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Participants from Tent City: A New Face during a story gathering session (L-R) Wayne, Phoenix, Jasmen, Jamie, Eugene and Kollene (surnames withed).

Creative grants available

ARTISTS and culture creatives in the Cairns region are invited to apply for funding through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) major round two.

23 March, 2026

NorthSite technician and artist Sam Tupou (left) guides resident artist Rachel Bywaters through the printing process at NorthSite Studios at Edge Hill. Picture: Pandemonium Films

Edge Hill News

Residency linking arts

Kuranda musician Djawarray, also known as Bertie Riley, has been named a finalist in the Queensland Music Awards for his song ‘Wulman Wulman’. Picture: Supplied

Kuranda News

‘Old man’ song up for top gong

Artistic director Lisa Michl Ko-manggén with some of the art in the 2026 exhibition. Picture: Supplied

Manoora News

‘You and me’ this summer

Travellers Oasis in Cairns has won three honours in the 2026 Hostelworld HOSCAR awards, including Best Small Hostel in Oceania and Most Popular Hostel in Cairns. Picture: Gabe Thallon

Cairns News

Cairns Oasis wins honours

Mareeba country artist Victoria Crosby has released her new single You Need A Cowboy, part of a forthcoming album exploring different country styles. Picture: Supplied

Mareeba News

A new style for Crosby

UK vocalist Shaun J. Marshall performs Rod Stewart hits during The Rod Stewart Show – The Maggie May Tour, coming to Cairns Performing Arts Centre. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

A salute to Rod Stewart

Speakers at In the Frame Far North Queensland include producer Coco Garner Davis. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Spotlight on filmmakers

Billy Bain, Dharug people, Dog Walker (Plan B) 2023, featured in the touring exhibition Of This Earth: Transforming Culture and Country through First Nations Ceramics, opening at Cairns Art Gallery. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

‘Bold’ ceramics debut in Cairns

Guest speaker Cristy Burne will present at the Global Speakers Summit 2026 at the Cairns Convention Centre, which is bringing 400 professional speakers from 27 countries to Cairns. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Much to talk about at Global forum

Mad Professor will perform at Tanks Arts Centre – Tank 5 in Edge Hill on Friday 13 Mar 2026 as part of his Dubs Down Under tour. Picture: Supplied

Edge Hill News

Mad Professor will mix it up

Jason Klarwien chats about the impact of ‘Every Brilliant Thing’, before the show opened this week. Picture: Andree Stephens

Cairns News

Glimmering connections

While working as an artist for 18 years, Joshua Bonson, a Kala Lagaw Ya and Jawoyn visual artist based in Cairns, will make his CIAF debut in 2026 Art Fair Showcase. Picture: Supplied

Cairns News

Propelling culture forward

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