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A band of four Cairns-based mates crafting witty soft rock, funk, and soul influenced originals inspired by life in Far North Queensland, its wildlife, its characters, and the culture that ties it all together. A band of four Cairns-based mates crafting witty soft rock, funk, and soul influenced originals inspired by life in Far North…

Famous for their driving tempo, skilful playing, and a strong stage performance, 33 1/3 are ready to delight audiences with a rousing fusion of both traditional and contemporary songs and tunes.

An Acappella community choir showcasing a wide range of beautiful songs from around the world, including Africa, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Papua Guinea, alongside Gospel and contemporary songs from closer to home. www.facebook.com/WOYAYACAPELLASINGINGCAIRNSANDREGION https://padlet.com/singwoyaya/acappella_cairns

One of Australia’s favourite children’s music specialists, entertainers and educators. Through his travelling ukulele school he’s taught over 12,000 kids their first chords. Bringing a joyful festival adventure for young families. www.woodysworld.com.au

Songs reflecting the stories of their lives. Wind and Wood love sharing and connecting with the audience through music. From folk/rock tunes to feet stomping sea shanties, bringing something for everyone to enjoy. windandwoodmusic.com

A rock shanty Indie band luring you like a siren’s call. Delivering toe‑tapping shows filled with spilling harmonies, ballads of old and heart‑starter jigs, all wrapped in a bold nautical theme. Keeping everything shipshape. whiskeyboatmusic.com

A folk artist crafting intimate, earth-rooted songs that invite listeners to slow down and reconnect. Blending guitar with heartfelt melodies, building rich, organic soundscapes that feel both raw and quietly powerful. vidsehgal.bandzoogle.com/home www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562778822778

Follow the Band (you can’t miss them!) to our Welcome to Country ceremony. Then enjoy the fabulous resounding sound of the pipes and drums as they lead the Children’s Grand Parade!

Sing along and if you don’t want to dance, come and watch others kicking up their heels. An Authentic Australian Bush Band providing live music with a caller, and a promise to engage you in one of the best times of your life.

A partnership forged in the fires of folk music. Breathtaking vocal harmonies are featured alongside rich instrumental work performed on guitars, mandolin, banjo and accordion. www.thosefolk.com

An emerging indie rock band blending raw, jangly instrumentation with emotionally charged, melancholy lyricism. Bringing their signature blend of raw emotion, cathartic energy, and honest storytelling. sundaymistake.wixstudio.com/broncorerecords

Known for her warm presence, captivating vocals and lyrical storytelling, Shirley draws audiences into performance moments filled with heartfelt connection, quiet reflection and emotional honesty. linktr.ee/shirleylynnmusic

Eight women come together to share a love of music and harmony and to celebrate the power of song to carry us, to hold us and unite us. Celebrating themes of unity, hope, caring for the environment and ourselves. www.jeanettewormald.com.au

Blending stripped-back folk, hip-hop influences, musical theatre, poetic lyricism, and raw vocal expression, her music cuts straight to the core of what it means to be human. Raw, vulnerable and unfiltered. https://www.instagram.com/becoming.rae

Delivering punchy social commentary over infectious, driving acoustic grooves. Penelope’s searing songwriting is artfully underpinned by Mal Webb on bass and vocals and Kylie Morrigan on fiddle and vocals. www.penelopeswales.com/stranded-assets

A compelling solo performance blending Anatolian bağlama traditions with contemporary improvisation, featuring expressive singing. Weaving intricate rhythms like 9/8 and 10/8 with soulful vocals.

Weaving a vibrant tapestry of acoustic folk, alternative country, and bluegrass, blending heartfelt originals with rustic charm. Guitars, lap steel, stomp box and mandolin. Expect a performance that feels warm, authentic, and deeply moving.

A long-running FNQ favourite, mixing Aussie storytelling, Celtic charm, humour, originals and crowd-pleasing live energy incorporating vocal harmony, guitar, accordion, flute, tin whistle and hand and foot percussion.

