Cairns Vibrance - Issue 14 - Jun Jul 2023

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KATIE NOONAN : REGURGITATOR & CUSTARD

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Dead Puppet Society’s Ishmael by David Morton, Katie Noonan, Dan Sultan

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DEAD PUPPET SOCIETY’S ISHMAEL

Dead Puppet Society’s Ishmael is a groundbreaking theatrical production taking the world by storm.

The reimagining of Herman Melville’s timeless novel, Moby Dick, combines live action, live filmmaking, and boundary-pushing visual theatre to create a unique and captivating experience.

The production is the creative vision of the internationally acclaimed Dead Puppet Society, which has garnered critical acclaim for its innovative and imaginative approach to puppetry and storytelling. Ishmael wowed audiences and critics alike during its world premiere season at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and is now embarking on a regional tour.

The play centres on Ishmael, a young climate refugee who is given the chance to start over in the outer solar system on board the MV Pequod, under the command of the obnoxious Captain Ahab. Exploring the human motivations of greed and wealth when confronted with an environment that can no longer support them on a future earth with depleted resources.

Ishmael is a unique and visually compelling theatre experience hailed by critics as a new

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kind of storytelling. Writer and Director David Morton has crafted a production that plays out like a film on stage, weaving in miniature sets, puppetry, and a trio of live performers to create an immersive and unforgettable experience. Adding a new layer of emotion and depth to the production is the original score by indie pop musician Bec Sandridge. Sandridge’s haunting melodies and poignant lyrics reflect the themes of redemption, determination, and the triumph of the human spirit that are central to the play. Her unique style blends electronic and acoustic elements, creating a soundscape that is both otherworldly and deeply emotional.

Dead Puppet Society’s Ishmael is a must-see production that is sure to captivate and inspire audiences.

Catch it at Cairns Performing Arts Centre on Friday July 7, and experience the magic for yourself.

OUT ON THE LAWN

As the winter breeze cools the air and stars twinkle in the clear skies, we bid farewell to the Court House Gallery’s Music in Session series, which brought together an amazing mix of talented musicians who left the audience mesmerised. From Ingrid Piper’s dreamy vocals to Klare Kuolga’s fusion of gospel, jazz, and RnB, the series showcased the incredible talent of local and emerging artists from Tropical North Queensland. Adrian Thomas’s music bridged First Nations teachings with modern flavours, while Lucy Gallant’s avant-garde indie-pop dazzled the audience.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! We are thrilled to announce that Out On The Lawn is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever before! Get ready to experience live music in the heart of the city under the tropical night sky.

The upcoming season will feature an impressive lineup of talented local artists including Zennith, Waterstreets, Tausala Rea, IZAK, Tegan Koster Project and Madam Mañana.

Kuranda legends Zennith are bringing their upbeat mix of roots, reggae, funky hip-hop and Indigenous world music; instrumentalist, IZAK, combines electronic loops, live instrumentals, beatboxing and vocals for a unique,

one-of-a-kind show; and Madam Mañana’s blend of house, funk and bootyshaking bass will keep you moving all night long.

Court House Gallery provides the perfect setting for these events, with its beautiful surroundings and welcoming atmosphere.

If you missed the Music in Session series, don’t worry - Out On The Lawn vows to be a fantastic series of live music events that you won’t want to miss. So, mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and get ready to be swept away by the incredible talent that Tropical North Queensland has to offer. The excitement is just getting started!

2023 Dates:

Friday 30 June

Friday 28 July

Friday 29 September

OUR MAJOR VENUES PRESENTING THE ARTS

TANKS ARTS CENTRE

46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill tanksartscentre.com

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COURT HOUSE GALLERY

38 Abbott Street, Cairns City

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@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

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The Tanks, nestled amongst lush rainforest at the base of Mount Whitfield, is surrounded by the Cairns Botanic Gardens just four kilometres north of the heart of Cairns city. The centre was originally the World War II Royal Australian Navy Fuel Installation depot. Three of the original five tanks have been repurposed into an acclaimed live music venue and unique arts centre.

OPENING HOURS

Tank 5 Live Music: Generally Thursday - Saturday nights (tickets required)

Tank 4 Gallery: Free Entry.

Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 4.30pm

Weekends and public holidays: 10.00am - 2.00pm

Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre:

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Weekends and public holidays: 10.00am - 2.00pm

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.

If you’re looking for a peaceful and historically significant outdoor space to enjoy in Cairns, look no further than Munro Martin Parklands. Located just north of the city centre, this quiet sanctuary has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s.

MUNRO MARTIN PARKLANDS

Originally named after Sir William Norman, the former mayor of Cairns, the park fell into disuse for several decades before being redeveloped and renamed with a bequest from local philanthropists, the Munro Martin sisters. The park quickly regained its status as a place for community gatherings and organised events, and became an important rallying point for parades and celebrations during World War II.

Despite its early success, by 2014, no major work had been undertaken in the park for some time, and it again became underutilised. However, in 2016, all that changed when the park underwent a major redevelopment, transforming it into one of Cairns’ most popular outdoor entertainment venues.

Now, visitors to Munro Martin Parklands can enjoy a state-of-the-art amphitheatre,

a grand stage, and a lush green space perfect for picnics, relaxation, and outdoor events. It has quickly become a hub for cultural and artistic events, hosting a wide range of performances as well as community and cultural events.

One of the park’s greatest features is its serene atmosphere. Visitors can take a stroll through the winding pathways or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. It’s a testament to the power of community and the importance of preserving our shared history.

But the parklands aren’t just for enjoying nature and history; they’re also available for hire. With its lush greenery and stunning amphitheatre, Munro Martin Parklands is the perfect location for your events.

Overall, Munro Martin Parklands is a hidden gem in Cairns, with a rich history and a bright future as a hub for entertainment and community events. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a relaxing day out or host a special event, this tranquil space will not disappoint.

GRAND PARADEAPPLICATIONS NOW

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It’s time to bring your vibrance to the Cairns Festival Grand Parade. Show us what makes you, your group, your community, your language, your traditions a bright and integral part of Cairns.

