BIGSOUND Is Back To Take Over Fortitude Valley

September 7 - 9

“This year, BIGSOUND will provide the chance for us to collectively grieve the losses the industry has faced over the past year and celebrate the treasure trove of Australasian talent that has been incubating throughout this time.

“Our commitment to rebuilding a stronger, safer, more inclusive industry as we emerge from COVID has never been greater and BIGSOUND is once again stepping up to the plate as the place where people come to discover the future of music and to be part of the future of music.

Photo: The Merindas at BIGSOUND 2019 by Lachlan Douglas

Photo: Boat Show at BIGSOUND 2017 by Claudia Ciapocha

Australasia’s largest annual music prize, the Levi’s® Music Prize in partnership with BIGSOUND returns, contributing an incredible $90,000 in cash prizes this year, with $15K to be awarded in the latest round to three artists selected to showcase at BIGSOUND 2021. 

BIGSOUND will welcome tastemakers from across the country, including media, A&R, agents, promoters, music supervisors, buyers and more, and for national and international industry and delegates who cannot physically attend BIGSOUND, digital doors will be open for business.

The one place in Australia where the talent on stage is only matched by the influence of those out in the crowd, you just never know who you might be standing next to at BIGSOUND.

Artist applications for BIGSOUND 2021 are open from today at www.bigsound.org.au and close June 4.

The 2021 BIGSOUND Conference and Festival is produced by QMusic. 

QMusic, producer of BIGSOUND, is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its principal arts funding and advisory body.

QMusic is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.