Jayden Enterprises played a key role behind the scenes at Gather & Graze, helping bring the event to life while supporting My Hospital Foundation’s fundraising efforts for local hospital services and patient wellbeing. Photo supplied

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When My Hospital Foundation found itself needing to create a brand-new event in just six weeks, it quickly became clear that Gather & Graze would only be possible with the support of the community.

One of the first organisations to step forward was Jayden Enterprises, who came on board as Naming Rights Sponsor and became much more than a financial supporter along the way.

From helping with setup and pack down to lending hands wherever they were needed, the Jayden Enterprises team played an important behind-the-scenes role in bringing the inaugural event to life. Their positivity, willingness to jump in and commitment to the cause helped keep spirits high throughout the planning process and on event day itself.

"We were humbled and proud to have Jayden Enterprises be part of this great event," said Dirk Neugubauer, Director of Jayden Enterprises.

"Gayle and I take pride in running a business that supports our community and gives back to those who need it most.

"After five years as a Highflyer Sponsor of Dinner on the Runway, when we were asked to be the Naming Rights Sponsor of this fantastic evening, our answer was an immediate yes.

"For us, this isn't just about sponsorship or putting our logo on a banner. It's about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our community and supporting an organisation that touches the lives of almost everyone in our region.

"The success of the event, particularly in the short timeframe available to My Hospital Foundation, is a testament to the dedication of its staff and volunteers."

The event ultimately raised more than $40,000 for local hospital services and patient wellbeing initiatives, a result made possible by the collective efforts of sponsors, donors, volunteers and attendees.

My Hospital Foundation Managing Executive Officer Ashleen O'Neill said the success of the event was a reflection of the generosity of the Mackay community.

"The support we received was simply incredible. Every sponsor, volunteer, donor and guest played a part in making Gather & Graze such a success, and we are immensely grateful to everyone who believed in the event from the very beginning," said Ashleen.

While the funds raised will make a meaningful difference for local patients and families, the event's legacy will be the spirit of collaboration that made it all possible.

Gather & Graze may have started as a solution to an unexpected challenge, but thanks to the businesses, volunteers and community members who rallied behind it, it became something much bigger: a celebration of what can happen when a community comes together to give back.

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The winter sports season may be over, but the racing is just getting started at Whitsunday Sportspark.

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Dashie racing is coming to Oktoberfest, with qualifying heats on Saturday 10 October and the grand final on Saturday 17 October. The winning dachshund will take home $1,000. Dachshund owners are encouraged to register their little racers, and everyone is welcome to come down and cheer them on.

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There will be a race for the humans, too. Keg rolling is planned for one of the Oktoberfest Sundays, giving the public a chance to get involved in the action. The date and entry details will be announced soon.

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Club Whitsunday and Whitsunday Sportspark are working together to keep the precinct active as the winter sporting calendar winds down. Oktoberfest is a chance to bring people back to the Sportspark for something a little different, whether they’re racing, cheering or simply enjoying the day.

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Know a dashie with a competitive streak? Dob in a dashie and let’s get racing!

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WHAT: Dob In A Dashie, Dachshund Racing

WHERE: Club Whitsundays

WHEN: Saturday 17^th October  

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Airlie Beach Hotel is turning up the volume on the weekend of October 9^th with three days of live rock, banging anthems and original music from one of Australia’s seasoned rock performers, Dellacoma Rio.

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Best known locally as the frontman of The Australian INXS Show, Dellacoma Rio has spent more than 15 years making music professionally, performing around the world and releasing three albums of his own.

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His career has taken him from touring America with Sydney band Sunset Riot to performing for crowds of up to 250,000 people at Poland Rock Fest, as well as sharing a festival main stage with Def Leppard.

Next, he’s coming to the Whitsundays- and he’s bringing his band.

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Kicking off with the main event, on Friday 9^th October DELLACOMA will be headlining an end of footy season party special evening event in the sports bar with original music from all three of their studio albums alongside some of the songs and artists that have influenced them throughout their career.  

Expect brash, explosive and hard-hitting rock n roll, with dynamite stage presence.  

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The five-piece band will deliver everything from softer songs to high-energy rockers, with influences ranging from Van Halen and Noiseworks to Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi and The Killers.  

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DELLACOMA’s style is built on classic rock ‘n roll storytelling and emotion.

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“You kind of go through different parts of your life and you connect with different songs,” Dellacoma reflected.  

“And I think it's about honesty as well. When [a singer] really means the words that they're singing.  