The city will come alive with a fabulous street party celebrating the diversity of this tropical city when the Grand Parade hits the Esplanade on Saturday 26 August.

So come and join the party, share your culture, and show the world how the Cairns community shines as we celebrate Cairns Festival’s Grand Parade.

It’s FREE to enter and parade participants are in the running to win:

First Prize: $3,000

Second Prize: $2,000

Third Prize: $1,000

Best Eco-float: $1,000

HOW TO ENTER A FLOAT

To enter a float in the 2023 Grand Parade, simply complete the easy online application form. cairns.qld.gov.au/festival/join-in/Join-the-Grand-Parade

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Soweto Gospel Choir

Celebrate the Freedom Movement of South Africa and the Civil Rights Movement of America with Soweto Gospel Choir’s three-time Grammy®-winning concert, Hope.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra 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 Twits

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Full of trickery and wickedly funny pranks, Dahl’s adored classic, The Twits, 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.

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BEHIND THE ARTS

Shining a spotlight on the Creative Life team who are responsible for the delivery of the the thriving arts and culture program for Cairns Regional Council.

In this issue, we talk to Arts & Cultural Education Officer, Christopher Kohn.

Tell us in 25 words, what is your key role and main responsibilities?

I work with a small, passionate team to help Council achieve its goals for young creatives, disability arts, and First Nations arts and culture.

How did you end up here? Talk us through your career pathway & progression.

For most of the past 25 years, I have been a Theatre Director in Melbourne and Brisbane, both as a freelancer and an Artistic Director. In 2017, I took up the role teaching directing at Victorian College of the Arts, which is where I studied directing in the late 1990s.

When COVID hit, I moved with my family to Brisbane, and eventually to Cairns, to be closer to the Indigenous communities in Cape York I had started working with. When the opportunity came to step into a role at Cairns Regional Council, I jumped at the chance. I have always had a special interest in arts with and for young people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and artists with disability, so my position at Council allows me to apply this knowledge and foster the amazing talent in this region.

What’s the most inspiring moment on the job so far?

Most recently, it was helping out at the Local & Vocal concert at Tanks Arts Centre. Part of our Flame.Arts program, the annual event profiled seven musical acts from around the region – all young and emerging. Such incredible talent –with a huge range of genres and artists from many different backgrounds. I took my 14 year old and his friend and it blew their minds!

Why do we need to engage young people in the arts?

Young people will consume and make art wherever and whenever they can. By fostering these young artists through programs like Flame.Arts, we’re providing a way for them to collaborate with other

artists, find mentors and new audiences, and fine-tune their skills through workshops and resources they may not find elsewhere.

No matter what stage of their arts path these young people are on, or what their overall goal is – to perform, to gain backstage experience, or just be a part of something extraordinary – creating a space to explore new possibilities and exposure to artistic practice allows everyone to come together to dream bigger and brighter futures for arts and culture.

What advice would you offer anyone wanting to break into this area?

Go out and see as much work as you can – live music, movies, theatre, dance, exhibitions. Find your community of like-minded creatives and start making stuff with whatever you have at hand. Do what you love and you will find your community. And, of course contact us at FlameProjects@cairns.qld.gov. au and follow us on facebook.com/ CairnsCreativeLife. We need you and your ideas and hopefully can help you to achieve your goals.

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FROM FLAME TO FIRE GRETA STANLEY

Greta Stanley, alumni of the Flame.Arts project, on getting her songs from the notebook to the stage.

With millions of streams to her name, three albums and another in progress, festival appearances, and a list of support slots that reads like a who’s who of Australian indie pop (Amy Shark, Tash Sultana, Thelma Plum), the trajectory of Cairns performer Greta Stanley is nothing short of impressive.

The girl from Mena Creek is proud of her regional background, as is evident in her songwriting, many of her lyrics reflecting the natural beauty of the Far North. But what Greta is also very proud of is the pathway taken from a dreamer recording songs in her bedroom to a bonafide recording artist, thanks to a little nurturing from the Flame.Arts program, facilitated by Cairns Regional Council’s Creative Life team.

Flame.Arts is best described as an incubator for emerging talent, its intent being to create a pathway for artists to explore new possibilities and exposure to artistic practice, to hone skills through workshops, and ultimately create a tipping point for the next step on the arts path.

“Shows like Australian Idol are really valuable to gain a popular presence, but they’re more for the entertainment industry as a whole, rather than specifically the music industry,” says Greta. “While they absolutely have their place, for songwriters like me, they’re not quite the right fit.

“I studied music at school but I didn’t really have any direction. I was about 16 when I played my first gig in Innisfail, and just knew I wanted to take music a little more seriously. I enrolled in a TAFE course, just until I figured out what I wanted to do.

“A friend from TAFE told me about a competition being run by Flame.Arts, the grand prize being a trip to Brisbane for QMusic’s BIGSOUND music conference, entry to the BIGSOUND Showcase performance, and a professional recording session for three original songs. The deadline was, of course, the next day so I scrambled to put together some Soundcloud demos and submitted. About a week later, I heard back from (then Flame.Arts facilitator) Fleur McMenamin telling me I’d been successful.

“BIGSOUND was incredible. Being immersed into this environment to listen to speakers and see incredible bands perform was priceless. Recording started the next day, and I was to record three songs with producer Mark Myers. We started with the three, and just continued. Mark was able to take the sound from my head and transpose it into an aural experience. He made it evident that this was actually something I could do as a career, not just a bedroom hobby.

“Having that opportunity through Flame.Arts was quite literally life changing. Not only through the production, but also the introduction to industry players that are still relevant and important in my career today. In fact, Fleur became my manager and mentor, and Mark Myers has been my producer on all albums.

“As a young emerging musician, this program was so influential, and the opportunities it provided me was incredible. Not only in terms of performance, but also all the other elements of being a professional working musician were considered - building a website, creating a social presence, learning how to market yourself, apply for grants. Of course, I’m sure I still would have produced music at some stage in some way, but the experiences provided by Flame.Arts and the connections made have been invaluable.”

