408 original artists are available to book in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, with 500 reviews from real clients rating performances 5 out of 5. These are acts that perform their own material: singer-songwriters and singing guitarists at one end, original bands, rappers and DJ-producers at the other, and most of them mix their own songs with covers so a set works for a crowd that has never heard them.
Of the 408 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Cairns. The other 407 are willing to travel there.
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Fees for original artists in Cairns run from $150 to $3,200+, with most bookings around $650. A solo acoustic set sits at the bottom of the range and a band with its own sound engineer at the top; an act with a following charges for the name as well as the set. Travel and a PA, where the venue has none, are the usual extras. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 112 enquiries for Originals Artists at events in Australia, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 October 2026.
Duncan Harwood
"Watched Duncan sing Soundgarden songs at crow bar. He was epic. We had the best night."
Caleb Foster
"We had the absolute pleasure of having Caleb be part of our special day, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better! He was amazing, professional, and made everything so easy and enjoyable. Our guests loved him, and he helped make our wedding even more memorable. We highly recommend Caleb and his services to anyone looking for someone amazing. Thank you so much, Caleb!"
Yohan Lakshitha | Violinist🎻
"Grateful to Yohan for opening our event, Melodies in the Sky with Anjalee, on Saturday, 9 May 2026, with such a heartfelt violin performance. It truly set the perfect tone"
Julius Lutero
"Julius was great. Played a good mix of music and blended in perfectly. We got some great feedback from guests and We will definitely have Julius back again."
Zairyn
"Zairyn's background as a professional singer made for a commanding presence, I was truly captivated by the happenings on stage. Zai's truly unique and beautiful voice brought all of the songs up to a new standard. I will definitely be interested in her future gigs."
Chill Sessions Records
"So awesome to see the co-creative potential made manifest in such a tangible way, thanks for being part of the magic
that was Luminate 2019!!"
