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‘Ashes To Ashes’ vocalist Paul Matthews brings David Bowie’s music to the stage. Picture: Supplied

Muso marks legend’s songs

A CELEBRATION of David Bowie’s music will return to Cairns in November, with the musicians behind ‘Ashes To Ashes – The David Bowie Experience’ promising a concert that faithfully

4 October, 2026

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Cairns-based Torres Strait Islander author Merwez Whaleboat drew on memories of growing up on Mer (Murray Island) with her grandmother for her debut picture book, ‘Meb Ata – Grandfather Moon’. Picture: Romy Photography

Cairns News

Book on fishing culture

CIAF artistic director Teho Ropeyarn showcases the collaborative hero artwork bringing the 2027 theme, ‘Superhighway: Country sings to stars dancing’, to life. Picture: Supplied

Edge Hill News

Stars align for cultural show

RINA will perform alongside two close friends when she supports SIX60 at Munro Martin Parklands on Friday, 2 October. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Teen’s dream at parklands

Mood Swing & Chevy Bass will bring their funk, disco, house and bass-driven live show to the Tanks Arts Centre on 2 October. Picture: Supplied

Edge Hill News

Get into the mood with swinging base electro outfit

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Local groups rehearse for ‘myths and monsters’ as part of the Sea Circus ‘tide of terror’ at the Douglas Sailing Club on 16 and 17 October. Picture: Sharon Richards

Port Douglas News

Get spooked at ‘tide of terror’ Halloween production

Dancers perform at the Cairns Indian Festival 2026 Main Event at Fogarty Park. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Annual Indian festival draws crowds of 10,000

Djarragun College student Sharntel Evans with her artwork featured in UMI Arts’ ‘Culture Through Our Eyes’ 2026 exhibition. Picture: Supplied

Manoora News

Display through their eyes

Cairns Ballroom Dancers Club members and guests celebrate the club’s ‘Over the Rainbow’ themed annual ball at the Cairns Brass Band Hall on Mulgrave Road. From left to right: Dulcie Bird, Greg Bird, Pat McFadden, Sybilla Oczkowicz, Susan Lam, Della Merrett and Geoff Oke. Picture: Supplied

Westcourt News

Guests had a colourful ball

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Melbourne Ska Orchestra, led by Nicky Bomba, will perform at Tanks Arts Centre in Cairns on October 24 as part of the national Monte Loco Rides Again Tour. Picture: Supplied

Edge Hill News

Ska ready to roll-out unique tea towels

OLLAX (Ciolla Riley), centre, with young performers in Kuranda, has released her debut single ‘Bagarra Bandjil’. Picture: Desert Pea Media

Kuranda News

Artist follows own path

The late Peter Blundell, a supporter of emerging talent and the founder of Country on Keppel, which previously brought live country music to the Great Keppel Island Hideaway. Picture: Supplied

Far North News

Talent search opens

British vocal ensemble VOCES8 will make its only Australian appearance in Cairns at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in 2027. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Vocal ensemble to make only Aussie visit to FNQ

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