Entertainment
8 June, 2025
Bring your dreams alive
CAIRNS is about to turn up the volume as QMusic’s Industry Connect arrives at the Tanks Arts Centre for a full afternoon dedicated to emerging music talent on June 22.
Whether you’re a burgeoning producer, live music regular, or just dipping your toes into the world of songwriting, this free event is your backstage pass to the inner workings of the Australian music industry.
Kicking off at 1pm, Industry Connect delivers a dynamic mix of panel discussions, roundtable chats, one-on-one mentoring, and expert presentations, all tailored specifically for early-career musicians.
You’ll get to hear directly from some of Australia’s most respected music professionals – artists, managers, booking agents, and marketers – as they share tips, strategies and hard-earned lessons from inside the biz.
Topics on the table include everything from building a solid touring plan to music marketing hacks, sync licensing, managing your creative output and how to turn passion into a sustainable career.
It’s a rare opportunity for northern Queensland artists to access direct support, professional networks and crucial knowledge – without having to travel to the capital cities.
From 5pm, the event rolls into a relaxed networking session – a chance to mingle, connect and chat with industry mentors and fellow musos. Bring your questions, your demo links and maybe a few gig stories – you never know who you’ll meet.
Then from 5.30pm, Tank 5 comes alive for a Free Live Music Showcase, featuring a stellar lineup of rising local acts: Phat Love, Poundcake, Wawumun, and MC Pyrit with Viv Aisi. Whether you’re an artist, a music lover, or just looking for something fresh to do on a Sunday night, this is the place to be.
You don’t have to attend the full Industry Connect program to enjoy the showcase – just turn up, tune in and support the next wave of Cairns music makers.
QMusic Industry Connect is more than an event – it’s a launchpad. So if you’ve got dreams of taking your music to the next level, this is where you start.
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