I do believe that this is a fantastic competition and I’m a big believer in the Show Movement and what it can offer. Anyone out there that wants to get into it next year I can’t recommend it highly enough. read more
Cairns Taiko would not exist without the assistance of the Cairns Show Association.
We are a not-for-profit organisation established to promote cross-cultural understanding, teamwork, fitness and the joy of music, but we require a large open area for teaching and rehearsing, and a similar sized area for storing our equipment. We previously stored all our instruments in a cupboard and had to transfer them to a different venue for rehearsals, but since moving into “our” warehouse inside the Showgrounds, we have been able to double the number of instruments in our collection, expand our performances, begin weekly beginners classes and share our love of Japanese drumming at more than 20 events per year. We are very proud of our equipment and our performances, but also humbly grateful to the Cairns Show Association for their understanding and support.
“I entered this competition mainly due to my never-ending love for the Agriculture Industry and the Show Movement. Rural Shows are a great way for exhibitors, farmers, and agriculturally based schools to show their produce to their local and wider community who may not be exposed to these practices often. I wanted to give back to my local community and I felt this competition would be an amazing opportunity for me to do so.” read more
“This role has been an amazing experience. This role has provided me with more confidence in public speaking and helped me work on my people skills. I was honoured to be a part of the Cairns Show Society and helping presents ribbons to my peers. I’ve met a lot of like-minded people and made heaps of friends. If there’s one thing I have learnt from this whole experience it is that you should give everything a go, support your community and Regional Shows, as you never know where it might take you.”
