Entertainment
25 April, 2025
‘Sweet Talk’ under the stars
ART Sounds is returning to the Cairns CBD with free live music under the stars at the Court House Gallery.
Few things pair as seamlessly as art and music. In fact, they’re so deeply intertwined that both fall under the creative umbrella of art – that’s why embracing their connection feels so natural.
Art Sounds is a curated live music program in the heart of Cairns’ vibrant arts scene. Enjoy free live music performed outside under the stars at Court House Gallery this May and June.
The program kicks off on Friday, May 2, with high-energy Melbourne outfit Sweet Talk, supported by local folk artist Ben Wilson. The six-piece band is renowned for readily whipping unsuspecting punters into frenzied states of boogie and unabashed song at the drop of a hat.
Tim Freedman of The Whitlams praises them: “Sweet Talk was an absolute stand-out at the two festivals in the last year where I caught them, Tamworth and Bluesfest”.
“It was pure musical lift off with charisma and earthy grunt,” he said.
On Friday, May 9, FOOLS, one of Australia’s most audacious blues and roots collectives, take the stage supported by local act Kaweyova. This 12-piece juggernaut, led by frontman Luke O’Connor’s evocative storytelling, has become a standout force, recognised alongside The Teskey Brothers as nominees for best live blues and roots act in the 2023 National Live Music Awards.
Saturday, May 17 brings a special Cairns Children’s Festival edition featuring the Pierce Brothers, known for their dynamic performances and heartfelt songwriting.
The show starts at 4.30pm, perfect for families to enjoy an early evening of music.
Over the following five weeks, audiences can enjoy a diverse line-up featuring the infectious Latin grooves of El Moth and Los Caracoles, the heartfelt storytelling of Eddie Skiba and Driftwood & Whiskey, the country-indie charm of Andy Golledge and Queenie, and the genre-defying one-woman powerhouse Roshani.
The season wraps up with a dynamic performance from Tjaka, blending traditional Indigenous sounds with contemporary beats for a truly electrifying finale.
So pack a picnic, grab a rug or chair, and enjoy an epic run of free live music on the Court House Gallery lawn. Art and sound, together at last.
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