As September 2 – 5 nears, the team behind BIGSOUND today proudly reveal their full Program for 2025. A compelling range of talent discovery, thought leadership and opportunities to connect – this year’s line up demonstrates just why BIGSOUND is considered the Southern Hemisphere’s premier music industry event.

130 bands, 100 industry speakers, 70 conference sessions and workshops, 18 stages –  Australia’s loudest week in music will see Fortitude Valley come to life day and night! By day the conference will see a wealth of knowledge and lived experience across all facets of industry shared from those working behind the scenes, on and off stages and in boardrooms; while by night the BIGSOUND festival will showcase what can only be described as the future of music.  

With this year’s heavyweight speakers and official showcase artists already announced, today’s launch will bring BIGSOUND’s infamous special events line up to centre stage! 

2025 returns bigger than ever

BIGSOUND delegates will be treated to an epic special events line up including the Live Nation ONES TO WATCH Showcase, the Amazon Music Sessions at La La Land, the BIGSOUND River Cruise presented by Dark Arts Global and Chameleon Touring Systems, Select Music’s 20 Year Birthday Party, the BIGSOUND Closing Night Party – this year presented by The Tivoli, and the highly anticipated Oztix BIGSOUND Party returns, bringing the vibe and music to The Brightside.

Stuart Field, co-founder of Oztix said, “We’re turning up the volume with an epic lineup featuring Kisschasy, The Southern River Band and Day We Ran, along with some of the most exciting acts in the country right now! The Oztix Party is about teaming up with our mates at QMusic to bring the vibes and hospitality to a venue full of industry legends and music lovers.”

New for 2025, the official BIGSOUND Delegate Hub presented by Oztix is taking over the foyer of the Fortitude Music Hall – your conference mainstage location.

This dedicated hub will provide quiet working spaces, coffee after 2pm, Conversation Corner sessions, as well as a place to recharge your devices and self! Plus our friends at Tixel are shouting you a free morning coffee with their Coffee Card voucher – valid before 11am and attached to your delegate pass lanyard. 

BIGSOUND Delegate and Artist Hubs

Delegates will also have the opportunity to deep dive into panel topics and connect with speakers through our special Preludes and Encores series networking events that take place directly before or after panels.

In addition to their activities supporting artists at the BIGSOUND Artist Hub, new major partner Community Music presents the first Encore drinks, kicking on after the opening Industry Leaders’ panel, First Word- One Brilliant Thing presented by Vinyl Media. 

Conference favorite, the Roundtables supported by GYROstream is back for another mighty year, providing delegates the opportunity to sit down and chat with the biggest and best.

Wander The Lanes, Fortitude Valley where small venues will host a variety of activations, meet ups and mixers including the Archie Rose Vinyl Pop Up stocked with records, bespoke Archie Rose cocktails and surprise DJ sets. 

BIGSOUND Content House

For the creators, marketing and media professionals the BIGSOUND Content House is making its debut. Programmed specifically to facilitate content creators and media minds, Content House will offer a range of workshops, activations and creation labs from partners including Spotify AU/NZ and CLIPPED TV. 

TikTok will take over Content House on Thursday (4 Sep) with Masterclasses, lunch and knock off drinks. Open to BIGSOUND delegates and artists, Content House visitors can expect exclusive interviews and fresh content opportunities daily, all hosted at  Summa House. 

The Brunswick Mall Stage is back! Offering a free all-ages line up for all those visiting the Valley during BIGSOUND. Program highlights include Writers in the Round presented by APRA AMCOS and Big Loud, Yama-Nui Records & OneRPM, pop up artist showcases from two innovative labels; and Winners of the Qube Effect, an opportunity for Brisbane City Council-supported talent to perform for industry and music fans alike.

BIGSOUND Sponsors

Aether Brewing are bringing us the Tastemaker -the official Beer of BIGSOUND! Not only will this beer be available at all our BIGSOUND venues, you now have the chance to win your way to BIGSOUND 2025 by popping into participating independent bottleshops and picking up a four pack of Aether beer.

QMusic and BIGSOUND Director of Partnerships, Michelle Connery says as a not-for-profit music industry body,  investment from corporate partners allows QMusic and BIGSOUND to continue to support artists and our industry. 

“Every dollar that’s invested in us by our partners goes directly to programs and events that bolster our industry – like BIGSOUND. 

“We are incredibly lucky that our partners of all levels, but in particular our presenting partners Oztix and Spotify; and strategic partners the Queensland Government, Brisbane City Council, Brisbane Economic Development Agency and, Tourism and Events Queensland share our passion for new talent discovery and industry professional development – helping ensure the future of Australian music looks bright.” 

The delegate portal and full schedule is now available at bigsound.org.au with the app due to launch in August. 

Second release delegate pass pricing ends 5 August and early bird festival ticket pricing ends 31 July 2025. 

BIGSOUND MUSIC FESTIVAL AND DELEGATE PASSES ON SALE NOW

ALL-ACCESS DELEGATE PASS

This is your ticket to access the full conference, three-nights of showcase events, networking events, parties and workshops.
Second release pricing General: $724 / QMusic Members: $624 / Students $399
Full price (from 6 August) General: $799 / QMusic Members: $699 / Students $399

BIGSOUND 3-NIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKET  

A BIGSOUND 3-Night Music Festival ticket gives you access to all performances: 120+ artists, across 18 venues, and the closing night party with just one wristband.  

Early Bird 3-night: $79 + booking fee (on sale until midnight, 31 July, or until sold out)
Under 25 3-night: $65 + booking fee

BIGSOUND 1-NIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKET  

A BIGSOUND 1-Night Music Festival ticket gives you access to all 18 venues, on your selected night of the Festival – Tue / Wed / Thu – with just one wristband.   

