Summer Sounds returns to Cairns

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Some of Australia’s biggest names in music will soon be performing on Cairns stages with the return of Summer Sounds.

The five-event program is spread across two venues, and features Cat Empire, Dami Im, Jessica Mauboy, Eric Bibb, and Stella Donnelly.

Shows will be at the Tanks Arts Centre and the Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC).

Cat Empire kick off the series at the Tanks on February 4, with their trademark infectious grooves and charismatic style.

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Front man, Felix Reibl, said he’s looking forward to being in Cairns again and returning to The Tanks.

“Over the years, we’ve spent a lot of time in Cairns, and we can’t wait to come back in February.

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Dami Im will showcase her extraordinary voice at CPAC on February 11. Damy is an X Factor Australia winner who represented Australia at Eurovision 2016.

Jessica Mauboy brings her grooves to CPAC on February 18. She’s one of Australia’s most successful entertainers, who also represented Australia at Eurovision.

There’s a real treat for blues fans, with the return of Eric Bibb at The Tanks on February 24.

He’s too modest to accept the “blues legend” label many would give him.

But he’s the real deal. He’s played with Ray Charles and George Benson. When he was 11, he got guitar advice from Bob Dylan.

Summer Sounds closes at The Tanks on March 11 with indie-pop singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly.

The program runs from January to March, with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are available now for all acts except Cat Empire, which go on sale from October 26.