THE JUNGLE GIANTS BRING INTERNATIONAL STAR POWER TO CAIRNS FESTIVAL

Cairns Festival headline act The Jungle Giants, fresh from a tour of the United States and Canada, will rock Munro Martin Parklands with their trademark high-energy performance on Saturday, September 2.

The Brisbane foursome has just released two singles in pursuit of their fifth album and, while featuring the expected buoyant melodies and infectious choruses, mark The Jungle Giants as a band that refuses to sit still or have its sound defined by genre.

Driven by optimism, creative freedom and a desire to “go weird, go funny, and not be scared” The Jungle Giants are paving the way for their continued metamorphosis.

Division 6 Councillor Kristy Vallely said the Brisbane band, which has registered over half a billion music streams worldwide and whose fourth album Love Signs topped the ARIA chart, was a coup for the festival.

“I believe people will love them no matter, whether they have heard of them or have just decided to come along and experience that great festival environment at Munro Martin Parklands,” Cr Vallely said.

“The band is renowned for delivering an explosive, high-energy live performance, underlined by a pop and joyous vibe, taking the audience on an unforgettable musical roller.”

Cr Valley said it was real coup for Cairns festival-goers to have a home-grown Queensland act of this calibre performing locally.

“When a Queensland act is able to move into an international forum, the ripple effect for other Queensland artists is resounding and great opportunities can come out of it,” she said.

“Cairns has a really developed hunger for music of any genre and the local music scene is very strong.

“Having a headliner like The Jungle Giants in a festival context rounds out the strong music program that features throughout the 10 days of Cairns Festival."

Cr Vallely said two local acts would also be programmed on the night, further supporting the local music economy.

Sam Hales, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter/producer fronts The Jungle Giants, which includes lead guitarist Cesira Aitken, bassist Andrew Dooris and drummer Keelan Bijker.

The number one ARIA-charting fourth album Love Signs is the first album Hales wrote, recorded, performed and produced alone.

It follows previous album, Quiet Ferocity, which peaked at number 11 on the ARIA charts and won AIR Awards’ Best Independent Album.

This led to sold out national tours and the opportunity to deliver electric sets at a score of festivals, including Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival and others around the world, including North America, New Zealand and Asia.

Tickets to The Jungle Giants Cairns Festival performance on September 2 cost $75 adults, $65 concession cardholders and youth (3-17 years), State Government Companion Card free entry and are available through ticketlink.com.au

BYO picnic rugs or chairs.

Munro Martin Parklands gates open at 5.30pm and the show begins at 6.30pm. Food vans and a full bar service will be operating.

Cairns Festival runs from Friday, August 25, until Sunday, September 3. For the full program of music, theatre, film, dance and events and more information go to www.cairnsfest.com.au.

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