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🎶 Australia's Largest Live Original Music Event.
🎸 Nine regions and one act from each headed to Airlie Beach Festival of Music! 🌴

Australia's largest live original music event. 8 regions bring together their community of live, original music and select one to head to Airlie Beach Festival of Music in November. One act will go on to be on the mainstage the following year and all entrants go into the pool of talent considered for the main festival . It has also been developed to bring emerging talent into a community to learn, network and get support on their journey as artists.

25/06/2026

GOLD COAST... WE'VE FOUND YOUR STAGE! 🌴🎸🔥

The wait is over! We're pumped to announce that The Wallaby Hotel is officially hosting Passport to Airlie Gold Coast 2026! ⚡

This iconic venue will be home to two massive heats before the regional final, where one incredible original act will earn their passport to perform at the Airlie Beach Festival Of Music 2026! 🎶

📅 Heat 1: 22 August
📅 Heat 2: 29 August
🏆 Regional Final: 30 August

If you've been thinking about entering... this is your sign. Bring your original tunes, bring your crew, and let's make some noise on the Gold Coast! 💥

Not stepping on stage? Come along anyway! There's nothing better than discovering incredible original artists before they hit the big stage. Grab your mates, support local live music and be part of the journey. ❤️

🎸 Hit the link to enter: https://bit.ly/passport2airlie

18/06/2026

NEWCASTLE ARTISTS - THIS COULD BE YOU 🔥

These legends, Jack and the Axes, took out Newcastle's title last year and ended up rocking the main stage at the Airlie Beach Festival Of Music. 🎸

Now it's your turn.

Passport to Airlie is back at The Stag & Hunter Hotel, searching for Newcastle's next original music act to make the journey from local stages to the ultimate party in paradise! 🌴

📍 The Stag & Hunter Hotel
🔥 Heats: Jul 19, 26 | Aug 2, 9
⚡ Semis: Aug 16 & 23
🏆 Final: Aug 30

Whether you're a solo artist, duo or full band, if you've got original music and you're ready to take your shot, now's the time.

💥 FREE TO ENTER
👉 Enter now or get all the info: https://bit.ly/passport2airlie

Who'll be Newcastle's next success story? 👀

16/06/2026

🎸 BIG NEWS FOR THE LIVE MUSIC SCENE 🎸

Airlie Events is incredibly proud to be part of the national team delivering Passport To Airlie in 2026! 🔥

As Australia’s largest live original music initiative, Passport To Airlie gives emerging artists from across the country the chance to showcase their original music, build industry connections and perform on some incredible stages. 🎶⚡

From regional heats around Australia to playing the iconic Airlie Beach Festival Of Music, we're passionate about creating opportunities for artists and helping keep live original music thriving. ❤️

We can't wait to work alongside our amazing hosts, venues, judges, sponsors and artists as we gear up for another EPIC year of discovering the next wave of Australian talent.

Here's to bigger crowds, bigger opportunities and more original music in 2026! 💥🌴

ENTER NOW
👉 https://bit.ly/passport2airlie

11/06/2026

🎸🔥 SURPRISE, SYDNEY! 🔥🎸

You asked... and we're making it happen.

SYDNEY is officially joining Passport to Airlie 2026! 🌴⚡

We'll be heading to The Bridge Hotel with heats on September 4 and the final on September 18.

🎶 Play original music
🔥 Get discovered
🏝️ One act will play Airlie Beach Festival Of Music 2026

Entries are OPEN NOW!

Hit the link and enter:
https://bit.ly/passport2airlie

09/06/2026

THIS IS WHO OUR REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE SHARING THE STAGE WITH 👀🔥

The final Airlie Beach Festival Of Music lineup has landed and it's absolutely KILLA⚡

This November, our Passport to Airlie regional representatives will be sharing the stage with artists like Xavier Rudd - Official, Mark Seymour, Mental As Anything, The Whitlams Official, The Radiators, Conrad Sewell and Adam Harvey. 🎸❤️

From regional heats around Australia to performing at one of the country's most iconic music festivals, this is what Passport to Airlie is all about.

