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ARTS
CENTRE
APRIL 2015
TaNKs
LANIE
LANE
DONAVON
FRANKENREITER (USA)
ARTISTS OF
THE NORTH
JIMMY CLIFF
(JAMAICA)
MICHAEL FRANTI
(USA)
AUGIE MARCH
THE LISTIES
TARA TIBA
(IRAN)
DEANNA
GABIGA
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RESIDENCY/ EXHIBITION/
WORKSHOPS
REGGAE
JIMMY CLIFF
(JAMAICA)
DEANNA
GABIGA
BUTTERFLY RAINFOREST:
PREPARING FOR FLIGHT EXHIBITION
WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL
10 APRIL - 11 MAY
With a legacy stretching back nearly 50 years, this true
reggae legend is still standing as one of the prime movers and
continuing shapers of modern music.
Deanna Gabiga is an American fibre artist and metalsmith
based in Tokyo, creating sculptures and large scale installation
pieces utilizing textile techniques.
With timeless hits including “Wonderful
World, Beautiful People”, “I Can See
Clearly Now”, “The Harder They Come”,
“You Can Get It If You Really Want”
and “Many Rivers to Cross”, his songs
opened the door for reggae’s journey
to being a universal sound, embraced
and adapted in cultures around
the world.
Not one to rest on his laurels, Cliff
released ‘Rebirth’ in 2012, winning the
Grammy Award for Best Reggae album.
“I have not become the artist I believe
I am,” he told Rolling Stone last year,
“I want to become a stadium act!
‘Rebirth’ is the next step in that
direction, so be warned – tickets
to this show are sure to sell out.
When you see this icon you know it’s a TANK 4 UP LATE night – when Tank 4 gallery invites guests of the
Tank 5 show to stay on for a nightcap, listen to a local music act and check out the current exhibition – ‘til late.
COST: $62* (NO CONC) (15+) DOORS / BAR: 6.30PM SHOW STARTS: 7.30PM
VENUE: TANK 5 – STANDING ONLY SUPPORT: DJ KANAKA (+ TANK 4 UPLATE)
FOOD: FLAVOURS OF INDIA INFO:WWW.JIMMYCLIFF.COM
* A transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases.
From mid-March, Deanna will be in
the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre,
pushing the boundaries of fibre and
wire crochet to create a large butterfly
rainforest environment. Inspired by her
travels in Australia, Deanna has created
designs specific to butterfly species
native to Far North Queensland. Come
and watch the rainforest grow. Follow
the life-cycle of tropical butterflies
as they prepare for flight. Then after
the installation is done, learn some of
Deanna’s fascinating techniques in a
series of workshops.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM: 11, 14, 15, 16 APRIL
Learn to crochet with fibre and wire, from beginners to intermediate.
COST: $40/ $20 (MATERIALS INCLUDED) AGE: 10+ & ADULT (AGES DIFFER
EACH CLASS) BOOKINGS: PH 4032 6600 MORE INFO: FULL DETAILS OF
EACH INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP – SEE WWW.TANKSARTSCENTRE.COM
LAUNCH: FRIDAY 10 APRIL, 2PM VENUE: BOTANIC
GARDENS VISITOR CENTRE COST: FREE OPEN: 10:30AM
– 3PM DAILY INFO: WWW.STUDIODEANNA.COM
Facilitator: Ruby Boussard
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
PROGRAM
VISUAL ARTS
ROCKETA-MAZE
FOR TINKERING TANK @
CAIRNS CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2015
7 APRIL – 7 MAY
ARTISTS OF THE
NORTH 2015
CAIRNS ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION
10 – 26 APRIL
For the 2015 CAIRNS CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL Tank 4 will
become an alien environment where visitors will travel through
a cardboard maze of rockets to a recycled alien world.
Now in its tenth year, Cairns Art Society’s Artists of the North
will showcase a myriad of the Tropical North’s creative talents.
