Bernard Fanning: Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary Tour || Cairns Performing Arts Centre

One of Australia’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, Bernard Fanning, will mark this major milestone on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March 2026 celebrating 20 years since the release of his critically acclaimed debut solo album, Tea & Sympathy.

Originally released on 31 October 2005, Tea & Sympathy debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, won three ARIA Awards including Album of the Year, and earned Fanning APRA’s Songwriter of the Year Award in 2006. Featuring tracks like “Wish You Well”, “Songbird”, “Watch Over Me” and “Thrill is Gone”, the album established Fanning as a powerhouse solo artist alongside his success with Powderfinger.

In a fitting tribute to the album’s enduring legacy, Fanning will perform Tea & Sympathy in full for the first time in twenty years. Joining him as a special guest is rising star Georgia Mooney, this is a unique show for Cairns, not to be missed..

Special anniversary editions of Tea & Sympathy will be released on vinyl and CD, featuring rare archival content and new renditions, and are available to purchase alongside your ticket.

Don’t delay and secure your seats today!

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