Want to join them in Airlie? 🌴

ENTER NOW 👉 https://bit.ly/passport2airlie

And if you're keen to dive into the soundtrack of ABFOM 2026...

🎧 Check out the official festival playlist:
https://bit.ly/abfom26-spotify

Live. Original. Music. 🤘

08/06/2026

MELBOURNE ARTISTS - YOU ASKED, WE DELIVERED 💥

We're stoked to announce that Kindred Studios will host Passport to Airlie Melbourne 2026 🎸

A venue built around community, creativity and live local music feels like the perfect place to showcase some of Victoria's best original artists.

🗓️ Heat | July 3
🗓️ Final | July 10

Kindred are also getting behind the artists with an epic crowd favourite prize:

🏆 $100 Bar Tab
🏆 5 x Free Rehearsals
🏆 Headline Gig at Kindred Bandroom

PLUS, artists are competing for a spot at Airlie Beach Festival Of Music and all the goodies that come with it 🌴⚡

And for music lovers...

🎟️ FREE RSVP (link in bio)
🍻 Every drink purchase earns a vote token
🎶 Discover your next favourite original act

Come celebrate original music, support local artists and be part of a great night at Kindred ❤️

Enter now 👉 https://bit.ly/passport2airlie

04/06/2026

CAIRNS - IT'S YOUR TURN! 🔥

A massive welcome to Tanks Arts Centre, joining the Passport to Airlie family for the very first time in 2026! ❤️⚡

One epic night. One stage. A stack of incredible original artists all chasing their shot at the Airlie Beach Festival Of Music.

📍 Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
📅 September 13
🎶 Live & Original Music
🔥 Entries Now Open

If you've been waiting for your chance to represent Cairns in Australia's largest live original music initiative, this is it.

🎸 Solo artists, duos and bands - we're ready for you.

👉 ENTER NOW: https://bit.ly/passport2airlie

Who should be on the Tanks stage this September? Tag them below 👇

28/05/2026

ONE NIGHT ONLY 💥

Passport to Airlie hits The Warehouse Townsville at The Loading Dock
📅 August 23

The Warehouse has built a killer space for live music in Townsville and we’re fired up to bring P2A 2026 through the doors ⚡🖤

Townsville artists - this is your shot.
Applications are OPEN 🎤

👇 ENTER NOW
https://bit.ly/passport2airlie

26/05/2026

YOUR MUSIC COULD TAKE YOU TO PARADISE 🔥

Regional representatives for Passport to Airlie aren’t just winning a spot… they’re scoring the FULL festival experience 💥

Here’s what’s up for grabs 👇

⚡ Perform at the legendary Airlie Beach Festival Of Music
⚡ Share the lineup with huge names
⚡ VIP Festival Tickets 🎟️
⚡ Accommodation package in Airlie Beach 🌴
⚡ National exposure for your original music
⚡ Industry connections and networking opportunities
⚡ Perform in front of music lovers from across Australia
⚡ Be part of Australia’s LARGEST live original music initiative 🎶

This is your chance to turn local gigs into a main stage moment ❤️🖤

Over 3000 original acts have already joined the Passport journey… now it’s YOUR turn.

Hit the link and REP YOUR REGION!
👉 https://bit.ly/passport2airlie

23/05/2026

Before the festival crowds…
Before the big stage…
Before the road trips and unforgettable weekends…

There was a Passport to Airlie moment 🎸

A packed room.
Original songs cranked loud.
Artists giving it absolutely everything on stage 🔥

We LOVE watching original artists back themselves and step into it.

Could 2026 be your year? ⚡

ENTER NOW
👉 https://bit.ly/passport2airlie

Address

Airlie Beach, QLD
4802

Telephone

+61411477908

Website

https://airliebeachfestivalofmusic.com.au/passporttoairlie/

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