BIGSOUND

Representatives from some of the world's biggest music labels, companies and festivals have been announced on the BIGSOUND 2026 lineup. Returning to Fortitude Valley in Brisbane from 1-4 September,…

Artist applications are open for BIGSOUND 2026. The Southern Hemisphere's largest music showcase is celebrating 25 years this September. Organisers today announced that artists can apply now for…

A new report from the University of the Sunshine Coast has highlighted the economic impact of the annual BIGSOUND conference. According to the report authored by Senior Lecturer in Contemporary…

BIGSOUND has confirmed its dates for 2026, after wrapping up another successful year in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley. Remaining one of the key events on the Australian and global music calendars, the…

Australia has emerged as the third-largest country music market in the world, behind only the United States and Canada, according to new research released by Connect by Live Nation. The Step Into…

Australia’s athletes finished in the top 5 on the medals table at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Our musicians should aim to replicate that dizzying feat in the export market. That was one of the…

With BIGSOUND 2025 on the horizon, find out more about the annual event from the team behind it.

Singer-songwriter Kaiit has shouted out three up-and-coming R B Australian artists she thinks people should keep an eye out. Kaiit will bring her honeyed vocals, magnetic spirit, and blend of…

Beloved Brisbane artist Hatchie has shared her top recommendations for punters heading to BIGSOUND next month. The annual conference and showcase will stretch across 130 bands, 100 industry speakers,…

Bigsound will stretch across 130 bands, 100 industry speakers, 70 conference sessions and workshops, 18 stages in the Fortitude Valley.