Imagine Einstein, Dr Seuss and Paganini making pancakes. Ebulliently eclectic. Nefariously varied. Family fun free from facile frippery. Science, sustainability, philosophy and beyond. Looping without repeats! www.facebook.com/malandky www.malwebb.com/MalAndKy.html

A one-woman powerhouse and multi-instrumentalist, Lucy Gallant blends acoustic folk, soul, and roots into her own genre, which she calls bohemian folk-pop. All centred around connection and audience participation. www.facebook.com/lucygallantmusic

A folk, country, soul and rhythm & blues singer-songwriter whose warm charisma and fearless honesty make every show feel like a shared story. Delivering songs full of grit, humour, and heart. www.missfriby.com.au/lizzydsmith

When award-winning ukulele slinger Woody Clark meets cabaret firecracker Lizzy D. Smith, you get Lizzy and the Woods – an original Australian Folk, Country & Rhythm & Blues duet where heart meets hilarity. www.missfriby.com.au/lizzyandthewoods

At just 18 years old, Lielo looks for inspiration in the small things of everyday life and the existential issues of the wider world. Shifting between haunting ballads and catchy singalongs with her mellow yet powerful voice. www.facebook.com/share/1D4iDJYQzy/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Comprised of the best interpreters of Latin American music in FNQ. Some members are from Latin America which gives the band unique authenticity when playing music from that culturally rich and diverse side of the world. www.facebook.com/share/1DqPGoorE8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Where funk meets storytelling, nostalgia meets jazz, feeling the groove. Tales of life and love of life. This band is hard to put in a box – a set with JuJu Moon will fill your heart and move your ‘soles’. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063497769200

Having first visited the TFF 20 Years ago, Jeremiah then began a two decades long pursuit for folk stages all over country. A quiet achiever who’s toured Australia extensively, yet always returns to FNQ. Welcome ‘home’.

www.jeanettewormald.com.au

 An ensemble whose instrumentation emulates that of the big bands of the 1930’s and 40’s. The band has an eclectic repertoire ranging from classic swing to modern pop.

An emerging singer songwriter known for her heartfelt acoustic folk music. With a soulful voice and guitar Emma captivates audiences with original songs and covers that deeply resonate. https://www.instagram.com/emr_music?igsh=MTdzdXE0YWJxcmdkZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Having travelled to Guinea West Africa to study the culture, rhythms and songs, Jeff brings this community group performing rhythms and songs of West Africa. www.facebook.com/cairnsdjembe

Bringing joy, laughter, and a touch of magic wherever she goes! Vibrant, high-energy bubble shows and playful community workshops, Bugzy creates unforgettable experiences that leave audiences smiling and inspired

Sometimes soft, occasionally hard, but always a little nutty! Highlighting onstage banter, piano, guitar, drums, violin, mandolin and harmonica to take you on a journey from darkly emotional to puerile and infantile! www.boxofchocolates.com.au

Making all sorts of blokey noises, vibrations and low tone harmonies within folk, country, shanties, classic pop and parody songs. Bringing meaning through a men’s lens and a smile to our faces, and hopefully yours too! www.facebook.com/blokeschoir.au

A community choir based on the Atherton Tablelands and run by volunteers. Up to 40 enthusiastic members, this year welcoming the Darwin Senior Citizen’s Choir ‘Still Belting Out’ to join them on stage.

Beautiful traditional and original songs, instrumentals on sweet sensuous fiddle, and breathtaking high energy guitar, also using the Irish bodhran drum to enhance their infectious Celtic sound. www.facebook.com/TheBarleyshakes www.barleyshakes.com

His vocals effortlessly transition from smooth falsettos to thunderous, pure blues gravel and when combined with percussive rhythms and bass, are smooth and captivating. https://onepagelink.com/AndyBrassettMusic

Captivating with an indie folk performance rooted in honest storytelling. Acoustic guitar and evocative vocals, layered with bass guitar, keyboard, and driving drums, creating a sound that feels intimate and grounded. www.amberfarnan.com