If you’re looking to flex your performance skills on the big stage, look no further than Launch Pad at Cairns Performing Arts Centre. This event is where emerging artists take the stage to show off their skills.

The last Launch Pad event was a showstopper! Performers from Cairns and surrounding regions brought their A-game, and the audience was buzzing. The word on the street is that Launch Pad is the place to be for anyone looking to get on stage.

The talented and dreamy Ash Binello got the party started by hypnotising the crowd with her original song Goblin Hollow. Bundles of Doves, a quirky duo, performed next, rocking their zany harmonies and early 1900s Edwardian clothing.

After local guitarist PJ Myers wowed the crowd with his cool percussive guitar tricks, The Midnight Helix raised the bar with their gritty drum and

LAUNCH PAD INTRODUCING...

friday 25 august

It’s no secret we love live music. Cairns Festival continues to launch the next generation of talented musicians with Introducing..., a music event featuring emerging local performers. Held each year on the Esplanade mainstage, Introducing... features an impressive line-up of the best new music talent our region has to offer. This year, it could be you! We’re looking for our next line-up of performers to rock the Cairns Festival mainstage!

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bass act they like to call “Jazztronica.” Frangipani from Innisfail then made her stage debut, belting out a powerful cover of Hollow by Tori Kelly and demonstrating to everyone why this stage is so important. To top it off, Ariel Dynamics debuted nine new works in preparation for their upcoming competition in Brisbane.

The next Launch Pad event is on July 23rd from 4-6 pm, and you won’t want to miss it. It’s a chance to support local talent and be a part of an amazing community. For more information on how you can be involved, scan the QR Code below.

WE.MOVE

SUNday 3 september

We.Move is Cairns Festival’s biggest youth dance event. We’re seeking young and emerging dancers aged 12-25, from diverse cultural backgrounds, including First Nations, to participate in solos, duos, or groups of any style or genre. No formal dance training is required - if you love to move your body and

create dance routines, we want you to get involved! The final dance spectacular will be held in Tank 5 on September 3 during Cairns Festival’s Carnival on Collins. Register your interest by May 29 for this exciting opportunity to showcase your talent.

CALLOUT FOR DANCERS

AGE: 12 - 25 years of age

STYLE: any style/genre – solos/duos/groups REGISTER HERE>>

LOCAL & VOCAL

Local & Vocal 2023 was a rocking success with twelve of the very best of Cairns and surrounding regions’ young emerging music acts, and a 200+ crowd in attendance – the rain wasn’t going to dampen the show with all music acts stepping up to the challenge and giving it their all!

DJ Miss V kicked off the evening with some funky anthems welcoming audiences on arrival and introducing the first acts of the evening on an intimate Garden Stage. Folk music act Ash Binello, roots/indie guitarist Summah Ford, and singer songwriter Kate Hunter with her original country/ folk style acoustic set were all equally entertaining and worthy of our continued support.

With Garden Stage wrapping up, audiences settled into Tank 5 for the mainstage show promising some big punch. All-female neo-soul act Black Angles were first up with their funky bass and jazzy percussive drums, followed by indie singer songwriter Tenni with her enigmatic stage presence, edgy guitar, and superb lyrical ability. Emerging pop outfit Strange Fantasy wooed the audience with their dreamy vocals, cool drum’n’bass and some kooky on stage antics complementing their style.

Duelling guitar duo Chris & Kaleb sang an original track reminiscent of Bruno Mars with a country twist, and party starters Dr Albert & the Malarias

proved that rhythm is the beating heart of NQ with epic guitar riffs, funky bass, glittery flares and Maximus on drums. Taulsala Rea was a dynamo on stage raising the profile of First Nations excellence with lyrical and vocal maturity for miles, setting the bar high for solo singer songwriters.

Superboy kicked off a dance break, amping up the crowd with a high energy African hip hop performance accompanied by dancers on stage, followed by STREET ELEMENTS breakdancers wowing the audience with their high-powered routines and back-breaking spins. Headline act Hidden Pillars, an exciting five-piece rock band with infused blues tones, blew the roof off the Tanks – massive onstage, technically on point and vocals to match.

With many thanks to Patty Preece and CQU students who were on site filming the live performances, and to Cairns FM who were there to capture the fun and interview the artists. All artists receive a copy of their live performance to continue to develop their profile and reach for more opportunities.

LocaL & Vocal is a Flame.Arts event and professional development opportunity for young and emerging creatives it is an initiative of Cairns Regional Council’s Young Creatives Strategy - funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

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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 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

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.

How much: Up to $10,000

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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

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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 12-25), 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

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.

How much: Up to $25,000

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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)

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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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

Local Playwright Tackles the Big Issues

Cairns playwright Dennis McIntosh is accustomed to tackling big themes around life and work. He has published two autobiographies about his time as an underground construction worker and sheep shearer, highlighting the impact of hard physical labour on bodies and minds. Born in Townsville, Dennis grew up in Western Melbourne, beneath the shadow of the West Gate Bridge.

Given this background, it is not surprising that Dennis has chosen as his next project a theatrical account of Australia’s worst-ever industrial accident, the West Gate Bridge collapse that killed 35 workers in 1970. Dennis’s new play, Who Took the Fall, explores this tragedy in a way that has never been done before.

Who Took the Fall had a week of script development in early 2023, with a script reading performed at Bulmba-ja by five Cairns-based professional actors, for an appreciative audience of 60. The rehearsal room also had a survivor of the disaster present as a script consultant, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the performance.

The reading was a resounding success, and plans are already in motion for a full production in 2024. With the support of the RADF Major Round fund, Dennis has received $9,050 to help bring this important production to the stage.

Pressing Topics in the Tropics

In late 2022 and early 2023, NorthSite Contemporary Arts at Bulmba-ja was buzzing with excitement as experimental arts took centre stage. The dynamic duo of Cairns multidisciplinary artists, Melania Jack and Patty Preece, collaborated with a team of creatives to present their latest installation - Pressing Topics - as their performance art identity - The Ironing Maidens. The opening night saw a diverse crowd of contemporary art and music enthusiasts flock to witness the awe-inspiring fusion of electro-pop with domestic iconography of irons and ironing boards. The month-long exhibition employed the talents of eight artists, including the renowned projection artist, Yandell Walton, who acted as the project mentor for the show.