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“That goes the same for the instrumental side of things as well. A really good guitarist can make their guitar sing or cry or show the emotion of anger or gratitude. If you're really in tune with your instrument, whatever that is, you can evoke emotions with that.”

Keeping the party going, on Saturday afternoon Rio will step into the shoes of another rock icon for Dellacoma Rio Presents Bon Jovi, celebrating 40 years of Slippery When Wet.

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The show will feature every song from the iconic album, including Livin’ On A Prayer and Wanted Dead Or Alive, alongside other Bon Jovi favourites such as Always and It’s My Life.

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Sunday will then bring Dellacoma Rio Presents Rock Anthems, a broad celebration of the songs that have filled pubs, festivals and stadiums for generations.

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Expect everything from Australian favourites by AC/DC, INXS, Cold Chisel and The Angels to international anthems from Queen, Def Leppard, Journey and more.

What, When, Where?

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DELLACOMA – Original Rock: Friday October 9th, 8pm–11pm, special evening event in the sports bar.

Dellacoma Rio Presents Bon Jovi: Saturday October 10th, 2pm–5.30pm.

Dellacoma Rio Presents Rock Anthems: Sunday October 11th, 2pm–5.30pm.

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All shows are free to attend at the Airlie Beach Hotel.

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Swimming enthusiasts from across Queensland will head to the Whitsundays on Sunday, 4 October for the Whitehaven Open Water Swim, hosted by North Mackay Sinkers Masters Swimming Club and Masters Swimming Queensland.

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Now in its third year, the event gives swimmers the unique opportunity to take part in a 500m, 1km or 2km open water swim at the world-famous Whitehaven Beach.

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Swimmers will travel by boat from Shute Harbour to Whitehaven Beach for a morning of swimming, followed by lunch and an afternoon of social activities. The event brings together Masters swimmers, open water enthusiasts and visitors from across the region while showcasing one of Queensland's most iconic destinations.

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The Whitehaven Open Water Swim is proudly supported by local businesses and sponsors, helping make the event possible and contributing to the continued growth of open water swimming in the region.

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What's Included

• Ferry to Whitehaven Beach from Shute Harbour

• Entry to the open water swim

• Lunch on the beach

• Return ferry to the mainland

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Ferry Logistics

Ferries depart from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, Shute Harbour. Departure and return times will be confirmed closer to the event. Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the terminal. Full logistics details will be sent to registered participants.

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Eligibility

• Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

• All swimming abilities welcome for the 500m distance — it's a great introduction to open water swimming.

• We recommend open water swimming experience for the 2km distance.

• Non-swimmers are welcome to join as guests (ferry + lunch included).

• All participants must complete and sign a liability waiver prior to the event.

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Options

• 500 metres, perfect for first timers

• 1 kilometre, the classic distance

• 2 kilometres, for experienced swimmers  

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For more information, visit sinkers.au/whitehaven.

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WHAT: Whitehaven Open Water Swim

WHERE: Whitehaven Beach  

WHEN: Sunday 4^th October  

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BY GEORGIA MCDONALD

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This week, we sat down with local musician Nick Di Gregorio and talked about his musical journey, the Whitsundays’ music scene and his latest creative project he has been building in the local area.

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With a combination of live music, filming and the art of a good old chat, Nick created local podcast The Tiny Vinyl Sessions. Much like this column, Nick brings local musicians to the podcast seat and gives them a chance to share their passion, with each session featuring three live-recorded songs which are then professionally produced by Nick, as well as a chat about their story and all things music.  

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Nick wears plenty of hats behind the scenes, editing the videos and putting together the content for social media, as well as producing the tracks. Each episode takes him around 46 hours to complete.

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The podcast came from Nick’s personal experience in the local music scene, where he felt there was more room for original music and collaboration between musicians.  

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Whilst the project is based in the Whitsundays, Nick has plans to take it further, hoping to reach places such as Melbourne and Cairns.  

So, who is the musician behind the mic?

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Picking up a guitar at age 10, Nick quickly found himself drawn to the technical side of music. He describes himself as “a bit of a nerd”, starting out in classical guitar and jazz. Before his mother agreed to sign him up for lessons, she told him he had to work through a method book, so he did, teaching himself to read music.

At 15, Nick was accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne where he studied guitar and jazz, before heading over to Perth to study jazz performance at WAAPA.

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After his studies, Nick went overseas, working as a session guitarist on cruise ships. It was here, during a very fun and creative period of his life, that he decided it was time to learn a new skill - singing.  

