Industry Legends And New Talent Announced for Airlie Beach Festival Of Music 2023

With less than six months to go, the biggest music festival in the Whitsundays is ready to deliver something to everyone again this year and organisers are excited by the latest line-up announcement.  

With 15 venues across Airlie Beach and 50 bands of all genres, Airlie Beach Festival of Music is already shaping up to be an exciting event for all to enjoy.

This year, organisers are welcoming back some classic artists who performed in the festival’s first year.

Ian Moss, iconic Aussie music icon, is “extremely excited to be playing in in 2023, along with my incredible band.”

“The Whitsundays region and the North Queensland tropics is such a beautiful part of our country, so if you can, grab a friend, get your tickets, and get along to see some great acts and music. We can’t wait!” he said.

He will be joined by classic legends Dragon, who also performed at the first festival in 2013.

Frenzal Rhomb guitarist, Lindsay McDougall, said his band dreamed of the Whitsundays when they were young.

“From Hamilton to Hayman, from Daydream to some other ones that I can’t think of right now, and now we get to play there!” he said.

“More importantly, we’re gonna be near Ian Moss! And The Superjesus, Pierce Brothers and more. And Ian Moss! Can we borrow someone’s trimaran?”

Joining this all-star lineup is Lucy Gallant, Chocolate Starfish, Billy Field, and Skunkhour.

King Stingray’s strong vocals are set to cruise through the festival, bringing imagery of connections to home and family, only stepping into the scene in 2020.

Ross Wilson is an essential addition, performing his 50 years of Eagle Rock production with band The Peaceniks.

2022 Passport to Airlie winner Perry Street Park have been making waves and are coming back to wow Airlie Beach once again.

Tourism Whitsundays Chief Executive Officer, Rick Hamilton is looking forward to another big year of the Airlie Beach Festival of Music.

“Gavin, the festival founder, and his team have put together the perfect festival that incorporates the whole town seamlessly,” he said.

“From free buses running to and from accommodation houses to having bands in 15 venues and fully-equipped seating so there’s no need for attendees to even take camping chairs, it’s a music festival unique to Airlie Beach,” he said.

“As a tourism-driver, the Airlie Beach Festival of Music has transformed the first weekend of November into the most sought-after weekend outside of school holidays.

“If you want to experience The Whitsundays and some great music acts, I encourage you to book your tickets and accommodation soon.”

WHAT: Airlie Beach Festival of Music

WHERE: Airlie Beach

WHEN: Thursday November 9 to Sunday November 12

TICKETS: airliebeachfestivalofmusic.com.au

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Reformed Rockers, The Superjesus, led by frontwoman, Sarah McLeod welcomed to Airlie Beach Festival of Music 2023

Perry Street Park, winners of 2022 Passport to Airlie, set to return with massive success in tow

Rock band powerhouse Chocolate Starfish having been rocking since the 90s. Photos supplied