Some more punk action coming our way - support live music in Cairns, come along to make this gig a success, so bands keep on being confident in coming to Cairns.

As part of the Gordonvale Pyramid Race Festival, the Tanks Arts Centre and local Gordonvale young people have been working together to organise their very own awesome event.

For the past 10 weeks the Gordonvale Crew have been learning to plan, promote, produce and deliver an all ages drug and alcohol free night of music and festivities. Organised by young people for young people Turn It Up is an important initiative made possible with the support of Arts Workers from Tanks Art Centre, Youth Substance Misuse Service and Centacare Cairns.

The night’s entertainment will feature seven of Cairns best emerging young bands ranging in style from Hip Hop and Reggae to Rock and Metal. There is also the chance to be in the draw to win the lucky door prize, a 4 GB iPod Nano. To add to the entertainment you can see the bands on the big screen and free snacks and drinks will be available for all to enjoy.

All the action starts at 7.30pm Friday August 15 at the Gordonvale RSL Hall for just $5 entry. For more information please call; Lisa Capon at 4032 6604 or email l.capon@cairns.qld.gov.au

All media enquiries to Belinda Griffin, marketing and promotions officer, b.griffin@cairns.qld.gov.au or ph: 4032 6601

Get down to Ravizza Park Edmonton on Saturday 5 July for the Battle of Edmonton – a huge night of music and dance mayhem! A massive line-up of the best local bands and dance crews in the Cairns region will come together at this free gig, as they battle it out for the mantle of supremacy and awesome prizes on offer. Headlining bands including City Bomb and Shub, with headlining dancers Three Six Five Crew and Stylin’ Techniques. Plus there’ll be freaky visuals, information stalls, food and drinks available. ? The Battle of Edmonton is an all-ages evening of cranking music and stomping dance moves. A drug and alcohol free event, it kicks off at 6pm and runs ‘til 10pm. More information contact Lisa Capon on 4032 6604 or email l.capon@cairns.qld.gov.au