Pressing Topics’ success didn’t stop there. The unique installation was subsequently invited to Outer Space Gallery in Brisbane, providing an opportunity for Melania’s work to reach new audiences. It’s clear that the RADF Major Round fund’s support of $10,000 was pivotal in enabling this artistic masterpiece to come to fruition.

Cairns Playwright Dennis McIntosh (R) with Cairns actor Dell Beckman (L)

Melania Jack

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

ANDREA HUELIN

From Men In Cones, an artist-in-residence exhibition featuring the human landscape of traffic cones and high vis of Council workers, to the beauty of Sea Walls ocean street art around Cairns, and now onto winning one of Australia’s most prestigious art awards, Cairns artist Andrea Huelin is a painter who pauses to observe the ordinary.

However it’s her observation of an extraordinary character that has landed Huelin the 2023 Archibald Prize’s Packing Room Prize, a subcategory of the prestigious Archibald Prize for portraiture.

Clown Jewels, Huelin’s portrait of Cal Wilson, an Aotearoa New Zealand–born, Melbourne-based stand-up comedian best known for her appearances on Spicks and Specks and Have You Been Paying Attention, is the first entry into the Archibald Prize for the Cairns-based artist. Originally a journalist and broadcaster, Huelin followed her love of art and embarked on a career change into arts administration and marketing in Queensland before deciding to take up the paintbrush herself.

“Cal has an Instagram page where she revealed the brilliant headpieces that she made from plastic toys and shiny ornaments during the long Melbourne lockdowns [in 2020–21

due to COVID-19]. Posing in them on her makeshift home stage, she looked so proud of herself that it made me laugh out loud. I posted a congratulatory comment. Cal wrote back and admired my paintings, so I asked if she’d sit for a portrait,” says Huelin.

Now in its 32nd year, the Packing Room Prize is the larrikin child of the main Archibald Prize, and is judged by the Art Gallery of NSW staff who receive, unpack and hang the entries. Timothy Dale, Monica Rudhar and Alexis Wildman are the three professional art handlers with 19 years of hands-on Archibald Prize experience between them. Together they selected Huelin’s winning artwork for the prestigious Packing Room Prize 2023.

“Cal brought her creativity and imagination to the sitting, as well as a suitcase full of headpieces and outfits”, says Huelin. “I wanted to paint a formal portrait, mocking the 19th-century style in which women were painted in their fancy bonnets and frilly blouses, looking either bored and oblivious, or proud as punch of their best duds. As often happens, the painting acquired a life of its own. With Cal’s slightly haughty expression and sparkly headpiece, it suddenly became seriously regal.”

Packing Room Prize 2023 winner Andrea Huelin and sitter Cal Wilson with the winning work Clown Jewels photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Mim Stirling

The Cairns Arts and Culture Map is a one-stop-shop for information on our region’s cultural assets as well as the community’s creative services and resources. You can search Council assets such as venues, public art, and city collections along with heritage sites and trails.

Members of the creative community have also created free listings to promote their services such as artists, musicians or actors. Others have listed their arts and cultural organisations or their creative industry business.

All artists, organisations and creative industries in the Cairns region are invited to create their free listing to promote their services.

www.cairns.artsandculturemap.com.au

WHO’S ON THE MAP?

Cairns Voice Studio is for everyone, from beginners to professional. Keesha’s teaching is based on the philosophy that everyone has a voice, and can improve their voice when they work and express in an environment that is empathetic, nurturing, supportive, playful and non-judgmental.

The Cairns Art Society Gallery at DFO features works by around 50 of the society’s artist members, with a wide range of paintings, ceramics, sculptures, cards and more. The gallery is located near Coles at the DFO Shopping Centre in Westcourt, Cairns.

ADFAS Cairns is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers promoting the enjoyment of the arts in our communities.

Anyone with an interest in the arts or who wishes to develop such an interest is welcome to join ADFAS. New members are always welcome, as are visitors.

ADFAS CAIRNS

CAIRNS VOICE STUDIO

CAIRNS ART SOCIETY GALLERY AT DFO

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 Ecstatic Dance 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.

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

25th June Sunday Market

30th July Sunday Market

3rd September Carnival On Collins

24th September Sunday Market

29th October Sunday Market

26th November

TIME: 9.00am – 2.00pm

Last Sunday Market for 2023

Tullara and Rob Howe in Tank 5

KATIE NOONAN

Katie Noonan lends her voice to celebrate the 50th anniversary release of Joni Mitchell’s legendary album Blue

Queensland’s own Katie Noonan is one of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation. So, it’s fitting that she should lend her voice to the extraordinary work of another generationdefining music maker.

Joni Mitchell’s iconic album Blue is a record so surreal and visceral it simply surpasses time. Written about the time of her breakup from Graham Nash, it’s a cluster of songs that are an outpouring of emotion, her descriptions of how a heart breaks have resonated thousands of times over. As Mitchell so perfectly put it: “It’s the purest emotional record that I will ever make in my life… there’s hardly a dishonest note in the vocals.”

Katie Noonan is no stranger to pouring pure emotion into her music, earning her a welldeserved reputation as one of Australia’s most vibrant and breath-halting performers. With seven platinum records, 27 ARIA Award nominations and five ARIA Award wins, she has cemented her place in music-lovers’ hearts since her early days as the frontwoman of Brisbane rock band, george. Over the years, Katie has proven herself a musical rarity, her incredible talent and ability to flourish in any genre – whether that’s gentle folk, gutsy rock, or a grandiose operatic performance backed by a symphony orchestra.

For this very special tour, Katie Noonan is accompanied by guitar virtuoso Ben Hauptmann, as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Blue by bringing her distinctive musicality to timeless Joni Mitchell classics like A Case of You and, of course, River

“Blue is an album that unequivocally changed my life,” Katie says. “From a compositional, lyrical and vocal performance point of view it has inspired me deeply. I love that the album was gifted to me from another female artist, and it is an album I regularly recommend to up-and-coming female artists also. Joni’s artistry and music genius is unparalleled, and I absolutely love singing her songs.”

