Cairns Vibrance - Issue 15 - Aug Sep 2023

ARTS : MUSIC : DANCE : EXHIBITIONS : FESTIVALS : GRANTS : FILM

ISSUE 15 : AUG SEP 2023

REEF LIGHTS : ROALD DAHL’S THE TWITS OPERA AUSTRALIA’S BARBER OF SEVILLE THE JUNGLE GIANTS : BITE CLUB QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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

Cover image: (L-R) Reef Lights, Thomas Chen - An Extension of Myself, The Jungle Giants

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CAIRNS FESTIVAL Overview

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Reef Lights

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City Lights & Light Moves

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Grand Parade

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Cub Sport

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Hot & Heavy - The Ironing Maidens

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REEF LIGHTS

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Soweto Gospel Choir Esplanade Main Stage

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Gulgi-barra - Miriki Performing Arts

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String Symphony

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Flamingos

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Exhibitions

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Festival HQ

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Bolster & Lee

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The Jungle Giants

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QSO - Barton meets Tchaikovsky

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Roald Dahl’s - The Twits

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Soweto Gospel Choir

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Bite Club Cabaret

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18 Bite Club

Jazz under the Stars

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Higher Faster Louder

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Laughing Heart Comedy

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Moving Pictures Night - Blueback

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Carnival On Collins

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Our Venues

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Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) RADF grant opportunities

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RADF outcomes

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Understory Film Festival

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Spaces for Artists

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Bite Club Cabaret

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Around The Tanks

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Creative Life Volunteers

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Social Highlights

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EVENTS AUGUST

Watercolour Muster 2023: Exhibition

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Watercolour Muster 2023: Workshops

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Bell Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

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Nautilus Scuba Club Cairns: Exhibition

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Hot Potato Band

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Thomas Chen: Exhibition

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Dream Big - Young Creatives Lab

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How We Relate: Exhibition

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Ian Whittaker: Exhibition

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Classical Serenade NQ Chamber Orchestra

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360 Allstars

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LaunchPad

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All Fired Up

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Tia Gostelow

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Tanks Workshops

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Busby Marou

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Sleeping Beauty

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Roald Dahl’s The Twits

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Forest- Albumn Launch

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The Barber of Seville

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Sēnsus: to see, to feel, to hear

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Pechakucha Night: Exhibition

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Roald Dahl’s The Twits

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Hot & Heavy by The Ironing Maidens

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Cub Sport

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SEPTEMBER Soweto Gospel Choir

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Bite Club Cabaret

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The Jungle Giants

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra

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Energy 2023: Exhibition

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360 AllStars Reframe: Exhibition

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MAP VENUE INFORMATION

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Fri 25 Aug - Sun 3 Sep 2023 T & HEA HO V

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WORLD PREMIERE

As the Arts & Cultural Capital of FNQ, Cairns invites you to immerse yourself in an extraordinary showcase of talent, innovation, and imagination.

This year’s festival unveils two world premieres: Hot & Heavy by The Ironing Maidens, an electrifying exploration of music and identity, and Gulgi-barra

by Miriki Performing Arts, a mesmerising dance work honouring ancient traditions.

CAIRNS FESTIVAL

Welcome to Cairns Festival 2023, where creativity comes alive and cultural vibrancy knows no bounds.

From captivating music performances to cutting-edge light installations, let Cairns Festival ignite your senses, challenge your perceptions, and celebrate the richness of our artistic tapestry.

Prepare to be enthralled by an unforgettable feast for the soul.

Festival HQ

The historic Court House Gallery will be transformed into Festival HQ! Taking over the Court House Gallery, Festival HQ will be open from 10am till late each day, and full of everything you need to get all those festival vibes.

Live music daily*, roving street performers, some fully immersive festival experiences, and a licensed bar, Festival HQ welcomes you to take a seat, relax and enjoy the festival atmosphere.

VIBRANCE

*except Sat 26 Aug

With thanks to our sponsor

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Reef Lights WHERE THE RAINFOREST MEETS THE REEF

FRI 25 AUG - SUN 3 SEP 6.30PM - 10.00PM

CAIRNS ESPLANADE

FREE

After a resounding success in 2022, Reef Lights returns to Cairns Esplanade for Cairns Festival 2023!

The city of Cairns lights up in celebration of Tropical North Queensland through this magnificent and immersive sensory light experience.

Under the creative direction and expertise of light artists, LASERVISION, Reef Lights is a virtual experience. Guests are immersed in an impressive light journey that harnesses the magic of Tropical North Queensland and washes the city with a kaleidoscope of colour.

Reef Lights is an extraordinary journey for all guests, incorporating innovative technologies, vibrant colours, captivating lasers, digital artworks, and enchanting soundscapes, while making a dramatic statement about Cairns.

City Lights

CAIRNS FESTIVAL

FREE FRI 25 AUG SUN 3 SEP 7.00PM - 11.00PM

CAIRNS CITY LIBRARY, 151 ABBOTT ST Cairns City Library façade will light up with AGB Events collaborating with renowned multi-disciplinary local artist Roland Nancarrow.

Light Moves

FREE

BY BONEMAP

6.30PM, 7.30PM & 8.30PM

LAKE PLACID RECREATION RESERVE, BARRON GORGE

Light Moves is a world of performance, colour and projection art reflected in the calm waters of Lake Placid, a broad stretch of the Barron River in Far North Queensland, and a Djabugay storywater place. Through the medium of new media art, dance, and music, Light Moves includes an animated artwork projected across the water onto the rainforested gorge, roving light performers, live musicians and Indigenous dancers.

There is limited parking at the site and audience capacity is capped. Arrive 15 minutes prior to performance to avoid disappointment.

This project was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.

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VIBRANCE

TUE 29 AUG

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Grand Parade SATURDAY 26 AUGUST FROM 5.30PM

STARTING FROM FOGARTY PARK It’s a dazzling display of entertainment that captivates both the young and the young at heart. With colourful floats, talented performers, and an electric atmosphere, the Grand Parade is a must-see event that will leave you in awe!

BLUE LINE BRIGADE The Blue Line Brigade is the real MVP at the Cairns Festival Grand Parade! They bring the fun and keep us safe. With their blue regalia and enthusiastic spirit, they ensure crowd control is top-notch. Thanks to their great work, we can enjoy the parade behind the safety of the newly painted Blue Honour Line.

FIREWORKS FROM 7.30PM FIREWORKS

Head to the waterfront and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display.

ESPLANADE

Main Stage FRI 25 - SUN 27 AUG

FREE

WESTERN EVENTS LAWN

Step into a world of pure musical magic at the Cairns Esplanade Main Stage and get ready to be dazzled by an explosive fusion of pulsating beats, soulful melodies, and captivating energy that will leave you craving more. This three-day extravaganza features renowned artists, emerging talents, and a diverse lineup of musical styles that will ignite your senses and take you on an unforgettable journey.

Prepare to be captivated by a playground of musical genius, where rock legends, soulful vocalists, and a multitude of extraordinary acts take centre stage. Each artist brings their unique flair and talent, leaving an indelible mark on your festival experience.

And don’t forget the Introducing Stage, a hidden gem where local talents showcase their raw passion and innovative sounds. Discover the stars of tomorrow as they ignite the stage with electrifying performances.

