Entertainment
7 June, 2025
Playpen revival at the casino
FOLLOWING a hugely successful debut, The Reef Hotel Casino brings back 80s and 90s nostalgia with a two-night tribute to Cairns’ iconic Playpen Nightclub, featuring local bands Big Noise and Mr President.
All the music and vibes from Cairns’ most iconic nightclub the Playpen is coming back to BAR36 on June 13 and 14 when local bands Big Noise and Mr President take you on a journey to the glory days of live music in Cairns when they were headlining the beloved venue.
All hits from the 80s and 90s are a must, from INXS to Midnight Oil, to Michael Jackson and Prince, will have everyone on the dance floor.
Mr President and Big Noise vocalist Tracey Osmond said she was excited to once again bring back the Playpen bands.
“The Playpen was always packed, it was brilliant, it had different levels and you could see this sea of people, the dancefloor was always full,” she said.
“People just loved the live music and when Big Noise first went up there – before I joined – the Playpen was really quiet and by keeping the entertainment going it gained traction.
“The place took this whole new lease on life, that’s when Mr President joined.
“One thing that people don’t know is that for this revival, the band comes together from all over Australia. We all live in different places now but have remained friends for so long. Many of them are still musicians, so it’s always great when we get to come together and play again.”