“I’d always been meaning to sing, so I just started practising,” Nick said.

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Once he had completed a few contracts as a singer and built his confidence, he headed to London as a soloist and began performing full-time.  

Eventually, Nick found his way back to Australia. He was in the Whitsundays when COVID hit, and six years later, he is still here.  

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As restrictions began to ease and venues started opening back up, Nick began putting himself forward and building his position in the Whitsundays local music scene.

“I just said, ‘Can I come play?’” Nick said.

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Things grew quickly from there, with Nick becoming a resident musician on Hamilton Island, playing between five to ten gigs a week.

Nick says that one of the best parts of being a musician in the Whitsundays is the community that comes with it.

“It’s such a small community that you’re all connected,” Nick said.

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With a consistent and steady demand for live music across the region, Nick said that there is a real sense of support between the musicians, with everyone bringing their own style and approach to the gigs.  

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“I think everyone just has a unique way of approaching the same kind of gig, which is kind of what makes everyone different,” he said.

For Nick, the Tiny Vinyl sessions are another way of giving musicians a space to collaborate and showcase their uniqueness, while continuing to grow the Whitsunday music community that he has become such a large part of.

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Song Recommendation For The Week: Stick Around, Please – Nick Di Gregorio

Podcast Recommendation For The Week: The Tiny Vinyl Sessions – available on podcast platforms

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This week’s winning photograph is a picture of serenity, captured amongst the perfect calm of Lake Proserpine by Megan Weir.  

Submitted under the theme of Landscapes, this is a photo you could step right into, and float on a lilypad across waters so reflective you don’t know which way is up.  

Thank you and congrats, Megan!  This the theme is “Aromas in Focus,” AKA things that smell nice – so get snapping, and submit your photos via the Whitsundays Amateur Photographers Facebook group.

In the time before radio and television and when gramophones and records were very basic and quite expensive, residents yearned for entertainment outside the home. Occasionally, travelling vaudeville groups and pantomime companies visited the town. From very early days, concerts were staged as both church and community fundraisers as well as providing a social outlet. The Tivoli Hall was a regular venue for these occasions.  

Opened in 1913, the Tivoli Hall/Theatre was situated in Chapman Street. It had earlier been known as Oddfellows Hall which hosted a variety of functions.  Before transitioning to the showgrounds, exhibits for the annual show were displayed in the Oddfellows Hall. In 1910, the inaugural Proserpine Show Ball was held there and the “Bowen Independent” April 11th 1911, reported, “The ladies of the R. C. Church are holding a Euchre Party on Easter Monday night in the Oddfellows’ Hall.” In an advertisement on April 15, 1911, Mrs G Taylor announced that she intended holding “A series of Assemblies in the Oddfellows Hall … every fortnight …Bright and up-to-date music.”  

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The Tivoli, managed by Mr RAT Morrison, served as the town's initial venue for moving picture screenings and events before entertainment shifted to larger venues such as the Eldorado Picture Company run by Mr J Johns in the Alexandra Hall on Main Street. A boy was employed to ring an auctioneer’s bell in the main street announcing, “Pictures tonight!”  

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Twice weekly, silent movies were screened at the Tivoli. Typical programmes presented a feature film, a comedy and a serial episode. Serials such as “The Iron Test” and “Elmo the Fearless” often ran for up to twenty episodes, each ending with an unresolved crisis - usually placing the heroine in danger to encourage audiences to return. Programmes sometimes included live acts such as “Frank Sidney - Trick Cyclist and Vaudeville Artist with his Singing Dog” and “Mr Dickenson who Specialises in Irish Songs”.  

Life for the cinema proprietors had its difficulties. Because of unreliable transport, films often failed to arrive, and equipment breakdowns were a perpetual worry, so old programmes had to be re-shown, or the proprietors cheerfully held a dance instead.  

In 1918, the Tivoli’s screening of the 5^th episode of the great picture, “Gloria’s Romance” was thrilling audiences. Seats were a bit cheaper at the Tivoli than Alexandra Hall. Canvas chairs were 1/8; front seats 1/4. I Edwards was manager at this time. The “Bowen Independent” reported positively on the Tivoli pictures. February 18, 1919 – “Last Saturday night the Proserpine Branch of the Tivoli was packed to its utmost to see “Zara”, and the management was well thanked for the grand paramount program.” October 21, 1919 – “An enormous crowd witnessed the screening of that wonderful picture, ‘The Better Ole’”  

During the severe influenza epidemic of 1919, when restrictions on indoor entertainment were imposed, the community was fortunate to have the Tivoli’s open-air skating rink providing an alternative venue for their entertainment.  

