Dynamic rock vixen Sarah McLeod from legendary Australian band, Superjesus, has just been announced as the face of the 10th anniversary of the Airlie Beach Festival of Music.
Having wowed the crowd in 2019 with her full-band performance, the three-time Aria award-winner, returned as a solo act in 2019 with an additional unplugged-style set at the event’s boutique after-party.
She was also the star judge for the national ‘Passport to Airlie’ talent search.
An inductee to the South Australian Music Hall of Fame, and more recently immortalised in the Adelaide Festival Centre’s star-studded Walk of Fame, Sarah McLeod accolades are equally as impressive as her credentials.
Festival founder, Gavin Butlin, said he was immensely proud to announce Sarah McLeod as the 2022 ambassador, effectively cementing her as the face of the milestone anniversary event.
“Sarah is an artist who comes with both a loyal fan base and significant industry recognition, so this feels like a fitting tribute to our achievements in bringing live music to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef for an entire decade,” he said.
When the opportunity to be the 2022 ambassador arose, she literally jumped at it.
“I’m privileged to have played at so many great festivals and I know people love them all for different reasons, but the Airlie Beach Festival of Music is my personal favourite,” she said.
“The Whitsundays really is one of the most beautiful places on earth and I can’t wait to get back there.”
Tourism Whitsundays Chief Executive Officer, Rick Hamilton, said it was fantastic news.
“Having a high-profile ambassador as an outward ‘face’ is a powerful addition to any brand so I congratulate Sarah and the Airlie Beach Festival of Music on this partnership,” Mr Hamilton said.
The Airlie Beach Festival of Music takes place from November 4-6 and early bird tickets can be purchased for $275 until March 28.
