Industry Connect: Cairns
Presented by QMusic in partnership with Cairns Regional Council
When
Sunday 22nd June
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Where
Tanks Arts Centre, 46 Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia
Cost
Free
Ready to level up your music career? Join us at Tanks Arts Centre for an afternoon packed with insider knowledge, real connections, and serious inspiration for emerging artists.
Get face-to-face with Australia's top music pros through panels and roundtables covering everything you need to know: music business fundamentals, killer marketing tactics, sync licensing opportunities, and how to nail your touring game.
The day wraps up with a free live showcase celebrating the best original music from our region—because this isn't just about learning, it's about celebrating what we're building together.
Starting out or ready to break through? Industry Connect gives you the tools, connections, and momentum to turn your passion into a career that actually pays.
Doors: 12:00pm
Registrations: 12:30pm
Industry Connect: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Industry Networking: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
Showcase: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
RSVP today.
#Meet the Speakers
![Eddie Gresack](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Eddie Gresack","slug":"eddie-gresack-1","time":"BIGSOUND | Tones & I","description":"<p>Ed was born and raised in New York City, where he started his career in the music industry working as a musician, live sound engineer and technician. Ed played in bands around New York for many years, on stages as diverse as Carnegie Recital Hall and CBGBs. He went on to serve as Coordinator of Audio Operations for Sony Music Studios in New York. He has been the Production Manager of BigSound since 2009; and has served as Technical Manager of the Jambalaya\/Delta Stage at Bluesfest since 2012. Ed has toured the world, most recently as FOH Sound for Tones & I (who he has worked with since 2019).<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Speaker"},"image":{"slug":"eddie-gresack-big-sound-qma-s-tones-i-industry-connect-headshots-jpeg","extension":"jpeg","filename":"Eddie-Gresack-Big-Sound-QMA-s-Tones-I-Industry-Connect-Headshots.jpeg"}});)
![Liz Rennie](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Liz Rennie","slug":"liz-rennie","time":"Channel 7","description":null,"twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Speaker"},"image":{"slug":"liz-rennie-headshot-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Liz-Rennie-Headshot.jpg"}});)
![Elinor Williams](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Elinor Williams ","slug":"elinor-williams","time":"The Annexe","description":null,"twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Speaker"},"image":{"slug":"elinor-williams-the-annexe-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Elinor-Williams-the-Annexe.jpg"}});)
![Joel Devereux](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Joel Devereux","slug":"joel-devereux","time":"OzIndie Radio","description":"<p>Joel Devereux is a radio producer, cinematographer, and music marketingconsultant based in Queensland, Australia. He is the Director of WePopCreative QLD, a media and marketing agency supporting independentmusicians and small businesses, and also runs OzInDi Radio Australia, a24\/7 online radio station focused on showcasing emerging Australianartists.From 2007 to 2014, Joel worked as a cinematographer on nationaltelevision programs including Big Brother and The Voice, gainingexperience in broadcast production and large-scale media environments.This background informs his current work in content production and visualstorytelling.Through both OzInDi and WePop, Joel works with artists on branddevelopment, promotional strategy, and community engagement. His focusis on practical, accessible tools that help creatives build sustainable careersin the Australian music industry.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Speaker"},"image":{"slug":"joel-devereux-headshot-jpeg","extension":"jpeg","filename":"Joel-Devereux-Headshot.jpeg"}});)
![Ant McKenna](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Ant McKenna","slug":"ant-mckenna","time":"ALMBC","description":null,"twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Speaker"},"image":{"slug":"img-0569-jpeg","extension":"jpeg","filename":"IMG-0569.jpeg"}});)