NQ Music Press

If you are in the music industry, or looking to get into it, do not miss this FREE event! Are you ready to take your music career to new heights? Flame.Arts presents North Queensland’s most anticipated event in the music industry, QMUSIC & Cairns Music Industry Gathering.  If you are in the music industry, whether you’re just starting out, seeking pathways to make a career out of your music, or…

Although hardly ready for the “Where Are They Now” file, Djabugay band The Pad Boys will launch their debut album ‘Where Are They Now’ at the Tanks Arts Centre Friday 15th Sept, and to celebrate they have put together a power-packed First Nation’s performance program, with National comedian Jay Wymarra and the funky DJ Mr Tarago in support. One of North Queensland’s most enduring and successful…

The end of an era is upon us! Sadly, Big Trev is in the process of selling the business and we will be doing one last Panda Room with Big Trev Takkos at the helm in the kitchen on Saturday the 9th of September. Word is the new owners are keen to continue the Panda Room gigs (and if not we will find another suitable venue), but this will definitely be your last chance to grab one of Trev’s…

Pelicana are a soul infused jazz-funk collective of some of Far North Queensland’s most experienced and well respected performers.  The insanely memorable compositions will linger, as the songs greet you like an old friend, with new melodies that are beguilingly familiar. The sophisticated rhythm section brings you a world of groove, complimenting each stanza with irresistible momentum. The…

Originally from Mossman Far North QLD, Mikhail Laxton is making waves with his new music from his new base in Ottawa, the Canadian capital city. Mikhail Laxton, the eponymous debut full- length album from rising singer/songwriter Mikhail Laxton is available now via acronym Records/Howling Turtle Inc. Across the album’s twelve tracks, Laxton weaves together his past, present and future selves,…

The Panda Room will present a mini festival of MAXI original talent on Sat the 22nd of July when we present PANDAPALOOZA. Pandamonium Records are pulling the stops out this time to bring you the best all killa no filla lineup of original local rock’n’roll you will see anywhere in Cairns this month. Big Trev will be serving delicious hot food and don’t forget – the Panda Room is BYO so bring your…

Cairns artist , singer songwriter Dee Lunar announces new single Glorious Day. This soft/pop/rock song with some dreamy vibes features the incredible vocals of Joanne Heming from the Cairns rock band My Deaf Eyes. The collaboration between Dee and Joanne began a couple of years ago and has culminated in a remarkable musical creation. Initially conceived as an electronic track, “Glorious Day”…

Vince Jones is that rare genre-defying artist who creates music without borders. Songwriter, trumpeter, and Australia’s leading legendary jazz vocalist with a voice as cool as a long G & T, Jones is a remarkable interpreter and composer of songs in a contemporary unique style. With a career now in its 40th year of performance, Jones has a catalogue of 22 albums, 3 ARIA awards and 9 ARIA…

FRENZAL RHOMB hit the Tanks Arts Centre on Saturday the 24th of June for the Cairns leg of “The Cup Of Pestilence” Album Launch Tour 2023 with special guests The Meanies. Frenzal Rhomb have always skirted a unique line between the serious and the absurd. Throughout their career, their twisted sense of humour has been at the forefront of the music with songs ranging from mildly political, stupid,…

Forest have been busy beavering away in the studio with a little help from Alex Gasparich (Exotic Potion Cookies) and released a new banger of a track ‘Possession’ from their upcoming album ‘Parts Work’ due out in July. Possession has been added to The NQ Music Press Radio playlist, check it out!

Locals that have been around for a while might remember a back in the mid 80s when John Mayalls Bluesbreakers hit Cairns and played a legendary show at Kuranda Amphitheatre. Known for introducing upcoming new guitarists to the world (Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor and Peter Green are ex Bluesbreakers), Mayall had gun guitarists Walter Trout and Coco Montoya in tow for his Cairns Jaunt. It’s been a…

Lontano have just released ‘Depending on you‘ is the first instalment (and the title track) of Lontano’s second album, which will be out later this year. Lontano’s new single ‘Depending on you’ (Out NOW!) is a theme song for everyone who understands that life is too short to play games with the people we love. Our time together is precious – it’s worth being honest about our feelings,…

Transparent Komeleon recently released a new track ‘Different Is What You Want’ Lead singer/guitarist Max Munro explains.. “DIFFERENT IS WHAT YOU WANT is an emotional roller coaster of life experiences and quotes, using a range metaphors to sum up a hard rock, punk/pop ballad. The new single is one wild journey all squeezed into a 5:05 absolute banger”. Transparet Komeleon will of course be…

Can’t afford to make it to Byron Bay this year? Or you are going and aren’t looking forward to coming down hard off all the live music when you get back? Either way, your chums at The Panda Room have you covered when we present BOATFEST featuring 5 awesome live original acts on April the 15th 2023. Tickets only $25. Tickets strictly limited to 150. BYO Alcohol & Esky. Delcious hot food will be…

Punk rock icon. Author. Radio host. Actor. Grammy winner… 34 years since his first visit down under, Henry Rollins will bring his Good To See You tour to Australia in June/July – his first spoken word tour in AU since 2016. Armed with a microphone, Rollins will perform in intimate theatres nationwide in this extensive 18-date run, from regional centres – Margaret River, Alice Springs, Cairns,…

Sunday sessions are back at Skypark strting this Sunday 2nd April! Once again the forests out near Skyparkby AJ Hackett will ring to the screams of Bunjy jumpers and the sounds of local and live music every Sunday from 1pm – 5pm. The Live n Local sessions are a perfect time to chill out with a few beers, soak up some awesome live music and maybe even have a bungy jump! Hard rock outfit The…

Say hey to Michael Franti & Spearhead this April as he tours his high-energy live shows around Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and and a special Cairns show at The Tanks Arts Centre on Wednesday 12th of April! Michael Franti has been touring Australia for thirty years, and first appeared at Bluesfest in 2002 where he secured himself as a festival favourite. Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1’s…