ELIZA & THE DELUSIONALS

FRI 25 AUG 8.30PM

PHAT LOVE

SAT 26 AUG 4.45PM

JELLY OSHEN

SUN 27 AUG 5.15PM

ELECTRIK LEMONADE

VIBRANCE

SAT 26 AUG 7.45PM

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On the Esplanade FREE

Gulgi-barra

BY MIRIKI PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMANCES:

FRI 25 AUG 6.00PM, SAT 26 AUG 12.30PM & 5.00PM SUN 27 AUG 6.00PM WED 30 AUG 6.00PM

EASTERN EVENTS LAWN

Gulgi-barra (meaning Sand People) is a new dance work that pays homage to the ancient Gulgi-barra clan of the Yidindji tribe of Far North Queensland. Uncle David Mundraby, a living descendant of the Gulgi-barra clan will share sand stories which will encapsulate how sand plays an important role in our customs.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

WORLD PREMIERE

DANCE

BY SPARE PARTS PUPPET THEATRE FRI 25 - MON 28 AUG PERFORMANCE INTERACTIVE See website for performace times

LAGOON PLAZA

CAIRNS FESTIVAL

String Symphony Leor, a glowing, giant illuminated puppet will take centre stage, as he lives and breathes with your help.

Experience the wonder of String Symphony together with fellow puppeteers to animate this enchanting spectacle, taking turns to pull the strings and enliven the towering handwoven creature. As the sun sets, Leor transforms into a galaxy of stars via hundreds of tiny lights throughout his body.

Flamingos

BY DEAD PUPPET SOCIETY

ROVING PUPPETS

FRI 25 AUG

CPAC FOYER 5.15PM-5.45PM TANKS ARTS CENTRE 7.15PM-7.45PM ESPLANADE MAIN STAGE 8.15PM-8.45PM TANKS ARTS CENTRE 9.45PM-10.15PM

SAT 26 AUG

ESPLANADE GRAND PARADE 6.00PM-9.30PM

SUN 27 AUG

COURT HOUSE GALLERY 6.00PM-7.30PM ESPLANADE 8.00PM-9.30PM

Last year’s Pelicans were a massive hit and this year Dead Puppet Society are showcasing Flamingos for the very first time!

VIBRANCE

A flappy-footed flamboyance of full-size flamingos will take over Cairns in this outrageous new outdoor performance from visual theatre masterminds, Dead Puppet Society.

These brightly-coloured, bendy-necked, leg-balancing birds are universally recognised as nature’s most ridiculous thing. With their bodies bobbing and feathers flapping to a disco dance beat, these unexpected visitors will be the undisputed life of the party.

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Exhibitions THOMAS CHEN An Extension of Myself UNTIL SUN 3 SEP COURT HOUSE GALLERY

A collection of artworks exploring the complex relationship between creativity and identity, exploring the many facets of Thomas Chen’s identity through prints and mixed media pieces.

The Duality of Mankind as I feed the lion / as I tame the lion (detail), digital c-type print by Thomas Chen 2022

YALANJI ARTS How We Relate

UNTIL SUN 3 SEP COURT HOUSE GALLERY

Contemporary ceramics and textiles celebrating totems and other subjects of cultural significance from Yalanji Arts.

Ceramic vessel and hand printed fabric by Vanessa Cannon showing Kardanji, the artists’ Black Cockatoo totem. Photo by Sabine Hoeng courtesy of Yalanji Art Centre

ENERGY 2023

WED 30 AUG - MON 2 OCT TANK 4, TANKS ARTS CENTRE Young artists share their creative energy and insights in this annual student exhibition, bursting with innovative, high-quality works that will engage and inspire you.

Jennifer’s Body, painting by Emily Zagata Woree State High School Yr 12 2022

REFRAME QLD Regional Art Awards (QRAA) SAT 2 - SUN 24 SEP BOTANIC GARDENS VISITOR CENTRE

Reframe is the touring exhibition of the 2022 QRAA which explored the concept of ‘Reframe’.

It drew upon experiences and observations, reflecting upon the past 1-2 years and responding to our changing world.

Wish You Were Here 1, (still detail), mixed media collage and projection

by Kellie O’Dempsey 2021. Image courtesy of the artist

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FESTIVAL HQ

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CAIRNS FESTIVAL

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FRI 25 - SUN 3 SEP*

See website for performance times COUSTIC KA L FO

COURT HOUSE GALLERY FRONT LAWN Festival HQ Stage, the beating heart of excitement and entertainment throughout the Cairns Festival. As the sun sets, this stage comes alive with an array of captivating performances under the starlit sky. With a diverse lineup and themed nights, the Festival HQ Stage promises an unforgettable experience for all. *except Sat 26 Aug

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Bolster & Lee THE KNOCK ‘EM DOWNS

FRI 25 AUG - SUN 3 SEP TO FRI See website for performance times

COURT HOUSE GALLERY, FRONT LAWN Step inside the colourful tent and experience a crazy world of fun and games, where nostalgia has taken a curious twist and the carnies have turned into clowns! Meet Krackers n’ Jam, two fools who are out to fool you... Featuring a variety of side show games sure to test your skill, The Knock ‘Em Downs is a comically interactive and visually engaging trip back in time to the side shows of old.

VIBRANCE

*except Sat 26 Aug & Thu 31 Aug

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

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The Jungle Giants SAT 2 SEP

6.30PM - GATES OPEN 5.30PM

MUNRO MARTIN PARKLANDS With over 150 million streams worldwide and growing, The Jungle Giants are fast becoming an unstoppable force. Regarded as Australian indie rock royalty, this is a band driven by optimism, creative freedom, and a desire to “go weird, go funny, and not be scared”.

QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Barton Meets Tchaikovsky SUN 3 SEP 6.00PM

CPAC THEATRE Queensland Symphony Orchestra returns to Cairns for a spectacular concert experience. Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici will lead orchestral musicians alongside multi-instrumentalist and didgeridoo player William Barton in a performance that promises to delight the senses.

10.00AM | 6.00PM

CPAC THEATRE

CAIRNS FESTIVAL

FRI 25 AUG Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome, The Twits, are ready to delight and disgust, in equal measure!

Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits?

Soweto Gospel Choir HOPE

FRI 1 SEP 7.30PM

CPAC THEATRE

VIBRANCE

Hope is an all-new concert by 3-time Grammy®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir - celebrating songs and anthems from the Freedom movement of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, back to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950’s America.

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FRI 1 & SAT 2 SEP 8.00PM

TANKS ARTS CENTRE, TANK 3 Bite Club features Brisbane’s award-winning cult-cabaret mischief-makers, circus stars, and heart-stopping hooligans Briefs Factory, as they join forces with much celebrated and sainted songbird Sahara Beck.

Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland

Cub sport JESUS AT THE GAY BAR THU 31 AUG 7.30PM

TANKS ARTS CENTRE, TANK 5 Blending pop classicism with experimental and electronic elements, Cub Sport are set to return with long-awaited new music, set to provide more hope and joy at a time when it’s absolutely needed.

Hot & Heavy

BY THE IRONING MAIDENS

FRI 25 & SUN 27 AUG FRI 8.00PM & SUN 1.00PM

TANKS ARTS CENTRE, TANK 3 WORLD PREMIERE

Hot & Heavy by The Ironing Maidens is an aural, visual and sensory experience that invites you to lose your friends, go deep and shake free.

An immersive, interactive experience, part installation,part performance, part banging dance party.

