The Airlie Beach Festival of Music has been voted Festival of the Year at the Queensland Music Awards, representing the Whitsunday region and carving a commanding place at the top.
After 10 years delivering music magic to thousands of people from their iconic main stage tent at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, the festival has been acknowledged among the best of the best in their field.
One of our region’s favourite local festivals has just been named ‘People’s Choice’ Festival of the Year at the Queensland Music Awards which was held at the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on Tuesday evening.
The Airlie Beach Festival of Music has been running for a decade come November and organisers say this announcement is a wonderful way to celebrate 10 years of passion, dedication, and determination.
“For a small boutique festival like ours to even get a look-in is a huge thing for us – it’s definitely given us an amazing kick-along for 10 years hard work,” said Festival Coordinator Ellie Hanlon.
“It was awesome to be up here and to be recognised alongside other big names – and then to take it out! – I really don’t know any words.
A small contingent from Airlie Beach attended the event, including Ellie Hanlon, Margie Murphy from Airlie Events and Passport to Airlie Organiser Stacey Robertson-Falvey along with Festival Ambassador Sarah McLeod from Superjesus.
Festival founder, Gavin Butlin, said given the event was one of only two finalists, and up against the much larger ‘Big Red Bash’, he was stunned, honoured, and humbled by the win.
“Ten years ago, this festival was just a dream and now look where we’ve come,” he said.
“I am so proud of what our small but dedicated team has achieved, and I can’t wait to make this year’s 10th anniversary festival our best yet.”
Around 400 people from the music industry packed the hall for the gala dinner event which saw over 20 awards handed out to winners from a range of categories which included song of the year, video of the year, highest selling single as well as winners from the different music genres.
Airlie Beach Festival of Music were thrilled to represent the region and take home the lucrative state award in honour of their popular event.
“To all our Airlie Beach Festival of Music family – thank you!” said Ellie Hanlon.
“We’ve got such a dedicated team – and to everyone in the community who comes along and supports our events – thank you!”
L-R: Margie Murphy from Airlie Events, Passport to Airlie Organiser Stacey Robertson-Falvey, Airlie Beach Festival of Music Coordinator Ellie Hanlon and Festival Ambassador Sarah McLeod from Superjesus
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