Music Industry showcase and conference in the Fortitude Valley Brisbane, BIGSOUND is back and a whole lot bigger. The festival will be held a day longer, running four days from Tuesday September 5th to Friday September 8th and will be held over 15 venues featuring more than 150 artists. The festival and conference aims to bring together musicians with industry experts, while showcasing the music to a broader audience. BIGSOUND 2017 Music Festival & Conference – Brisbane – September.
Levi’s $100 000 Prize money
This year, Levi’s has a $100 000 prize money, which will see a lucky recipient receive $25 000 first up and chance three more times to win the same. A commitment has been made for the same amount by Levi’s to be used over the following three years. Not only that but the winning band will receive some mentoring from the bands winning over the previous five years. Sounds like a win for music and a good four days of music to be experienced. Get your tickets for the BIGSOUND 2017 Music Festival & Conference in the Fortitude Valley, Brisbane between September 5 and September 8.
BIGSOUND 2017 Music Festival & Conference – Brisbane – September
BIGSOUND 2017 Music Festival and Conference 5 – 8 September 2017 Fortitude Valley Precinct Brisbane
- 18+
- 150+ Artists
- 15+ venues
- four nights
- 2017 from 5-8 September in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley Precinct
- $100 000 Levi’s Prize Money
Tickets: Bigsounds | Oztix
BIGSOUND 2017 First Lineup Announcement
The first round of acts announced is massive. There are some international acts in the mix, and something for everyone to enjoy. All of the bands announced in the first round will play twice each, so that relieves the pressure of having clashes with two bands you like. Download the full calendar here.
Alex The Astronaut
Alexander Biggs
ALTA
AURELIA
Baker Boy
Bespin (NZ)
BOAT SHOW
Body Type
Brightness
Clowns
Daggy Man
Dobby
Donny Benét
Dream Rimmy
ELKI
Endless Heights
Fanny Lumsden
Good Morning
Haiku Hands
Hatchie
Hayden Calnin
Hockey Dad
Horace Bones
Introvert
Isabel
IV League
J -Z Musical Acts
Jess Locke
Jim Lawrie
Joyride
Kardajala Kirridarra (Sandhill Women) Kylie Auldist
Lonelyspeck
Maddy Jane
mama kin spender Mammals
Mansionair
Maribelle
Merk (NZ)
MISS BLANKS
nyck
Obscura Hail OKBadlands
Pagan
Pandamic
Party Dozen
Peter Bibby
Polaris
Polographia
POW! Negro
RUBY FIELDS
Seavera
Sloan Peterson
Spirit Bunny
Splashh (UK)
The Cactus Channel
The Creases The Teskey Brothers Tigerilla TOTAL GIOVANNI WHALEHOUSE Willaris. K Winston Surfshirt Yoste
Ziggy Ramo
More To Be Announced
BIGSOUND 2017
Tuesday, 5th September – Friday, 8th September
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Tickets: Bigsounds | Oztix
BIGSOUND 2017 First Speaker/Buyer Announcement
Australian Speakers
- Archie Roach – Keynote
- Tina Arena – Keynote
- Ash Kerley – Girls Rock!
- James Clarke – Aeroplane Agency
- Nick Findlay – triple j
- Poppy Reid – Seventh Street Media
- Rebecca Young – Collective Artists
- Roy Amar – Bear Parts Music
- Sullivan Patten – Sullivan
- Zan Rowe – triple j
- Eva Trifonas – Ninja Tune
International Speakers
- Adel Hattem – D Music Marketing (Brazil)
- Alison Wenham – Worldwide Independent Network (UK) Andrew Jervis – Bandcamp (USA)
- Bill Roe – Trouble In Mind Records (USA)
- Bob Van Heur – Le Guess Who? Festival / Belmont Bookings (NL)
- Isla Angus – ATC Live (UK)
- Ivy Yuen – Magnetic Asia Limited (Hong Kong)
- James Moodie – Vevo (UK)
- Jane Abernathy – 4AD Records (USA)
- Jenn Yacoubian – Goldenvoice (USA)
- Lucy Wood – Festival Republic (UK)
- Mary Ramos – Saturday Music Inc. (USA)
- Mazin Tappuni – Communion Music (UK)
- Mel Brown – Impressive PR (UK)
- Melissa Woods – Third Side Music (USA)
- Mike Ajayi – All My Friends (UK)
- Paul Adams – New Community Management / Roc Nation (USA) Peter Berard – Domino Recording Co. Ltd. (USA)
- Ric Leichtung – Adhoc (USA)
- Stuart Meyer – Sub Pop (USA)
- Sylvie Piccolotto – Rock City (Argentina)
More To Be Announced
BIGSOUND 2017
Tuesday, 5th September – Friday, 8th September
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Tickets: Bigsounds | Oztix
Check out the Music Festivals Australia page for more festivals around Australia, just click here.
Or look at the Live Music Australia Gig Calendar to see who is playing when.
Bigsounds aims to showcase a wealth of musical acts while giving them the opportunity to connect with industry leaders. The Levi’s prize money will add to the excitement of the four days, with a mix of both Australian and some international acts to join the stage. If you are in the Brisbane area this should be a great week of music that shouldn’t be missed. More artists are to be announced, along with more industry experts as speakers. Get your tickets and come along to an amazing week of music. For more information check out the official website.
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