2026 Conference

Artists

Conference Events Both

All Tue Wed Thu Fri

Saturday 29th August

4:00 PM AEST

BIGSOUND Sneak Peak LIVE at The Sofitel Brisbane Central

Special Event • Mixer • Lunch

Tuesday 1st September

9:00 AM AEST

Goolwal Goolwal Gallery: trials - what’s the colour of love?

The Precinct

Goolwal Goolwal • Public Event

Breakfast with the Brits

Pig ‘N’ Whistle

Special Event • Mixer • Lunch

10:00 AM AEST

Women & Gender Diverse Folk in Music Brunch

The Wickham

Networking • Special Event

11:00 AM AEST

Triple A Radio House Residency

Hey Chica

Goolwal Goolwal

11:45 AM AEST

Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony

BIGSOUND Mall Stage presented by Amazon Music

Goolwal Goolwal • Key Event • Special Event • Access: Auslan Interpreted

12:00 PM AEST

BIGSOUND Merch Store by American Apparel

The Fortitude Music Hall

Special Event • Partner Activation

12:15 PM AEST

Gather & Graze - catered by Bebe Lena's Kitchen

BIGSOUND Mall Stage presented by Amazon Music

Goolwal Goolwal • Special Event • Lunch

Call for Country

BIGSOUND Mall Stage presented by Amazon Music

Goolwal Goolwal • Public Event

1:00 PM AEST

Artist in Conversation - trials

The Fortitude Music Hall

Goolwal Goolwal • Feature Speaker • In-Conversation • Access: Live Captions

2:00 PM AEST

Disability and Inclusion Industry Meetup

Pig ‘N’ Whistle

Meetup • concert care

2:15 PM AEST

APRA Celebrates A Century of Song with Paul Kelly

The Fortitude Music Hall

Partner Activation • Workshop

3:00 PM AEST

Mushroom Group's First Nations Pathways Showcase

BIGSOUND Mall Stage presented by Amazon Music

Partner Showcase • Goolwal Goolwal • Special Event

Mushroom Group First Nations Pathways Showcase Mixer

Hey Chica

Mixer • Goolwal Goolwal

Spotify Turn Up Aus: Artist Welcome Event

Brewdog (Lower Level)

Artist Hub • Mixer • Partner Activation

Building like Bad Bunny

The Outpost

Panel • Access: Live Captions

3:30 PM AEST

BIGSOUND Decides: Current & Future Leaders

The Fortitude Music Hall

Panel • Access: Live Captions

4:00 PM AEST

Sony & Friends Showcase Party

The Beaumont

Partner Showcase • Set

4:15 PM AEST

ENCORE Mixer: BIGSOUND Decides: Current & Future Leaders

The Fortitude Music Hall

Networking • Partner Activation

11:59 PM AEST

Mob Cypher

La La Land

Goolwal Goolwal

Wednesday 2nd September

12:15 AM AEST

3% Presented by Goolwal Goolwal

Crowbar

Goolwal Goolwal • Special Event

6:15 AM AEST

MILKLAB x BIGSOUND Morning Mix Run Club

Felon's Brewing Co.

Mixer • Public Event • Set

9:00 AM AEST

Triple A Radio House Residency

Hey Chica

Goolwal Goolwal

Goolwal Goolwal Gallery: trials - what’s the colour of love?

The Precinct

Goolwal Goolwal • Public Event

Artistic Intelligence: Industry Discussion on AI

The Fortitude Music Hall

Panel • Access: Live Captions

9:15 AM AEST

StoryBeats

The Precinct - Level 3 Event Space

Goolwal Goolwal • Workshop • Access: Live Captions

Early Doors: Small Venues in the Bigger Ecosystem

The Precinct – Stair Stadium

Panel • Access: Live Captions

9:30 AM AEST

Music Matters More Than Ever - How soft skills become lifelong advantages

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Panel • Ideas & Innovation Hub

California Lane CD & Record Fair

California Lane

Partner Activation

10:00 AM AEST

My Name is X and I'm Really Glad to Meet You

The Outpost

Panel • Access: Live Captions

Spotify Turn Up Aus: Artist Breakfast

Brewdog (Lower Level)