The First Annual Military Ball was held at the Tivoli on Anzac night, 1919. This event was greatly anticipated as a commemoration marking the anniversary of the Anzac campaign. Circa 1927, the Tivoli held its first skating Fancy Dress Ball.  

In 1934, the Tivoli ceased to operate and was converted into a plumbing business. After suffering severe damage during Cyclone Debbie in 2017, structural assessments determined that the then 104-year-old building was beyond repair and could not retain its heritage façade. It was subsequently removed from the Queensland Heritage Register. And so ended a grand chapter of our district’s history.  

Story and photo courtesy Proserpine Historical Museum Society.  

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Markets are part of what makes the Whitsundays tick – supporting local businesses, giving visitors a taste of the region, and bringing people together.

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Over the past 12 months, the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry has managed the Airlie Beach Cruise Ship Markets in partnership with Airlie Events and has now added back-office support to Tarnia Patton and Ambi Ford for the popular Proserpine Community Markets.

Together, the markets create opportunities for local traders to showcase what they do, reach new customers, and contribute to the wider community.

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A place to start, test and grow

For many stallholders, markets are an important part of doing business – whether they’re starting out, testing an idea, or reaching new customers.

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Makers, growers, home-based businesses, and food vendors can meet customers face-to-face, build their profile, and generate income without the overheads of a traditional shopfront. For hobbyists, a market can also be a way to share a passion and see where it might lead.

The Airlie Beach Cruise Ship Markets provide the added opportunity to connect with thousands of visitors, many who stay connected long after they leave the Whitsundays.

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Supporting the people behind the stalls

For Cruise Ship Market stallholders, the past year has brought more support, clearer systems, and a stronger voice in the market’s future.

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Regular stallholder meetings, weekly updates, online registration and site allocation, and a dedicated Stallholder Sub-Committee make it easier for traders to stay informed and help shape the market.

The Chamber has also worked closely with Council on practical improvements to support stallholders and visitors, while Chamber’s $99 Market Vendor Subscription provides discounted fees, promotional opportunities, and access to business resources, education, and networking.

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Local money, local causes

Both the Airlie Beach Cruise Ship Markets and Proserpine Community Markets contribute to the Whitsundays Chamber Community Fund, which provides grants to eligible local not-for-profits, community groups and volunteer organisations.

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Keeping Proserpine’s local character

The Proserpine Community Markets have been built over more than five years by founder Tarnia Patton around a simple idea: run by locals, for locals. That local character remains, with Tarnia continuing as on-site Market Manager while the Chamber provides back-office support.

The next Proserpine Community Market is at the Proserpine Show Grounds on Sunday 6th December, with makers, growers, bakers, food vans, retailers, home businesses, services and community groups welcome to apply.

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The Proserpine Twilight Christmas Fair will also bring another opportunity for local businesses and community groups, running from 5pm to 8pm on Friday 11th December.

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More than a market day

“The Chamber is here to back our market stallholders. Behind every stall is a person, a product and often a small business, and we want to help create opportunities for all of them to connect, trade and grow,” said Chamber Portfolio Manager Cait Fleming.

Contact the Chamber to learn more about our markets via portfolios@whitsundaycoastchamber.com.au

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Sometimes a photograph’s beauty lies not in the grandeur of the subject, but in the intricate details revealed by looking a little closer.  

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Michele Shea captured this week’s winning photograph with a beautiful close-up of a waterlily in bloom, bringing the flower’s delicate petals and natural symmetry into sharp focus. It is a peaceful, yet wildly beautiful frame that makes for a great example of this week’s “Macro” theme.

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Congratulations, Michele, your photograph will have us all giving things a closer look!

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For next week’s Photo of the Week, the theme is “Landscapes”.

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Thank you once again to everyone in the Whitsundays Amateur Photographers Facebook group for sharing another wonderful collection of images.

