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Notorious punk band Guttermouth from Huntington Beach in California will be playing a gig next month in Airlie Beach, at Magnums on the 2nd.

The band, who go as far back as 1988, are almost as famous for their antics as they are for their music: they were once banned from visiting Canada, and were “asked to leave” the prestigious Vans Warped Tour in 2004 due to their behaviour. Awesome : )

Tickets for the event are $25 in advance or $30 at the door, and can be purchased at the venue or through Oztix. Over 18s only, doors open at 7pm.

Magnums is located at 366 Shute Harbour Road. Telephone: (07) 4946 6188.

If you are still undecided on where to celebrate this coming New Years Eve in Airlie Beach, you may be interested in the “Heaven” party being held at Mama Africa.

DJs will include Sugarlips, LA Walker & the Miller Brothers, and there will be indoor fireworks and giveaways on the night.

Should be a fun night, entry will cost $15 from 8pm – 10pm, and $30 thereafter. Not sure if there are any available in advance – give them a call…

Mama Africa is located at 263 Shute Harbour Road. Telephone: (07) 4948 0438

If you are going to be spending New Year’s Eve in Airlie Beach and haven’t yet decided where to party, you may be interested in “Summer Fling” at the Down Under Bar.

Kicking off at an insane 10am on New Year’s Eve, the partying will continue on into the early hours of 2012. Live music commences from 5pm and DJs Micko, Jay Berry and Chris Leverington will be on the decks to keep everyone dancing.

There will be prizes and giveaways throughout the night, tickets are just $10.

Down Under Bar is located at 336 Shute Harbour Road. Telephone (07) 4948 2000

It has now been confirmed that there will be two firework displays in Airlie Beach this New Years Eve: one at the traditional time of midnight, and one at the more family-friendly time of 9pm.

Let’s face it, you can’t really see in the New Year without fireworks: thanks to everyone who contributed their time and/or money.

So the funds have been raised, and council permission for the displays has been given: don’t miss out, see in the new year with a colourful flash and a bang (or two).

If you are in Airlie Beach tonight, drop into Mama Africa to support a great cause and have a fun night too. All profits from the event go towards local youngster Sam and his brave fight against cancer.

The theme of the night is a Doctors and Nurses Party and there will be prizes to those with the best costumes. If you can help support this cause it will be very greatly appreciated.

You can expect a night of nothing less than excellent music from DJs LA Walker and Sugarlips, and the doors open at 10pm. Don’t miss it.

Mama Africa is located at 263 Shute Harbour Road.
Telephone: (07) 4948 0438.

This may be a little early but what the hell, it’s almost December already: here’s some info on the 2011 NYE party at Magnums in Airlie Beach.

Headlining the night is Sydney based singing and rapping artist MC Lady Lauren, who has performed at countless clubs and festivals both here and overseas. She has recorded with top producers including Andy Van, Craig Obey and Audiophreaks.

There will be a heap of live entertainment taking place over three rooms, and bands performing include Grand Theft Audio and Brisbane based The Butterfly Effect. The fun will continue on until 5am. Tickets are available from the venue.

Magnums is located at 366 Shute Harbour Road. Telephone: (07) 4946 6188

If you are looking for something to do in Airlie Beach this Sunday night, get yourself down to Mama Africa to see acclaimed DJ P-Money on the decks.

P-Money has won numerous awards over the years for his DJing – including the DMC New Zealand Championship in 2001 and “Best DJ” at the Australian Urban Music Awards in 2006.

As a producer he has also collaborated with major artists like Akon and Roc Raida, having released three albums. Don’t miss his session here in Airlie Beach – doors open at 10pm and quite incredibly entry is free.

Mama Africa is at 263 Shute Harbour Road. Telephone: (07) 4948 0438

I enjoy dining out as much as the next person but unfortunately I was not blessed with a particularly great palate, so it was interesting to read the dining adventures of a visiting foodie: Lorraine Elliot of the blog NotQuiteNigella.com.

She spent some time dining in and around Airlie Beach, as well as visiting local markets and farms including Whitsundays Hydroponics.

It sounds like the Tides Restaurant at Peppers Coral Coast has some amazing dishes, I will have to check it out.

It’s cool to hear about another side to Airlie Beach, you can read the whole article here. Enjoy, it certainly made me hungry…