It’s Always 5 O’clock At The Airlie Beach Hotel

The good times are coming to the Airlie Beach Hotel, with the Latitude 24 band cruising in from ‘Margaritaville’.

Blowing off the winter chill, this Jimmy Buffett tribute band will bring the ‘Bama Breeze’ and we’ll all ask ‘Why Don’t We Get Drunk’ to the summer vibes and smooth sailing.

The good chill atmosphere is not lost here, with Latitude 24 perfecting their craft since 2002.

Have your ‘Cheeseburger in Paradise’ and let all your worries wash away with some ‘Little Miss Magic’.

Latitude 24 is the passion project of Lionel ‘Lions’ Aitken, who started the band as a fundraising project for children living with a disability.

Once endorsed by Jimmy Buffett, who regularly sent video messages for the fundraising concerts, the band morphed into an official Jimmy Buffett tribute.

He is joined by Alvin Rostant on the steel drum, Dan James as drummer, and Ben Westphal as lead guitar.

There is also Ashleigh Denning as backing vocals, Ben Deboer on the keyboards, and Collin ‘The Colonel’ Chapman on bass.

Since its inception, Latitude 24 has called Airlie Beach a repeat venue for a cruisy party.

“It’s all beaches, oceans, and the tropics,” explains Lionel.

“The vibes are right, the crowds are right, Airlie Beach is a great place to come to.

“Every knows the words, everyone sings along, it’s the whole Jimmy Buffett experience,” he said.

And don’t forget the special guest of Tumbling Dice – the Linda Ronstadt Tribute Show performing alongside Lionel and his Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers energy.

Ashleigh Denning embodies Linda Ronstadt to the bone, playing to a ‘Different Drum’ and bringing the ‘Heat Wave’.

More than just a pretty face, Tumbling Dice ‘Hurt So Bad’, but believe that ‘Love

Is a Rose’.

Appearing on stage alongside Latitude 24, this won’t be a show to miss, so ‘How Do I Make You’ get to the Airlie Beach Hotel and have a ‘Livingston Saturday Night’. As we believe here, ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’, so have a ‘Lovely Cruise’ and let’s make a ‘Trip Around the Sun’. And as Lions says, “Just be there!”

WHAT: The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show with Tumbling Dice – the Linda Ronstadt Tribute

WHERE: The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel

WHEN: Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, 2pm to 5.30pm

The inaugural Whitsundays Weddings Industry Networking and Fashion Show was a massive success last Sunday afternoon and evening, with over 40 excited almost-wedded couples attending the event.

There were a variety of industry professionals available to chat with guests, including wedding celebrants, venue managers, accommodation providers and stylists, providing a great introduction to some of the best wedding industry suppliers in our region.

The highlight of the event was the exclusive fashion show presented by DK Bridal, Whitsunday local bridal gown designer Dina Kriswanti. The latest and upcoming trends and predictions in bridal couture were showcased through DK Bridal designs, allowing attendees an up-close and personal look at the beautiful gowns.

With so much on offer, with some of the best wedding vendors, industry professionals and suppliers under the one roof, the to-be-married could easily discuss their proposed plans, trends, demands, and find answers to any other business questions they have.