BIGSOUND, Queensland’s esteemed music celebration, is thrilled to reveal its full special events schedule for 2024. Many people’s favourite part of Australia’s largest music industry gathering are the events 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.
QMusic and BIGSOUND CEO Kris Stewart says, “Personally, my favourite part of the BIGSOUND experience is the networking opportunities every attendee has as part of the Special Events program. Here is where business is done, and relationships are built – where people are discovering their future collaborators and friends.”
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.
Delegates and artists can head to the Pig ‘N’ Whistle to learn more about Exploring TikTok for Artists and
music discovery with special sessions featuring internationally recognised music curator Derrick Gee. And who wouldn’t want to experience Brisbane’s most iconic feature while they’re here? The Brisbane River, that is. The BIGSOUND Sunset Cruise, presented by Untitled Group, punters will enjoy music, nibbles and vibes against the backdrop of a stunning sunset, to toast the start of another great year.
BIGSOUND’s sparkling atmosphere will be further enriched by an array of partner showcase parties
sprinkled throughout the event’s three-day program. Attendees are invited to celebrate and experience
performances from Australia and New Zealand’s most talked-about and upcoming artists, at the exciting
events, which will include:
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 Unified BIGSOUND Showcase, a must-attend event featuring an impressive lineup of artists and a
special acoustic set from Stand Atlantic at the Prince Consort’s Garden Stage.
The NZ Showcase Party, a celebration of New Zealand’s finest musical talent, and showcasing 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.
BIGSOUND 2024 is set to be an extraordinary celebration of music and industry innovation, this year
more than ever. With an exceptional line-up of parties, gatherings, performances, workshops, and panels,
BIGSOUND promises to be a completely immersive experience for all attendees.
Single and three-night Music Festival tickets range from $25-$89 (+ booking fee) and the in-demand
Delegate Pass – which provides you with the full BIGSOUND experience, including access to exclusive
parties, special events, mixers, meetups, conference sessions, and more – are selling fast! For more information and to stay updated on BIGSOUND 2024, please visit bigsound.org.au.