Artist Hub • Partner Activation • Breakfast

Soothe Sounds | Start With Sound: A Morning Reset with Soothe Sounds

The Magee Pub & Dining

Mixer • Partner Activation • Content House

Mad Proppa Deadly Recording Studio

Goolwal Goolwal

10:15 AM AEST

Calling Countries: International Morning Tea

Hey Chica

Goolwal Goolwal • Public Event

Ausify Industry Briefing

The Precinct - Level 3 Event Space

Conference • Access: Live Captions

10:30 AM AEST

The Sound of the Olympics

The Fortitude Music Hall

Panel • Access: Live Captions

Spotify for Artists Master Class

Brewdog (Lower Level)

Workshop • Artist Hub

11:00 AM AEST

If You Only Get One Shot, One Opportunity

The Precinct – Stair Stadium

Panel

Bringing it back to the Fire

The Outpost

Goolwal Goolwal • Panel • Access: Live Captions

The Teacher They Still Talk About: Artists and Music Industry on the Moments That Shaped Them

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Panel • Ideas & Innovation Hub

Community Radio Meetup

Pig ‘N’ Whistle

concert care • Meetup

11:15 AM AEST

Superannuation and the Music Industry: What is all the fuss about?

The Precinct - Level 3 Event Space

Workshop

11:30 AM AEST

G.Y.R.O. | From Upload to Impact: Building a Release Strategy That Actually Works

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (UPSTAIRS COURTYARD)

Workshop • Partner Activation • Content House

MEET THE NEXT ON BOOKING TEAM

Brewdog (Top Level)

Artist Hub • Partner Activation • Workshop

11:45 AM AEST

Brand Masterclass: Where Commerce Meets Consumer

The Fortitude Music Hall

Panel • Access: Live Captions

Practical Teacher Tips

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Presentation • Ideas & Innovation Hub

12:00 PM AEST

Goolwal Elders Gathering

Hey Chica

Mixer

Joe Geia Band

BIGSOUND Mall Stage presented by Amazon Music

Special Guest Artist

More Than a Music Lesson - How classrooms shape cultural literacy, appreciation and connection

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Panel • Ideas & Innovation Hub

Building Capacity without Burning Out

The Precinct – Stair Stadium

Panel • Access: Live Captions

BIGSOUND Merch Store by American Apparel

The Fortitude Music Hall

Partner Activation • Special Event

APRA100 Trivia & Lunch

Brewdog (Lower Level)

Lunch • Workshop • Conference

12:30 PM AEST

Connect with BIGSOUND Media & Brands

The Fortitude Music Hall

Special Event • Mixer • Networking • Conference

12:45 PM AEST

Education x Industry: Collaborative Futures Mixer

The Magee Pub & Dining

Ideas & Innovation Hub • Lunch • Partner Activation

1:30 PM AEST

Triple J Servicing Session 1

The Brightside - Outdoors

Workshop • Partner Activation

Uncles of Goolwal Goolwal ft Coloured Stone

BIGSOUND Mall Stage presented by Amazon Music

Goolwal Goolwal • Partner Showcase • Set

1:45 PM AEST

Artist in Conversation - Julia Jacklin

The Fortitude Music Hall

In-Conversation • Access: Live Captions

Music Education Needs A Season: Why Structure and Pathways Change Everything in Student Development

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Panel • Ideas & Innovation Hub

2:00 PM AEST

GROUP SPEED | The New Music Playbook: How to Win the Online Music Game

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (UPSTAIRS COURTYARD)

Workshop • Partner Activation • Conference

Navigating International Rights Conversation

Brewdog (Top Level)

Workshop • Artist Hub • Panel • Partner Activation

2:15 PM AEST

Marshall Happy Hour

Brewdog (Lower Level)

Artist Hub • Partner Activation • Mixer

2:30 PM AEST

Create Your Own Momentum

The Outpost

Panel • Access: Live Captions

Amplify Education MIXER

Blute's

Official Showcase Artist

BMI Mixer

Brewdog (Top Level)

