Saturday 12 September 2026
One big day of live music, food and drinks across seven local Stratford venues — a community-led celebration of local artists, local venues and local business.
Abi Muir•Amber McIntosh Duo•Andy Brassett•Blue Reed•Cam Kettle•Candice Bliss•Fraser Scott•Gracie B•Ivy Amara•Kiera Collins•Kiki Courtidis•Lielo Bea•LT•Miss Tee Trio•Nicole Nighthawk•Pauly P•Phoebe Jacobs•Rob Howe & The Guillotines•Rob Longstaff•Serina & Broden•Tessa Devine•Tiavianna•Tullara•Three's A Crowd•Vid Sehgal•Wind & Wood•Abi Muir•Amber McIntosh Duo•Andy Brassett•Blue Reed•Cam Kettle•Candice Bliss•Fraser Scott•Gracie B•Ivy Amara•Kiera Collins•Kiki Courtidis•Lielo Bea•LT•Miss Tee Trio•Nicole Nighthawk•Pauly P•Phoebe Jacobs•Rob Howe & The Guillotines•Rob Longstaff•Serina & Broden•Tessa Devine•Tiavianna•Tullara•Three's A Crowd•Vid Sehgal•Wind & Wood•
The Artists
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Rob Howe & The Guillotines
Rob Howe & The Guillotines
Rob Longstaff
Rob Longstaff
Serina & Broden
Serina & Broden
Tiavianna
Tiavianna
@Tiavianna
The Venues
Seven local Stratford venues, all within easy walking distance of each other.
Stratford Bowls→
A family-friendly space with barefoot bowls, community entertainment and live local music.
Stratford Bowls Club
Wolf Caf→
Start your day with great coffee, kids activities and relaxed acoustic performances in one of Stratford's favourite local cafés.
@wolfcaf
Barron River Hotel→
Classic pub hospitality paired with live music, great food, footy and a relaxed afternoon atmosphere.
@barronriverhotel
Palooka→
Lunch and dinner with live acoustic music in a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Stratford.
@palooka.cairns
Fox Small Bar→
Handcrafted cocktails, acoustic performances and a cosy neighbourhood vibe as the sun goes down.
@thefoxsmallbar
The Magazine
Intimate cocktail bar as the hidden laid-back style gem of Stratford.
Narrow Tracks Main Stage→
The heart of Stratford Sounds — our biggest performances, headline artists and full festival atmosphere.
@narrow.tracks.distilling
Community Raffle
Raffle for the Sounds.
Stratford Sounds is a FREE community event, which we couldn't do without your support.
Our community raffle helps fund the artists, stages and production that bring Stratford Sounds to life.
With amazing local experiences and prizes donated by local businesses, every ticket helps keep live music loud and Stratford Sounds free for everyone. All prizes drawn at 4pm Saturday 12th September at Stratford Bowls Club Stage — proudly brought to you by Bree James MP, Member for Barron River.
Buy a ticket. Win a prize. Support live music.
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The raffle features
- Local experiences
- Event tickets
- Dining experiences
- Venue vouchers
- Accommodation
- Products and prizes from local businesses
- Unique experiences donated by our community partners
Proudly Supported By Our Community
Wolf Café
Palooka
The Magazine
Stratford Bowls Club
Barron River Hotel
Fox Small Bar
Narrow Tracks Distillery
About Stratford Sounds
Support live music. Support local.
Stratford Sounds is a community-led live music event bringing Stratford to life for one big day of music, food, drinks and entertainment. Taking place across multiple local venues, the event showcases the incredible talent, businesses and community that make Stratford such a special part of Cairns.
The event brings together local musicians, artists, venues, businesses and the wider community to create a celebration of live music right here in Stratford. The goal is simple: support live music, support local venues, support local artists, support our community.
What is it?
A community live music event across seven Stratford venues.
When is it?
Saturday 12 September 2026.
How can I support it?
Buy a raffle ticket, come along, and support the venues and local businesses involved.
FAQ
Everything you need to know.
Saturday 12 September 2026, across seven local venues in Stratford, Far North Queensland — from morning coffee to the last song of the night.
Stratford Sounds is a free community event. Wander between venues, enjoy the music and support local businesses along the way.
Absolutely. All ages are welcome — kids activities run at Wolf Café during the day, with night-time entertainment for older crowds.
All featured venues are within easy reach of each other in Stratford, so you can wander between them throughout the day.
We're always looking for local talent. Send us a message with links to your music and the venues or time slots that suit you.
Yes — partnerships start from $250 and we also welcome in-kind support. We're happy to tailor a package to your objectives.
100% of net profits from our fundraising stubby cooler go to a dedicated fund that supports local musicians to perform, record and grow.
Our Sponsors
Stratford Sounds is free thanks to the venues, businesses and community partners who back local live music. Support them — they support you.
Venue Partners
Sponsors
Contact
Get in touch.
Molly Brennan · 0483 741 113 · molly@whynotpresents.com.au