Airlie Beach Hotel proudly presents the ultimate Aussie party, celebrating the very best of Australian-made music.
This Australia Day, we bring together an extraordinary lineup featuring the Barnes Brothers — Swanee (John Swan) and Alan Barnes — along with powerhouse tribute acts Gold Chisel and The Australian Midnight Oil Show, plus a massive all-in finale set packed with iconic Aussie rock classics.
SWANEE (John Swan)
Australian rock ’n’ roll royalty, Swanee is the legendary older brother of Jimmy Barnes and a celebrated artist in his own right. With a career spanning Fraternity (where he replaced Bon Scott), The Party Boys (scoring a #1 hit with “He’s Gonna Step On You Again”), and a successful solo run (“If I Were a Carpenter,” “Lady What’s Your Name”), Swanee brings unmatched energy to the stage.
He’ll perform his biggest hits before joining The Wizards of OZ for a massive Aussie classics set.
ALAN BARNES
The youngest of the Barnes Brothers, Alan Barnes has forged his own path in Australian rock, supporting giants such as AC/DC, Dragon, Rose Tattoo, Choirboys, INXS, Mi-Sex, Flowers, and Kevin Borich. With a voice that echoes the unmistakable Barnes sound, Alan will deliver a powerhouse set of iconic Australian covers — including special duets with his brother Swanee.
GOLD CHISEL
Experience the raw power and emotion of one of Australia’s greatest pub-rock bands as Gold Chisel deliver a high-energy, authentic tribute to Cold Chisel.
And in a moment you won’t see anywhere else, the Barnes Brothers — Swanee and Alan — will join the band on stage to belt out classics such as Khe Sanh, Flame Trees, Cheap Wine, Bow River, and When the War Is Over.
POWER & THE PASSION – The Australian Midnight Oil Show
A dynamic, hard-hitting tribute capturing the fire, intensity and anthemic power of Midnight Oil. Expect explosive vocals, driving rhythms and all the iconic hits — Beds Are Burning, Blue Sky Mine, US Forces and more.
THE WIZARDS OF OZ – Grand Finale
The day culminates in an unforgettable all-star finale as every performer returns to the stage for The Wizards of OZ — a huge celebration of Australia’s greatest anthems. Sing along to favourites including Sounds of Then, Take a Long Line, Under the Milky Way, Rain, April Sun in Cuba, Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, Down Under and plenty more.
📅 Australia Day – 12pm to 6pm
📍 Airlie Beach Hotel
🎟 FREE entry – All shows