Artist Hub • Mixer

Safety Connect Industry Meetup

Pig ‘N’ Whistle

Meetup • concert care

3:15 PM AEST

Artist in Conversation - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

The Fortitude Music Hall

In-Conversation • Access: Live Captions

3:30 PM AEST

triple j Servicing Session 2

The Brightside - Outdoors

Workshop • Partner Activation

Believe 10/20 Birthday Mixer at BIGSOUND

La La Land

Special Event

4:00 PM AEST

Connect with BIGSOUND Buyers

The Fortitude Music Hall

Special Event • Mixer • Networking • Conference

DistroDirect X AIR | Open Network Happy Hour

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (MAIN BAR)

Content House • Partner Activation • Mixer

UPSTARTERS Showcase Party

The Beaumont

Partner Showcase • Set • OPEN TO 3-DAY FESTIVAL PASS HOLDERS

Sound NSW BIGSOUND Mixer

Crowbar

Partner Activation • Partner Showcase • Mixer

Queensland Regional Showcase

Black Bear Lodge

Set • Mixer • Special Event

4:15 PM AEST

Exhibition Floor Talk: What’s the Colour of Love?

The Precinct

Public Event • Goolwal Goolwal

4:30 PM AEST

Hunting Ground Publishing Showcase

BIGSOUND Mall Stage presented by Amazon Music

Partner Showcase • Set • Special Event

Hunting Ground Publishing Mixer

Finn McCool's

Mixer • Networking • Partner Activation

5:00 PM AEST

CASIO Sunset Sessions

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (MAIN BAR)

Official Showcase Artist

The GYRO.Group Mixer

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (BEER GARDEN)

Content House • Mixer • Partner Activation

5:30 PM AEST

Triple J Meet & Greet

The Brightside - Outdoors

Partner Activation • Special Event

6:00 PM AEST

Wall of Sound Heavy Alt Mixer

Soapbox Beer

Mixer • Special Event

Thursday 3rd September

9:00 AM AEST

Making the Master

The Precinct – Stair Stadium

Panel • Access: Live Captions

Goolwal Gallery open hours: trials exhibition

The Precinct

Public Event • Goolwal Goolwal

Triple A Radio House Residency

Hey Chica

Goolwal Goolwal

Festival Forecast: Turning Data into Decisions

The Fortitude Music Hall

Panel

The Community Radio Pipeline

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (UPSTAIRS COURTYARD)

Content House

9:15 AM AEST

Yarning Strong - First Nations Music Industry Review

The Precinct - Level 3 Event Space

Goolwal Goolwal • Panel • Access: Live Captions

9:30 AM AEST

From Manager to Managing: The mindset shift from building an artist's career to building a platform for millions

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Ideas & Innovation Hub

California Lane CD & Record Fair

California Lane

Partner Activation

9:45 AM AEST

Make Something Worth Buying

The Outpost

Panel • Access: Live Captions

10:00 AM AEST

AMRAP Listening Sessions

The Precinct - Warrar Room

Workshop

Regional Reach: Yellow Belly Bourke, Mad Proppa Deadly & DENNI

The Precinct – Stair Stadium

Panel • Goolwal Goolwal • Access: Live Captions

Artists & The Art of Being Chronically Online

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (UPSTAIRS COURTYARD)

Official Showcase Artist

Spotify Turn Up Aus: Artist Breakfast

Brewdog (Lower Level)

Breakfast • Artist Hub • Partner Activation

LIVE NATION CONVERSATION CORNER

The Magee Pub & Dining

Content House

10:15 AM AEST

BIGSOUND x CAST - Startup Showcase

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Ideas & Innovation Hub

10:30 AM AEST

The Push presents: Young Australian Music Audiences 2026

The Fortitude Music Hall

Panel

Louder Than Ever: Local Noise, Global Audience

Brewdog (Lower Level)

Workshop • Artist Hub

What Is the UK Looking for in the Australian Music Industry?

The Precinct - Level 3 Event Space

Panel

11:00 AM AEST

Case Study: From Australia to India - Artist - Matthew Ifield

The Outpost

Panel • Access: Live Captions

Jarjum Sound with Lucas Proudfoot

BIGSOUND Mall Stage presented by Amazon Music

Partner Showcase • Goolwal Goolwal

Sharing Songlines: FN Focus

Hey Chica

Goolwal Goolwal • Public Event

Sharing Songlines: Support Act

Hey Chica

Goolwal Goolwal • Public Event

FROM THE STUDIO TO THE FRONTIER: HOW A COMPOSER IS SHAPING MUSIC'S NEXT CHAPTER

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Ideas & Innovation Hub • Panel

11:15 AM AEST

Underground Culture: Who Builds the Scene?

