FAQs

Now in its twenty third year, BIGSOUND is your annual opportunity to discover the future of Australian music across three days of showcase programming, panel discussions and keynotes.

BIGSOUND is a strictly 18+ event. BIGSOUND will cover topics that might be mature in nature and not appropriate for younger viewers. There is also the possibility of explicit language across some of the sessions or events. Proof of age will be required in all venues after 10pm.

*Showcase performers under the age of 18 with preapproval and strict guardian supervision may be granted an exception.

BIGSOUND is a strictly 18+ event. Anyone purchasing a Student Pass must be 18 for the duration of BIGSOUND 2025.

Student IDs must be valid up for the duration of BIGSOUND 2025.

Student IDs must be presented when collecting delegate passes at the event. If you do not have an ID, you will not be able to collect a pass.

If your student ID is no longer valid at the time of the event, you will be required to pay an additional fee to claim your pass.

All showcase venues are strictly 18+.

This information will be available closer to the 2025 event.

Entry to all BIGSOUND conference sessions.
Access to official delegate networking and Industry Events.
Entry to all showcase events on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights
Access to BIGSOUND events and after parties.

(18+ venues / subject to capacity restrictions).

The keynotes are very popular and entry is subject to room capacity. We highly recommend you arrive early to all events for a chance to get a spot, however please be aware that entry cannot be guaranteed.

This information will be made closer to the 2025 event.

If you have any accessibility or disability related enquiries, please complete the BIGSOUND contact form.

If you need assistance or advice during BIGSOUND please approach one of our friendly staff at the registration desk or one of our volunteers wearing a BIGSOUND t-shirt.

Yes! But you have to be a current member of certain music organisations.

A discounted Member rate applies to members of QMusic, AAM, AIR, CBAA, MusicACT, MusicNSW, MusicSA, Music NT, Music Tasmania, Music Victoria, WAM, A2IM, IMNZ, MMF NZ.

Membership of the above organisations entitles you to one discounted ticket per membership except where indicated below.

The only membership categories that entitle you to more than one discounted ticket are:

QMusic Business / Organisation membership - maximum FOUR tickets

QMusic Band membership - maximum FOUR tickets

You can obtain your QMusic membership at qmusic.com.au.

N.B. Reciprocal membership of the above organisations entitles you to one (1) discounted ticket per membership except where indicated below.

The only membership categories that entitle you to more than one discounted delegate pass are:

QMusic Business / Organisation membership - maximum FOUR delegate passes

QMusic Band membership - maximum FOUR delegate passes.

You can obtain your QMusic Business / Organisation or Band membership head to the QMusic website www.qmusic.com.au. If you are a member of another music organisation not listed here please complete the BIGSOUND contact form before proceeding with your delegate registration.

Yes, we do give a student discount on Delegate passes.

BIGSOUND is a strictly 18+ event. Anyone purchasing a Student Pass must be 18 as at Tuesday 2nd September 2025.

Student IDs must be valid up to 5 September 2025.

Student IDs must be presented when collecting tickets at the event. If you do not have ID, you will not be able to collect a ticket.

If your student ID is no longer valid at the time of the event, you will be required to pay an additional fee to claim your pass ticket. The fee will be the difference between the current ticket price and what you paid.

All showcase venues are strictly 18+.

Lost or stolen tickets (including Delegate lanyards) will not be replaced. A new ticket will need to be purchased at the full rate for continued access to the Event. Please take very good care of your delegate pass and keep with you at all times during the event.

Everyone must wear a showcase wristband at all times for entry to all official showcase venues.

Delegates will be issued with a 3-night showcase wristband when collecting their Delegate pass which must be worn throughout the event.

We advise delegates also wear their delegate pass to the venues at night so that they can gain preferential access to venues. Be aware that entry is subject to capacity and cannot be guaranteed.

Music Showcase ticket holders must wear their BIGSOUND Showcase wristbands at all times for entry to all official venues.

All showcase venues are strictly 18+ and are subject to capacity considerations.

Important: Please treat your wristband as cash. BIGSOUND takes no responsibility for wristbands that are removed before the end of the event and will not be replaced.

You will receive a login to the BIGSOUND delegate portal closer to the event. You can access this on the front page of the BIGSOUND website at bigsound.org.au. The Portal allows you to contact other delegates attending the event so be sure to get in touch and plan your meetings ahead of time.

If you can’t find your delegate login please complete the BIGSOUND contact form.

Check out the overview of the BIGSOUND program in Event Information - it shows when things are happening throughout the BIGSOUND week. You can make your travel plans based on this overview.

Media passes will be available via application only. Media accreditation will open closer to the event, via the event publicist.

Yes, up to 2 August 2025 refunds of BIGSOUND Delegate registration may be permitted on a case by case basis. Delegates must notify the organisers in writing no later than 2 August 2025. If a refund is agreed to, a 10% admin charge will be deducted from the refund amount.

After 2 August - BIGSOUND registrations are not refundable.

Yes! BIGSOUND offers a special rate for group bookings of 8 or more.

Tickets will be pre invoiced and the Delegate portal access is only available when tickets are fully paid. If tickets are not paid within 14 days, the discount request will be cancelled.