Your Library, Your Way.

Explore our eLibrary 24/7, from home or on your mobile device, anytime, anywhere.

eAudiobooks

eBooks

eBooks in Foreign Languages

eLearning for all ages

eMagazines

eMovies and Documentaries

eNewspapers

Genealogy Research and 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.

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 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

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.

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.

www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

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

TOTAL UNITS: REGURGITATOR & CUSTARD

When Regurgitator recorded their seminal album UNIT in a dingy Brisbane warehouse in 1997, they were trying to create a sound that steered them away from the machismo that influenced the punk-adjacent music scene at the time.

“It was this divey rehearsal space that we used to go to practice, then we found out the guy that ran the space was getting kicked out because they were developing it,” bassist Ben Ely recalls. “So he got kicked out, and it was Martin (Lee) our drummer and our sound guy (Magoo) who said, ‘why don’t we just rent it off him for super cheap and do whatever we want?’ so we set up a little recording studio… It was pretty povo.”

Because the band’s outlay on the recording space was so minimal, it made the whole process less stressful, which Ely says contributed to UNIT’s ultimate success.

Twenty-five years later, Regurgitator is still having fun with it. The band just announced a massive national tour presented by Double J with special guests Custard, who will head to Cairns with them in June.

“I admit we have pretty much missed the boat on creating a comeback record” quips Custard lead singer Dave McCormack, “but we hope there are enough old bastards out there who will be willing to spend their hard earned cash to see us play a bunch of songs that are about 30 years old”.

Back in the ol’ days, Custard’s appeal was an awkward innocence that often fumbled alongside a playful sense of anarchy. They were a band full of the exuberance and abandon that marks one’s late teens and early 20s. These days, as McCormack laments, they’re the ‘parents our parents warned us about’. Thankfully, Custard haven’t lost their sense of humour or irony, even writing a song with the same name.

To quote a very Custard-ian quote, “We’re so old we can spell scientist correctly, and know all your local postcodes.”

What’s not to love? Four guys in their mid-40s, casually knocking out a bunch of songs most bands half their age would kill for. The only thing a Custard show needs now is a reference to Enrique Iglesias for the circle back to Girls Like That to be complete.

Regurgitator & Custard UNITS live at Tanks Arts Centre, Saturday 3rd June

Azizah Pertiwi

Michael Franti

Over the past few months, our venues have been pumping with incredible acts. Michael Franti & Spearhead brought their infectious blend of reggae, funk, and soul to the Tanks, leaving the crowd uplifted and energised. Queensland Ballet captivated audiences at CPAC with breathtaking performances and masterful choreography. Meanwhile, Music In Session at the Court House Gallery showcased some of the best emerging artists in an intimate and captivating setting.

Queensland Ballet

Adrian Thomas

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.

UNTIL SATURDAY 17 JUNE

LAUNCH: 6PM FRIDAY 26 MAY

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday

INFO: courthousegallery@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)

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.

UNTIL 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.

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

VENUE: Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre

INFO: juliemonroallison@gmail.com

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

EXHIBITION

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.

UNTIL 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)

Units: Regurgitator & Custard

REGURGITATOR announce UNITS - 25 YEARS OF UNIT IN ONE ELECTRIC STREAM OF SOUND AND COLOUR touring the nation in celebration of their iconic 1997 album, which will be played in full, in all its pixelated density, along with an extended set of hits!

Still touring and flooring it, the ‘Gurge more than ever now find themselves extending the vitality of their live performances, continuing to infuse them with exuberance, mania and their mashed up motion of rock, punk, funk, pop, hiphop... wherever the tune goes.

As a double-header surprise, indie-rock legends Custard will be joining Regurgitator on this national tour. Bringing together their love of psychology with a passion for social media, Custard have long been regarded as the Microsoft Word of Australian indie rock.

Two iconic bands, one unforgettable night of bodyrocking and headrolling, combining punk, rock, electro-pop... and a good dose of tongue-in-cheek nostalgia..

SATURDAY 3 JUNE

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: One Price $59

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: 18+

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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

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.

Forest Song & Don Quixote

From the trauma and heartbreak of war in their home country to major cities in the United States and Europe, and now to Australia’s stages. This is the Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine.

Act One: The Ukrainian showpiece…Forest Song

This legendary ballet, which has been performed for over 75 years, remains the pride of Ukraine. Forest Song is a magical love story, full of mysticism alongside the conflict between the human world and nature. It tells a tale of love and the fearless and brave Mavka, who longs for peace in her world, just as Ukraine longs for peace in her country today.

Act Two: Don Quixote

This flamboyant and festive Spanish ballet is a much-loved romantic comedy. It tells the story of a courageous but troubled man’s quest for love. Gypsies, bullfighters, lavish costumes, breath-taking dancers, and an inspiring music score ensures that Don Quixote is a not-to-be-missed experience.

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

THURSDAY 8 & FRIDAY 9 JUNE

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $105 : Concession $95

Youth (12-17 years) $75 : Child (3-11 years) $65

Family (2Ad + 2Ch) $300 : Group (10+) $95

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

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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!

SOLD OUT

SATURDAY 10 JUNE

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: SOLD OUT

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: MA15+

Thelma Plum

Off the back of her Meanjin Australian tour and various festival appearances, Thelma Plum is headed to the Tanks Arts Centre.

The Gamilaraay woman, musician, and creator is continuing her powerful streak of music and art, carving out a place for herself in the Australian music industry with her honest and thoughtful lyrics.

Thelma Plum’s debut album, Better In Blak is a story about culture, heritage, love, and pain. With incredible strength, courage, and heartbreaking tenderness, her debut album captures so deftly what it’s like to be a young Aboriginal woman in Australia.

She is capable of making you dance, laugh, and cry. There are also private moments, brutally honest breakup songs, and intimate moments.

THURSDAY 15 JUNE

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $50 : Concession/Youth (15-17 years) $45

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: 15+

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.

