The Tanks Arts Centre is an unusual entertainment venue in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Australia. The Tanks
Arts Centre is a business unit of Cairns Regional Council, in the Community, Sports & Cultural Division. Situated in
the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct, just 4km north of the city’s CBD, the
centre is an iconic and innovative, multi-use, contemporary arts facility
creatively housed in three converted World War 2 naval oil storage tanks, and
set amidst a lush rainforest backdrop.
Tanks combines two main functions, that of a ‘presenter’ organisation offering a range of arts and cultural events and activities to a mixed audience, and a community cultural development organisation which aims to proactively engage local communities in cultural expression and participation.
Tanks combines two main functions, that of a ‘presenter’ organisation offering a range of arts and cultural events and activities to a mixed audience, and a community cultural development organisation which aims to proactively engage local communities in cultural expression and participation.
Ink Masters Print Exhibition
Starts:
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27 Jul 2012 09:00 am
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Ends:
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22 Aug 2012 04:30 pm
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Location:
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Tanks - inside Tank 4
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Admission:
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FREE
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Web:
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Email:
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Contact:
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+61 7 4032 6600
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Cairns
PechaKucha Night
PechaKucha is an international phenomenon which started in Japan
and has spread around the world. Presenters talk about their passion of choice,
speaking to 20 images for 20 seconds each image. A range of topics are covered,
leading the audience through an interesting tapestry of dialogue. |
Starts:
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22 Aug 2012 07:30 pm
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Ends:
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22 Aug 2012 09:30 pm
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Location:
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Tanks - Tank 5
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Admission:
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$5 at door only
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Contact:
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+61 7 4032 6600
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Mia Dyson + Lanie
Lane
Join Mia Dyson and Lanie
Lane at Tanks for one night of memorable tunes.
Dyson’s voice soars and slides, taking you through her beautifully composed
set, complemented by her bluesy guitar. Lane came to Cairns last year with Claire Bowditch,
impressing the crowd with her powerful vocals and charming character.
Starts:
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24 Aug 2012 07:00 pm
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Ends:
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24 Aug 2012 09:30 pm
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Location:
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Tanks - Tank 5
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Admission:
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$40 / $35 (MA15+)
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Web:
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Contact:
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1300 855 835
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Pride Exhibition
Tropical Pride’s Annual Art Show will return in 2012,
displaying paintings, drawings, mixed media, and photos, entered by people
across the community. All artists are welcome to enter up to ten pieces of
artwork. There will be fantastic prizes awarded to the Best of Show and a
People’s Choice 
Award.
Award.
Starts:
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26 Aug 2012 10:00 am
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Ends:
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26 Aug 2012 06:00 pm
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Location:
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Tanks
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Admission:
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Free for those with a tropical pride ticket
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Web:
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Contact:
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+61 7 4041 5451
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Tropical Pride Fair Day
This is the highlight of the 2012 Cairns Tropical Pride
Festival. Come and join in the fun of a day full of food and frivolity,
presenting diverse community stalls, a wealth of talented performers across two
stages, including the Cairns OutLoud Gay and Lesbian Choir, events such as the
popular Gay Art Exhibition and the Dog Show. 
Starts:
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26 Aug 2012 10:00 am
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Ends:
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26 Aug 2012 06:00 pm
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Location:
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Tanks
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Admission:
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$5
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Web:
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Contact:
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+61 7 4041 5451
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Igor and his evil genius
Igor and his Evil Genius are a mother and child duo, who
twist and twirl through the crowd, conducting weird and wonderful experiments
as they go.
Starts:
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26 Aug 2012 02:00 pm
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Ends:
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26 Aug 2012 04:00 pm
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Location:
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Tanks
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Admission:
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Free
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Email:
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Contact:
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0478 564 374
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Queensland
Poetry Slam
The search is on for Queensland’s
best spoken word poet. Speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing your original poem
at this Slam heat – an exciting live event where you, the audience, is the
judge! 
Starts:
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27 Aug 2012 06:30 pm
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Ends:
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27 Aug 2012 10:00 pm
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Location:
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Tanks - Tank 5
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Admission:
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FREE
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Contact:
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+61 7 4032 6600
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Energy Exhibition
ENERGY is an annual showcase of visual arts, produced by
schools students across the region. Featuring works submitted in the 2012
Creative Generations Awards, ENERGY presents the best young and emerging
artists of our region, reflecting a professionalism and maturity well beyond
their age. 
Starts:
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31 Aug 2012 09:00 am
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Ends:
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31 Aug 2012 04:30 pm
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Frequency:
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Every weekday, until 5th Oct 2012
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Location:
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Tanks - Tank 4
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Admission:
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FREE
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Web:
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Contact:
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+61 7 4032 6600
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Jazz Up North - Grace Knight
A leading lady of Australian music who electrifi ed
audiences as lead singer of the Eurogliders and continues to transfi x with her
luscious vocals, we present Grace Knight at Tanks as a part of the Jazz Up
North series. Her sexy tracks and commanding stage presence make this a night
not to be missed! 
Starts:
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31 Aug 2012 06:30 pm
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Ends:
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31 Aug 2012 10:00 pm
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Location:
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Tanks - Tank 5 fully seated
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Admission:
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$40 or $35 concession. MA15+
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Web:
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Email:
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Contact:
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Ticketlink 1300 855 835
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Contact
STREET ADDRESS - Tanks Arts Centre, 46 Collins Avenue, Edge
Hill, CAIRNS QLD 4870
POSTAL ADDRESS - Tanks Arts Centre, PO Box 359, CAIRNS QLD 4870
PHONE - +61 7 4032 6600; FAX - +61 7 4032 2610
EMAIL - General – info@tanksartscentre.com
Ticket Enquiries – ticketing@ticketlink.com.au
WEBSITE - http://www.tanksartscentre.com
POSTAL ADDRESS - Tanks Arts Centre, PO Box 359, CAIRNS QLD 4870
PHONE - +61 7 4032 6600; FAX - +61 7 4032 2610
EMAIL - General – info@tanksartscentre.com
Ticket Enquiries – ticketing@ticketlink.com.au
WEBSITE - http://www.tanksartscentre.com
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