The Precinct – Stair Stadium

Panel • Access: Live Captions

11:30 AM AEST

Diversifying Your Income - with Bianca Hunt

The Precinct - Level 3 Event Space

Workshop • Goolwal Goolwal • Access: Live Captions

US Visas & Travel

Brewdog (Top Level)

Workshop • Artist Hub

11:45 AM AEST

FEEDBACK: Real Time Sync Discussion

The Fortitude Music Hall

Panel

Image & Identity: Your Vision is Your Value

The Magee Pub & Dining

Panel

12:00 PM AEST

From Users to Builders: Creating the Tools They Need, When They Need Them

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Panel • Ideas & Innovation Hub

SPOTLIGHT ON CANADA MIXER PRESENTED BY BIGSOUND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CANADA

Garden Stage

Mixer • Special Event • Lunch • Panel

BIGSOUND Merch Store by American Apparel

The Fortitude Music Hall

Partner Activation • Special Event

Sharing Songlines: Looking Back ... Looking Blak

Hey Chica

Goolwal Goolwal

12:30 PM AEST

Sistas of Goolwal Goolwal

BIGSOUND Mall Stage presented by Amazon Music

Partner Showcase • Goolwal Goolwal

Connect with BIGSOUND Rights Holders

The Fortitude Music Hall

Special Event • Lunch • Conference • Networking • Mixer

CAST 'Tools for Artists' Presented by Daysync

Brewdog (Lower Level)

Lunch • Artist Hub • Panel

1:00 PM AEST

MMAD Meetup

Pig ‘N’ Whistle

concert care • Meetup

1:15 PM AEST

Who Owns This Image?

The Precinct - Level 3 Event Space

Panel

50 Years of Central Station Records: Music's Past, Present, and Future

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Panel • Ideas & Innovation Hub

1:45 PM AEST

Artist in Conversation - Tasman Keith + Kobie Dee in Conversation

The Fortitude Music Hall

In-Conversation • Goolwal Goolwal

2:00 PM AEST

Last Drinks: From Bar Staff to Industry Leaders

The Precinct – Stair Stadium

Panel • Access: Live Captions

Backstage to Bio: Music Marketing Edition

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (UPSTAIRS COURTYARD)

Conference • Panel • Content House

2:15 PM AEST

Casual Build Session: Come Chat With A Founder, Work On Or Build An Idea

Judith Wright Arts Centre – Performance Space

Workshop • Ideas & Innovation Hub

2:30 PM AEST

Future of Music: Emerging Industry Mixer

Brewdog (Top Level)

Artist Hub • Partner Activation • Mixer

2:45 PM AEST

...For the Greater Good

The Fortitude Music Hall

Panel

BIGSOUND Venues Mixer

Chattahoochee Joes

Special Event • Mixer • Lunch

Volume Up: Meta Best Practice Session for Musicians

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (UPSTAIRS COURTYARD)

Content House • Workshop

3:00 PM AEST

CASIO Sunset Sessions

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (MAIN BAR)

Official Showcase Artist

Kobie Dee & Tasman Keith Encore Session

Black Bear Lodge

Goolwal Goolwal • Special Event • Mixer • Set

4:00 PM AEST

Roundtables

The Fortitude Music Hall

Networking • Roundtable

Oztix Official BIGSOUND Party

The Brightside - Outdoors

Partner Showcase • Special Event

CAST Presents Fifty Years of Central Station Records

The Magee Pub & Dining | Content House (BEER GARDEN)

Mixer • Content House

ONErpm Music First

La La Land

Partner Showcase • Set • Special Event

4:30 PM AEST

The QUBE EFFECT Live at BIGSOUND

BIGSOUND Mall Stage presented by Amazon Music

5:00 PM AEST

ONES TO WATCH BACKED BY AMERICAN APPAREL

The Outpost

Partner Showcase • Set • Special Event

11:00 PM AEST

Official BIGSOUND 25th Birthday Closing Party

The Prince Consort Hotel

Special Event • Set

Friday 4th September

12:00 PM AEST

The Sunshine State Lunch

The Wickham

Partner Showcase • Lunch