The Downunder Bar - Cairns

08/09/2026

🎤 THE DOWNUNDER TOP 10 — SONGS OF THE WEEK

This is what Cairns actually sang this week:

🥇 Wonderwall — Oasis
🥈 Come Together — Godsmack
🥉 Dancing In The Moonlight — Toploader
4. Dark Horse — Katy Perry
5. Before He Cheats — Carrie Underwood
6. Don't Stop Believin' (Small Town Girl) — Journey
7. Zombie — The Cranberries
8. Wannabe — Spice Girls
9. How You Remind Me — Nickelback
10. Adaline — Tyce Delk

🔥 Climbing fast: Dark Horse · Zombie · Wannabe

Reckon your song should be on here? Come claim the mic — karaoke Wednesday to Saturday from 9pm, free entry, prize wheel spinning all night.

The Downunder Bar · 102 Lake Street, Cairns

08/09/2026

What a massive Saturday night at The Downunder! 97 songs from 81 different singers absolutely smashing it on the mic tonight. The energy was absolutely electric from the first note to the last call.

Dark Horse took out the top spot with three separate performances — clearly Katy Perry still has us in our feelings. We had back-to-back All Star renditions because honestly, someone's gotta be a rockstar, and two brave souls tackled I'll Make a Man Out of You. Respect. Shoutout to whoever threw down Jingle Bells in September — you're either very confused or very committed, and we love it either way.

The prize wheel was on fire with five lucky spinners walking away with cash! Benjamin A and Sharni R scored $20 each, while Ocean P, Issy S, and Ari Caro F grabbed $10 notes. Not a bad way to fund your next round.

We're back Wednesday night for another massive session. Doors open at 4 PM, karaoke kicks off at 9 PM. Bring your mates, pick your power ballad, and let's see if we can crack 100 songs. Tag someone who's been talking big but hasn't stepped up to the mic yet — Wednesday's their night!

05/09/2026

Friday night at the Downunder, in numbers: 71 songs, 61 singers, first one on the mic at 9:06pm and the last one still going at 2:41am. Adaline took the crown as the most-sung song of the night, with a proper fight for second between How You Remind Me, Mercy, Beautiful Things, Cool and a bit of ABBA.

Huge thanks to everyone who got up, and to the duets who carried each other through it.

And we're doing it all again TONIGHT. Karaoke Saturday at The Downunder Bar, Cairns. Kiosks open 8:30pm to get your song in the queue, show kicks off 9pm and runs late. Come sing, come watch, come cheer, just come.

04/09/2026

What a ripper Thursday night at The Downunder! 40 legends grabbed the mic and absolutely smashed through 48 songs tonight. The energy was off the charts from start to finish.

We had everything from Brooks & Dunn's "Neon Moon" to Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" — the classics were flowing. Someone even threw down Traveling Wilburys' "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" which was an absolute treat. And of course, "Sweet Caroline" had the whole bar singing along.

The prize wheel was on fire with 9 spins throughout the night! Massive congrats to our winners — Kyran O walked away with $25, Cam B and Joshwill X both scored $20, Preston D nabbed a Pepperoni Pizza, and Aleksi K, PrestoPaddy D, Cecile A, Dougie M, plus Irene K & Boy Boy M all took home $10 each. Love seeing the wheel spread the love around.

But here's the thing — we're doing it all again TONIGHT! Friday karaoke kicks off at 9 PM, doors open at 4 PM. Get here early, grab your spot, and get your name on that list. The mic's waiting and that prize wheel isn't gonna spin itself.

See you tonight!

03/09/2026

What a ripper Wednesday night at The Downunder! 🎤

34 legends grabbed the mic tonight and smashed out 50 songs — the energy was absolutely buzzing from start to finish. We had everything from Frosty the Snowman (yes, in September!) to Carrie Underwood's Before He Cheats, plus some absolute Aussie classics with Vanessa Amorosi and Hunters & Collectors getting the crowd going.

The prize wheel was on fire lastnight with four lucky spinners taking home the goods. Aleksi K and PrestoPaddy D both scored $10, Preston D walked away with a pepperoni pizza, and Cam B absolutely cleaned up with $20. Nice work, crew!

Massive shoutout to everyone who brought their A-game. The vibe was electric and the song choices were top-notch — from Eurythmics to Dolly, Keane to Rag'n'Bone Man, you lot really showed us what Wednesday karaoke is all about.

We're doing it all again tonight,Thursday night! Doors open at 4 PM, karaoke kicks off at 9 PM.

