Council Regional Council has partnered with The Live Music Office and The Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (APRA AMCOS), to deliver the Live and Local program.

The program aims to establish best practices for live music presentation, with a focus on strengthening local communities and supporting the sustainable long-term growth of the Cairns live music industry.

This initiative includes a series of micro-festivals, professional development workshops, an industry forum, and will culminate in the creation of a Live Music Framework for the Cairns Region.

Live + Local: Stratford Sounds is bringing the beats to the streets! This FREE one-day music festival is filling the town with tunes in the most unexpected places – from cafés to the library, distilleries to barbershops.

Packed with a killer line-up of local musos, it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and some seriously good vibes. Bring the whole family and wander your way through Stratford, discovering fresh sounds and hidden gems around every corner.

Date: Saturday 5 July 2025
Location: Stratford, Cairns
Time: 9.30am - 8pm
Cost: FREE!