Entertainment
Music, mind & soul
Bobby Singh knew he was on to something special when he met the other members of Djan Djan, writes Rob Mellett
Under the sea
The Cairns Underwater Film Festival is coming again, and is looking for the very best underwater photographers
Into the mirror
Experience the world of portraiture through the eyes of these new media practitioners, writes Jesse Kuch
Cool cat
DJ Tenzin is hot property on the dance scene and is heading to The Attic to fire things up this weekend
Homecoming
Local singer-songwriter Jeremiah is about to drop his new album, and he wants you to come celebrate with him
Simplified
With a spot confirmed on this year's BluesFest program, a plethora of other festival and musical achievements and growing acclaim around the country, Far North Queensland indigenous reggae outfit Zennith are about to become a household name.
Troubadour
Los Angeles-based blues rock piano extraordinaire Bob Malone is back in Australia in March for his fifth tour Down Under.
New threads at MOFO on Friday
Local gallery and T-shirt boutique Merchants Of Fine Objects, aka MOFO, is launching a fantastic new line of designs this weekend and it wants you to come join in the party.
Q&A with Billy The Kid
Long-standing Melbourne psytrance DJ Billy The Kid is in town this weekend. timeOUT caught up with the man to find out what he's all about...
Petting zoo
Cairns Regional Gallery is currently presenting new work by local photographer Glen O'Malley in The Pet Show.
Black-tie affair
Paradise Concerts will celebrate the launch of its sixth season this weekend with a Gershwin gala, featuring the famous piano spectacular, Rhapsody in Blue starring pianist Benjamin Martin.
Expressions of interest
Festival Cairns is looking for performers, artists, entertainers and creative thinkers for this year's event... have you got what it takes?
Cairns set to celebrate St Patrick's Day
IT'S going to get very green about town on Wednesday, as the Far North celebrates St Patrick's Day. Here are some of the best places to party the Irish way.
Al Di Meola cancels Cairns show
Devastating news today as Al Di Meola's management announces the cancellation of his Australian tour
New Twilight trailer
To celebrate the release of Twilight: A New Moon on April 15, Sony Pictures have released the trailer to the third instalment in the saga
Soul survivor
He's a member of one of the biggest-selling music groups of all time and now Wanya Morris is heading to Cairns in solo mode, writes Jesse Kuch
Rat pack
Get swingin'to the sounds of Frank Bennett this weekend at the Tanks Arts Centre, writes Jesse Kuch
Q&A with Chronic Haze
WITH rockin' local trio Chronic Haze about to drop their debut album this weekend, timeOUT caught up with the boys, to find out just what they are all about...
Saxy beats and treats
Bos is a musician who has been working professionally all over Australia for 10 years.
Tricky flicky
Short Stack aren't the only young band to look out for this weekend, writes Jesse Kuch
Madcap masterpiece
This Friday, JUTE Theatre will open its 2010 season to a full house with its contemporary, Aussie version of Shakespeare's Macbeth
Classical showcase
One of the country's finest violinists is in town this weekend for a special recital at the refurbished Whitfield House
Real-life Castaway sails on to screens
HE builds boats from materials scavenged from shipwrecks and spends years out at sea armed with a knife and spear - and now he's setting sail for on-screen stardom.
And the best dressed Oscar goes to...
FROM "OMG... did she dive into a pencil sharpener?" to "simply ravishing", Cairns judges have delivered their verdicts on the best and worst of the Oscars red carpet fashions.
Acrobatic Allstars arrive in Cairns
AS China's most talented acrobats prepare to wow the audience at Cairns Civic Theatre this weekend, The Cairns Post takes a sneak preview of the performers in training.
The Hurt Locker wins best picture
THE Hurt Locker won Best Picture Oscar, Jeff Bridges the Best Actor for Crazy Heart and Sandra Bullock the Best Actress for The Blind Side at the 82nd Academy Awards.
Cairns Alice in Wonderland fans to win
TIM Burton's Alice in Wonderland has hit the Cairns big screen, with cinemas packed for the opening days of the much-anticipated movie.
New timeOUT games reviewer Ian Young takes a look at MAG, the latest First Person Shooter to hit the PS3 MORE
Woman in song
Proud woman, mother and musician, Clare Bowditch is doing her thing in Cairns as part of International Women's Day celebrations, writes Jesse Kuch
What a voice
With a strong base of releases behind her and a busy touring schedule, Jess McAvoy is a shining light of the independent Melbourne music scene, writes Jesse Kuch
Double trouble
Don't miss the huge billing of The Stafford Brothers and Timmy Trumpet this weekend at Gilligan's
History in pictures
Cairns Regional Gallery launches Max Dupain on Assignment this weekend, a visual record of post-war changes in Australian society, from capital cities, architecture and industry, to rural scenes and people.
Get your groove on
Townsville will come alive to the sounds of some of the world's finest bands this May for the next Groovin The Moo
Sweet harmony
A far cry from the average "Andrews Sisters-esque" a cappella vocal group, Aluka sing contemporary original tunes that incorporate intricate harmonies, body and vocal percussion, different tempos and time signature changes.
Win The Medics new EP
Local heroes The Medics are currently off on tour through the southern states, to celebrate the release of their second EP, This Boat We Call Love.
Metal giants call it quits
It is with great sadness that we announce that local metal favourites, Canniblast, have decided to call it a day.
Madcap Macbeth
A humorous Aussie take on Macbeth will showcase some of the Far North's emerging talent as it performs alongside respected professionals in JUTE Theatre's first production for the year.
Jazz special
The Cairns Tropic Jazz Club has a great showing in store for us tonight, with a fantastic line-up of John Nicol, Harry Rivers, Giles Smith and Junior See Poy.
Old space, made new
Two of Cairns' hardest working artists will launch their new art-space on Saturday, with a series of new works and some surprise curiosities.
Aerial view
Local artist Jane Leadley is showing her latest exhibition at Cell Art Space, kicking off this weekend.
Cairns stars in Trip in a Minute campaign
HIP holidaymakers are going head-to-head to spruik Cairns' fun, sun and wonders on YouTube and Facebook.
