BIGSOUND will launch an expanded Artist Hub with Spotify to provide professional development for showcasing artists.
BIGSOUND, the southern hemisphere’s premier music conference and showcase festival, has partnered with Spotify to present a comprehensive Artist Hub focusing on artist development and wellbeing. The hub will take over Brunswick Street’s BrewDog venue for the entirety of BIGSOUND week from 2-5 September.
The BIGSOUND Artist Hub represents a significant expansion of support services for showcasing artists, featuring workshops, panels, networking opportunities and essential artist services. Partners including Community Music, Support Act, APRA AMCOS, American Apparel, Select Music and Casio will contribute to the program across all three levels of the venue.
BIGSOUND
- When: 2-5 September
- Where: Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
- Artist Hub: BrewDog, Brunswick Street
- Tickets: Three-night festival pass $79 (early bird), delegate pass from $399
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The Artist Hub will provide quiet zones, refreshments, a Conversation Corner and artist concierge services, creating a retreat from the busy festival atmosphere. QMusic and BIGSOUND CEO Kris Stewart emphasised the organisation’s commitment to supporting sustainable music careers beyond simple artist discovery.
Spotify’s increased investment through their Turn Up AUS program will include exclusive events for BIGSOUND performers, including an official Artist Welcome Event and marquee breakfasts on 3 and 4 September. The platform’s local Music Editors and Artist and Label Partnerships Team will host these exclusive sessions.
The hub will feature dedicated panels covering A&R and sync, artist wellbeing and mental health, navigating the industry and career growth. In a festival first, American Apparel will offer artists the opportunity to sell merchandise through on-demand printing at Fortitude Music Hall, with proceeds going directly to performers.
Additional highlights include Casio’s interactive display of their PX-S700HM Piano with prize opportunities, APRA AMCOS trivia sessions produced by the Not On Your Rider team, and artist mixers presented by BMI and Qsic. The hub will be available to showcasing artists throughout the event, with some sessions open to conference delegates.
Ticket options include:
- Early bird three-night festival pass: $79 plus booking fee
- Under 25 three-night pass: $65 plus booking fee
- Single night tickets: $49 standard, $25 under 25
- All-access delegate pass: $724 general, $624 QMusic members
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