big soundAustralia’s premier live music showcase and industry conference event celebrated its revival after a two-year hiatus this year and is now celebrating its 21st anniversary, with more than $8 million spent on the celebration.
The resumption of in-person showcases and festival events has had a positive economic impact on artists, music industry workers, local businesses and tourism in Queensland.
This year’s edition generated more than $7.7 million in spending attributable to the Queensland economy, including $4.1 million spent across the Brisbane area by the 10,800 who attended or attended BIGSOUND from 6-9 September. did.
Arthur ApostolosOwning trendy alleyways throughout Fortitude Valley, said BIGSOUND was “bigger than Christmas” for many of the vendors in the precinct. The store posted its best performance since opening. “Our customers were very pleased, and I think they came to our restaurant two or three days in a row for lunch and dinner, and I think they left a good impression!” said the happy owner. Isabelle Yao.
Following UK post-punks opening gig Dry cleaning, girl & girl member Kai James They said their experience with BIGSOUND changed their lives. “We signed an incredible management team [Simone Ubaldi and Andrew Parisi of Sundowner]which quickly introduced us to our international network, including ATC Live and Arrivals booking agents, who currently represent us in the US and UK,” said James.
“We have connected with a dream international label that is eager to release their debut album.Since BIGSOUND, there has been a lot of support, encouragement and opportunities.It feels like our band has taken a big step forward. I feel like
BIGSOUND was the ‘perfect place’ to reconnect with artists, industry and singers Asha Jeffries I believe. “This allowed me to showcase my new music to a global industry audience around the world, and to build an international team at the perfect time,” she said.
BIGSOUND has marked its comeback from Tuesday 5th September to Friday 8th September 2023.
The festival returns to Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley Entertainment District. In its 21st year, his 2022 event included 210 speakers and buyers, 44 conference sessions, 24 industry events, 186 artists, 21 venues and 23 stages.
We’ll have to wait for more details about BIGSOUND 2023’s artists and music industry professionals hosting the conference, but we can’t wait to see what next year’s event has to offer.