Dan Sultan

Prior to the release of his long-awaited fifth studio album, Dan Sultan, Dan is returning to Tanks Arts Centre on Friday 16 June for a special solo performance to showcase new and unreleased music, as well as his extensive and wellloved back catalogue.

Dan Sultan is an undeniably important artist. One of Australia’s most loved singer-songwriters, Sultan boasts numerous accolades to his name, including 6 ARIA Awards, NIMA Awards, Top 5 ARIA-charting albums and an ARIAcertified Gold record in Blackbird.

Previous albums Aviary Takes (2019), Killer (2017), Blackbird (2014), Get Out While You Can (2009) and Homemade Biscuits (2006) has seen Sultan navigate the country a number of times playing headline shows to sold-out crowds, as well as supporting the links of Bruce Springsteen, and as a guest on some of Australia’s biggest festivals, including Splendour in the Grass, Blues Festival and Falls Festival, to name a few.

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

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FRIDAY 16 JUNE

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $40 : Concession $35

Youth (3-17 years) $35

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

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PAULINI

SINGS THE AMERICAN DIVAS

ARIA award-winning, R&B-pop artist and songwriter PAULINI has been heralded as one of the finest vocalists and performers in the country. This Fijian-born songstress has won the hearts of a nation with her angelic, five octave range, and engaging personality.

As an artist PAULINI rose to prominence on the top of the Australian ARIA Charts in 2004 with her debut Platinum album One Determined Heart and her Platinum smash single Angel Eyes. Both hit the No. 1 spot on the Australian charts, making PAULINI one of only ten Australian female solo artists to have a #1 album.

PAULINI sings the American Divas, with Musical Director Michael Tan, takes the audience on a musical journey through some of the biggest voices in American music history, by one of Australia’s biggest voices.

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Katie Noonan

JONI MITCHELL’S BLUE

5OTH ANNIVERSARY

Celebrated Queensland artist Katie Noonan will be presenting Joni Mitchell’s Blue accompanied by guitar virtuoso Ben Hauptmann.

Over the past 20 years, five-time ARIA award-winning artist Katie Noonan has proven herself to be one of Australia’s most hardworking, versatile and prolific artists. Named one of the greatest Australian singers of all time by the Herald Sun, Katie has produced 20 studio albums throughout her career, with seven times platinum record sales under her belt and 27 ARIA award nominations that span diverse genres.

Sure to please not only Joni fans but lovers of music and poetry alike, this concert will be a spine-tingling evening you won’t want to miss.

FRIDAY 16 JUNE

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $79.95 : Concession $74.95

Youth (3-17 years) $59.95 : Group (10+) $67.95

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

SATURDAY 17 JUNE

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $49 : Concession $44

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 7.00pm | Show 7.45pm

RATING: PG

TANKS wORKSHOPS

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: 24 JUN, 29 JUL

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.

WHEN: 22 JULY

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

STEVE PARISH PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

This weekend workshop includes interactive seminars and practical photo sessions in unique rainforest, wetland and tropical garden settings. The sessions will send you home with renewed enthusiasm and a defined creative life direction.

WHEN: 10 & 11 JUN

TIME: 9:00am – 6:30pm Sat, 7:30am - 4:30pm Sun

COST: $985 per person

EXHIBITION

Past, Present, Future

CAIA COMMUNITY - A BEGINNING CONVERSATION

Past, Present, Future focusses on the Indigenous community of artists, lecturers, and mentors that has developed around the CAIA program and is integral to CAIA’s success.

The CAIA degree program has a reputation for cultivating the careers of some of Australia’s most successful contemporary artists who have exemplified the highest standards of achievement nationally and internationally. From Documenta and the Venice Biennale to every major gallery and museum in Australia, these artists and scholars are fundamentally transforming the Australian cultural landscape.

THURSDAY 22 JUNE - SATURDAY 15 JULY

LAUNCH: 2.30PM WEDNESDAY 12 JULY

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday

INFO: griffith.edu.au/study/CAIA

IMAGE DETAILS: Kyra Mancktelow, Born Under a Tree, 2020-21, earthenware and natural fibres

Coterie

Coterie, a five-piece band spearheaded by four brothers from Perth, are rapidly building a reputation as one of Australia’s most electrifying live acts!

Immersed in a culture of surf and art, the west coast act comprised of brothers Tyler, Joshua, Brandford, and Conrad have developed a unique blend of soulful rock music with perfect four-part harmonies that have audiences demanding more.

The group’s debut single Where We Began was released via Island Records in 2019 whilst 2020 gave us the sing-a-long anthems Salvation, Say Goodbye and In The Fire all being met with outstanding reviews.

Coterie have since amassed more than 3 million streams, 250,000 YouTube views, an army of dedicated fans behind them and are ready to take on the global stage!

Frenzal Rhomb

Tanks Arts Centre presents FRENZAL RHOMB - “The Cup Of Pestilence” Album Launch Tour 2023 with special guests The Meanies.

The Cup Of Pestilence, it spilleth over. So it’s time to pour it out all over your gig-loving faces.

Frenzal Rhomb has released their tenth album, and so it’s time to oil up the guitars, sharpen the drumsticks and hitch up the wallet chain-mail; it’s time for battle!*

*playing a reasonable number of shows spread out over a bunch of weekends with a kinda big but not too-long setlist because we’ve been doing this for a while and our bones hurt. Please come.

FRIDAY 23 JUNE

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $40 : Concession $35

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: 18+

SATURDAY 24 JUNE

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $45 : Concession $40

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

SUPPORT: The Meanies

RATING: 18+

EXHIBITION

Lugger Bort

A CIAF 2023 SATELLITE

EXHIBITION CURATED BY NERELLE NICOL

Lugger Bort is dedicated to the working life of the Aboriginal, Torres Strait and South Sea Islanders who worked the pearling, beche-de-mer and trochus industries, living on luggers in Far North Queensland.

The exhibition provides insight into the magnitude of the industry’s operations and the perilous conditions under which these intrepid seafarers faced the watery abyss. This timeless zone fed fears and apprehension into the minds of naive teenagers, as recalled by some of the few remaining Elders with first-hand knowledge of working in this industry.

