Feature Events

Cairns Regional Council and Evident Entertainment are delighted to bring to you Stomp the Nard! Proudly sponsored by Youth Substance Missuse Services and Anglicare.

On Sunday 5 April 2009 from 7.00pm, you can be part of this amazing spectacle.  Stomp the Nard began in 2007 as a back alley dance battle witnessed by about 40 people.  In two short years it is now a hugely publicised open air event with over 3500 spectators. 

Stomp the Nard incorporates a variety of dance styles and hip hop music.  Through the years hip hop has gained a bad name due to the violence which is sometimes associated with it; however, this is not really the case!  The event shows what hip hop is really about, music, respect and the dance culture. 

Come to City Place on the 5^th of April and see what all the buzz is about.  You will not be disappointed by the gifted youth in our community! For more information, visit the website www.stompthenard.com

Cairns Blues Festival

Fogarty Park - 11.00am to 10.00pm (gates open 10.00am) - Sunday 3rd May 2009

The committee of the Cairns Blues Festival  is dedicated to the re-emergence of Cairns on the national blues scene, with the ambition of establishing Cairns as the home of 'blues' in Far North Queensland by holding an annual festival. 

The inaugural Cairns Blues Festival will be a one day and night event, comprising local and national blues artists.

The setting for this event showcases the stunning tropical backdrop and glorious autunm weather that Cairns has to offer to both locals and visitors alike.  Fogarty Park is close to all forms of transport, all levels of accomodation, and is only 15 minutes from Cairns International Airport. 

This live music event is set to become a 'must see' for all blues enthusiasts.

Tickets are $55 through Ticketlink,  $60 at gate, concession available
Children under 12 free if accompanied by paying adult.
Visit us on www.cairnsbluesfestival.com.au

Fun Free Fitness Updates!

Brand New - Beach Volleyball Clinics

Council welcomes this brand new addition to the Fun Free Fitness Schedule!  There is nothing that screams summer more than a good game of Beach Volleyball.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

The free clinic helps you get the coaching you need to improve your skills.  At the all ages clinic you can learn new techniques, master some old ones or just have a ball playing a game!

WHERE DO WE MEET?

The Beach Volleyball Clinics are held every Wednesday at 5.30pm at the Beach Volleyball Courts by the Skate Plaza towards the Northern side of the Esplanade.  Meet there every week to really improve your skills!

Too Popular - Aqua Aerobics Adds Another

Our Aqua Aerobics classes became so popular and well attended that we have added another class!  We know that all of you are not early birds so we brought you an afternoon class to give the night owls a chance to join in.  The class is at 6.15pm on Thursdays which is the perfect excuse to come to the Esplanade after work and jump in the refreshing lagoon for a bit of a workout before you head home for the day.

See you at 6.15pm on Thursdays!

Aqua Aerobics and Volleyball Clinics not your style?  CLICK HERE for the full Fun Free Fitness Schedule!

Little Lifesavers Program

Surf Life Saving Queensland along with the Cairns Regional Council runs Little Lifesaver programs throughout the year. The programs are for primary school aged children and its aim is to introduce children to lifesaving in North Queensland. The program has both water and land based theory and practical activities. For more information about the next upcoming Little Lifesavers @ the Lagoon contact Jessica Dunnett on 0408068763 or jdunnett@lifesaving.com.au’