Rock Anthems And Family Ties

A celebration of Australian rock royalty is set to take over Airlie Beach, with two huge afternoons of live music featuring some of the country’s most loved anthems and familiar names.

Gold Chisel plus Power & The Passion – The Australian Midnight Oil Tribute Show will headline a massive weekend of entertainment, joined by special guests John Swan, better known as Swanee, and Alan Barnes.

Leading the charge is Gold Chisel, who will deliver a high-energy tribute to Cold Chisel with a setlist packed full of classics including Khe Sanh, When the War Is Over, Cheap Wine, Flame Trees, You Got Nothing I Want and Choir Girl, along with plenty more fan favourites. Gold Chisel are highly acclaimed and both Alan Barnes and Swanee, brothers of Cold Chisel frontman Jimmy Barnes have nothing but praise for the tribute band. Alan even knows Gold Chisel lead singer Andy well.

Sharing the stage will be Power & The Passion – The Australian Midnight Oil Tribute Show, bringing the unmistakable sound and political punch of Midnight Oil to life. Audiences can expect to hear iconic tracks such as Power and the Passion, US Forces, Dreamworld, King of the Mountain, Forgotten Years, Beds Are Burning and Blue Sky Mine.

Adding a unique family connection to the weekend, Swanee and Alan Barnes will also take to the stage to perform a mix of original material and classic hits. They will also join Gold Chisel during their set, teaming up on stage for a few crowd-pleasing songs.

Swanee will also be performing some hits from his newest album 'Believe'. On this album is the track titled 'Brother of Mine', a moving song featuring Swanee, Alan Barnes, and Jimmy Barnes. The brother-trio pour their heart and emotion into the song. It may be played at the event, you will have to be there to find out.

With two free shows scheduled, the event promises a relaxed, high-impact celebration of Australian rock across two afternoons.

The performances will take place on Saturday, the 24th of January, and Sunday, the 25th of January, from 2pm to 5.30pm, offering music lovers the chance to soak up some of the best Australian rock ever written in a live setting.

That's not all! On Australia Day the bands plus Swanee and Alan Barnes hit the stage again in a full day celebration, from midday to six.

WHAT: Gold Chisel & The Australian Midnight Oil Show ft. Special Guests Swanee and Alan Barnes
WHERE: The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel
WHEN: Saturday, the 24th of April & Sunday the 25th of April (2pm - 5.30pm) Plus Special Event Australia Day – Monday January 26 12pm – 6pm

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