CAIRNS MUSIC INDUSTRY GATHERING

30 & 31 October 2026 | TANKS ARTS CENTRE

Cairns Music Industry Gathering 2026 is the region's premier forum for music industry networking, discussion, and collaboration—dedicated to strengthening the Cairns music community and building connections with the broader Australian music sector.

Held over two days, the event will bring together industry professionals, emerging artists, and key stakeholders to explore regional music networks, celebrate achievements, and address the challenges facing the sector. In 2026 the program will present the findings & reccommendations from the Cairns Live Music Framework Consultation.

Cairns Music Industry Gathering is presented by Creative Life - Cairns Regional Council.

Registration Form:

First Name *

Last Name *

Mobile Number *

Email Address *

Home address: (for Ticketlink purposes only) *

Please select: (I am a...) *

Musician/ Band/ Group/ Music Collective (PLEASE NOTE* Band or Group members will need to register individually) Music Industry - Representative/ Guest SpeakerMusic Industry - Business / Organization/ ProducerMusic Industry - Media Live Music VenueOther

Please tell us the name of your act/ band/ venue/ business/ other (optional):

Please provide a link to your Website, Press Kit or Music (optional):

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Do you have any accessibility requirements? If yes, please let us know how best to accommodate you: *If you would like a staff member to call you for a friendly chat about your needs, please let us know in the field above.

Please indicate if you identify as: *

Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander or South Sea IslanderNon-First NationsI prefer not to say

Please select your dietary requirements/ allergies: *A light lunch will be provided, however there are also local cafes in walking distance.

Other: please describe dietary requirement

Would you like your contact details to be added to a Cairns Music Industry database for future opportunities? *

Yes - I would like to be contacted for future opportunitiesNo

Please confirm which events & sessions you will be attending:

*Please see Tanks Arts Centre website for all event details and information.

Friday 30 October | OPENING NIGHT | Tank 5 & Courtyard

5:30pm - CMIG Official Welcome & Industry Networking | (Free Entry)7:15pm - The Next Wave - Emerging Artist Showcase | (Ticketed Entry - purchase tickets via Ticketlink website)

Saturday 31 October | CMIG 2026 - INDUSTRY FORUM | TANK 5 *

10:00am - 10:10pm | Welcome & Introductions 10:10am - 10:30pm | Council Cultural Strategy Update 10:30pm - 11:30pm | Cairns Live Music Ecosystems11:30pm - 12:00pm | Local Music Industry Update & Priorities 12:00pm - 12:30pm | LUNCH & NETWORKING (please select if staying for lunch - for catering purposes)

Saturday 31 October| CMIG WORKSHOPS | TANK 3 *

12:30pm - 1:30pm | Industry Connect1:30pm - 2:30pm | Sustainable Music Business2:30pm - 3:30pm | Creative Songwriting

Please let us know if you have any queries or would like to be contacted: