cairns

BOOKINGS

All tickets for Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Munro Martin Parklands events are sold through Ticketlink.

ONLINE ticketlink.com.au

PHONE

1300 855 835

IN PERSON

Box Office

Cairns Performing Arts Centre Corner of Sheridan & Florence streets

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

BOOKING FEES

All advertised tickets prices include a booking fee of 5% capped at $2.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Gift vouchers are available to purchase at the box office, over the phone or via ticketlink.com.au

CONCESSIONS

Please check for available discounts when purchasing your tickets. Concession cards and ID must be shown when collecting tickets or the full price may be charged.

VENUE INFORMATION

TANKS ARTS CENTRE CPAC (Theatre and Studio) MMP COURT HOUSE GALLERY

Contact Number 4032 6600

Ticketlink 1300 855 835 Ticketlink 1300 855 835 4032 6620

Drop off point 46 Collins Avenue Cnr Florence and Sheridan Streets. Entry from Florence Street

Six gates surrounding the park. Main is Florence Street, this is the entrance for ticketed events

38 Abbott Street

Weather cover Short uncovered walk Sheltered drop off point Outdoor venue Short uncovered walk

Bicycle racks Located near Tank 64 Cafe Located on the Sheridan Street side of the building Located at Florence Street Main Gate entrance

Parking Collins Avenue, Tank 1 car park (close to Sheridan Street entrance)

Seating Standing only / Seated* A viewing platform is available in Tank 5

Public parking for 122 vehicles Sheridan, Florence, Minnie and Grafton streets, as well as at CPAC

Street parking or 350 metres from Lake Street multistorey car park

Fully seated Not seated Not seated

Refreshments Bar snacks, food van, fully licensed bar# Antipasto & cheese boards. Hot Food. Bar Snacks. Barista coffee. Bar snacks. Fully licensed bar **

Cameras Phone only

Food Vans#, fully licensed bar# Nil

None allowed Phone only Not permitted in exhibition spaces

Cloak room Nil Nil - however there is storage for umbrellas Nil Nil

Smoking Outdoor designated area Outdoor designated area Outdoor designated area Outdoor designated area

Capacity 650 Standing. 450 Seated 941/388 3000

Bathrooms Accessible, located beside Tank 5 and in the Visitor Centre

Accessible, located on each level Accessible, located on the Sheridan Street side, under the main vine arbour

Accessible, located on inside

Dress code Casual, shoes required Smart casual, shoes required Casual, shoes required Casual, shoes required ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

If you have any accessibility queries for ticketed shows please contact Ticketlink on 1300 855 835, if you have a venue or event query related to non-ticketed events please contact the venue numbers above.

Access parking Three in front of Main Entrance (front of Tank 4); one on Collins Avenue and two at Tank Sixty Four Café

Wheel chair accessibility

Wheelie walker

Fully accessible with compliant graded paths and access points. Tank 3 has a compliant graded ramp

Keep with you

Level access Compliant graded paths

Hearing system

Four in car park Sheridan, Florence, Minnie and Grafton streets, as well as at CPAC

Fully accessible with seating available upon booking. Accessible lift available for transport to 1st/2nd levels of building

The park has been designed to be fully accessible

Usher will mind and return Keep with you

Fully accessible with compliant graded paths and access points

Keep with you

Level entry and lifts Level ground entry Compliant graded paths

Hearing loop - Telicoil software

Hearing loop

Companion Card Accepted Accepted Accepted Not required

# Event days only

* Some Tanks shows require fully standing to allow for higher ticket numbers to ensure a financially viable show.

** Opening times are show dependant. Check the event on Ticketlink for details.

Our venues are committed to making our programs and venues accessible for all people. If you require specific assistance in any way please let us know when you book your tickets. At the venue, our friendly front-of-house staff are there to help you.

Please see venue websites for the latest venue guides

Please have your tickets ready on your phone

All Creative Life venues use contactless payment only

This publication is written, designed and produced by Creative Life, a branch of Cairns Regional Council. Where indicated, content such as reviews, interviews and outcome reports are contributed by third parties and should not be considered as the official view of Cairns Regional Council. No part of this magazine may be reproduced in part or in whole in any way without permission. All images are copyright Cairns Regional Council unless otherwise credited. All information is correct at time of printing but may be subject to change.

CPAC & COURT HOUSE GALLERY

SATURDAY 20 MAY

TANKS ARTS CENTRE

SUNDAY 21 MAY

Magical light and laser painting, make your own real-life radio station, and ROFL at the very best of kid-ult comedy!

SEE PAGE 8 Join us on a wild adventure saving the future one story at a time! Plus an art exhibition made for, with, and BY kids!

SEE PAGE 10

The kids are rockin’theTanks! Human-sizedbeesarebuzzing, cheekycockatoosareona mission,andCreation Stations are back!

SEE PAGE 12

You’re invited to the 2023 CAIRNS CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL!