Uniting Hearts and Hands

Every year, Airlie Beach Festival of Music thrives thanks to a dedicated team of nearly one hundred volunteers who work tirelessly to help bring the festival to life.  From setting up inventory, to manning the pop-up office, managing ticket and merchandise sales and critical bump-in and bump out tasks, these passionate volunteers handle it all.  Among them is a special group known as “ambassadors,” easily spotted in their blue-striped shirts, stationed throughout the festival - they're the go-to crew to give directions, answer questions and even offer a hug when needed.
A key figure behind the scenes is Margie Murphy, owner of Airlie Events, who works all year long to help turn the vision into reality.
“I love working with a passionate team of volunteers, who come together to make something amazing,” said Margie, who’s working around the clock as opening day approaches.
“Without the dedication of our incredible volunteers, this festival would remain just a dream, and our community would miss out on the tremendous economic and social benefits it brings.”
The sense of community extends to local schools as well, with Cannonvale State School and PCYC Whitsundays both raising vital funds through food stalls at the festival, adding even more heart to the event.
To further extend the community give-back, the festival rallies around a fundraising charity and for the past ten years well over $50,000 has been donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation through Pink Ribbon activations.  After a decade of unwavering support for the Foundation, the festival is excited to announce a new chapter in its’ community give-back initiatives by sharing the love and partnering with BMA CQ Rescue.  This shift reflects the festival's commitment to diversifying its’ impact and supporting a broader range of causes that resonate with the community.  
BMA CQ Rescue Helicopter is a vital aeromedical and search-and-rescue service operating in Central Queensland, covering an extensive area from Townsville to St Lawrence.  Established in 1996, this community-driven organisation provides emergency helicopter services to residents, workers and visitors, ensuring help is available 24/7, 365 days a year.​
Funds for the Organisation will be generated via a raffle and live auction, with two artist-signed guitars up for grabs.  Don’t miss your chance to snag one of these priceless treasures while championing a cause that matters!  Tickets will be available at the festival main tent and from the enthusiastic BMA CQ Rescue team throughout the duration of the festival and the grand auction and prize draw will take place on the main stage on the night of Sunday, November 10.

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