Entertainment
12 May, 2025
Suburb strikes a chord
THE charming suburb of Stratford is set to come alive with music on Saturday, July 5, as ‘Live and Local: Stratford Sounds’ transforms local streets and spaces into a vibrant, all-ages music trail, all completely free.
Presented by Cairns Regional Council in partnership with the Live Music Office and APRA AMCOS, Stratford Sounds invites music lovers of all ages to discover local talent in an unexpected mix of venues from cafés and small bars to barbershops and distilleries.
Running from morning through to evening, the event will showcase a mix of established and emerging local artists performing across a variety of genres, including acoustic, indie, country and more.
Stratford’s everyday spaces will be reimagined as pop-up performance venues, encouraging locals and visitors to explore the suburb, discover new artists and support small businesses in the process.
Mayor Amy Eden said the initiative built on momentum from the 2024 Live and Local Cairns Music Industry Gathering and reflects a growing commitment to supporting Cairns’ creative community.
“This is about bringing music to the places where people already live, work and gather,” Cr Eden said.
“Stratford Sounds will highlight the incredible talent we have here in Cairns while driving foot traffic for local businesses and creating a real sense of vibrancy,” she said.
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