A FREE music event, Out On The Lawn, is bringing double the fun in Cairns at Court House Gallery on weekends throughout the cooler months in 2024.
Out On The Lawn is a free music series which runs from May to September (excluding August), featuring live music under the stars outside Court House Gallery in the Cairns CBD.
In previous years, the focus has been on showcasing local acts, but this year the music program has expanded, welcoming acts from across Australia, as well as a top selection of local acts.
To celebrate its expansion, event organisers have introduced Saturday night shows into the mix, with each evening boasting its own theme, ensuring there’s a music night for all tastes.
National acts include: two-time Tamworth Country Music Festival Golden Guitar winner Brad Butcher, for his East of Everything album tour; First Nations R&B, soul and pop musician Kee’ahn; 21-year-old pop sensation, multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, and songwriter, Logan; and Yirinda, a duo combining a sublime modern production with the ancient Butchulla language.
See below for the full series overview including dates, acts and theme:
Friday 31 May – Experimental
Yirinda (Meanjin/Brisbane), Tegan Koster, Hoolia
Saturday 1 June – Blues
Aurelle Brunjes Band, Mississippi Shakedown, The Joker Pokers
Friday 28 June – Country
Brad Butcher (Central Queensland), Anais Campbell Band, Ben Wilson
Saturday 29 June – Pop
Logan (Southeast Queensland), Grace Jones, Hannah May
Saturday 13 July – First Nations
Kee’ahn (Eastern Kulin Nation/ Melbourne), Yirghilya, Broden Tyrrell
Sunday 14 July – Jazz
We’re still confirming acts so keep an eye out for updates closer to the date
Friday 27 September – Salsa
We’re still confirming acts so keep an eye out for updates closer to the date
Sunday 14 July – Final Session
We’re still confirming acts so keep an eye out for updates closer to the date
Attendees are encouraged to bring along a picnic, or pick up some takeaway at one of the many nearby restaurants. Drinks are available at Court House Gallery’s on site pop-up bar.
The gallery will stay open throughout each Out On The Lawn event, showcasing a variety of exhibitions throughout the program.
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