BIGSOUND • 2026

Safety at BIGSOUND

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

#SETTING HIGH STANDARDS FOR SAFETY

Music plays a part in bringing about real behavioural change within our community, and as we celebrate the future of music at BIGSOUND, we are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe and welcome.

Safety at BIGSOUND is underpinned by QMusic’s Concert Care initiative, developed in consultation with the QMusic Safety & Diversity Advisory Group. Through Concert Care, we believe it’s possible to set the ground rules of acceptable behaviour, empower others to be proactive, showcase best practice, and collaborate and partner with industry to drive real positive change.

At BIGSOUND, Concert Care means safer spaces, support services, better systems, and increased awareness and education.

Events like BIGSOUND couldn’t happen without the artists, industry, audiences, partners, contractors, staff, and vollies that make it happen – and we recognise we all share a Collective Responsibility to make sure everybody is safe and welcome at the music industry event of the year!

#REPORTING SAFETY CONCERNS

In an EMERGENCY please contact 000.

During BIGSOUND, our Event Control Centre works with our Event Management Team, Concert Care team, Security, and Medics, to ensure effective safety and emergency response protocols. The Event Control Centre can be contacted by calling the Event Hotline on 0493 502 638.

During BIGSOUND, if you witness or experience inappropriate, abusive, illegal behaviour, please text or call the Event Hotline, or email safety@qmusic.com.au.

Notifying QMusic does not constitute or replace reporting to the police or seeking help through relevant support services. All legal offences should be reported to Police 131 444 or in an emergency 000.

For general safety and inclusion feedback, please use our online Feedback form to let us know your thoughts (the good and the bad!).

Our Collective Responsibility

Everyone should feel safe at BIGSOUND right? “Party Safe” is our #1 house rule, and anyone involved in harmful behaviour will face serious consequences.  

Where to Go for Help

During BIGSOUND, the Concert Care team is there to support you. For more information on other helplines and resources, visit the QMusic website. In an emergency, call 000.

Promoting Awareness & Education

An accessible approach to changing problematic societal behaviours and attitudes with messages and ways to seek support clearly displayed throughout all BIGSOUND venues, setting the minimum standards we expect to see. 

Help Us, Help You - Providing Feedback

Help us, help you, by telling us what you think (the good or the bad), so we can help to give you the best service and support possible, and continue to evolve. All complaints, compliments, and feedback can be provided via the online QMusic Feedback Form, or via phone or email.

#Have Questions?

Our Team is Here to Help, Whether You're Looking for Support, Have a General Inquiry, or Just Want to Say Hello.

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