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Jazz Under the Stars SAT 2 SEP

5.30PM - 9.00PM

FLECKER GARDENS, CAIRNS BOTANIC GARDENS A night for the jazz lovers! Grab a picnic, a blanket or chair, and come revel in the heart, soul and complex chords of jazz. Featuring an outstanding lineup of jazz musicians, this festival favourite returns under the twinkling sky of the Botanic Gardens. BOOK ONLINE TRYBOOKING.COM/CHGLH

Higher Faster Louder

BY MARILYN MARSH BOOTH & JUTE THEATRE COMPANY FRI 25 AUG - SAT 2 SEP* BULMBA-JA ARTS CENTRE

Fast and furiously funny, Higher Faster Louder is the inspirational tale of Marilyn Marsh Booth, one of the world’s first female pilots, navigating aviation during the highly charged women’s lib era of the 1960s.

TICKETS JUTE.COM.AU/HFL *See www.jute.com.au for performance times

Laughing Heart Comedy MON 28 AUG 7.00PM

THREE WOLVES Cairns’ best-and-brightest comedians converge to Three Wolves for a night of old fashioned (with a twist of orange) laughs.BOOK ONLINE EVENTBRITE.COM.AU/E/169942706209

MOVING PICTURES NIGHT VIBRANCE

Blueback FRI 1 SEP 6.00PM

NORMAN PARK, GORDONVALE Blueback centres around a young girl, Abby, who befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving.

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SUN 3 SEP 9.00AM-3.00PM

TANKS ARTS CENTRE, CAIRNS BOTANIC GARDENS, COLLINS AVENUE, COMMUNITY GARDENS Carnival on Collins is the annual street party celebrating life in the tropics, set in the lush surrounds of the Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct.

CAIRNS LIBRARIES

Pop-Up Library

Make sure you stop in and visit our little library to talk, read, sing and play together

FLECKER GARDENS

Main Stage FROM 10AM

Opening with a Welcome to Country by the Minjil Dancers, the Carnival Main Stage explores traditional hula from the Hawaiian islands, music from Papua New Guinea and the Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy Band, along with Blue Reed Gypsy Swing.

Imagination Garden

CAIRNS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM COLLINS AVE

Over 200 Market Stalls Featuring plants, arts, crafts and more will line the streets, together with an extensive array of free workshops.

A portable dinosaur exhibit containing imagination playground bones that can be used for endless possibilities.

CAIRNS FESTIVAL

FITZALAN GARDENS

GREENSLOPES ST

Cominos House

TEAK LAWN FRIENDS OF THE BOTANIC GARDENS

Plant Stall AND PLANT CLOAK ROOM

OPEN DAY

Friends of Cominos House will be onsite to talk about the history of the building or take a self-guided tour.

WE.MOVE TANK 5

The Green Space

Education food garden showcases growing produce in small spaces.

See website for performance times

Roving Performers

VIBRANCE

JESS MITCHELL PARK

Is a celebration of youth dance culture in Cairns.

We.MOVE will bring together First Nations dancers with Cairns based multi-cultural dance groups for a ‘culture-led’ dance spectacular.

Bad Boys of Uke Captain Jazz & The Bandicoots Sassy Cats Soul Song Choir

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Our Venues

EACH AUGUST, WHEN THE FAR NORTHERN TROPI-COOL SETS IN, CAIRNS FESTIVAL TAKES OVER THE TOWN WITH A VIBRANT CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN THE TROPICS. Proudly hosting a kaleidoscope of culture, arts, music, comedy, visual arts, and family events, Cairns Festival revels in the beauty and rich cultural heritage of living where the sun and sand meet the city. But where are the best spots to get the best out of Cairns Festival? Read on…

TANKS ARTS CENTRE Ever been to an event in a fuel tank? Well, step on up. The Tanks Arts Centre – three refurbished WWII oil storage tanks in the middle of a rainforest – is the heartbeat of creative life in Cairns, and a must-visit spot for your Cairns Festival experience.

From high-octane gigs for the music lover by Cub Sport to the sizzling cult-cabaret Bite Club, alongside the immersive sensory, interactive experience with the world premiere of Hot & Heavy by The Ironing Maidens, the Tanks is a creative haven like no other.

For all your Cairns Festival live theatre and big-ticket events, the CPAC and Munro Martin Parklands precinct is brimming with performances and experiences that celebrate, connect and inspire Far Northern cultural rapture! Queensland Symphony Orchestra returns with Barton meets Tchaikovsky and The Soweto Gospel Choir will move you with their show, Hope, while shake and stir theatre co embrace mischief and mayhem with their performance of Roald Dahl’s The Twits. Meanwhile, with over half a billion streams and a #1 ARIA album to their name, Brisbane’s The Jungle Giants will have the Parklands pumping with their one-night-only gig under the city stars.

CAIRNS FESTIVAL

CPAC AND MUNRO MARTIN PARKLANDS

FESTIVAL HQ AND CAIRNS ESPLANADE

VIBRANCE

Festival HQ turns the Court House Gallery into a city centre stage for all things Cairns Festival! Kick off your Cairns Festival experience with tunes from local performers on the Music Stage as the sun sets over a tropical skyline, and get amongst the old school side show games sure to test your skill with Bolster & Lee. Simply pull up a picnic blanket, grab a drink from the Lawn Bar and soak up the Cairns Festival feels! Around the corner, the Esplanade explodes with activity – from all the excitement of Grand Parade through to the very special world premiere of Gulgi-barra by Miriki Performing Arts, String Symphony by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and epic projections and immersive light installations from Reef Lights, the centre of the city is where it’s at.

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6 Ways To Fund Your Art

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

Is there 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.

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MAJOR ROUND

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When: Closing October, for projects commencing January 2024 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.

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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How much: Up to $10,000

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CITY OF THE ARTS HERO PROJECT

When: Closing April/May 2024 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.

SMALL ARTS GRANT

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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).

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)

How much: Up to $25,000

ONLINE APPLICATIONS

cairns.qld.gov.au/radf

Before submitting an application, you must discuss your idea with the 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.

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OTHER GRANTS AND SUPPORT

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

RADF Roadshow Cairns Regional Council is offering free one-on-one sessions to meet potential applicants who are keen to receive advice on preparing Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) applications.

Large grants of up to $10,000 will be available when the next major grant round opens in late September. The RADF Roadshow sessions also provide information on the Small Arts Grants and Individual Professional Development Grants which are open all year round until funds are expended.

Sessions start Tuesday 15 August and will be held across the region at a Library near you: • • • • • • • •

Tuesday 15 August EARLVILLE LIBRARY (10AM - 3:30PM) Wednesday 16 August CITY LIBRARY (10AM - 3:30PM) Thursday 17 August SMITHFIELD LIBRARY (10AM - 3:30PM) Friday 18 August BABINDA LIBRARY (10AM – 12PM) Friday 18 August GORDONVALE LIBRARY (1PM – 3.30PM) Monday 21 August EDMONTON LIBRARY (10AM - 3:30PM) Tuesday 22 August MANUNDA LIBRARY (10AM - 3:30PM) Wednesday 23 August STRATFORD LIBRARY (10AM - 3:30PM)

Registrations close Thursday 10 August. Spaces are limited.

Bookings are essential.

Contact the Arts & Cultural Grants Coordinator (07) 4032 6603/radf@cairns.qld.gov.au

Small Arts Grant POETIC CHAOS $500 CASH SUPPORT Jade Schuck and Clara Satzke from Poetic Chaos were awarded $500 to assist with the costs of advertising and promotion for the release of their second single, Watered Down.

The Small Arts Grant covered a professional photoshoot, website development, and self-designed stickers, posters, and merchandise. This allowed them to reach new audiences with updated advertising and marketing for their single launch earlier this year.

“The grant gave us the opportunity to develop our artistic abilities and strengthen our ties to the community through live music and art.”

