Entertainment
4 November, 2024
All they’ll be talking about is music
IT’S time to talk music and the upcoming Cairns Music Industry Gathering will do just that with a weekend of professional development, collaboration and live music by the hand of experts at the Tanks Arts Centre.
A partnership between Live Music Office, QMusic and Cairns Regional Council through Flame.Arts will bring the Cairns Music Industry Gathering to life next weekend, from November 8 to 10, with professional development sessions, an industry forum, networking opportunities and live music.
Now in its second year, the event is expected to attract over 150 industry stakeholders from across Far North Queensland over the three days. The event is free to attend.
The gathering aims to foster growth and collaboration by bringing together industry professionals, artists, venue operators and key stakeholders for an invaluable opportunity to network, engage and learn.
Program highlights include the Live Music Office Industry Forum, focused on developing a Live Music Framework for Cairns under the Live and Local program, with the opportunity for the local music community to directly have their say on the future of live music in the region.
The local music industry and creatives will also benefit from professional development sessions led by QMusic alongside industry partners. Additionally, roundtable discussions will be held for live music venues with the Live Music Office.
“Connecting with each other is fundamental to the growth of live music in any community, and these kinds of events not only allow local stakeholders to meet and collaborate with each other, but also to advocate directly to council on the issues that matter most to them,” said project manager for the Live Music Office Lucy Joseph.
Cairns Mayor Amy Eden said the recent findings from the 2024 Our Cairns Survey demonstrated the popularity of live music within the community.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/4e842PQ
