Music News Pitchfork’s Nina Corcoran gives us her top five BIGSOUND picks by Alex Cooper If anyone knows who to keep an eye on at BIGSOUND, it’s Nina. Pitchfork’s Associate Staff Writer, Nina Corcoran, is slated to attend BIGSOUND’s Media/Editorial Mixer on Wednesday the 2nd…
Music News Thaddeus Rudd listened to 90-plus BIGSOUND artists – here are his top eight by Tammy Moir Consider your BIGSOUND schedule officially narrowed down. If anyone has earned the right to hand over a BIGSOUND shortlist, it’s probably Thaddeus Rudd. The Mom+Pop Music co-owner, whose label has…
Music News Holly Hebe, Eli Wan and Jem Cassar-Daley lead ONES TO WATCH at BIGSOUND by Happy Live Nation’s emerging artist showcase returns to BIGSOUND with three Aussie names already gathering serious momentum. For more than two decades, BIGSOUND has made a habit of putting artists onstage…
Music News Paul Kelly joins BIGSOUND 2026 as full conference program lands by Happy Paul Kelly leads BIGSOUND’s final 2026 conference announcement, with more than 100 new industry guests also joining the program. As BIGSOUND prepares to celebrate its 25th year in Fortitude Valley…
News Pro Audio Kali Audio joins Happy for BIGSOUND 2026 by Tammy Moir Kali Audio is helping us out across three days of BIGSOUND artist interviews Come September, Fortitude Valley will once again be full of bands, industry people, ringing ears and conversations…
Music News Public Figures shout out the femme bands reshaping Australian punk by Tammy Moir Aussie punk has never exactly been short on attitude. Public Figures have only released a handful of tracks, but they have already made themselves difficult to ignore. Fronted by Evie…
News These are all the reasons you need to attend BIGSOUND 2026 by Alex Cooper Conferences, showcases, and all the next-big-things await you this September! BIGSOUND 2026 is heading to Fortitude Valley once more, bringing you Australia’s newest sounds and freshest ideas. If you’re unfamiliar,…
News Kyla-Belle and Ruby Mae turn the tables ahead of BIGSOUND by Tammy Moir We have been keeping a very close eye on Ruby Mae and Kyla-Belle lately, and for good reason. Wiradjuri artist Ruby Mae properly floored us with ‘Aunty’, a killer new…
News Happy is catching up with BIGSOUND’s next wave at Rambla’s Berwick House by Tammy Moir BIGSOUND is turning 25 this year, and naturally, it’s not doing things quietly. This September, the country’s biggest music industry gathering returns to Fortitude Valley with its largest showcase lineup…
Music News BIGSOUND celebrates 25 years with its biggest showcase lineup yet by Tammy Moir BIGSOUND has unveiled its 2026 showcase lineup, confirming 100 artists set to take over Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley this September. Returning for its 25th year, the country’s premier music industry gathering…
Music News BIGSOUND has added King Gizzard, Julia Jacklin and trials to its 2026 lineup by Tammy Moir The first Artist in Conversations are here, alongside a fresh wave of international delegates from Pitchfork, Bonnaroo, SXSW and more. BIGSOUND has unveiled its first Artist in Conversations for 2026,…
Arts Music News International Speakers announced for BIGSOUND 2026 by Tammy Moir If you’re part of the Australian music scene, pencil September 1–4 in your diary. BIGSOUND is back for its 25th year, and it’s already shaping up as a global meeting…
Interviews News Happy BIGSOUND Interviews: Purée by Happy Catching Up at BIGSOUND 2025 with GLVES Adelaide-based indie rock band Purée brought their raw energy and candid perspectives to BIGSOUND 2025, reflecting on their origins and the challenges of…
