Louder Than Life Book Launch, Cairns

A national pop-up tour of independent record stores and music venues across Australia, celebrating the release of Louder Than Life: The Touring Musician's Handbook. Featuring a live performance by Phoebe Jacobs, a conversation about life on the road with author Emily Rockit and Phoebe Jacobs, and book signings at Elixir Music House — Cairns' home of independent music. Part of the Cairns Music Industry Weekend. Free event.

Phoebe Jacobs is a Melbourne-born, Cairns-based singer-songwriter whose soulful, cinematic sound blends modern soul, emotional storytelling, and raw vocal power. Her debut album Eye of the Storm took her to Glastonbury and The Troubadour in London, and she has shared the stage with Hiatus Kaiyote, Tex Perkins, and Ani DiFranco. Louder Than Life is Emily Rockit's debut book — a story-driven guide to touring featuring real experiences from 30+ Australian musicians. emilyrockit.com