The maze world will be a sustainable
dream, constructed from recycled,
found and repurposed materials, and the
installation itself built up to the towering
ceiling of Tank 4. To help prepare the giant
Artists of the North provides a
fascinating snapshot of life in the
North and gives regional artists,
often from small rural communities,
the opportunity to exhibit in
Cairns and expose their work to
a large audience. More than 100
artists are exhibited, featuring
rocket and maze, installation facilitator
Ruby Boussard will hold several lead up
workshops, where participants will be
instrumental in the final outcome to be
revealed at the Festival on Sunday 10 May.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
DATES: WEEK 1 – TUES, WED, THURS 7, 8, 9 APRIL (10AM TO 2PM)
WEEK 2 – TUES, WED, THURS 14, 15, 16 APRIL (10AM TO 2PM)
COST: $120 PER CHILD PER WEEK – ADULT PARTICIPANTS WELCOME
SCHOOL TERM PROGRAM
BOOK 2 SATURDAYS: 25 APRIL & 2 MAY (9.30AM – 12 NOON) BOOK 2 TUESDAYS: 28 APRIL & 5 MAY (3.30PM – 6PM) BOOK 2 THURSDAYS: 30 APRIL & 7 MAY
(3.30PM – 6PM) COST FOR 2 WORKSHOPS: $30 (PER CHILD);
$20 (PER ADULT); FAMILY GROUPS WELCOME!
Call out for
VENUE: PUMP HOUSE, ON THE TANKS PROMENADE
donations!
BOOKINGS & INFO: CONTACT [email protected] OR 0437 677 424 old desk top printers
(bubble jet or laser),
WORKSHOP NUMBERS LIMITED, PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE
telephones, keyboards,
and cables
paintings, ceramics, glass, mosaics,
photography, sculptures and textiles.
The featured theme for this year’s
optional competition is “Faces of
the North” and it is expected that
stunning portraiture of personalities
that shape our nation will draw
recognition and admiration.
LAUNCH: FRIDAY 10 APRIL, 6PM
VENUE: TANK 4 COST: FREE
OPEN: 9.00AM – 4.30PM EVERY DAY EXCEPT ANZAC DAY
INFO: WWW.CAIRNSARTSOCIETY.COM
ROOTS
SURF ROCK
BLUESFEST & TANKS ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS
BLUESFEST & TANKS ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS
(USA)
(USA)
MICHAEL FRANTI
& SPEARHEAD
DONAVON
FRANKENREITER
SAT 11 (SOLD OUT) & SUN 12 APRIL
FRIDAY 17 APRIL
When Franti calls out ‘how ya feelin?’ to the audience – you
know magic is about to happen, with a spiritual release that
is palpable!
Hawaii-based singer/guitarist/songwriter and surfer brings his
infectious, acoustic bliss to Tanks as an official sideshow to
BLUESFEST 2015.
One of the most positive and
conscious artists in music today,
Michael Franti (singer, songwriter,
guitarist and philanthropist) and
his band Spearhead know all
about the power of music, having
earned a reputation for the intense
communal spirit they create with
their extraordinary live shows. This
Renowned for his iconic moustache,
quick-witted humour and surfing
accomplishments, Frankenreiter’s
tour will be focusing on regional
Australia, anticipating a richer
experience of people and place
than the standard capital-city
run that most international
acts stick to.
is an official BLUESFEST SIDESHOW.
“A Michael Franti & Spearhead
concert is spiritual - it’s physical - it’s
about life and loving life - it’s such a
wonderful experience. We welcome
them back for the second time in two
years simply because you can’t get
enough of the best!” – Peter Noble,
Bluesfest Director.
When you see this icon you know it’s a TANK 4 UP LATE night – when Tank 4 gallery invites guests of the
Tank 5 show to stay on for a nightcap, listen to a local music act and check out the current exhibition – ‘til late.
COST: $62* (NO CONC) (15+) DOORS / BAR: 6.00PM
SUPPORT STARTS: 7.00PM MAIN SHOW STARTS: 8.00PM
VENUE: TANK 5 – STANDING ONLY
FOOD: FLAVOURS OF INDIA INFO: WWW.MICHAELFRANTI.COM
* A transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases.
The Australian Top 40 favourite
will be performing material from
his fifth full-length album, Start
Livin’, as well as old fan favourites.
The follow-up to 2010’s popular
‘Glow’ is a selection of folk-infused
songs that sweetly showcase
Frankenreiter’s rich, honey-thick
vocals and masterful guitar work.
When you see this icon you know it’s a TANK 4 UP LATE night – when Tank 4 gallery invites guests of the
Tank 5 show to stay on for a nightcap, listen to a local music act and check out the current exhibition – ‘til late.
COST: $35/$30* (CONC) (15+) DOORS / BAR: 6.30PM SHOW STARTS: 7.30PM
VENUE: TANK 5 – STANDING ONLY FOOD: FLAVOURS OF INDIA
INFO: WWW.DONAVONF.COM
* A transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases.
