Surf Music in Paradise fuses a love of the ocean, and music, in one unique offering.
We have been taking you on these specially curated surf & music experiences since September 2014.

Days were typically spent surfing some of the world’s most rippable waves in the Maldives, and as the sun sets Australian music legends like Jimmy Barnes, Hoodoo Gurus, Bernard Fanning, Pete Murray, Tex Perkins, Ocean Alley and many more have performed live and beachside with the crashing waves as percussion.

Jimmy Barnes Kandooma Maldives Surf Music in Paradise

Jimmy Barnes performing at Music in Paradise

 

The intimate gigs have always ensured that you enjoyed direct interaction with the performers, and a front row experience.

However, Covid-19 shut down international travel abruptly in March 2020, so we quickly pivoted and have moved our unique calendar of events to the picturesque Whitsunday Islands this winter.

Daydream Resort Whitsundays

Daydream

 

Music in Paradise curator Ben Horvath said, “Ok there’s no surf in the Whitsundays, but wow, what an incredible setting Daydream Island is to host Covid-Safe events featuring Australia’s biggest musicians. Our venue of choice, Daydream Island Resort, is ideally located in the heart of Queensland’s Whitsundays Islands and the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. We have consciously set out to feature homegrown Australian music royalty performing in an idyllic and most suitable to the times Australian destination. Unlike any other experience, you get to meet these iconic legends, get a professional photo opportunity and even share a tale over a beer or cocktail if you’re lucky. On an island as beautiful as Daydream, each of the rooms and suites offers a delightful view across lush, tropical gardens or looking out to the impossibly blue waters of the Whitsundays.”

The Perfect Wave and Music in Paradise CEO Jamie Gray said, “Covid has obviously been a testing time for all businesses, but we couldn’t be happier and more excited to be presenting Aussie icons like Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithwaite, Richard Clapton, The Living End and Phil Jamieson in the idyllic paradise of Daydream Island Resort. It feels good to be supporting Australian artists, tourism and jobs in such times too.”

Tex Perkins Phil Jamieson

Jamie and Marie Gray with Tex Perkins and Phil Jamieson

 

Of his time with The Perfect Wave in the Maldives on 3 previous occasions, Jimmy Barnes said, “My wife and family had a blast at Kandooma. We met some great people, had some fun surf and the gigs were too much fun in an amazing setting. We are really looking forward to these special June Long Weekend gigs at Daydream. It’s so exciting to have gigs back again and the weather should be great in the tropics.”

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Barnes performing at Music in Paradise

 

Jimmy and his family band will perform two intimate and exclusive gigs as part of the Surf Music in Paradise series, escaping winter in the tropical warmth of the Whitsundays this June Long Weekend June 10-14, 2010.

The unique performances will be held at the picturesque Daydream Island Resort, catering for a capped maximum of 400 guests.

Numbers for all Surf Music In Paradise gigs are capped to ensure they are intimate and a real value for money, once in a lifetime experience.

VIP Guests will be able to meet and greet Jimmy briefly to receive an autographed biography of Jimmy’s book “Working Class Boy” and a professional photographic memento with Jimmy at a rostered time post gig.

 
Music in Paradise Daydream Island Resort schedule of events gigs 1, 2 and 3

 

Gig 1 – June Long Weekend In The Whitsundays Featuring Jimmy Barnes

June 10-14, 2021. Escape the onset of winter, Join Jimmy Barnes and family over 3 magical evenings on the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend in the heart of the warm, sunny Whitsunday Islands. Set within the idyllic paradise of Daydream Island Resort, this is a covid safe 2021 experience not-to-be-missed! Jimmy Barnes will perform 2 x very special, intimate and extended live performances, whilst Soul Diva Mahalia Barnes will also perform two unforgettable shows. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Gig 2 – The Ultimate Home Grown Winter Escape, featuring The Living End and Phil Jamieson

August 26-30, 2021. Escape winter, Join The Living End and Phil Jamieson over 3 magical evenings on this specially curated Music in Paradise Long Weekend in the heart of the warm, sunny Whitsunday Islands.
Set within the idyllic paradise of Daydream Island Resort, this is a Covid-safe 2021 experience not to be missed! The Living End will perform two very special, intimate and extended live performances. Phil Jamieson, the charismatic Grinspoon frontman, is also performing two up-close, personal shows.
Wow… what a lineup! 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Gig 3 – Amazing Double Bill With Ausssie, Hall Of Fame Icons

Every country with a back catalogue or tradition in rock gives rise to artists whose longevity places them at the top of a special, sparsely populated tower of the entertainment world. Daryl Braithwaite & Richard Clapton are the tribal elders of Australian popular music. They’re playing three evenings of music in the Whitsundays from 20 to 24 August 2021. Yeeow! 

Written by:
Ben Horvath

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