🎫 Tickets only $10!

As part of the Cairns Music Industry Gathering, The Next Wave brings the next generation of original musicians from the Cairns region to the Tank 5 stage.

Presented by Enter Stage Right, this artist development initiative supports emerging artists to grow their skills, build confidence and gain valuable experience performing in a professional live music environment.

From rehearsal rooms to the spotlight, The Next Wave celebrates the creativity, ambition and diversity of Cairns’ homegrown music community, showcasing the artists who are shaping the future of our region’s original music scene.

LINEUP:
🎤 Heather Kelly
🎤 Rae
🎤 FOULPLAY
🎤 The Cherabins
🎤 Icaro

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