Jodi Mar
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INDIE/ACOUSTIC
WORKSHOP
THE
A GAME
MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKSHOP
LANIE LANE
SATURDAY 18 APRIL
SATURDAY 18 APRIL
You’re in a band. You’ve got the bio, the online presence and
you’ve got some great publicity photos. What next? What do
I need to do to get my band that leg up in the Australian music
industry? You need to bring your A Game!
This last, farewell gig is a swansong for Lanie – the ARIA
nominated songstress whose stepping out of the limelight
and retiring from the industry.
Book your place in “The A Game”
Capacity Building Music Industry
Workshop, and hear from some
of the country’s leading music
industry professionals, including
Graham Ashworth (Footstomp
Music), Jodi Martin (independent
self- managed artist), Mark Myers
She doesn’t leave us empty handed
though, offering up material from
her new album, Night Shade – plus
songs from her Top 20 ARIA, debut
album, To The Horses. The latter
saw Lanie reach dizzying heights
and win countless awards including
the AIR Award for Best Blues &
Roots Record and somewhere in all
(producer), Kerstin Kehren (incoming
entertainment editor, Cairns Post)
and local music industry icon, Terry
Doyle. Numbers are limited and
will go fast.
This project is supported by the Queensland
Government through Arts Queensland, part
of the Department of Science, Information
Technology, Innovation and the Arts.
COST: FREE TIME: 1PM – 5PM VENUE: TANK 3
BOOKINGS: CONTACT SPOTLIGHT COORDINATOR, LEANNE TENNANT
PHONE 07 4032 6604 OR EMAIL [email protected] ASAP TO RESERVE
YOUR SPACE INFO: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SPOTLIGHT.CAIRNS
of that, record a single in Nashville,
USA with none other than Jack
White, from White Stripes – plus
her debut album went gold!
This show will be bittersweet
one, being the last chance to
hear the powerhouse vocals of a
singular Australian female singer/
songwriter. A must-see event!
When you see this icon you know it’s a TANK 4 UP LATE night – when Tank 4 gallery invites guests of the
Tank 5 show to stay on for a nightcap, listen to a local music act and check out the current exhibition – ‘til late.
COST: $30/ $25* (PG) DOORS / BAR: 6.30PM SHOW STARTS: 7.30PM
VENUE: TANK 5 – SEATED/ STANDING SUPPORT: JODI MARTIN –
WWW.JODIMARTIN.COM (+ TANK 4 UPLATE) INFO:WWW.LANIELANE.NET
* A transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases.
eberman
Miriam Li
MARKETS
TARA
TIBA
+ MIRIAM LIEBERMAN
(IRAN)
WORLD MUSIC
MARKET
DAY
+ KIDS TANK FOR
CAIRNS CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2015
FRIDAY 24 APRIL
SUNDAY 26 APRIL
Praised as one of Iran’s most exciting new talents, this
Persian artist will mesmerise you with her soulful voice and
extraordinary vocal technique.
Tanks Monthly Markets are a unique slice of cultural life in
the tropics and a must-do event on the Cairns calendar.
Following successful shows
at the Perth International Jazz
Festival and Fairbridge Folkworld
Festival, Tara Tiba has launched
her debut album, A Persian Dream,
which features improvisations
of centuries-old Persian poetry,
original compositions and jazz
with a Persian flavour.
Everyone is invited to wander our
leafy promenade, explore the site
and take in the full complement
of stallholders offering a blend of
quality local art, craft, produce,
vintage clothing, collectables and
local natural health products. Plus,
enjoy local musicians, food and
refreshments on this free, family
fun day.
Tara studied voice in the classical
Persian system, but was prohibited
from performing in public as a
female singer in her native Iran.
Since moving to Australia in
2012, Tara has been able to share
her music and the deep cultural
traditions of Iran with international
audiences, including WOMADelaide
in 2015.
When you see this icon you know it’s a TANK 4 UP LATE night – when Tank 4 gallery invites guests of the
Tank 5 show to stay on for a nightcap, listen to a local music act and check out the current exhibition – ‘til late.
COST: $30/$25* (CONC) (PG) DOORS / BAR: 6.30PM SHOW STARTS: 7.30PM
VENUE: TANK 5 – STANDING ONLY SUPPORT: MIRIAM LIEBERMAN (+ TANK 4
UPLATE) FOOD: FLAVOURS OF INDIA INFO: WWW.TARATIBA.COM
* A transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases.
