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.