See you tonight — tag someone who needs to get on that mic! 🍻

03/09/2026

What a cracker of a night at The Downunder Bar! Week 4 is in the books and Tony "Couchman" Harrison has done it again, taking home top honours and extending his lead at the top of the ladder. Absolute masterclass from Couchman, showing everyone why he's sitting pretty with 102 points.

Charlie "Chucks" Sailor put up a hell of a fight in the final, proving he's no slouch with a solid runner-up finish. Ross "The Rossness Monster" and Kaz both grabbed equal third, while Dale "Mr Bean" Bell, Nick King, Jim "James" Harris, and Stella "Stelco" Paru rounded out the top spots. Quality pool from all 18 players who showed up ready to battle.

The ladder's getting spicy with 8 weeks still to go! Couchman's got a handy buffer at 102 points, but Jim "James" Harris is hot on his heels with 93. Samuel Kris, Shane Sailor, and Chucks are all hunting in that top five. Everyone's still in with a shot at that $425 finals jackpot come October 31st, and with two-thirds of the season left, anything can happen.

The race for finals qualification is heating up and the competition's only getting fiercer. If you're sitting mid-ladder, now's the time to make your move. If you're at the top, everyone's coming for you.

Next Wednesday, 7 PM, The Downunder Bar. Entry's $10, glory's priceless. Who's ready to take down Couchman? Tag your opponent and let's see who's got what it takes!

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

What an absolute ripper of a Saturday night at The Downunder Bar! 🎤

92 songs and 66 singers turned up tonight — you legends absolutely smashed it. The energy was off the charts from start to finish.

Chelsea Dagger got belted out four times (clearly the people have spoken), we had a beautiful Landslide that hit right in the feels, and someone even threw down Frosty the Snowman in August which was absolutely cooked but we loved it. Bohemian Rhapsody, Chop Suey, Don't Stop Believin' — all the classics got their moment.

Massive shoutout to our prize wheel winners tonight! Ethan W walked away with $25, Sarah S nabbed $20, and Cassandra O and Toby H, Leo M, and Kane C all scored $10 each. Not a bad night's work for getting up and having a crack.

The mic goes quiet for a few days but we're back at it Wednesday night. Doors open at 4 PM, karaoke kicks off at 9 PM. Get down early, grab a spot, warm up those vocal cords. Whether you're a regular or you've been thinking about finally giving it a go �� Wednesday's your night.

See you then, Cairns! Who's bringing their A-game?

29/08/2026

What a Friday night at The Downunder! 86 songs from 62 legends who absolutely brought it tonight. The energy was electric from the first note to the last call.

Ballroom Blitz, Better Man, and Don't Go Breaking My Heart were the crowd favourites with multiple singers taking them on, but we also had some wild card choices that kept everyone on their toes. Someone threw down Jingle Bells in August (absolute madness), we had Moana's How Far I'll Go getting belted out, and even Harry Connick Jr. made an appearance. The variety was off the charts.

Five lucky singers hit the prize wheel tonight and walked away with some cash in their pockets. James C & PJ H scored $20, Johnny G grabbed another $20, JC and Lexi A split $10, and both Michelle O and Lexi R took home $25 each. Not a bad way to end the night!

But here's the thing — we're doing it all again tomorrow night. Saturday karaoke at The Downunder, doors at 4 PM, mics hot at 9 PM. After tonight's turnout, tomorrow's going to be absolutely packed.

Who's backing up for round two? Tag your Saturday night crew below.

27/08/2026

What a ripper Wednesday night at The Downunder! 23 absolute legends hit the mic for 28 bangers, and the energy was absolutely pumping from start to finish.

Stuck in the Middle with You got a double spin tonight — clearly someone was feeling that Stealers Wheel vibe! We also had the surprise of the night with Christmas in August when someone belted out Jingle Bells and Frosty the Snowman. Bold move, and we're here for it.

The variety was next level — from Selena Gomez to System of a Down, Evanescence fans came through with not one but two tracks, and someone absolutely crushed Black Velvet. Every genre got some love tonight, and that's what makes our Wednesday crew so bloody good.

Massive thanks to everyone who grabbed the mic and brought the vibes. You lot make karaoke night what it is — pure community gold.

And guess what? We're doing it all over again tonight! Thursday karaoke kicks off at 9 PM, doors open at 4 PM. Come down, grab a drink, warm up those vocal cords, and show us what you've got.

See you tonight, Cairns. Tag someone who needs to get on that mic!