Lugger Bort verifies the valuable economic contributions these seafarers made to Far North Queensland. It provides glimpses of the roles they played in helping to shape the character of the region, revealing achievement hereto unrecognised.

SATURDAY 24 JUNE - SUNDAY 23 JULY

LAUNCH: 4PM FRIDAY 14 JULY

VENUE: Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Free

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

INFO: www.ciaf.com.au

IMAGE DETAILS: PearlingboatsnearThursdayIsland (State Library of Queensland)

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.

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Dreams

FLEETWOOD MAC & STEVIE NICKS SHOW

The Dreams show pays tribute to one of the worlds best selling bands of all time – Fleetwood Mac, and to the solo career of their leading lady, Stevie Nicks.

Re-live one of the legendary bands and performers of the seventies and eighties, and one band Australians love – Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Featuring a well oiled and talented group of musicians dedicated to the task of bringing this era and this sound to the stage for all to enjoy.

Bring your wild heart, your gypsy spirit and all the twirls you can muster and Dreams will bring all the songs, the outfits, the stories, and the signature moves of Stevie and the band.

“The Dreams show was a breath of fresh air when it comes to Fleetwood Mac tribute shows.. these guys deliver.. Big Time! Don’t miss this show if you’re a Mac fan!” Dennis DunstanManager Fleetwood Mac (1981-1999)

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DEAD PUPPET SOCIETY’S Ishmael by David Morton

Set on a futuristic version of earth that has suffered a catastrophic environmental collapse, the box office hit Ishmael by David Morton is a modern version of Herman Melville’s classic Moby Dick, reimagined for a new millennium as a contemporary space saga.

Planet Earth has been so badly polluted, the surface is smothered in a layer of thick, toxic clouds. With tight control over the tops of the tallest mountains where the air remains fresh, only the elite corporate class breathe clean air. The story follows the journey of Ishmael, a refugee who has been living in a corporation sanctioned camp below the clouds, on the darkened surface of earth.

Hailed by critics as ‘a new kind of storytelling’ and ‘unlike anything else hitting the stage’, Ishmael is a visually compelling experience like no other.

FRIDAY 7 JULY

VENUE: CPAC Studio

PRICE: Adult $30 : Concession $25

Youth (3-17 years) $20

All ticket prices include booking fee.

FRIDAY 7 JULY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $59 : Concession $49

Youth (3-17 years) $45 : Group (10+) $49

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 7.00pm | Show 8.00pm

RATING: PG

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

RATING: PG

Dead Puppet Society is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

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The Waifs

20TH ANNIVERSARY OF UP ALL NIGHT TOUR

Singers, songwriters, folk heroes, and independent artist trailblazers, The Waifs have been making music for a very long time.

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their breakthrough album ‘Up All Night’ with a massive tour of Australia, sisters Vikki and Donna Simpson alongside mate Josh Cunningham are heading to every corner and crevice of this big land! The Waifs have continued to forge an independent path over their 30-year career and show no sign of slowing down.

From biker bars to triple J’s Hottest 100, they’ve written their songs into the hearts of fans the world over. On this special night the band will play the full album from beginning to end, telling tales of wanderlust, heartache and homecoming.

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 July

Sunday 24 September

Sunday 12 November

SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 JULY

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: One Price $65

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: 18+

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Jenny Wynter

BY REQUEST

Songbird and improvised comedy queen Jenny Wynter performs By Request, the “side-splitting cabaret” which is never the same show twice.

Join this internationally award-winning comic talent in a mind-blowing collection of songs, stories and comedy... all inspired by suggestions from you, the audience

Put your suggestions on paper, stick them in the onstage fishbowl and help create a totally unique, hilarious and never-to-be-repeated evening of cabaret, performed strictly By Request

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!

Thomas Chen

AN EXTENSION OF MYSELF

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 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.

MONDAY 17 JULY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

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

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 9.00am | Show 11.00am

RATING: PG

WEDNESDAY 19 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

EXHIBITION

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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.

WEDNESDAY 19 JULY - SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

LAUNCH: 6PM THURSDAY 27 JULY

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday - Saturday

INFO: yalanjiarts.com.au

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

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ARTIST’S PRESENTATION AND DEMONSTRATION

Join artists Lorna Shuan, Laurence Gibson and Vanessa Cannon for an artwork presentation where they share their ceramic making process, while answering questions from the public in a relaxed and informal exchange. Watch as the Yalanji Arts artists demonstrate their individual techniques, forming and adorning ceramic vessels in real time.

FRIDAY 28 JULY

VENUE: Court House Gallery, Abbott St

PRICE: Free

OPEN: 10.00am - 12.00pm

INFO: yalanjiarts.com.au

IMAGE DETAILS: Yalanji Arts artist and workshop presenter, Lorna Shuan.

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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.

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Vince Jones Quintet

Vince Jones is that rare genre-defying artist who creates music without borders. Songwriter, trumpeter, and Australia’s leading legendary jazz vocalist with a voice as cool as a long G & T, Jones is a remarkable interpreter and composer of songs in a contemporary unique style. .

With a career now in its 40th year of performance, Jones has a catalogue of 22 albums, 3 ARIA awards and 9 ARIA nominations, and has sold close to a million albums worldwide.

As a man who thinks deeply about the state of the world and our need to get back to a simpler way of living, themes of love, loss, injustice nature and peace are woven through his original works. He is not afraid to speak out for causes close to his heart.

An evening with Vince Jones is set to be a night of musical indulgence. Performing original material as well as new contemporary interpretations of his fave jazz standards by other greats including Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, and Curtis Mayfield, audiences will enjoy his mellifluous timeless tones.

THURSDAY 20 JULY

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

THURSDAY 20 JULY

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $40 : Concession/Youth (12-17 years) $35

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: 15+

The Umbilical Brothers

THE DISTRACTION

WINNER - BEST COMEDY AT THE ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL

Do you love staring at screens? Are you staring at a screen right now? You should get out more. Specifically, to a show that has an enormous screen smack-bang in the middle of it.

