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Following the closure of Johnos Blues Bar and a stack of other live music venues in Cairns, a community group known as PALM - People Advocating Live Music formed and placed their message firmly to the conservative Regional Council before looming 08 elections, to the public and to musicians & venues. There was considerable interest , media attention and impact back in March -June 2008 (Pro - cultural arts council was elected!)

The message got out, but something more practical was needed to get the music & live performance gigs out there too.

In January 2009, www.entertainmentcairns.com was born , a site that allows performers and cultural arts exponents to profile and promote their talents, their gigs and create a bigger audience and more bookings for gigs. Its happening already and we have only just started!!


With no financial backing, much has already been achieved. But so much more is to come when we cross promote, get selected advertsiers and sponsors on board and co-operate with performers, venues and promoters to develop the site in coming months and years.

Cairns has always been a hot spot for talent, considering its size. Maybe its the tropical lush environment and what "grows there to cultivate creativity". We don't know for sure, but we are endeavouring to turn around all the doom and gloom stories -not the latest ecomonic downturn stuff but the more prevalent "live music is dying" messages we hear about around the world. Resurgence is coming too isn't it? And there are so many great musos and people making sure it will flourish.

Please use our site if you are visiting this region, add your gigs if you are touring or live here and let us know if you like what you see.

Ray
Ray@entertainmentcairns.com
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stolen flute

March 22nd 2009 14:46
To whom it mayconcern:

My name is Vitor de Medeiros and I am a Brazilian musician currently living in Sydney. Last Sunday, March 22nd after midnight, I was robbed and my flute (serial number C97595) was stolen at Central station. I am desperately seeking help to find it. If you have seen or heard anything connected to my instrument, please contact me at 0425124574 / BARITONO@GMAIL.COM. I do need my flute to be able to work and survive here.

Thanks in advance,

Vitor de Medeiros.
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STOLEN INSTRUMENTS,wurtlitzer electric piano, hammond organ XK1, RCF powered speaker,

My instruments were stolen in a silver toyota van WRK276 on the 03/03/2009 from Fairfield, melbourne, victoria.
Wurlitzer electric piano 200A in a black road case, the handle on top is broken
Hammond XK1 in a silver and black flight case.
RCF powered speaker with a pink sticker 'Klash' on the side. 1 EQ knob is also broken.
red 'Globe' flight bag containg leads and
Roland micro cube
SM58 microphone
none of my gear was insured and it is my lively hood and irreplacable at the moment. Any information would be greatly appreciated. thanks
Clare 0447674430
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A show

January 22nd 2007 05:26
This is a press release someone sent me, it's a bit hyperbolic and over-the-top, buit it's a show and someone reading this might be interested in checking out some of these bands.

On February 2nd, Black Market Records will be presenting some of the nation’s finest punk bands for a night of drunken dissent


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The Shenanigans - FREE show

December 26th 2006 22:53


Bit of self promotion here... this show is on tomorrow night, so if you fancy a trip to idyllic Springwood come on out for a free show. The Shenanigans is the first band I ever played in and we're reforming for this reunion show. This show will mark 10 years since we first started jamming together


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Bands and snazz

December 12th 2006 07:37
I haven't really been writing much for this blog lately... not through lack of interest or time, I just haven't really had much to say at the moment about Australian music that I felt was entirely relevant for this blog. Anyway, here's some quick links to older entries for easy reference...

Spilt Milk - Western Sydney old-school punk band from the 90s


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Mighty Beehive records

September 25th 2006 02:41
Today I'm gonna talk about Mighty Beehive Records. Mighty Beehive is a small distro/record label based in Gosford run by Matt Ford, who also does the excellent and hilarious zine 'Nerf Jihad'.


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10 Great Classic Aussie Rock Songs

September 18th 2006 05:47
10 GREAT CLASSIC AUSSIE ROCK SONGS

I have no taste when it comes to music. If something sounds good, I consider it good. I don't really care if it's Angry Anderson or the Wiggles. This is because I am an amazingly rad dude. So here are some of my favourite rock songs


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Rehearse in a studio you bums

September 11th 2006 10:07
This is a cheesy 'How to' guide I was asked to write once for a zine a few years ago, I thought some of it might be applicable for any young 'uns in bands who are reading this

In the garage, shortly about to be kicked out...

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Thematics

August 25th 2006 13:05


Thematics is a weekly show on the community radio station 2RRR FM in Sydney. Each show is based on a particular theme... like, one show might be all songs about death, or all songs that are covers, or a special that focuses on a particular genre (like Australian grunge for example). Each show goes for 2 hours and a wide variety of music often gets played - from hardcore, grindcore, punk, ska and reggae to pop, gabber, doom, ambient, jazz and even spoken word


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Filmclip Banned!

August 21st 2006 06:37
Snog
Snog - Crash Crash - click to watch


This is a film clip by internationally famous Australian electro outfit Snog, which has allegedly been banned by the ABC


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Repressed Records

June 28th 2006 07:55
Repressed Records
Repressed Records logo - featuring Chris!
Repressed Records is a radical cool-dudes music store in Penrith (Western Sydney!) It's the best record store in all of Penrith I reckon... the guy who runs it, Chris, is a cool dude who just loves music, and his staff (Ravi and Nick) are cool dudes who love music too.

Repressed Records started out as a Penrith branch of a Parramatta record store, Beatdisc. For a while Repressed Records was called Beatdisc but I think Chris bought out the name or some shit and renamed it accordingly and made it his own. They started out just stocking second hand CDs but eventually started ordering in new stock too - and the prices stayed low! They specialise in a lot of metal (thrash, doom, industrial, black metal, etc) and also stock some cool punk and hardcore stuff and hip-hop, and they'll keep their eyes out for pretty much anything you're after. They also carry a bit of vinyl if you're a vinyl enthusiast, including some ultra-cheap $1 vinyl (of crazy stuff like Culture Club and The Cockroaches... I got Men At Work and Hoodoo Gurus on record there for a dollar each


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Repressed Records

June 28th 2006 07:55
Repressed Records
Repressed Records logo - featuring Chris!
Repressed Records is a radical cool-dudes music store in Penrith (Western Sydney!) It's the best record store in all of Penrith I reckon... the guy who runs it, Chris, is a cool dude who just loves music, and his staff (Ravi and Nick) are cool dudes who love music too.

Repressed Records started out as a Penrith branch of a Parramatta record store, Beatdisc. For a while Repressed Records was called Beatdisc but I think Chris bought out the name or some shit and renamed it accordingly and made it his own. They started out just stocking second hand CDs but eventually started ordering in new stock too - and the prices stayed low! They specialise in a lot of metal (thrash, doom, industrial, black metal, etc) and also stock some cool punk and hardcore stuff and hip-hop, and they'll keep their eyes out for pretty much anything you're after. They also carry a bit of vinyl if you're a vinyl enthusiast, including some ultra-cheap $1 vinyl (of crazy stuff like Culture Club and The Cockroaches... I got Men At Work and Hoodoo Gurus on record there for a dollar each


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Band Names

June 8th 2006 05:36
Ah the mighty band name. Sometimes it can be a band's biggest bane, their achilles' heel if you will. Some bands never settle on a name - my housemate's band has been trying to decide a new name for two years now. Seriously - they just can't agree at all! So, if you're in a band, here are some tips or obstacles you might need to acknowledge on your way to finding a suitable name...
Starting a band
"Yo guys, all we need now is a name!"


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