- Jade Schuck and Clara Satzke

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF

Saturday 18 November at Munro Martin Parklands

+ INTRODUCING

Friday 6 October at Tanks Arts Centre E N T R I E S

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+ $5,000 in cash to be won + Two separate festival events + Free to enter North Queensland filmmakers [Including Cairns, Townsville, + Open to all Gulf of Carpentaria, Cape York and Torres Strait Islands] For more information: cairns.qld.gov.au/understory

Move over Cannes, Cairns’ own film festival is bigger and better than ever!

In an age where video is king, Understory Film Festival has never been more timely. 2023 marks ten years since the festival’s inception and to say we have film fever is an understatement (beware, may be contagious!).

This year we are shaking things up and adding an entire new subsidiary film festival, especially for budding high school filmmakers, which will run alongside our flagship event. You only need to look online to see the talent many of these young creatives hold, and this new event gives them the chance to showcase their skills on the big screen, inspiring the next generation of creative practitioners.

Both events target short films – each must be eight minutes or less – and

beyond that stipulation, the sky’s the limit when it comes to your creativity!

Do you have a local story that needs to be told? Are you wanting to morph your illustrations into video? Do you have a musician friend who needs a film clip? From documentaries and dramas to animations or comedy, any film medium is welcome.

Beyond the $2,500 prizes for Best Film and the People’s Choice Award, additional accolades are awarded by a panel of screen industry professionals. There are no specific categories for these awards, to allow for filmmakers to flex their fully fledged fanciful potential.

Over the decade, the event has received 484 film submissions, screened 163 short films, and

presented 92 awards to local filmmakers. Previous winners have gone on to have their films toured including being screened at the coveted Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). Now, 2023 is anticipated to be stronger than ever thanks to the festival’s new format.

Understory Film Festival and Understory High are an unmissable opportunity to kick-start your career in the film industry, strengthen your standing as an established filmmaker, and to push your own creative boundaries. The festival welcomes North Queensland filmmakers of any experience level – from Townsville in the south, Torres Strait in the north and west to the Gulf of Carpentaria.

We are looking forward to our best year yet!

THE IMPORTANT BITS UNDERSTORY HIGH Entries close: Wednesday 6 September 2023 Event: Friday 6 October at Tanks Arts Centre Understory High entries must be submitted via a Teacher Liaison or Head of Department at your school. Top entries will automatically be entered into Understory Film Festival and go into the running to win up to $5,000 in cash.

UNDERSTORY FILM FESTIVAL Entries close: Monday 9 October 2023 Event: Saturday 18 November at Munro Martin Parklands

All film entries are free.

For more information and to enter visit cairns.qld.gov.au/understory

VIBRANCE

Best Film and the People’s Choice Award winners walk away with a $2,500 cash reward each!

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SPACES FOR ARTISTS

School of Arts

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’.

Natalia Mann - Multi Arts Residency, Tank 3

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.

Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

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

Tank 4 Gallery, Tanks Arts Centre

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

Australian Watercolour Muster, Court House Gallery

SINK YOUR TEETH INTO BITE CLUB Part cabaret, part circus, part comedy, and a whole lotta fun. Bite Club is a late-night home for the wild, the weird and the whacky, and definitely the spot where you want to be this Cairns Festival.

Bite Club, the new incarnation from the award-winning cult cabaret mischief makers, circus stars and heart stopping hooligans Briefs Factory, is bold, brash, and – in their own words – ‘served with a sprinkle of drag and a whole lot of camp’. Unapologetically a show for grown-ups, this well-known Aussie troupe consists of five performers whose mix of burlesque and cabaret will be familiar to any veteran cheeky cabaret lover (and a scintillating surprise for newcomers!).

Expect a pumping soundtrack with your favourite dance floor bangers plus a cavalcade of extraordinarily physically gifted cabaret and circus artists.

Sahara Beck, one of Australia’s most arresting performers, showcases her soaring vocals blasting female pride power into the ferociously fierce displays of talent from the Briefs boys we know and love. Their slick tomfoolery and heart-stopping hooliganism will be bathed in suave synth, heady hooks and swelling strings, all set to a glorious pop pulse.

Dance until late, laugh until you ache, and pay homage to the traditions of circus, the extremities of physical theatre, the artistry of drag, the guts of burlesque, the imagery of theatre, the debauchery of speakeasies and the showmanship of cabaret: Welcome to Bite Club.

Around the Tanks

Greta Stanley in Tank 5

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 Ecstatic Dance and Resin Art.

Tanks Markets

See tanksartscentre.com for details

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

FREE GUIDED HERITAGE TOURS 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

There are many markets around Cairns and each provide a different slice of cultural life in the tropics. 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 3 September 24 September 29 October 26 November TIME: 9.00am – 2.00pm

Carnival On Collins Sunday Market Sunday Market Last Sunday Market for 2023

A World of Experiences at Cairns Libraries

Creative Life Volunteers!

Cairns Libraries offer events and activities for all ages! Build, create, connect, and learn at one of our free events. No bookings required.

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!

eAudiobooks eBooks eBooks in Foreign Languages eLearning for all ages eMagazines eMovies and Documentaries eNewspapers Genealogy Research and MORE!

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.

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.

GET D! LVE O V N I

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. SEE OUR CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES BELOW: Gallery Attendants Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre Promote the space, the artists and the exhibitions while mingling with visitors.

Time requirements: 10am - 1pm Thursday to Sunday and public holidays. Minimum 1 shift per month.

VOLUNTEER AT CAIRNS FESTIVAL

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.

Friday 25 August - Sunday 3 September 2023 Cairns Festival Grand Parade Saturday 26 August Assistant Marshal Assist your assigned Marshal to help parade participants assemble their floats, assist with safety preparation, walk with the floats along the parade route and assist at the end to pack floats down.

Registration Tent Sign in floats as they arrive, supply floats with necessary safety information and float signage.

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

Information Booth Assistants Cairns Esplanade and Court House Gallery Festival Hub Answering queries from members of the public, handing out programs, be the meeting point 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.

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

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Dan Sultan | Tanks Arts Centre, 16 June

Receive>Respond Launch & Out On The Lawn | Court House Gallery, 26 May

SOCIALS

Regurgitator & Custard | Tanks Arts Centre, 3 June

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Thelma Plum | Tanks Arts Centre, 15 June

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EXHIBITION

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Nautilus Scuba Thomas Chen AN EXTENSION OF MYSELF Club Cairns UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

This exhibition showcases underwater images from members of the Nautilus Scuba Club Cairns who have entered the club’s annual underwater photo competition.

The categories include Macro, Portrait, Wide Angle and Behaviour. They provide the viewer with a glimpse into the fascinating and diverse creatures and scenery that exist beneath the surface of our oceans; not just on the Great Barrier Reef but also all the other diverse places our club members find to go diving.

WED 26 JUL - SUN 20 AUG 2023 AWARDS NIGHT: 6PM SAT 5 AUG VENUE: Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: Free OPEN: 9.00am - 4.30pm weekdays 10.00am - 2.00pm weekends INFO: nautilus-scuba.net IMAGE DETAILS: Cuttlefish by Tracey Hale – 1st Place Portrait category

An Extension of Myself is a collection of artworks exploring the complex relationship between creativity and identity.

This exhibition invites an exploration of the many facets of Thomas Chen’s identity through a diverse collection of prints and mixed media pieces. Each piece in the exhibition reflects a different aspect of his personality and creative vision, from vibrant colours to striking poses.

Thomas Chen won the Tanks Arts Centre Curator’s Award at the Energy exhibition in 2022, earning him a solo exhibition within a year of graduating from Trinity Anglican School.

