Recent History....Our new venue is the Barrier Reef Hotel on the corner of Wharf and Abbott Streets. www.tropicjazz.org.au
2004 Rob Williams, re-elected to the chair and he proposed simplification of the Constitution and renaming of the Club to incorporate the banner. continues on in strength with some 396 registered members and 200 others noted as interested.
2005 Rob Williams, re-elected to th
e chair with the participation of some 40 musicians comprising ten jazz groups, the Cairns Tropic Jazz Club continues to move forward. With membership up around 300 and the help of the present office bearers.
2006 Rob Williams, re-elected to the chair Membership numbers hit 380 with some 300 email newsletters of interest. With the finances of the club nearing $18,000 and the successful acquisition of $15,000 worth of PA Equipment the Jazz Club is powering on.
2007 Rob Williams, re-elected to the chair
2008 Rob Williams re-elected to the chair. A traumatic Year for the Cairns Tropic Jazz Club as the demolition of the Cairns Yacht Club (Aquatic Building) was imminent. In all 60 venues were canvassed. The shortest list was 25 and ultimately the Tigers Den was selected mainly because of the parking, ground level, and willingness of the CNAFC to allow us to build a stage and erect lighting.
2009 Rob Williams re-elected to the chair. Took some settling in as patrons missed the Cairns Yacht Club and were reticent to relocate. But with the help of the committee and the good will of the 75 musician members we have made steady progress.
2010 Rob Williams re-elected to the chair – Membership 471. Continues to enjoy the Tigers Den on Behan Street and, with the help of the North Cairns Australian Football Club has made significant additions for the comfort of Patrons and presentation of the Musicians.
2015 Neville Hermes was elected president. the club moved around various venues including the Cape York Hotel and the Portsmith Club. Numbers increased under Neville's stewardship and he stood down in 2020, being replaced as president by Bernard Lee Long. The current venue is the Barrier Reef Hotel.
