BIGSOUND Festival 2017’s first artist announcement has exploded today, with over 60 acts making up the initial list of Australia’s hottest musicians heading to Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley live music precinct this September 5-8.
2016 saw 7000 people from around the world converge on Brisbane to surf the next wave of Australian music, with the 2017 event sure to be even bigger. This first announce overflows with names on the lips of A&R across the globe, including Winston Surfshirt, Hatchie, Alex the Astronaut, Polaris, Mansionair and Ruby Fields, as well as return BIGSOUND visitors Hockey Dad, Mama Kin and The Creases. BIGSOUND 2017 is destined to continue its legacy of building international careers and audiences for emerging and established Australian acts.
As in each of BIGSOUND’s previous 15 incarnations, there’s something for everyone. The festival reaches across the genres, welcoming everyone from dance floor lordsTotal Giovanni to future hip hop star Baker Boy, electronic breakouts Haiku Handsand instrumental soulsters The Cactus Channel. The festival’s international reach also continues to grow in 2017, with the UK’s Splashh and New Zealand Critic’s Choice prize winners Bespin heading down under to join the festival.
The latest BIGSOUND cohort are eligible for a share of this year’s $100,000 Levi’s Music Prize and join the now prestigious list of BIGSOUND alumni who have used the event to launch international careers including: Flume, Courtney Barnett,RUFUS, Tash Sultana, The Jezabels, Middle Kids, Seth Sentry, Gang of Youths,DMAs, Kingswood, The Temper Trap, DZ Deathrays, Ball Park Music, San Cisco,Boy & Bear, A.B. Original, Methyl Ethel and many more.
This year, BIGSOUND gives each act the opportunity to play twice, expanding the live music experience across four big nights on September 5 -8 to ensure punters and industry get multiple chances to check out the artists that get the most chatter acrossBIGSOUND week.
“Once again we’ve been spoiled for choice when it comes to the range of new and exciting talent being showcased at BIGSOUND,” said BIGSOUND Programmer Maggie Collins. “I know these acts will follow in the footsteps of those that have come before them and achieve the international recognition that they deserve.”
Australia’s most discerning tribe of true new music aficionados will make their annual pilgrimage to Brisbane to sample the talent playing across the Valley’s 17 festival venues. Artists will also get to showcase in front of international and national music industry heavyweights including Quentin Tarantino’s music supervisor Mary Ramos, A&R from labels including Domino, Sub Pop, Ninja Tune, Trouble In Mind, 4AD and Communion, as well as agents and promoters including Belmont Bookings, ATC Live, Goldenvoice, Rock City and many more still to be announced.
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Tickets for BIGSOUND Festival 2017 are on sale now from:
Rainbow Pass – $85.00
Four nights of live music + BIGSOUND Festival Closing Party
Single Night Pass – $45.00
Access to a single night of live music
Access All Areas Purple Pass – $470.00
Access to all live show, conferences, parties, delegate portal and more
BIGSOUND is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. BIGSOUND has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council of the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