Now, while studying a Bachelor of Design at Melbourne University, Thomas has been creating these haunting and engaging photographic images, proving his worthiness of attention as a young, emerging artist; indeed, a one to watch.

THURSDAY 20 JULY - SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER LAUNCH: 6PM FRIDAY 21 JULY VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St PRICE: Free OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday INFO: cairns.qld.gov.au/courthousegallery IMAGE DETAILS: The Duality of Mankind as I feed the lion / as I tame the lion (detail), digital c-type print by Thomas Chen 2022

How We Relate

CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS AND TEXTILES FROM YALANJI ARTS Located in Mossman Gorge Aboriginal Community, on the border of the Daintree National Park, Yalanji Arts nurtures and develops artists to showcase culture and generate individual and community growth.

This exhibition of textiles and free-form ceramic vessels shows the current direction the artists of Yalanji Arts are taking. The small group of artists are hitting their stride and proclaiming their own unique aesthetic, expressing their distinct rainforest inspired style. This new body of work conveys how Yalanji artists’ multi-media approach informs their practice with a cross-pollination effect, the designs complementing each other across the two disciplines of textiles and ceramics.

THURSDAY 20 JULY - SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER LAUNCH: 6PM THURSDAY 27 JULY

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Forest.

ALBUM LAUNCH After touring their sophomore release Exit/Eject throughout Japan in 2019, progressive hard-core rockers Forest. have remained unstoppable across QLD over the last few years.

Supporting Aussie punk and metal legends Northlane, Alpha Wolf, Polaris, Clowns, King Parrot and Hellions at shows across the state, their live performances are a high energy improvised spectacle full of witty banter, head-banging, and jump-kicking fun.

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Influenced by a whole slew of unique bands from posthardcore elites like At The Drive-in, Dance Gavin Dance, Closure in Moscow and Alexisonfire to more progressive hardcore bands like The Mars Volta, Haken, Mastodon and The Dillinger Escape Plan, your ears will be pleasantly treated to something pleasurably unique, yet familiar... and guaranteed a rocking good time. Launching their new album inside Tank 5 is a stage-dive into a diverse and distinct progrock identity.

IMAGE DETAILS: Ceramic vessel and hand printed fabric by Vanessa Cannon showing Kardanji, the artists’ Black Cockatoo totem. Photo by Sabine Hoeng courtesy of Yalanji Art Centre

FRIDAY 4 AUGUST

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: Adult $20 : Concession $15 All ticket prices include booking fee.

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

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VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St PRICE: Free OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday INFO: yalanjiarts.com.au

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The Barber of Seville OPERA AUSTRALIA

The Barber of Seville is a musical masterpiece with a storyline that would be equally at home in a Hollywood rom-com.

Opera Australia’s finest voices and a live orchestra deliver a score that is instantly familiar from renditions in movies, cartoons, and commercials.

Figaro is the city’s matchmaking maestro, and it takes all his clever disguises, subterfuge and scheming to wrangle a romantic encounter for the would-be lovers.

This is opera at its light-hearted, effervescent best.

SATURDAY 5 AUGUST

VENUE: CPAC Theatre PRICE: Adult $52 : Concession $46 Youth (12-17Yrs) $29 : Child (3-11Yrs) $20 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm RATING: GPG

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Sēnsus: to see, to feel, to hear MICHELLE KURTH AND CYNTHIA COPLEY

The artists set to combine their passion for environment, art, and the senses. Sēnsus: To See, To Feel, To Hear (residency), responds to the region’s natural landscape through exploratory works focusing on sensory experience.

Two workshops and an informal review of their works in progress are scheduled during the residency.

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: 10am – 12pm Saturday 12 August ($20 all inclusive) VIEWING OF WORKS IN PROGRESS: 10am Saturday 19 August ADULT WORKSHOPS: 10am – 1pm Saturday 19 August ($80 each all inclusive) TUESDAY 8 - SUNDAY 20 AUGUST VENUE: Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: Free OPEN: 9.00am - 4.30pm weekdays 10.00am - 2.00pm weekends INFO: info@tanksartscentre.com IMAGE DETAILS: Cynthia Copley – detail of The Welcoming Earth, oil on board.

Michelle Kurth – detail of Release, wool on cotton warp. Libby Derham – detail of Resonate, transcribing birdsong. Photos – artists’ own & Warwick Gow

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PATRON-IN-CHIEF DR HARUHISA HANDA

GOVERNMENT PARTNER

OPERA CONFERENCE

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New Zealand music icon Bic Runga is bringing her upcoming Acoustic Tour to Australia this August 2023, celebrating the 20-year anniversary since the release of her eleven-time platinum, best-selling album Beautiful Collision.

Bic Runga is one of New Zealand’s most lauded artists, a singer-songwriter with a natural flair for words, vocals, and melody.

Since her first single Drive in 1996 - a top ten hit when she was just twenty - she has been awarded almost every musical honour in her home country, including the prestigious APRA Silver Scroll Songwriting Award, a brace of Tui’s (New Zealand’s Grammys) and multi-platinum discs.

Her songs have featured in film soundtracks, her records have been released around the world, and she has won loyal followings in Europe, Asia and North America. She is one of New Zealand’s highest-selling artists, an integral part of New Zealand’s musical fabric.

Pechakucha Night VOLUME 31

AUGUST

Bic Runga

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Find your voice. Tell your story. Connect with your people.

You’ve got 20 slides at 20 seconds each to tell an audience your story about the thing that makes you tick.

Japanese for ‘chit chat’, PechaKucha 20x20 is a free storytelling platform that celebrates people, passion, and creative thought. PechaKucha encourages speakers – firsttimers and seasoned – to share ideas, and connect with others visually, concisely and memorably.

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Returning to the Tanks, this wonderful world wide community event invites you to find your topic, step onstage, and share.

This free event, for audience and speakers, is an ideal way to perfect those presentation skills with personality and performance.

Create and connect. The stage is yours.

IMAGE DETAILS: Connection Unavailable, acrylic and LED lights by Kasey Kennedy 2022

FRIDAY 11 AUGUST

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: One Price $50 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm RATING: PG

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: Gold coin donation to PechaKucha TIME: Doors 7.00pm | Show 7.30pm RATING: G

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WEDNESDAY 16 AUGUST

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Roald Dahl’s The Twits Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits are ready to delight and disgust, in equal measure!

Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits?

Full of trickery and wickedly funny pranks, Dahl’s adored classic encourages us to treat others with love and care and proves that if you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams.

Packed with Dahlicious mischief, hilarious mayhem, and big belly laughs, The Twits is an unmissable fun for all ages, from shake & stir theatre co - the award-winning team behind the sold-out seasons of Fantastic Mr Fox, Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts and George’s Marvellous Medicine.

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Hot & Heavy

BY THE IRONING MAIDENS An immersive, interactive experience, part installation, part performance, part banging dance party. A speculative fabulation. A non-binary, de-capitalised, de-colonised, deextinction future imagining.

Hot & Heavy by The Ironing Maidens is an aural, visual and sensory experience that invites you to lose your friends, go deep and shake free. Explore this queer new world where domesticity has been made strange, appliances are defamiliarised and the casual horrors of human production lines and capitalist consumption are vivid.

A surge of immersive sound design alongside projected, augmented interiors, performance art, dance, aerialists, an ironing board electronic band and banging beats, this is not your usual Friday night out. Hot & Heavy will electrify Cairns City this August as a world premiere of The Ironing Maidens newest and most ambitious performance event yet.

