Miss Tee Ketu Band + The Next Wave Band Showcase
Festival Hub Esplanade Main Stage
5.30pm - 8.30pm: The Next Wave Band Showcase
8.45pm - 10.00pm: Miss Tee Ketu Band
The Next Wave
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.
Line-up announced:
YINDALI SHARP
Atherton Tablelands singer-songwriter Yindali Sharp blends heartfelt folk-pop melodies with honest storytelling to create music that is both uplifting and soulful.
AURELLE
Far North Queensland artist Aurelle delivers energetic, heartfelt original music with relatable storytelling and an engaging live performance that gets audiences singing and dancing.
MC PYRIT
Australian hip-hop artist MC Pyrit brings boom bap beats, intricate lyricism and powerful storytelling to every high-energy performance.
MAPLE STREET
Maple Street is a local three-piece band known for catchy original songs, energetic live shows and feel-good performances that leave audiences smiling.
Miss Tee Ketu Band
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.
- Price
- Free
- Price Guide
- When
- Sun 6 Sep
- Start
- 5:30 pm
- Venue Opens
- Doors open
- Show time
- 5.30pm - 10.00pm
- Interval
- Duration
- Venue
- Festival Hub Esplanade Main Stage
- Rating
- G - General
- Seating
- BYO Picnic Rugs / Standing
- Food
- Explore the Cairns Dining Precinct
- Bar
- No Bar / Strictly Alcohol Free
- Companion Card
- Seating Plan
- Seating Plan
Festival Hub Esplanade Main stage is located at the Western Event Lawn (next to the ferris wheel)