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Photo source: Shutterstock

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Serves: 4
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

• 500g raw prawns, peeled and deveined  

• 1 tbsp olive oil  

• 1 tsp smoked paprika  

• ½ tsp chilli flakes  

• 1 garlic clove, crushed  

• Juice of 1 lime  

• 1 ripe mango, diced  

• ½ small red onion, finely sliced  

• Handful fresh coriander, chopped  

• 8 small tortillas  

• ½ cup Greek yoghurt  

• 1 avocado, sliced  

• Extra lime wedges, to serve  

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Method

1. Combine the prawns with olive oil, paprika, chilli, garlic and half the lime juice. Set aside for five minutes.  

2. Toss the mango, red onion, coriander and remaining lime juice together to make a fresh salsa.  

3. Heat a frying pan over high heat and cook the prawns for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.  

4. Warm the tortillas, then fill with avocado, prawns and plenty of mango salsa.  

5. Finish with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and an extra squeeze of lime.  

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TASTE TIP: Add finely sliced jalapeño to the mango salsa for an extra kick, or swap the prawns for grilled chicken if seafood isn't your thing.

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Photo source: Hotel Mackay

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Looking for something a little more fun than the usual Monday night at home?  

Hotel Mackay is bringing plenty of laughs, good food and friendly competition to the start of the week with its regular Monday night trivia.

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While the trivia might be competitive, there is no need to take it too seriously. It is all about enjoying some wholesome fun with friends, family or colleagues, with a chicken parmy and schooner deal available for $30 to round out the evening.

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Located in Mackay’s City Heart, Hotel Mackay is a locally owned and lovingly restored historical hotel, now offering a bar and restaurant where locals can settle in for a meal, a drink or a night of entertainment.

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Trivia is just one of the regular offerings on the calendar, with meat raffles, live music, karaoke and regular food and drink specials also bringing plenty of life to the venue.

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Open from 10am daily, Hotel Mackay offers a relaxed place to catch up, enjoy a meal and make the most of a night out in the heart of the city.

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For bookings, call Hotel Mackay on 07 4863 0564!

Photo supplied by Hotel Mackay  

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Two Mackay CBD businesses are joining forces this Melbourne Cup Day to create a spring celebration unlike anything Mackay has seen before.

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Hotel Mackay and A Willow In Bloom, the boutique florist located in Wood Street, are collaborating to transform the historic hotel into a bright and colourful spring garden party for the race that stops the nation.

Guests can expect the venue to come alive with spectacular floral installations and vibrant spring styling by A Willow In Bloom, creating an elevated Melbourne Cup atmosphere from the moment they walk through the doors.

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The experience will include a complimentary charcuterie platter on arrival, a glass of sparkling wine and roaming food throughout the day, along with plenty of entertainment.

Of course, Melbourne Cup Day wouldn’t be complete without the racing. Hotel Mackay’s TAB facilities will be operating throughout the event, giving guests the chance to follow all the action live.

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There will also be Melbourne Cup trivia, Fashions on the Field, prizes and plenty of surprises throughout the day.

Combining A Willow In Bloom’s spectacular florals with the atmosphere of one of Mackay’s historic pubs, the collaboration is set to bring something fresh and exciting to the city’s Melbourne Cup celebrations.

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Melbourne Cup Day at Hotel Mackay is shaping up to be the place to be.

Tickets will be released soon, with full event details and booking information to be announced.

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Keep an eye on Hotel Mackay and A Willow In Bloom’s social media pages for the ticket release and further details!

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Take a social walk through Pioneer Valley, or learn about the flavours of Vietnam in Finch Hatton. Photo source: Shutterstock

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Every Thursday

Walk, Talk & Coffee

9am

Enjoy a relaxed morning of walking, fresh air and good company at this free community walk through the Pioneer Valley. The group follows the Pioneer Valley Rail Trail from Gargett to Gargett Gap and back, providing a great opportunity to get active, meet locals and enjoy a chat along the way. Coffee at Gargett Store afterwards makes for the perfect finish. Everyone is welcome.

Pioneer Valley Sports Association, Gargett

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Sunday 27^th September  

Trash & Treasure & Fruit & Veg Market

8am–12pm

Browse a great mix of fresh produce, homemade treats, plants, herbs, handmade crochet items and plenty of bric a brac at the Gargett markets. With fresh eggs, health drinks and local stallholders including Ernie the Tool Man, there’s plenty to discover. Come along for a relaxed morning, pick up a bargain and support local sellers and the community.

Gargett Store

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Saturday 10^th October

Art Exhibition: Opening Night

4pm–6pm

Step into the imaginative world of Threads of Metamorphosis, a unique wearable art exhibition by Leah Tranter inspired by the wild beauty of the Pioneer Valley. Celebrating transformation, creativity and the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary, the opening night offers visitors the chance to experience Leah’s imaginative works and celebrate the local landscape through art.