FRI 25 & SUN 27 AUG FRIDAY 25 AUGUST

VENUE: CPAC Theatre PRICE: Adult $35 : Concession $30 Youth (12-17 yrs) $25 : Child (3-11 yrs) $20 All ticket prices include booking fee.

VENUE: Tank 3, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: Adult (15+yrs) $32.50 : Concession $27.50 All ticket prices include booking fee.

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Doors 1 hour prior Show Fri 8.00pm & Sun 1.00pm RATING: 15+

TIME: Doors 1 hour prior | Show 10.00am & 6.00pm RATING: PG This project has been commissioned by Regional Arts Australia through the Local Giants Program and Cairns Regional Council. Development funded by Australia Council for the Arts and QANTAS Regional Grants.

Cub Sport

JESUS AT THE GAY BAR TOUR There are few trajectories in Australian music more remarkable than that of Cub Sport.

Since they emerged as a promising young indie band in the early-2010s, this four-piece Brisbane indie-pop band have become known for their powerfully energetic, must-see live shows. Prolific and profoundly influential, their set list included ARIA Platinum- and Gold-certified singles like Come On Mess Me Up, Chasin and Sometimes.

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Soweto Gospel Choir HOPE

AUGUST

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Hope is an all-new concert by 3-time Grammy®winning Soweto Gospel Choir, celebrating songs and anthems from the Freedom movement of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, back to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950’s America.

Boasting over 250 million streams and an ARIA #2 album to their name (2020’s Like Nirvana, #1 Vinyl Sales chart, #1 Australian Albums chart) Cub Sport have achieved some of the highest possible honours in Australian music, including placing in triple j’s Hottest 100 five times.

Hope opens with a rousing program of South African freedom songs, before the repertoire echoes down through time to the USA, with beautiful renditions of the protest music of the Civil Rights Movement, including works by legendary artists James Brown, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder and the one-and-only Aretha Franklin.

Their music blends pop classicism with experimental and electronic elements, has been praised by the likes of The Guardian, BBC Radio 1, Rolling Stone, Billboard, i-D, Vice, Gay Times, The FADER and countless others. In 2023, Cub Sport are set to return with long-awaited new music, set to provide more hope and joy at a time when it’s absolutely needed.

Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music, Soweto Gospel Choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world and has received critical acclaim and audience adoration for their powerful renditions of African American spirituals, gospel and folk music.

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FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: Adult $63.20 Ticket plus digital download $65.20 All ticket prices include booking fee.

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

VENUE: CPAC Theatre PRICE: A Reserve $94.90 : B Reserve $84.90 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm RATING: PG

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THURSDAY 31 AUGUST

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Bite Club Bite Club features Brisbane’s award-winning cult-cabaret mischief-makers, circus stars, and heart-stopping hooligans Briefs Factory, as they join forces with much celebrated and sainted songbird Sahara Beck.

In an event sautéed in a hedonistic haze, guests will be treated to a shotgun wedding and table settings of music, circus, drag, burlesque, theatre, and comedy.

Described as one of Australia’s most arresting performers, Sahara Beck’s soaring vocals will blast female pride power into the ferociously fierce displays of talent from the BRIEFS boys you know and love. Their slick tomfoolery and heartstopping hooliganism will be bathed in suave synth, heady hooks, and swelling strings, all set to a glorious pop pulse.

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The Jungle Giants With well over half a billion streams worldwide and the #1 ARIA-charting fourth album Love Signs under their belts, The Jungle Giants are undeniably Australian indie-rock royalty. Known for delivering explosive, high-energy live performances, the band is comprised of Sam Hales (vocalist/ guitarist/songwriter/producer), lead guitarist Cesira Aitken, bassist Andrew Door is and drummer Keelan Bijker.

Constantly evolving their genre-agnostic sound, The Jungle Giants set out in pursuit of their fifth studio album with the release of singles Trippin Up and Rakata. Fueled by buoyant melodies and infectious choruses, these releases show the next evolution of a band that refuses to sit still.

Driven by optimism, creative freedom, and a desire to “go weird, go funny, and not be scared,” The Jungle Giants are paving the way for their continued metamorphosis.

FRIDAY 1 & SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER VENUE: Tank 3, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: Adult $37 : Concession $33 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 7.00pm | Show 8.00pm RATING: 18+

SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

VENUE: Munro Martin Parklands PRICE: Adult $75 : Concession/Youth (3-17yrs) $65 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 5.30pm | Show 6.30pm RATING: PG

BARTON MEETS TCHAIKOVSKY

Queensland Symphony Orchestra returns to Cairns for a spectacular concert experience. Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici will lead the musicians in a performance that promises to delight the senses.

The program begins with Peter Sculthorpe’s Earth Cry, an evocative piece that captures the unique beauty and vastness of the Australian landscape. William Barton’s virtuosic performance on the didgeridoo is undoubtedly a highlight of this piece. The concert also features Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.5, a masterpiece that shows off all the sections of the Orchestra. With conductor Umberto Clerici at the helm, the orchestra will bring the music of Sculthorpe and Tchaikovsky to life with all the power and emotion they deserve.

SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

VENUE: CPAC Theatre PRICE: Adult $45 : Concession $35 : Youth (3-17yrs) $35 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 1 hour prior | Show 6.00pm RATING: G

ENERGY 2023 Young artists share their creative energy and insights in this annual student exhibition, bursting with innovative, highquality works that will engage and inspire you.

ENERGY is a presentation of visual art produced by school students across the region. Featuring works submitted to the 2023 Creative Generations Awards, ENERGY presents the best young and emerging artists of our region, and a level of professionalism and maturity well beyond their years.

A must-see exhibition, ENERGY opens a window into the astonishing talent of this region’s up-and-coming artists.

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The launch event includes awards presentations and entertainment by selected high school musicians.

WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST - MONDAY 2 OCTOBER LAUNCH: 6PM FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER VENUE: Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: Free OPEN: 9.00am - 4.30pm weekdays 10.00am - 2.00pm weekends INFO: info@tanksartscentre.com or jwill343@eq.edu.au IMAGE DETAILS: Jennifer’s Body, painting by Emily Zagata, Woree State High School, Year 12 2022

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra

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EXHIBITION

Reframe

QLD REGIONAL ART AWARDS The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) is an annual visual arts prize and exhibition for established and emerging artists living in regional, rural, and remote Queensland.

The 2022 QRAA explored the concept of ‘Reframe’, calling artists to enter work which drew upon experiences and observations, reflecting upon the past year or two and responding to our changing world. Reframe is the touring exhibition of the 2022 QRAA. Reframe is an opportunity to see our current situation from a different perspective, to inspire problem solving and decision making and apply learning, whilst constructively responding, shifting, and evolving.

Join Regional Art Award winner, Rose Rigley for a drop-in activity, making your own artist’s zine or pamphlet at Carnival

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SATURDAY 2 - SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER LAUNCH: 6PM SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre PRICE: Free OPEN: 8.30am - 4.00pm weekdays 9.30am - 2.00pm weekends INFO: flyingarts.org.au/exhibitions/reframe IMAGE DETAILS: Wish You Were Here 1, (still detail), mixed media and projection by

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Australian Watercolour Muster 2023 The Australian Watercolour Muster features an exhibition of watercolour paintings by artists from around the nation, and a five-day public program of workshops and events.

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Australian Watercolour Muster 2023 PUBLIC PROGRAM

The goal of the Australian Watercolour Muster is to create a broader platform for Australian artists to engage with the international arts community, and specifically for the watercolour community to take their work into new and creative fields of endeavour, creating opportunities to share studios and exhibition spaces where possible in this world.