Festival 1-Night Ticket: Standard rate $49 + booking fee
Festival 1-Night Ticket: 25 & Under $25 + booking fee
Mobility Access Ticket*: $24.50 + booking fee

*MOBILITY ACCESS TICKETS* 

While every effort is made for BIGSOUND venues to be fully accessible, we recognise that some venues aren’t accessible to those with mobility requirements such as ramp or lift access.

If you would like to purchase a Mobility Access Ticket, please complete the form here to submit a request for our Ticketing team to call you OR contact the BIGSOUND office on (07) 3257 0013.

For more information for BIGSOUND 2025 visit 

www.bigsound.org.au 

BIGSOUND 2025

2 – 5 September Fortitude Valley Brisbane, QLD

FULL LIST OF BIGSOUND OFFICIAL PARTNER AND SPECIAL EVENTS

NETWORKING EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS –  

• Lines Laneway Party  
• BIGSOUND River Cruise – Presented by Dark Arts Global and Chameleon Touring Systems 
• Select Music’s 20^th Birthday Party – supported by Fireball 
• Gig Life Pro presents GLP & Friends Mixer and Showcase – Our International Partner 
• Believe presents BIGSOUND After Dark 
• Made in SA – SA Music Development Office 
• Live Nation’s One to Watch  
• Oztix Official BIGSOUND Party  – Supported by Aether Brewing
• WAM Warm Up presented by WA Music 
• The Tivoli Presents the Official BIGSOUND After Party 

MEALS & MIXERS 

• BIGSOUND Executive Dinner – Presented by Vinyl Media & Sofitel Brisbane Central
• Queensland On Tour Presented by QMusic & The Office of the Night-Life Economy Commissioner supported by QMF: Queensland Music Trails, Australian Venue Co. & Queensland Hotels Association. 
• BIGSOUND National Venues Mixer presented by OneMusic in association with Audoo 
• Sound NSW Music Mixer 
• Outback to Onstage: Regional & Remote Muso Mixer presented by QMF: Queensland Music Trails & Australian Venue Co. 
• Woman & Gender Diverse Folk in Music Brunch – Office for Women, The Wickham with entertainment from Sticky Sessions 
• Queenslander Brunch presented by Queensland Hotels Association & The Beaumont

THE BIGSOUND DELEGATE HUB – PRESENTED BY OZTIX

New for 2025 – A place to connect, recharge your laptop/phone and yourself!  Quiet working spaces and coffee after 2pm! 

ENCORE & PRELUDE NETWORKING 

Networking Opportunities to dive deeper into conference panel topics. 

ENCORE NETWORKING – AFTER SESSIONS 

• ENCORE Drinks: First Word: One Brilliant Thing – Community Music 
• ENCORE Drinks: Selling Tickets or Shaping Culture – AON 
• ENCORE Lunch:Celebrating the Global Growth of Australian Country Music – Live Nation 
• ENCORE Drinks: Tixel Happy Hour following The Ticketing and Live Events State of Play 2025 Panel 

PRELUDE NETWORKING – BEFORE SESSIONS 

• PRELUDE Breakfast: Beyond the Industry: Creativity As Culture – Amplify Music Education 
• PRELUDE Lunch: You Can’t Stage it Without Us: The Real Need for Crew– Live Event Logistics 

 PARTNER ACTIVATIONS 

• Archie Rose Vinyl Pop Up – In the mood for some tunes? Swing by the Archie Rose Vinyl Pop-Up next to Crowbar. Browse the vinyls while enjoying bespoke Archie Rose cocktails and keep an eye out for surprise DJ sets. 
• TikTok Takes over Content House – including Masterclasses, lunch and knock off drinks  
• Tixel Coffee Card – Getting you ready for the day – claim your free morning coffee at the delegate hub thanks to the team at Tixel  
• Amazon Sessions at La La Land – With a vibrant soundscape of pop and electronic artists, the Amazon Music Sessions return to BIGSOUND, with more music and less downtime. 
• Keep an eye out for everyone’s favourite BIGSOUND souvenir – the Bettercup BIGSOUND cup – the sustainable way to enjoy a BIGSOUND Bev. 
• Aether Brewing brings us the Tastemaker, the Beer of BIGSOUND!  Available at all our BIGSOUND venues.    Pop in to participating independent bottleshops to pick up a four pack of Aether beer to win your way to BIGSOUND 
• Look to the sky as the Valley Transforms with exciting visual installations supported by Brisbane City Council 
• Wander the The Lanes, Fortitude Valley where small venues will host a variety of meet ups and mixers. 
• Head to Honky Tonks to experience everything BIGSOUND COUNTRY thanks to Brisbane Economic Development Agency 

 WORKSHOPS & Panels 

• CAST Tech Showcase – Join BIGSOUND x CAST for a future-focused panel and startup showcase exploring music innovation—from creator tools to fan engagement. Hear from industry leaders and startups shaping tomorrow’s music experience. Whether you’re an artist, manager, or just tech-curious, this session offers a glimpse into what’s next for the industry. 
• Conference favourite, the Roundtables return, supported by GYROStream 

Brunswick Street Mall Stage 

• BIGSOUND Country Showcase presented by Brisbane Economic Development Agency 
• Yama Nui Records Showcase 
• The Drop//ONErpm 
• Writers in the Round – Presented by APRA AMCOS in association with Big Loud 
• Qube Effect Winners Showcase – Brisbane City Council