The unmistakable sound of AC/DC will once again thunder through the Airlie Beach Hotel when long-running tribute act takes the stage for a high-energy afternoon of rock and roll.
The Sydney-based band has been performing its AC/DC tribute show for 20 years, bringing classic anthems to audiences across Australia. For frontman Michael Ward, the love of music is simply “in his DNA.”
“I’m 55 now and I’ve been doing it since I was 12 years old, in various bands and multiple bands at one time too!” he said.
“The rhythm guitarist in the band is the same - we've both grown up with a love of music. It’s kind of what we do.”
Michael explained that while he balances music with a day job these days, his passion for performing has never dimmed.
The show has become a fan favourite at the Airlie Beach Hotel, where the group has performed about half a dozen times in recent years. Michael said the venue’s lively atmosphere makes it one of their top stops.
“It’s fantastic, it’s one of our favourite venues,” he said.
“It always attracts a great audience, and with the afternoon shows, there is a really good vibe and everyone’s in high spirits.”
Crowds can expect two-and-a-half hours of straight-up rock’n’roll, featuring all the AC/DC classics, including Highway to Hell, Back in Black, It’s a Long Way to the Top and High Voltage.
“We try and get this show as close to what it would be like going to an AC DC concert,” Michael said.
“From the very start, we're into it. We're just banging them out!”
Audience participation is all part of the fun, with band members often joining the crowd mid-song. “We get our guitarist and singer out there, and even get the audience to sing along to a couple of songs,” Michael said.
After two decades of delivering AC/DC’s timeless hits, Michael said the joy comes from the crowd’s reaction. “Every show we do, we seem to have a full audience, and we always have a great time.”
The AC/DC tribute show returns to the Airlie Beach Hotel this weekend, promising another electrifying performance that’s sure to have the crowd on their feet.
WHAT: Dirty Deeds AC/DC Tribute
WHERE: The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel
WHEN: Saturday 4 October & Sunday 5 October (2pm - 5.30pm)
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