# Event Details - **Event Name**: 8 Ball Aitken - Cairns Blues Guitar Workshop @ Machans Beach Community Hall - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: 8 BALL AITKEN - CAIRNS BLUES GUITAR WORKSHOP @ MACHANS BEACH HALL SATURDAY SEPT 12, 1PM-5PM BYO: ELECTRIC (& small amp) OR ACOUSTIC GUITAR. *Please also bring a slide if you have one. ALL WELCOME. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ABOUT THE HOST: 8 Ball Aitken has built an international reputation through relentless touring, soulful songwriting, and electrifying live performances. Blending blues, soul, swamp rock, and slide guitar, he has performed across twenty countries, earning a dedicated global fanbase through both the stage and online audiences alike. As a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer, 8 Ball continues to carve out a distinctive sound rooted in authenticity and groove. In 2026, 8 Ball Aitken represented the Blues Association of South East Queensland at the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis alongside collaborator Taya Chani as “8 Ball Aitken & Taya Chani.” Held on the iconic Beale Street, the event featured 130 acts from around the world, with the duo advancing to the semifinals. A celebrated performer and songwriter, 8 Ball placed second at the 2021 International New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival and has received two Queensland Song Awards, including blues and country song of the year for his acclaimed release ‘Rebel With A Cause’. Now based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, 8 Ball operates a recording studio in the Glass House Mountains and continues to tour extensively throughout Australia and the USA. Between 2012 and 2020, he was based in Nashville, where he collaborated with some of the leading names in contemporary blues music. His latest release, Nightbird, is a collaborative album written and produced with soul singer Taya Chani. The title track reached #1 on the Australian AMRAP Regional Charts in March 2025 for two consecutive weeks, followed by the success of the second single, Miss You The Most, which also hit #1 in May. Their signature harmonies, soulful energy, and groove-driven guitars has taken them Australia-wide for three tours. Their new album ‘Moving On’ will be released in 2026. 8 Ball’s previous self-produced albums, Ice Cream Man and Ice Cream Man 2, both reached #1 on the Australian Blues & Roots Charts, further cementing his reputation as one of Australia’s premier independent blues artists. For more information, visit 8 Ball Aitken Official Website 8ballaitken.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machans-beach/8-ball-aitken-cairns-blues-guitar-workshop-machans-beach-community-hall/200030255093037 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, performances, festivals, nonprofit, contests, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Machans Beach - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Machans Beach Community Hall - **lat**: -16.8528 - **long**: 145.74839 - **full address**: Machans Beach Community Hall, 82 Tucker St, Machans Beach QLD 4878, Australia, Machans Beach ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 8 Ball Aitken - Cairns Blues Guitar Workshop @ Machans Beach Community Hall - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c49d2c10d0e04264a583f55a350c60549f72178f4ab2a861c9d4462d108b1e88-rimg-w960-h640-dc080808-gmir?v=1788183475 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 8 Ball Aitken - Cairns Blues Guitar Workshop @ Machans Beach Community Hall being held? - **A:** 8 Ball Aitken - Cairns Blues Guitar Workshop @ Machans Beach Community Hall takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Machans Beach Community Hall, 82 Tucker St, Machans Beach QLD 4878, Australia, Machans Beach. - **Q**: Who is organizing 8 Ball Aitken - Cairns Blues Guitar Workshop @ Machans Beach Community Hall? - **A:** 8 Ball Aitken - Cairns Blues Guitar Workshop @ Machans Beach Community Hall is organized by 8 Ball Aitken. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at 8 Ball Aitken's events? - **A:** Attendees have given 8 Ball Aitken a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 8 Ball Aitken has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 8 Ball Aitken - Cairns Blues Guitar Workshop @ Machans Beach Community Hall is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Machans Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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