Miss Tee Ketu Band + The Next Wave Showcase || Cairns Festival 2026
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More info on this FREE event: cairnsfest.com.au/missteeketu
10 days. 10 epic nights. Endless reasons to come back.
Live music. Big performances. Movies. BBQs. Dance floors. Beautiful chaos.
The Festival Hub Esplanade Mainstage is where the party comes alive every night from Friday 28 August to Sunday 6 September.
5.15pm - 8.15pm: The Next Wave Showcase
8.45pm - 9.45pm: Miss Tee Ketu Band
From rehearsal room to main stage, The Next Wave showcases the next generation of original musicians from the Cairns region.
Presented by Enter Stage Right, this artist development initiative culminates in a special performance at Cairns Festival, with emerging artists taking over the Esplanade Main Stage on the Festival's final night for an unforgettable celebration of local original music.
Showcasing blooming tablelands singer songwriter Yindali, Canadian folk singer-songwriter Desirée Hobbins, Cairns blues and alt-rock outfit Owen Jacob Band, energetic HipHop artist MC Pyrit, local three-piece band Maple Street and the uplifting and relatable Aurelle & The Jams.
With Headliner Miss Tee Ketu Band to take us through to the end. Hailing from Cairns, this dynamic 8-piece band is fronted by Te Iria “Miss Tee” Ketu, a seasoned performer with over 25 years of live stage experience and more than 15 years performing with bands and as a solo artist.
Led by Miss Tee’s powerful vocals, guitar, and commanding stage presence, the band delivers a polished live show grounded in original music, soulful storytelling, and strong musicality.
With experience across festivals, corporate events, and major live stages, the group brings together accomplished local musicians to create a vibrant, high-energy performance that reflects the strength and diversity of Cairns’ live music scene.
Every night is different. Every night is completely FREE.
So grab your mates, bring the family, or fly solo - just don't miss the best 10 nights of the year!
Yindali: @yindali_music_
MC Pyrit: @mcpyrit
Aurelle & The Jams: @rellebrunjesmusic @aurelle_music
10 days. 10 epic nights. Endless reasons to come back.
Live music. Big performances. Movies. BBQs. Dance floors. Beautiful chaos.
The Festival Hub Esplanade Mainstage is where the party comes alive every night from Friday 28 August to Sunday 6 September.
5.15pm - 8.15pm: The Next Wave Showcase
8.45pm - 9.45pm: Miss Tee Ketu Band
From rehearsal room to main stage, The Next Wave showcases the next generation of original musicians from the Cairns region.
Presented by Enter Stage Right, this artist development initiative culminates in a special performance at Cairns Festival, with emerging artists taking over the Esplanade Main Stage on the Festival's final night for an unforgettable celebration of local original music.
Showcasing blooming tablelands singer songwriter Yindali, Canadian folk singer-songwriter Desirée Hobbins, Cairns blues and alt-rock outfit Owen Jacob Band, energetic HipHop artist MC Pyrit, local three-piece band Maple Street and the uplifting and relatable Aurelle & The Jams.
With Headliner Miss Tee Ketu Band to take us through to the end. Hailing from Cairns, this dynamic 8-piece band is fronted by Te Iria “Miss Tee” Ketu, a seasoned performer with over 25 years of live stage experience and more than 15 years performing with bands and as a solo artist.
Led by Miss Tee’s powerful vocals, guitar, and commanding stage presence, the band delivers a polished live show grounded in original music, soulful storytelling, and strong musicality.
With experience across festivals, corporate events, and major live stages, the group brings together accomplished local musicians to create a vibrant, high-energy performance that reflects the strength and diversity of Cairns’ live music scene.
Every night is different. Every night is completely FREE.
So grab your mates, bring the family, or fly solo - just don't miss the best 10 nights of the year!
Yindali: @yindali_music_
MC Pyrit: @mcpyrit
Aurelle & The Jams: @rellebrunjesmusic @aurelle_music
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Where is it happening?
Cairns Esplanade, Rendezvous-du-Vietnam Marche, Aplin St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia, Cairns
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