KIDS TANK: ROCKET-A-MAZE
And for families with children,
don’t miss the chance to help
build the giant rocket and
cardboard maze that will be a
feature installation of this year’s
TINKERING TANK @ CAIRNS
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2015 –
Sunday 10th May.
Tanks Market Days are held on the last Sunday
of every month from April to November – and
proudly sponsored by Zinc & 4CA radio.
TIME: 9AM-2PM COST: FREE
KIDS TANK: TANK 3 – 9AM-1PM
VENUE: TANKS ARTS CENTRE – ALL OF SITE
INDIE ROCK
KIDS PROGRAM
AUGIE MARCH
TANKS ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS
THE LISTIES
FRIDAY 1 MAY
AUSTRALIA’S MOST SOUGHT
AFTER KIDS’ COMEDIANS!
CAIRNS CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2015
SUNDAY 10 MAY
After a half decade hiatus, one of the nation’s most respected
indie-rock acts returns to Tanks, with an expanded line-up and
new album, Haven’s Dumb.
Following last year’s highly successful, inaugural CAIRNS
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL (CCF), Tanks has invited THE LISTIES
to be our festival feature event in 2015 – yippee!!
Regularly touted as one of Australia’s
‘greatest’ or ‘finest’ bands; with
albums and songs on the ‘best ever’
lists – their music is impossible to
categorise as they have traditional
elements at times, then get wildly
avant garde at others. They are that
rarest of bands that have enjoyed
both critical and commercial success
– at times their songs have been
Australia’s most sought after kids’
comedians, these guys are raucous,
laugh out loud fun for the entire
family (even Dads)! Imagine The
Young Ones hosting Play School!
“The Listies Make You LOL!”
features alien attacks, toilet paper
guns, spew, the rudest word in the
world and the most disgusting pair
of undies you have ever seen in your
on almost every radio format in the
country, with gold and platinum
albums to their credit, yet they remain
perennial outsiders. In 2009, after
a period of commercial success,
the band ceased enjoying being
Augie March, and decided to take
an indefinite break (five years!). Now
they’re back with an exciting new
album that’s garnering great reviews.
When you see this icon you know it’s a TANK 4 UP LATE night – when Tank 4 gallery invites guests of the
Tank 5 show to stay on for a nightcap, listen to a local music act and check out the current exhibition – ‘til late.
COST: $40/$35* (CONC) (15+) DOORS / BAR: 6:30PM SHOW STARTS: 7:30PM
VENUE: TANK 5 – SEATED/STANDING SUPPORT: KING PIG (+ TANK 4 UPLATE)
FOOD: FLAVOURS OF INDIA INFO: WWW.AUGIEMARCH.COM.AU
* A transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases.
entire life. You’ll be LOLing,
ROFLing and ROFLSHALBOWCOing*
(Rolling On the Floor Laughing So
Hard a Little Bit of Wee Came Out).
This show is rated S for Stupid.
Don’t miss it!
*Winner Best Production for Children 2013
Sydney Theatre awards. *Winner Best
Children’s Show (Edinburgh Fringe) BBC
Scotland *Nominated Best Show, Melbourne
International Comedy Festival
COST: $20 PER PERSON (3+) & $70 PER 4 PEOPLE
SHOW TIMES: 10AM AND 1PM SHOWS
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VENUE: TANK 5 – FULLY SEATED
INFO: RECOMMENDED FOR 5+ WWW.THELISTIES.COM
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FESTIVAL
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
(BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL)
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
7 APRIL – 16 APRIL
SUNDAY 10 MAY
Featuring shows from Australia’s most sought after kids’
comedians, THE LISTIES – this year’s all-of-site festival will
be a giant day, full of fun for all the family.
The Listies Tank
TANK 5 will be THE LISTIES TANK, with two shows available
(10am & 1pm) with tickets on sale now through www.ticketlink.com.au
THE LISTIES are raucous, laugh out loud fun for the entire family (even
Dads)! Their show (The Listies Make You LOL) features alien attacks, toilet
paper guns, spew, the rudest word in the world and the most disgusting
pair of undies you have ever seen in your entire life!
The Tinkering Tank
TANK 4 will house THE TINKERING TANK, featuring Rocket-A-Maze
World and the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) Virtual.
Move through a cardboard maze of rockets to a recycled alien world,
peer down microscopes at parasites and immerse yourself in ACO Virtual
– an extraordinary interactive new way to experience music. The maze
world will be a sustainable dream, constructed from recycled, found and
repurposed materials, and built up to the roof of the Tank. Wow!