The Umbilicals take the energy of live performance and the spectacle of cinema and smashes them together into a new show performed simultaneously on stage and on the big screen. It is like nothing you’ve ever seen, and nothing they’ve ever done, and it will blow your mind way more literally than you are expecting. The Distraction: enabling your screen addiction.

The Umbilical Brothers are an international comedy phenomenon. Their unique mix of mind-bending comedy and back-breaking physicality has taken the world’s favourite Australian comedy duo to 40 countries – from stadiums supporting Robin Williams to stadiums supporting N’Sync.

SATURDAY 22 JULY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $54.90 : Concession $49.90 Group (10+) $49.90

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

Nautilus Scuba 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

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The Delta Riggs

After their critically acclaimed fourth album Modern Pressure, which saw the band tour arena with Billy Idol and Sticky Fingers, The Delta Riggs are on the road once again, the band’s energy the best it’s ever been.

The Melbourne rockers’ psychedelic, cosmic rock ‘n roll anthems transport listeners to far off lands and portals through other dimensions, while front-man Elliott Hammond delivers his signature rich, raspy vocals that dip, howl, screech and wail, with unparalleled magnetism.

Renowned for pumping out high-energy jams, and ferocious, sweat-soaked live shows, this Rolling Stone Magazine Live Act Of The Year alumni will land at the Tanks brimming with their blend of cheeky swagger, psychedelic sounds, and unbridled energy.

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Katy Steele

With one of the most undeniable, ethereal, dramatic voices this side of Kate Bush, Katy Steele is one of the most recognisable voices of a generation.

Emerging at 19 years old as lead singer for ARIA nominated outfit Little Birdy, Katy Steele continues to leave an impression with her profound songwriting and exquisite talent. Katy went on to release three studio albums with the band including BigBigLove, Hollywood and Confetti An established career drenched in highlights, Katy is now carving out the next chapter of her already incredible career.

With a pounding beat that rolls in to a shimmery infectious chorus, her latest single Come and See Me is an elevated dancefloor filler guaranteed to brighten your mood. To coincide with the release Katy Steele will be heading out on a massive national tour in July, presented by Double J. This will be the first time fans get to witness the album in its entirety along with a few crowd-favourites.

THURSDAY 27 JULY

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: 18+

FRIDAY 28 JULY

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: Adult $40 : Concession $35

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: 18+

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Top Dog FILM FESTIVAL 2023

Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people at the 2023 Top Dog Film Festival

Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen at the 2023 Top Dog Film Festival Experience the stories of salty sea dogs, unbreakable bonds and canine companions that enrich the lives of all those they encounter. Experience heartfelt stories of people who dedicate their lives to improving the outcomes for man’s best friend and meet a very clever dog who will steal a piece of your heart.

The 2023 Top Dog Film Festival presents a 2-hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people. Filled with delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions.

This carefully curated program of short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heart-warming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent filmmakers around the globe. Get your tickets before they all sell out – you’d be barking mad to miss it.

www.TopDogFilmFestival.com.au

SATURDAY 29 JULY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $33 : Senior $30 : Youth (12-17 years) $30

Child (3-11 years) $26 : Group (10+) $29

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 1.00pm | Show 2.00pm

RATING: PG

Gutsy Girls

ADVENTURE FILM TOUR 2023

The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour serves up a curation of action-packed, inspiring all-female short adventure films like no other.

This unique blend of adventure, talent, inspiration, and stunning scenery comes together to unite not only women but all those with an adventurous spirit who will be moved to chase their dreams and push their own personal boundaries.

The 2023 tour features the epic story of Samantha Gash and Jessie Ling’s crossing of Nepal, endurance runner Erika Lori’s attempt to set a fastest known time on the 1000km Bibbulmun Track, epic mountain biking, awe-inspiring climbing and some fun filled near-naked skiing!

Offering something for all ages, genders and adventure lovers the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour is packed full of adrenaline, inspiration and fuel to fire your passions

ONE NIGHT ONLY!

SATURDAY 29 JULY

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $33 : Senior $30 : Youth (12-17 years) $30

Child (3-11 years) $26 : Group (10+) $29

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.00pm | Show 7.00pm

RATING: PG

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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.

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 prog-rock identity.

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Located at Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Corner of Sheridan and Florence streets

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

PH: 1300 855 835 (Office hours)

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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+

Queen:

IT’S A KINDA MAGIC

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is back by popular demand this August for their first Australian tour in two years!

The show is set to again immerse fans in the spectacle, grandeur and extravagance of Queen and Freddie Mercury, but with the incredible Dominic Warren on board things are looking bigger and better than ever!

You’ve seen Bohemian Rhapsody at the cinemas, now see it all come alive on stage and in concert, with big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes… the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE!

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James Reyne

WAY OUT WEST TOUR

James Reyne has provided the soundtrack to endless Australian summers. One of the finest vocal and guitar talents Australia has produced, James Reyne is responsible for iconic songs such as Reckless, The Boys Light Up, Beautiful People, Lakeside, Daughters Of The Northern Coast, Fall Of Rome, Hammerhead, Motor’s Too Fast and Slave.

19 Top 40 singles. Six Top 10 hits. 11 Top 10 albums. James’s songs have been covered by a range of artists, including Paul Kelly, John Farnham, Mick Thomas and Angie Hart.

On the Way Out West Tour 2023, James Reyne will sing all the hits from Australian Crawl and his extensive solo catalogue with an eight-piece band, alongside special guest Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi) performing songs from her new solo album Small Town Temple

FRIDAY 11 AUGUST

VENUE: CPAC Theatre

PRICE: Adult $74.60 : Senior Card $67.15

Child (3-12yrs) $45.60 : Group (6+) $69.60

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

SATURDAY 12 AUGUST

VENUE: Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre

PRICE: One Price $75

All ticket prices include booking fee.

TIME: Doors 6.30pm | Show 7.30pm

RATING: PG

CAIRNS

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

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BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

BOOKING FEES

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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

Cloak room Nil

Food Vans#, fully licensed bar# Nil

None allowed Phone only Not permitted in exhibition spaces

- however there is storage for umbrellas

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

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

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