Watertank Cafe

25/06/2026

Welcome to our Winter Solstice Last Sunday Folk Up, where the music and company will warm your heart.
Opening the night is our favourite guitar slinger Billy Black, who is seen regularly round town playing with many different acts in as many genres. Not just a brilliant guitarist, Billy is a jaw droppingly great singer and solo performer.
Klinton Buzzacott sang recently at the Folk Up Open Mic, and absolutely blew everyone's hair back! We are so excited to host Klint as our feature act, where he will be joined by his father Keith "Buzz" Buzzacott on electric guitar!
Drawing on themes of romance and nostalgia, Klint describes his sound as atmospheric blues/pop — a heartfelt exploration of life,
love and emotion.
The Open Mic is BACK from 7pm, where ANYONE has the chance to shine with 2 songs of their choice! But get in early, as the blackboard fills up fast!
Delicious meals, hot and cold drinks are available from the Watertank Cafe menu.
$10 for ASFC members, $20 for non members, new memberships encouraged!

24/05/2026

Hi， the Watertankers!☀️

We’ll be taking a short break from 25th–29th May due to family matters. ❤️
The shop will reopen as normal on 30th May!

Thanks so much for all your support and understanding.
See you next weekend~ ☕

The Watertank team

13/05/2026

🎷✨ JAZZ MUSIC NIGHT ✨🎷

Join us on the 16th for a beautiful night of live jazz, good vibes, delicious food & dancing 💃🕺🍷

🎶 Live Jazz Music
🪩 Dance Floor Open
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30PM
⏰ Music Starts: 7:30PM

Bring your friends, your partner, or just yourself and enjoy a cozy evening filled with rhythm, laughter and unforgettable atmosphere ✨

We can’t wait to see you there 💛

03/05/2026

24/04/2026

We are OPEN today ☕
ANZAC Day
Lest we forget 🌺
Fresh coffee, warm food, always here for you

15/04/2026

🎶 Live Music This Saturday! 🎶

We’ve got something special lined up this weekend — join us for a relaxed morning session with Cameron Wust, an experienced singer & guitarist bringing a great mix of acoustic originals and classic covers.

From timeless tunes like Neil Young and Albert Hammond to his own original tracks, Cameron’s got a laid-back Aussie vibe that’s perfect with your morning coffee ☕

📅 Saturday, 18 April
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Kick back, grab a coffee, and enjoy some quality live tunes 🎸

See you there!

15/04/2026

We’re having a Second Last Sunday Folk Up in April as we count down to the Top Half Folk Festival! Join us at Watertank Cafe on Sunday 19 April from 5pm for King Marong and Emmy Ryan 🧡

King Marong’s journey from the vibrant cultural landscapes of The Gambia to the diverse communities of Australia exemplifies his unwavering dedication to preserving cultural heritage and enhancing community well-being. Discover King’s dynamic rhythms; blending traditional West African Percussion with contemporary influences for a captivating cultural exchange. In Australia, King’s outstanding community development efforts have not only earned him accolades but have also cemented his partnerships with prominent organisations such as the NT Government, Vic Arts Council, NPY Women’s Council, Secure Care, Life Without Barriers, Anglicare, Casa Services, and the Alice Springs Town Council. His significant contributions, especially within the disability sector, have been recognised with prestigious awards from the Alice Springs Council and the NT Government, highlighting his impact and dedication to fostering inclusive communities through the arts.

A modern day troubadour, Emmy is back in her second home Mparntwe Alice Springs as part of her Big Sky Reunion Tour through SA, NT, and NSW. Emmy’s songs carry truth like a heartbeat — stories of love, loss, belonging, and the land that holds us. Pairing deft musicianship with a voice that sits somewhere between lullaby and reckoning, Emmy tells stories about finding home, facing history, and staying open-hearted in hard times. With songs that have earnt recognition in the International Songwriting Competition, the Northern Territory Music Awards, the Listen Up Songwriting Competition, and the Australian Bluegrass and Old Time Music Songwriting Prize, Emmy Ryan invites you in — not just to listen, but to feel.

See you there!