The Galaxy Tank
TANK 3 will be THE GALAXY TANK and will come alive with
stimulating and wonderous interactive experiences to electrify all
the senses.
While out on the PROMENADE, “Planet Playgroup”, Playgroup
Queensland’s interactive rocket style tent, will thrill you, with members
from the Taipans Basketball team on hand to read to you, plus loads of
activities for making, playing, creating and crafting. There’ll be the ‘OUT
THERE STAGE’ with dancing, magic, circus, and more! PLUS stilt walkers,
Pirate theatre show, yummy food and kid friendly market stalls.
COST: THE LISTIES SHOW – (10AM & 1PM) $20 PER PERSON;
GROUPS OF 4+ $17.50 PER TICKET / REST OF SITE FREE (GOLD COIN
DONATION FOR THE TINKERING TANK + THE GALAXY TANK)
MORE INFO: FOR FULL PROGRAM DETAILS, PLEASE SEE THE CAIRNS
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2015 PAGE ON WWW.TANKSARTSCENTRE.COM
See Deanna Gabiga Exhibition and Rocket-A-Maze Program
pages for more details, which include School Term Program
Workshops.
ACADEMY OF TELEVISION
WEEKLY CLASSES | 4.15PM – 5.45PM
Are you aged between 8-17 years and interested in learning
more about screen acting, characterisation, voice and
movement?
CONTACT: DAVID ARMSTRONG MORE INFO: 0412 399 139
AERIAL CIRCUS CLASSES
TWICE WEEKLY CLASSES FOR KIDS & ADULTS
If you like a challenge and want to keep fit and flexible, come
and try the aerial workshop classes at Tanks Arts Centre.
CONTACT: LOU KIIVER MORE INFO: 0419 244 756
SAMBACIZE CLASSES
CLASSES RUN ALL YEAR ROUND
Rose’s Sambacize workouts enhance your vitality, endurance,
coordination and self-expression.
CONTACT: ROSE GENESIO MORE INFO: 0419 708 767
LITTLE TACCAS
THURSDAY 2, 16 & 30 APRIL
A nature-based, fun program for kids set in the Cairns Botanic
Gardens where they will enjoy a variety of discovery activities.
CONTACT: BOTANIC GARDENS VISITOR CENTRE
BOOKINGS: (07) 4032 6650
!
NEW COMMUNITY YOGA
WEEKLY CLASSES
Stay fit and flexible with this brand new Tanks workshop for the
yoga acolytes amongst us.
CONTACT: JOYCE MCDONAGH MORE INFO: 0429 322 896
EMAIL: [email protected]
FOR WORKSHOP DETAILS VISIT
WWW.TANKSARTSCENTRE.COM
AT A GLANCE
> what’s on
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> date
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Jimmy Cliff (Jamaica)
Wednesday 1 April
Reggae
Little Taccas
Thursday 2 April
Kids Workshops
Deanna Gabiga Exhibition
10 April – 11 May
Visual Arts
Rocket-A-Maze + School Holiday
7 April – 7 May
School Holiday Program
Artists of the North 2015
10 – 26 April
Visual Arts
Michael Franti & Spearhead (USA)
Sat 11 & Sun 12 April
Roots
Little Taccas
Thursday 16 April
Kids Workshops
Donavon Frankenreiter (USA)
Friday 17 April
Surf Rock
The A Game
Saturday 18 April
Workshops
Lanie Lane
Saturday 18 April
Indie / Acoustic
Tara Tiba (IRAN)
Friday 24 April
World Music
Market Day
Sunday 26 April
Markets
Little Taccas
Thursday 30 April
Kids Workshops
School Holiday Workshops
7 – 16 April
Workshops
Academy of Television
April
Workshops
Sambacize Classes
April
Workshops
Aerial Circus
April
Workshops
YogaApril
Workshops
Augie March
Friday 1 May
Indie / Rock
Masters of Jazz
Friday 8 May
Contemporary Jazz
The Listies
Sunday 10 May
Kids Program
Cairns Children’s Festival Sunday 10 May
Festival
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> contact us
Tanks Arts Centre
46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill Q 4870
PO Box 359, Cairns Q 4870
ph +61 7 4032 6600
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[email protected]
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New rating system
(G) General admission - (PG) Parent’s guidance recommended
(15+) No person under the age of 15 will be permitted to attend this performance
(18+) No person under the age of 18 will be permitted to attend this performance
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