The Old Finch Hatton Railway Station

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Sunday 11^th October

Eungella Community Markets –  (every 2nd Sunday of the Month)

9am–1pm

Take a scenic drive up the mountain and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the Eungella Community Markets. Browse a variety of local stalls featuring handmade items, crystals, leather goods, wood-turned bowls, fresh produce and tasty macarons. Stop by the café for a tea or coffee, soak up the mountain air and enjoy a relaxed morning supporting local stallholders.

Eungella Hub, North Street

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Art Exhibition: Threads of Metamorphosis

10am–2pm

Explore Threads of Metamorphosis, a unique wearable art exhibition by Leah Tranter, inspired by the wild beauty of the Pioneer Valley. Celebrating transformation, creativity and the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary, the exhibition invites visitors to step into an imaginative world where art, nature and wearable creations come together.

The Old Finch Hatton Railway Station

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Monday 12^th October

Finch Hatton Progress Association General Meeting

5.30pm–7pm

Come along to the Finch Hatton Progress Association’s general meeting and stay up to date with current community projects, upcoming events and local initiatives. The meeting is also an opportunity for residents, local businesses and community members to share ideas, have their say and help shape the future of Finch Hatton. Everyone is welcome to attend.

RSL Finch Hatton

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Sunday 18^th October  

Vietnamese Cooking Class

10.30am–1.30pm

Join One Hungry Mumma in Finch Hatton for a hands-on cooking experience exploring the vibrant flavours of Vietnam. Learn how to prepare traditional-style dishes using a range of fresh ingredients while picking up practical cooking tips along the way. A relaxed and enjoyable class for anyone wanting to expand their home cooking skills and discover new flavours. Tickets/bookings essential.

One Hungry Mumma, Finch Hatton

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Background shots from Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis. Photo supplied: Anthony ‘Bud’ Hopes

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Airlie Beach locals could soon find themselves in front of the camera, with casting now underway for background and supporting roles in an international television series set to film in the region from late October to early November.

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The project is casting for North Queensland-based people of any Asian heritage, aged from three to 100.

The opportunity includes both single and multi-day roles, with most successful applicants to spend two days on set after attending a fitting the week before filming.

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The production will give locals a rare opportunity to step behind the scenes, experience life on a professional television set and perhaps even spot themselves on screen when the series is released.

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Behind the search is Bud Hopes Film and Television Casting, a Gold Coast-based company with more than 60 production credits to its name, that has spent more than 20 years helping everyday people step onto film and television sets.  

“I sort of fell into it,” said Founder Anthony "Bud" Hopes.

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“It was in the early days of the Queensland film industry when someone rang and asked if I wanted to give the job a go. I said yes, and 20 years later, I’m still here.”

The company works with talent agencies and community groups to find background performers who reflect the places, cultures and stories being brought to the screen.

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“In the bigger metro cities, we have an ecosystem of agents that we use, and we combine that with delving into communities as well,” Bud said.

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“When we go north to places that don’t have a whole lot of agents, we get straight into the community and put it out there through social media and the press.

“Bud Hopes Casting is passionate about bringing realness and authenticity to all the stories we tell, and we'll go to any length to nail the brief every time.”

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Bud Hopes Casting has built an impressive list of credits across film and television, with its portfolio including Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, the action thriller Land of Bad and work connected to the Godzilla vs Kong franchise, with more recent projects include Anaconda, Balls Up, The Bluff and Runner.

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For more information visit: https://www.budhopescasting.com/self-cast

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The Airlie Beach Foreshore is about to turn into an open air cinema once again, as balmy summer evenings open the door to movie nights under the stars.

It’s time to dig out your picnic blankets, pack a bag full of snacks, round up the kids and prepare for an evening of classic entertainment, delivered a little differently.

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Friday nights during the school holidays are a great excuse to get outdoors and connect with the community, as the big cinema screen on the Foreshore showcases two family favourites.

This coming Friday 25^th September, the sweetest pig in showbusiness takes centre stage in the heart-warming classic, Babe.

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The following Friday 2^nd October, we step back into 1989 nostalgia with Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Prepare for plenty of laughs, family fun and cosy moments on your picnic blanket under the stars.

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If you fancy a treat, ditch the bag of snacks and enjoy a selection of delicious offerings from the food trucks on site.

With classic films, delicious food and a beautiful foreshore setting, these movie nights are the perfect way to enjoy a balmy evening together.

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WHAT: Babe

WHEN: Friday, 25^th September

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WHAT: Honey I Shrunk The Kids  

WHEN: Friday 2^nd October

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WHERE: The big screen on Airlie Beach Foreshore

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