BIGSOUND, Queensland’s esteemed music celebration, has revealed its full special events schedule for 2024 starting 3 September. It is one of Australia’s largest music industry gatherings where tomorrow’s networks, relationships, and collaborations are built. These essential brunches, lunches, parties, mixers, and meetups provide a relaxed environment where like-minded professionals can gather, share their knowledge, and forge strong relationships to develop the best possible future for Australian music.
For the very first time in 2024, BIGSOUND goes global with vibrant showcase performances at International House, located inside the newly updated Marquee Bar. This dynamic series will feature an eclectic mix of showcases featuring acts from around the globe, including Taiwan Beats, where Taiwanese artists will prove exactly why they’re leading the way in pop music; the Splitworks ASIA Takeover, which features a huge lineup of talent from China, Malaysia, Japan and Korea; and the Manitoba Music Showcase, where our Indigenous Canadian friends will perform and solidify Goolwal Goolwal, BIGSOUND’s First Nation-led program, as one of the greatest global gatherings of First Nations musicians.
For those attending BIGSOUND, there are plenty of daytime events to enrich the experience between meetings and networking sessions. These include the ASIA Pop Breakfast, where delegates can celebrate the release of Live Nation’s Asia Pop Live Report; the BEDA Country Lunchtime Show which will take over the JBL Live at BIGSOUND Stage in the Brunswick Street Mall, lunches to discuss new tech and Music Precincts and Destinations; and the JMC Academy Showcase, where visitors can witness performances from the future of the industry.
For a more detailed schedule, feel free to check out the BIGSOUND website. Some highlights include:
- BIGSOUND Sunset Cruise presented by Untitled Group
- Vibrant global showcases at International House – an eclectic mix of showcases featuring acts from around the globe, including Taiwan Beats, Splitworks ASIA Takeover and Manitoba Music Showcase
- The NZ Showcase Party, a celebration of New Zealand’s finest musical talent, and showcases the best of Kiwi music
- Live Nation’s Ones To Watch, a discovery platform (and party!) globally recognised for progressing the careers of Dua Lipa, Lewis Capaldi, Halsey, and many more.
- Sailor Jerry Presents: Jerry Can And A Van, an immersive experience at Ric’s Backyard, combining great music from The Belair Lip Bombs + Hoon + Mac The Knife + Private Wives + Sonic Reducer with Sailor Jerry’s distinctive spirit
- The ACCLAIM Showcase Party, where you can discover the latest in cutting-edge music from some of the most promising names in the hip-hop and RnB scene
- The iconic BIGSOUND Closing Party
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