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World class musos canât wait to get back to the Whitsundays The Rogue Traders have been announced as 2021 Airlie Beach Festival of Music headliners. Picture: Supplied.
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Much-loved Aussie acts The Angels and The Rogue Traders will headline the 2021 Airlie Beach Festival of Music in what is set to be one of the eventâs biggest years yet.
Organisers dropped their first line-up announcement today, naming more than half a dozen world-class acts set to light up the stage in the picturesque Whitsundays setting this November.
Formed in 1977, pub rock legends The Angels have had 13 studio albums, eight Top 10 albums, 17 Top 40 singles, earned a following through thousands of gigs and been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1998.
Mr Hinchliffe said events gave an important tourism boost as they encouraged visitors to stay, explore and spend money in the Whitsunday and Mackay region.
More than $480,000 is being invested by the State Government in 23 destination events across nine regions to support Queensland’s COVID-19 economic recovery.
“We know the global COVID-19 pandemic has hit Queensland’s tourism industry hard,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“This round of the Queensland Destination Events Program is another important step in helping local communities to recover and supporting Queensland tourism to rebuild better.”
“With an investment across nine regions in this round, there’s a festival, show or sporting event to entertain, fascinate or challenge Queenslanders and visitors for every month from May to November.”