BIGSOUND 2025
2 – 5 September
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

Networking events & celebrations

Lines Laneway Party
BIGSOUND River Cruise – presented by Dark Arts Global and Chameleon Touring Systems
Select Music’s 20th Birthday Party – supported by Fireball
Gig Life Pro presents GLP & Friends Mixer and Showcase – international partner
Believe presents BIGSOUND After Dark
Made in SA – SA Music Development Office
Live Nation’s One to Watch
Oztix official BIGSOUND party – supported by Aether Brewing
WAM Warm Up – presented by WA Music
The Tivoli presents the official BIGSOUND after party

Meals & mixers

BIGSOUND Executive Dinner – presented by Vinyl Media & Sofitel Brisbane Central
Queensland On Tour – presented by QMusic & the Office of the Night-Life Economy Commissioner; supported by QMF: Queensland Music Trails, Australian Venue Co. & Queensland Hotels Association
BIGSOUND National Venues Mixer – presented by OneMusic in association with Audoo
Sound NSW Music Mixer
Outback to Onstage: Regional & Remote Muso Mixer – presented by QMF: Queensland Music Trails & Australian Venue Co.
Women & Gender Diverse Folk in Music Brunch – Office for Women at The Wickham, featuring Sticky Sessions
Queenslander Brunch – presented by Queensland Hotels Association & The Beaumont

The BIGSOUND Delegate Hub – presented by Oztix
A new addition for 2025: a quiet space to connect, recharge your devices, and yourself. Includes working areas and coffee after 2pm.

Encore & Prelude Networking
Encore networking – after sessions

ENCORE Drinks: First Word – One Brilliant Thing (Community Music)
ENCORE Drinks: Selling Tickets or Shaping Culture – AON
ENCORE Lunch: Celebrating the Global Growth of Australian Country Music – Live Nation
ENCORE Drinks: Tixel Happy Hour following the “Ticketing and Live Events State of Play 2025” panel

Prelude networking – before sessions

PRELUDE Breakfast: Beyond the Industry – Creativity as Culture (Amplify Music Education)
PRELUDE Lunch: You Can't Stage It Without Us – The Real Need for Crew (Live Event Logistics)

Partner activations

Archie Rose Vinyl Pop-Up – outside Crowbar with bespoke cocktails and DJ sets
TikTok takes over Content House – masterclasses, lunch, and knock-off drinks
Tixel Coffee Card – free coffee each morning at the delegate hub
Amazon Sessions at La La Land – electronic and pop artists with minimal downtime
Bettercup BIGSOUND Cup – official sustainable cup for drinks
Aether Brewing’s Tastemaker – the official beer of BIGSOUND, available at all venues and selected independent bottleshops
Valley visual installations – supported by Brisbane City Council
The Lanes – Fortitude Valley laneway meetups and mixers
BIGSOUND Country at Honky Tonks – presented by Brisbane Economic Development Agency

Workshops & panels

CAST Tech Showcase – music tech innovation panel and startup showcase
Roundtables – supported by GYROStream

Brunswick Street Mall Stage showcases

BIGSOUND Country Showcase – presented by Brisbane Economic Development Agency
Yama Nui Records Showcase
The Drop // ONErpm
Writers in the Round – presented by APRA AMCOS in association with Big Loud
Qube Effect Winners Showcase – presented by Brisbane City Council

Speakers & buyers include:
Adam Lewis (Planetary Group, USA), Adam Ryan (The Great Escape, UK), Annabelle Herd (ARIA), Ariana Morgenstern (KCRW, USA), Barkaa (artist), Briggs (artist), Dan Rosen (Warner Music Australasia), Deb Grant (BBC Radio 6, UK), Elly May Barnes (artist), Glenn Dickie (Sounds Australia), Jaddan Comerford (UNIFIED), Mallrat (artist), Melody Forghani (twnty three), Meredith Goucher (Country Music Association, USA), Millie Millgate (Music Australia), Neil Griffiths (Rolling Stone AU/NZ), Nina Las Vegas (NLV Records), Rene Contreras (Goldenvoice, USA), Richard Kingsmill (journalist), Ruby French (Gaga Music), Tash Sultana (artist), Troy Cassar-Daley (artist), and over 150 more.

Official artist lineup includes:
1NN3R53LF, Aidan Fine, Akala Newman, Ama, Amélie Farren, ATLVS, Azure Ryder, Badassmutha, BAD/LOVE, Bad Juju, The Beefs, Besties, Birren, Borderline, Briana Dinsdale, Buddy Knox, BVT, Charli Lucas, Charlie Needs Braces, Cheeky Leash, C_H_L__O_E, Chloe Styler, Chor Bazaar, Cloning, Closure, Coast Arcade, Cooper Smith, Cora, Corrella, Dani Enli, Darcie Haven, Daste., Day We Ran, Denim, Denzel Kennedy, Disphing, Dogworld, Down and Out, Dylan Wright, EFFE, Eliza & The Delusionals, Ella Ion, Elly May Barnes, Emeree, Flamingo Pier, Flynn Gurry, Frankie Venter, Fred Leone, George Alice, Georgia Knight, Glves, Grecco Romank, Harper Bloom, Hatchie, Headsend, Heartline, Heyzuko!, Homesick, Horse, Ijale, Inkabee, Intermood, James Range Band, Jämo & Kumi, Jet Walker, Jet Vesper, Josh Hannan, Josh Setterfield, Josie, Kaiit, Kat Edwards, Kayps, KSMBA, Kye, Last Quokka, Late 90s, Lazy Ghost, Le Shiv, Letters to Lions, Lola Scott, Lucky, Lumens, Lyric, Mannequin Death Squad, Mariae Cassandra, Marlon, Mel Blue, Michael Honan, Mid Drift, Mikeyy, Mincy, Mozë, Mumfighter, Nate G, Nightlight, Phoebe Rings, Pisco Sour, Polish Club, Purée, Rageflower, Redd., Ringlets, Robbie Mortimer, Robert Baxter, Rod Coote, Rnzo, Seb Szabo, Shock Corridor, Sleepazoid, The Southern River Band, Spike Fuck, The Stamps, Sunsick Daisy, Sweet Talk, Taija, That Gurl Bella, Theeth, There’s A Tuesday, Tiana Khasi, The Tullamarines, Tyla Rodrigues, Ugli, Ullah, Velvet Bloom, VV-ACE, Wafia, The Wet Whistles, Wishlist, Yung Maynie, Zafty and more.

More info and full program visit bigsound.org.au