BIG SOUND 2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

This is the chance for local artists to perform in front of industry reps at the annual music showcase.

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Over the years, BIGSOUND has become a great way for Aussie artists to showcase their wares and network with the top brass in the music industry. The annual event attracts industry reps from across the globe along with thousands of fans eager for the opportunity to catch the next big thing before they blow up. 

This year marks the event’s 23rd edition, with BIGSOUND once again held at its spiritual home in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Running from Tuesday, September 3 to Friday, September 6, the four-day spectacular will feature live performances, conferences, panels, guest speakers and a whole lot of schmoozing. 

This year's event is curated by two legendary Music Programmers, Casey O’Shaughnessy of Select Music and Katie Rynne of Village Sounds, who both have a wealth of experience in the music biz. Both O’Shaughnessy and Rynne are senior bookers for their respective companies and have a passion for Australian music and helping the next generation of artists succeed. 

Applications for the showcase are officially open via bigsound.com. 

Some of Australia’s biggest acts were discovered or given greater exposure after playing at BIGSOOUND, with the likes of G Flip, DMA’s, The Temper Trap, Flume and Tash Sultana some of the festival’s biggest success stories. QMusic and BIGSOUND CEO Kris Stewart has put the call out for a range of different artists to apply for this year’s event. 

“We are calling for diverse acts of all genres, signed and unsigned, emerging and established – BIGSOUND’s role is to create opportunities for artists, so if you’re ready to play in front of industry reps from all over the world, we urge you to apply,” she said in a press statement.

“We are thrilled to welcome Casey O’Shaughnessy and Katie Rynne to the team. The title of BIGSOUND Music Programmer requires a level of knowledge and connection to the Australian and global music industry uniquely found in their three decades of combined experience,” Stewart continued. “They have helped forge the careers of an incredible number of artists and now step into the formidable task of scouring thousands of showcase applications, to ultimately help shape the landscape of Australian music, both here and abroad.”

BIGSOOUND 2024 runs from Tuesday, September 3 to Friday, September 6. Applications are open now via bigsound.com.