Royal rockers
Despite their recent success, The Dukes of Windsor still have their feet planted strongly on the ground, writes Jesse Kuch
Sizzling DJ talent
Possibly the hottest female DJ going, Emily Scott showcases her first mix CD in Cairns on Friday night.
X marks the spot
Miniature art and a silent auction are on the cards this weekend at Cairns Regional Gallery.
Underground sounds
The red carpet is rolled out for top house and breaks man, Phil K on Saturday night.
Festival competition winners
The winners of timeOUT's Cairns Music Festival competition have been announced, with 10 lucky punters walking away with double passes to the December 13 event.
Lavish stage spectacular
Extravagant imported costumes and a talented cast are bringing a theatre classic alive.
Split personality
VELVET Underground hosts Ministry of Sound DJ and producer Klaus Hill this Saturday night from 9pm.
True blue
John Williamson is one of Australian culture's true icons and there's no sign of him letting up just yet, writes VAUGHAN MAYBERRY
Global citizen
From Noiseworks to Jesus Christ Superstar, Jon Stevens is a true legend of Australia music, writes JESSE KUCH
Get your Mo on
Movember is nearly over, but the boys and girls from The Heritage are seeing it off with a bang this Sunday, writes JESSE KUCH
Questions of life
Young actors tackle the tough issues of life as a refugee in a new Rondo Theatre play.
Cultural ambassador
THANAKUPI is a well respected Thanaquith elder from the Weipa region, acknowledged as the most established indigenous ceramicist in Australia.
Top musicians of Cape York
Check out this great showcase of local, live music at the Tanks this weekend.
Dance through time
LOCAL studio Dance Junction present its annual production Dance Warp this Sunday at the Cairns Civic Theatre.
Forest connection
This week is your last chance to catch talented indigenous artist Napolean Oui's exhibition Echoes of the Rainforest at UMI Arts on Martyn St.
Childlike wonder
Through Children's Eyes is a photographic exhibition hosted by the Tanks Arts Centre in Edge Hill by children from Papua New Guinea and Australia.
One man band
Xavier Rudd may be one of Australia's biggest live music exports, but he still has his feet planted firmly on the ground, writes Jesse Kuch
Raucous redhead
Dallas Frasca started her career slightly later than the average musician, but she's lost no time in making her mark on the Australian live music scene, writes Jesse Kuch
Dinki di Aussie comic
Col Elliott is an Australian comedy legend. After 24 albums, six DVDs and thousands of live shows spanning more than 26 years, he is still wheeling out all his famous characters, such as Chooka and Slugger, on stage at the of 59.
Kamerunga's instant karma
An innovative arrival on the Cairns band scene is starting to make waves around the country
Finding their roots
KickArts will host Blak Roots, a survey exhibition of new works by indigenous artists to celebrate 20 years of conservation and management of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, from this Saturday.
Admiring ABBA
For thousands of Australian ABBA fans, ABBA's Back is one of the top tribute shows to the Swedish group going around
One night only
The Bee Gees composed some of the best party songs of any era and the Australian Bee Gees Show pays homage to them this week at Vertigo Bar
Quality art work by TAFE students
Cairns Regional Gallery will host TAFEISM - the exhibition of the work of the graduating and continuing students of the Diploma of Visual Art at the Tropical North Queensland TAFE.
Rock's new boys On Trial
Melbourne's southern suburbs are fast becoming a breeding ground for quality young Australian rock bands, writes Vaughan Mayberry
Annual film festival
Cairns audiences are in for a treat when the Sydney Travelling Film Festival returns to town, this Friday to Sunday at Cairns City Cinemas.
Whether you call him a genius or just plain weird, That 1 Guy is in a class of his own, writes Jesse Kuch
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Gin's new tonic
The Gin Club have continued recording eclectic, quality tunes, writes Vaughan Mayberry more
Trance pioneer
The progressive Aussie legend SunControlSpecies drops into Cadence this Friday with his brand new live show, writes Jesse Kuch more
Carless whispers
It's been a colourful year for the playwright and producer of JUTE's indie season's second offering, The Rainbow Dark writes Denise Carter more
Rising Skar
From the chaos of Hurricane Katrina to becoming a hip-hop star, there's more to Skar's story than meets the eye, writes Jesse Kuch more
Unplugged set for the grand finale
Sunday's Unplugged will be the final acoustic showcase of the year at Tanks Arts Centre. more
Forever Diamond
Nearly Neil and His Solitary Man Band pays tribute to Neil Diamond this Saturday from 8pm at Brothers Leagues Club.
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Piano man plays FNQ
Russian concert pianist Evgeny Ukhanov returns to Far North Queensland by popular demand later this month to perform A Champagne Christmas Concert - Chopin and Friends. more
Sneaky sounds
Cairns will host another big music festival with the inaugural Cairns Music Festival heading to the tropics next month. more
Royal rockers
Brisbane rock outfit The Butterfly Effect (pictured) is always a popular fixture in Cairns and for that reason it's heading back to Brothers Leagues Club this Sunday night. more
Classical showcase
After a year of touring, Cairns Youth Orchestra is giving its end of year concert at home, writes Roz Pulley more
Kings Of Their Domain
A third and more mature album shouldn't stymie The Butterfly Effect's popularity in the rock world, writes Vaughan Mayberry. more
Roots Support
Dallas Frasca has lapped the country spreading an epidemic of down and dirty roots rhythms and will support Xavier Rudd at his Kuranda Amphitheatre concert on Saturday, November 22. more
Aussie Icon Tours
John Williamson (pictured) will be hitting the road with his mate Warren H. Williams for his Hillbilly Road tour, which includes a show in Cairns later this month. more
Staying alive in 2008
It's undisputed... the Bee Gees composed some of the best party songs of any era. more
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