Machans Beach Community Hall, QLD, Yirrganydji Country
Machans Beach Community Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Yirrganydji People. T
he hall’s history stems back to 1953 when the residents of Machans Beach collectively bought the block of land from the Mulgrave Shire Council. The residents then commenced building the hall, achieving an official opening for the 1961 New Year, with a community New Year’s Eve dance.
Festival of Small Halls returns to Machans Beach on Friday, 4 July 2025 with Champagne Weather and Charm of Finches.
Opening the show will be local act Jasmine Maraea!
Jasmine Maraea is a 20-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist from Cairns based in the Northern Beaches. She has been singing for as long as she can remember, having grown up in a musical family. Jasmine started her musical and performing career from a young age, and has been songwriting since she was 13 years old. At high school she studied music extensively, and has been vocally trained for six years achieving awards in the Cairns vocal Eisteddfod.
Jasmine performs regularly, including a a four year running residential gig at local venue Ten 0 6 Yorkeys Knob, and the Cairns Courthouse and Mulgrave Galleries for events such as “Art Sounds” and “Music in Session”. Her passion for music has evolved into the wedding scene and has taken her all over, including places like Weipa.
With the support from local radios such as StarFM, ABC Radio and CairnsFM Gig Guide, Jasmine has debuted a number of originals, helpding to spread her music across Cairns. Jasmine’s original music consists of heartfelt ballads, folk and alternative styles with themes of love, loss and self discovery. She cannot think of a better career than one that allows her to express her love for music through performance and touching the hearts of listeners.
Mayhems at Machens will be providing a selection of food, including fried rice, spring rolls, chips, fish tacos and salad.
A bar will be available.
Tickets are priced at:
Full Admission – $35
Purchase tickets online below or locally at Machans Beach Community Association.
Doors Open 6.30pm
Show Starts 7.00pm
Machans Beach Community Hall has accessible entry (ramp and stairs to venue entrance) and has accessible bathrooms.
This show is supported by Machans Beach Community Association.