Australian Watercolour Muster Biennale 2023 will feature an amazing selection of workshops with tutors from around the world, as well as two Picnic and Paint events - designed to take you to experience the amazing colours and shapes of our Indigenous artists at the Quinkan Caves and then to the cool waters of the tropical waterfalls with artist, Phillip Edward, creating a live Immersive Watercolour in the Water experience.

This year, curator of FabrianoInAcquarello, Anna Massinissa, will join us in Tropical North Queensland and will be running two workshops.

Workshops take place between Court House Gallery and Tanks Arts Centre + special trips to the Atherton Tablelands and Quinkan Caves.

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WED 6 SEP - SAT 28 OCT LAUNCH: 5PM FRI 8 SEP

WED 6 - MON 11 SEP

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St PRICE: Free OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday INFO: australianwatercolourmuster.com

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St PRICE: Free OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday INFO: australianwatercolourmuster.com

IMAGE DETAILS: A Bowl of Porridge, watercolour by Michael Solovyev

IMAGE DETAILS: Tasmanian Uplift, watercolour by Phil Edwards

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THEATRE

Bell Shakepeare’s Twelfth Night

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR HEATHER FAIRBAIRN

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Hot Potato Band Hot Potato Band’s larger-than-life brass collective is a breath of fresh air, setting a new bar for energetic and interactive musical performances.

Finding home in Sydney, Australia, their positive coastal energy pushes euphoric boundaries in their bold quest to reignite acoustic instrumentation.

Hidden identities and unrequited love!

Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin Sebastian lost to the ocean. Washed up in a strange new land, determined to survive, Viola disguises herself as a man named Cesario and finds work with Duke Orsino, only to fall head over heels in love with him. But Orsino is in love with Olivia, who – grieving for her brother – refuses all offers of romance. Until, that is, she meets Cesario for the first time. A whirlwind of passion ensues, leaving no one unaffected, not even Olivia’s prudish housekeeper Malvolia, played by Jane Montgomery Griffiths (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Titus Andronicus).

Un-bound by genres, stages and audiences, the band’s 10 year street performing history and unique sound is built on the backs of three drummers, a sousaphone and five horns that cover catchy chorus lines, providing a beautiful harmonic cloud for vocals to float above.

They have reinvented the traditional street brass band to a modern day dance machine and visual spectacle for all demographics, with a strong sense of pride for their funloving, organic, and quirky musical nature.

THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

VENUE: CPAC Theatre PRICE: Adult $49 : Concession $44 Youth (12-17 years) $24 : Child (3-11 years) $20 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm RATING: PG

SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: Adult $49.20 : Concession/Youth (15-17 years) $44.20 : Group (10+) $44.20 All ticket prices include booking fee.

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

Ian Whittaker VESSELS, VEHICLES, VELOCITY (VROOM, VROOM, VROOM)

Vessels, Vehicles, Velocity (vroom, vroom, vroom) is a collection of reminiscences – some real, having actual coordinates in the space-time continuum, and others fantastical. Vivid moments in time or in the architecture of Ian’s imagination, are all deeply symbolic of dynamic growth: Ian’s childhood family car (and his current one), memories of pivotal experiences in travel in Arnhem Land or India jumble against dreamy voyages of the mind with billowing sails or steaming boilers.

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“My life feels great when things are moving, when new experience seems imminent. This exhibition is about dozens of ways to make that happen.”

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St PRICE: Free OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday INFO: cairns.qld.gov.au/courthousegallery IMAGE DETAILS: Autorickshaw, 3D modelled render, digital object, 2022.

VIBRANCE

THU 14 SEP - SAT 28 OCT LAUNCH: 6PM FRI 22 SEP

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Classical Serenade

NQ CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Classical Serenade is NQ Chamber Orchestra’s second concert for 2023. In this event we look forward to welcoming as our soloists, the husband and wife team who are the Directors of the Atherton Chamber Music Festival guitarist Simon Thielke and violinist Khalida de Ridder.

Simon was originally from Copenhagen and graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Music, He has more than 20 years experience in public performances across Denmark and Australia as well as in Venezuela, Spain, Italy, Montenegro, Germany and Sweden.

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360 Allstars A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.

Add to this a stunning live soundtrack delivered by award winning musicians, coupled with spectacular video projections, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding. A magnificent, colourful & astonishing expression of a generation that has reinvented the circus, 360 ALLSTARS is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with excitement!

Don’t miss this chance to catch 360 ALLSTARS at CPAC as part of their 10 year anniversary World Tour.

Khalida was born and raised on the Atherton Tablelands where at an early age she developed into a skilled violinist.

In 2014 she won the Origin Foundation Prize from Creative Partnerships Australia which enabled fully funded international study at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.

She has since worked with major orchestras in both Europe and Australia.

SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

VENUE: CPAC Studio PRICE: Adult $33.50 : Concession $30 Child/Youth (3-17 years) $28 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 2.00pm | Show 3.00pm RATING: PG

FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

VENUE: CPAC Theatre PRICE: Adult $39 : Concession/Youth (3-17 years) $30 Family (2Ad + 2Ch) $130 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm RATING: PG

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.

All Fired Up

BY RACHEL TERRY AND ROZ PAPPALARDO Meet Tammy Tooth who’s on the brink of a most epic existential midlife crisis.

An unexpected quirk of fate sends her back in time to come face to face with her 15 year old self in her teenage bedroom, giving her the chance to ask the big questions, remember what makes her tick, and help her reclaim her passion for life.

SEPTEMBER

UPCOMING LAUNCH PAD EVENTS Sunday 24 September Sunday 12 November

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Featuring a banging live band rocking the soundtrack of our youth, join Tammy in the front seat of the Delorean and crank up the radio on the double cassette player that you spent your teen years taping songs from, take on a few life lessons from your favourite Radio Presenter, DJ Neon, dig out your Choose Life T-shirt and let the hits of the 80’s solve the problems of your world, one song at a time!

FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

VENUE: CPAC Theatre PRICE: Adult $49 : Concession $40 Youth (3-17 years) $35 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm RATING: PG

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

TANKS wORKSHOPS HELD AT THE BOTANIC GARDENS VISITOR CENTRE

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. Book early as spaces are limited!

WHEN: 30 SEP TIME: 9:30am - 12:30pm COST: By donation

ECSTATIC DANCE CAIRNS All adult free form dance space where we move with live professional DJ ‘without phones, booze or words’. No experience necessary, all adults welcome.

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Tia Gostelow Yuwi based indie powerhouse Tia Gostelow is releasing her third album Head Noise in August and is overjoyed to announce her national tour.

Tia and her band are hitting the road this September, October and November with handpicked supports from Tia’s favourite new artists in each town. The year has started brilliantly with Tia featured as part of the YouTube Blak Voices class of 2023, Triple J love on multiple singles, cover girl on industry mag The Music, and plenty of great festival appearances.

WHEN: 13 OCT | 8 DEC TIME: 7:30pm - 9:30pm COST: $33 per person

FLORAL DESIGN Do you love flowers but not quite sure how to get them to look their best in that vase. Then our upcoming “A Florist’s Table” floral workshop is just for you. Create a stunning table centrepiece using foam free design techniques. All flowers, vases and materials are supplied.

WHEN: 11 AUG TIME: 10:00am – 12:00pm COST: $130 per person

Tia’s 2018 certified gold debut album Thick Skin sent reverberations around Australia, earning her the Queensland Music Award for Album of the Year and a coveted Triple J Feature Album slot and includes certified platinum single Strangers.

