22/07/2026
Hey Kuranda Roots fam!!
Instead of the larger festival this year, we are planning a more intimate creative camp out, with tons of open mic, jamming, yoga and workshops - Emerald Dreaming. Tix in the comments!
EMERALD DREAMING OCTOBER 9-11
KANJINI, EMERALD CREEK, FNQ
***music, movement and mindfulness***
Emerald Dreaming is a family friendly camp out designed to connect you to nature, community and your creative spirit. Held at the foot of Emerald Falls in the stunning Kanjini Campground on Bulwai country, Emerald Dreaming is a chance for you to totally unwind, nourish your nervous system and express yourself through dance and music. Our daily program starts with meditation and yoga, poets breakfast, a range of creative and healing workshops including breathwork and ZenThai Shiatsu bodywork, open mic jamming, evening concerts and campfire jams.
Special guests include...
AMAZONAS - uplifting South American world music vibes featuring singer Juan Camelo and multi instrumentalist Celestino.
ICARO - brings Reggae, rasta, Roots, Dancehall, Afro latin and more to the stage. Raised in Colombia amongst the ethnic rhythms of the tambores and maracas,Icaro’s vision is to share his mix of traditional culture and reggae music.
SOLOMON - King of the mid-temp grooves, FNQ’s venerable veteran Solomon tunes into nature’s heart beat and rides the pulse.
TOSHI SAKAMOTO - Japanese songwriter and now beloved Kuranda local, Toshi’s unique style has a zen and other-worldly quality.
DIZZAONE - flawless reggae selecta and organiser of Ellis Beach Reggae.
RUDEKAT - selecta of fine Jamaican Dancehall & soul.
DJINNA - Afrobeats/ Amapiano/ Afrohouse
DAILY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE featuring YOGA, ACRO, POETRY, OPEN MIC & SOUND HEALING