Forget camping out in the middle of a paddock, this festival rocks for so many reasons including comfort! Stay in a wide choice of accommodation around Airlie Beach (camp if you like) and walk to the bars and restaurants hosting the festival over the weekend. 74 bands and over 240 musicians from all over Australia and NZ will be on show to perform a wide range of musical genres from Rock to Reggae, Blues, Country, Folk and even Hip Hop.
Enjoy the Thursday night jam session at Beaches, music at a host of venues from 10am to 4pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and three nights of magic on the main stage at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, set under a high-top tent on the edge of the Coral Sea. Headline acts include the Screaming Jets, Mark Seymour (Hunters & Collectors), Jon English, 1927, Eurogliders, John Paul Young and the Allstar band, The Radiators, Shane Howard (Goanna), Phil Emmanuel, Mal Eastick and Kevin Borich. Ticket holders have the option of daily bar hopping on the main street or enjoying the free transport provided to deliver them to the outer venues of their choice. There will also be access to free transport after the festival finishes each night.
Promoter Gavin “Butto” Butlin says, “this has been a vision of mine for years and I wanted to create a festival for everyone who loves live music. The average age of the locals in Airlie Beach is 37 years and so there is a great vibe about the place and there are not many towns in Australia where you can find so many bars and music venues in one small strip. The setting is awesome, the music is magic, the climate is perfect and everyone has a brilliant time. Last year people were coming up to me and saying it was the best weekend’s entertainment they have had in years so all I can say is come along and see for yourself.”
Ticket prices are very reasonable at $120 for a one day pass which gets you into all venues and one day of the main stage performances or $260 three day pass including all festival events. For the main stage performance schedule go to www.airliebeachmusicfestival.com.au or book online at www.mackayecc.com.au.
The promoters have also put together a great value weekend package which includes four nights twin share accommodation including breakfast at Club Crocodile Resort, a three day pass, festival t-shirt, stubbie cooler and free transfers for $699/person. Contact Sam Hayward at the Whitsunday Sailing Club for this package deal on 07 4946 6138 or email functions@whitsundaysailingclub.com.au.
Airlie Beach Festival of Music has a free live Teaser Gig featuring Mason Rack Band and Lance Friend & the Murky River at the Whitsunday Sailing Club Sunday 26 October from 3pm. For more information go to www.airliebeachmusicfestival.com.au.
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