RESIN ART

Presented by Triple J and Psycho Touring, this tour showcases a new album that confirms Tia Gostelow as an absolute force, both on a national and international stage.

WHEN: 19 AUG | 23 SEP TIME: 9:00am – 11.00am Resin Homewares 12.30pm - 2.30pm Wall Art/Lazy Susan 4.00pm - 6.00pm Intermediate COST: $155 per person

SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: Adult $35 : Concession/Youth (15-17 years) $30 : All ticket prices include booking fee.

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

Learn fundamental skills of working with Resin while creating your very own 40cm round wall art.

Perfect for beginners, everyone welcome!

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO BOOK VISIT

tanksartscentre.com

BLOOD RED ALBUM TOUR Busby Marou. Two lifelong mates from Rockhampton in North Queensland, with seamless harmonies and effortless acoustic guitars, best known for their distinctly Australian storytelling and gifted musicianship.

On this tour showing off their 5th studio album Blood Red, the chart-topping, award-winning duo bring a genuine sense of ambition and maturity to the mix. Blood Red finds Busby Marou at their most personal, with songs that speak of hardship on the land, personal human connection and a longing for being home around friends and family.

They have been nominated for multiple ARIA awards and have won 4 X APRA awards, Triffid Album of the Year, multiple QLD music and Deadly awards. They have millions of global streams across the four album releases and are now the face of Tourism and Events QLD. This Blood Red tour sees Busby Marou playing special intimate shows all around the country delivering songs that underline why they started making music together in the first place.

FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre PRICE: One Price $50 : Concession $45 All ticket prices include booking fee.

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

Sleeping Beauty Following their 2022 performances of Swan Lake, the Royal Czech Ballet return to Australia with their presentation of the classic masterpiece, Sleeping Beauty.

Sleeping Beauty follows the story of Princess Aurora.

When the bad fairy Carabosse is not invited by the King to the Princess’ christening, she casts a spell on the Princess that will mean she will die if pricked by a needle from the age of 16.

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Busby Marou

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The King tries to protect his daughter by banning all needles in the Kingdom, however Princess Aurora accidently pricks her finger on her sixteenth birthday. 100 years later, a handsome prince stumbles upon the Sleeping Beauty, Princess Aurora, where she is awoken from her sleep and witchcraft is defeated.

The Royal Czech Ballet’s performances of Swan Lake in 2022 were acclaimed by theatre goers and critics alike and will feature international soloists Cristina Terentiev and Nikolay Nazarkevich.

SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER

VENUE: CPAC Theatre PRICE: Adult $95 : Concession $85 : Youth (3-17 years) $65 : Family (2Ad + 2Ch) $280 : Group (10+) $85 All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 1 hour prior | Show 2.00pm & 7.30pm RATING: PG

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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

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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

CAIRNS ESPLANADE

GRAFTON ST.

CAIRNS CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE

SHERIDAN ST.

FLORENCE ST.

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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

Drop off point

46 Collins Avenue

Cnr Florence and Sheridan Streets. Entry from Florence Street

Six gates surrounding the 38 Abbott Street park. Main is Florence Street, this is the entrance for ticketed events

4032 6620

Weather cover

Short uncovered walk

Sheltered drop off point

Outdoor venue

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)

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

Seating

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

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 **

Food Vans#, fully licensed bar#

Nil

Cameras

Phone only

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

Dress code

Casual, shoes required

Smart casual, shoes required Casual, shoes required

Short uncovered walk

Accessible, located on inside

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

Four in car park

Sheridan, Florence, Minnie and Grafton streets, as well as at CPAC

Wheel chair accessibility

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

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

Fully accessible with compliant graded paths and access points

Wheelie walker

Keep with you

Usher will mind and return

Keep with you

Keep with you

Level access

Compliant graded paths

Level entry and lifts

Level ground entry

Compliant graded paths

Hearing system Companion Card

Hearing loop - Telicoil software

Hearing loop

Accepted

Accepted

Accepted

# Event days only

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

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

Not required

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

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.

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City Lights (Cairns City Library)

7pm-11pm

7pm-11pm

7pm-11pm

7pm-11pm

7pm-11pm

7pm-11pm

7pm-11pm

7pm-11pm

7pm-11pm

7pm-11pm

Reef Lights (Esplanade Lagoon)

6.30pm-10pm

6.30pm-10pm

6.30pm-10pm

6.30pm-10pm

6.30pm-10pm

6.30pm-10pm

6.30pm-10pm

6.30pm-10pm

6.30pm-10pm

6.30pm-10pm

Esplanade Main Stage

5pm-9pm

1pm-9pm

2pm-6pm

String Symphony by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre (Lagoon Plaza)

5.00pm 6.30pm 7.40pm

10am 11.10am 4pm 7.30pm 8.40pm

10.30am 11.40am 5pm 6.30pm 7.40pm

Gulgi-barri by Miriki Performing Arts (Eastern Events Lawn)

6pm-6.30pm

12.30pm-1pm 5pm-5.30pm

6pm-6.30pm

Flamingos by Dead Puppet Society (Esplanade)

8.15pm

6pm

8pm

Flamingos by Dead Puppet Society

5.15pm (CPAC) 7.15pm 9.45pm (Tanks Arts Centre)

Grand Parade (Esplanade)

6pm-6.30pm

6pm (Court House Gallery)

5.30pm

Fireworks (Esplanade)

7.30pm 10am 6pm

Soweto Gospel Choir (CPAC)

7.30pm

Queensland Symphony Orchestra (CPAC)

6pm

The Jungle Giants (MMP) Hot & Heavy by The Ironing Maidens (Tanks Arts Centre)

6.30pm 8pm

1pm

ENERGY Exhibition (Tanks Arts Centre)

9am-3pm

Cub Sport (Tanks Arts Centre)

9am-3pm

9am-3pm

9am-3pm

8pm

8pm

9am-3pm

7.30pm

Bite Club (Tanks Arts Centre) How We Relate Exhibition (Court House Gallery)

10am-9pm

10am-2pm

4pm-8pm

10am-9pm

10am-9pm

10am-9pm

10am-9pm

10am-9pm

10am-9pm

3pm-8pm

An Extension of Myself Exhibition (Court House Gallery)

10am-9pm

10am-2pm

4pm-8pm

10am-9pm

10am-9pm

10am-9pm

10am-9pm

10am-9pm

10am-9pm

3pm-8pm

Festival HQ Stage (Court House Gallery)

5pm-9pm

4pm-8pm

5pm-9pm

5pm-9pm

5pm-9pm

5pm-9pm

5pm-9pm

5pm-9pm

3pm-8pm

Bolster & Lee by Knock ‘Em Downs (Court House Gallery)

6pm-9pm

5pm-8pm

6pm-9pm

6pm-9pm

6pm-9pm

6pm-9pm

6pm-9pm

5pm-8pm

7.30pm

7.30pm

Light Moves by Bonemap (Lake Placid Reserve) Higher Faster Louder (Bulmba-ja Arts Centre)

6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm 7.30pm

6.30pm

6.30pm

11am 6.30pm

Moving Picture Night Blueback (Norman Park)

6pm

Jazz Under the Stars (Botanic Gardens)

4.30pm-9pm

Carnival on Collins Reef Eye (Esplanade)

9am-3pm 10am-10pm

10am-10pm

10am-10pm

10am-10pm

10am-10pm

10am-10pm

10am-10pm

10am-10pm

10am-10pm

10am-10pm

VIBRANCE

Roald Dahl’s The Twits (CPAC)

10am 11.10am 5.30pm 7pm 8.30pm

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