Photography Credits:
Yu Yi - Bianca Holderness, Harts - Stills In Time, Tina Arena - Savannah van der Niet, Mo'Ju - Dave Kan
About BIGSOUND
Be a part of the future of music
BIGSOUND, proudly produced by QMusic, is back for 2020.
Now in its 19th year, BIGSOUND takes to the virtual stage across two days - Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October. The 2020 virtual event will present program providing forward thinking, listening, learning, discovering and, most importantly, industry connection for the music community is not lost due to COVID-19.
#2019
$2.99M
Economic Impact to Brisbane in 2019
3,921
Festival Attendance
1,769
Delegates
147
Showcasing Artists
174
Conference Speakers
608
Artist Wristbands
147
International Buyers & Guests
507.16M
#BIGSOUND19 reach
#About BIGSOUND
BIGSOUND 2020 will focus on community, survival and re-futuring, building on its almost two decade history of bringing music, art and business together in a new conference program custom-built for the challenges and awakenings that 2020 has delivered.
Delegate passes will be FREE for BIGSOUND 2020 to ensure equal access for an industry that has been devastated by the effects of COVID-19.
The music industry has historically proven it can remain agile and is able to adapt to change. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, coupled with the social and cultural conversations that are taking place on a global level, BIGSOUND will provide a national platform for the music industry to regather and navigate the current landscape.
These remain our core values:- Connectivity – connection is a key value set against the COVID-19 backdrop.
- Discovery - New music, new relationships and new ideas.
- Collaboration - A diverse music community that connects with each other and other creative communities and art forms for ideas, income streams and export opportunities.
- Leadership - Empowering and inspiring entrepreneurialism.
- Innovation - Building a more resilient music industry to ensure sustainability and success.
- Diversity and Inclusion - Celebrating our differences, and connecting culturally through the universal language of music.
BIGSOUND aims to unpack opportunities for artists and music professionals to realise their full potential and survive and thrive in a new world economy during and post COVID-19.
#Vision
BIGSOUND is always looking toward the future. 2020 will be a transformative year for BIGSOUND following the devastating effects of COVID-19 decimating Australia’s live music sector.
The vision for BIGSOUND for the next 12 months will be focused on discussions around rebuilding the industry and policy. BIGSOUND is also dedicated to setting-up a stronger foundation to build a better platform for the First Nations music community and womxn.
QMusic acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the custodians of the land and recognise the disadvantage caused by colonisation and dispossession. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music plays a critical role in the broader Australian music context and Australian culture overall. QMusic is committed to working with community to build opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and music businesses.