Thursday, April 3, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Run To Paradise

A Legendary Lineup Lands At Airlie Beach Festival Of Music

Airlie Beach Festival of Music is bringing a lineup so packed, it should have a baggage limit. Legends like The Screaming Jets, Jessica Mauboy, and Diesel are heading to the Whitsundays from 7th – 9th November.

But this festival isn’t just about setlists; it’s an adventure in one of the world’s most stunning locations.

The perfect anthem? ‘Run to Paradise’. With the main stage at Whitsunday Sailing Club overlooking the Coral Sea, acts like Choirboys, The Black Sorrows, Bachelor Girl, and Jayne Denham perform under the big top tent, while music fills every corner of Airlie Beach, turning the whole town into a stage.

While a lot of festivals are falling by the wayside, frontman of The Screaming Jets, Dave Gleeson hands it to the team behind the Airlie Beach Festival of Music for keeping the spirit alive.

“It takes guts to keep pushing forward in this climate, but they’re doubling down to create a community, a vibe and a space where we can all just be in the moment.”

“I’m stoked to be part of it this November and can’t wait to experience it all,” says Gleeson.

Festival Director, Gavin Butlin (Butto), knows it’s the depth of talent that makes the festival a stand-out, with favourites like Hillbilly Goats, James Bennett and Andy Penkow also added to the lineup.

“It’s like throwing every musical flavour into a blender and hitting ‘puree’ - you get over 60 acts from every corner of the country, serving up everything from acoustic vibes to high voltage anthems,” said Butlin.

The Airlie Beach Festival of Music was named a top four finalist for ‘Festival of the Year’ at the Queensland Music Awards. Why stop there? Extend your stay and swap your wristband for a snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef or relax on Whitehaven Beach.

This isn’t just another festival – it’s one of the best destination music events in the country.

Be part of the escape. Be part of the experience.

Airlie Beach Festival of Music. 7th – 9th November. Tickets on sale now! www.airliebeachfestivalofmusic.com.au

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