BIGSOUND Live Expands & 50 Artists Announced!
BIGSOUND Live is pleased to announce that thanks to new major sponsor oztix, the event has been further extended for 2012 to host 120 of the world's hottest artists in twelve Fortitude Valley venues over two nights, September 12 and 13.
The new artist announcement features over 50 artists and is headed by The Aston Shuffle, Closure in Moscow, Ball Park Music, Henry Wagons, Strange Talk and Emperors. The lineup will also include the legendary David Bridie, Adelaide's favourite facial hair aficionados The Beards and country star Catherine Britt, bringing a depth and variety to what has become the annual industry gathering for the music community together across the breadth of its diverse genres.
Proof of BIGSOUND's lure for international artists is evident with the inclusion also of Starsailor's James Walsh (UK), The Darcys (Canada), All the Young (UK) and Cairo Knife Fight (NZ) among others. These names are added to the previously announced line-up including Kate Miller Heidke, Violent Soho, Oliver Tank and more.
"The number of artists and showcasing venues for BIGSOUND LIVE has doubled in the last two years. This, along with the quality and diversity of artists showcasing ensures that this is a must attend event for the global music community", said BIGSOUND programmer Graham Ashton.
BIGSOUND Live's major partnership with national ticketing company oztix extends a long association which further assists the growth of the event.
"BIGSOUND is Australia's biggest and best annual music industry event and oztix is extremely excited and proud to be sponsoring BIGSOUND Live this year. oztix is Australia's largest independent ticketing company, so it just makes sense to partner with Australia's largest music industry bash!" said oztix CEO Brian "Smash" Chladil.
BIGSOUND will also host daily music forums and discussions including a keynote from one of the planet's most perplexing artists Ben Lee, EMI Chairman Mark Poston as well as international industry guests including Jack White's Third Man Records MD Ben Swank (US), Spotify's Rene Chambers (UK), Lisa Hresko (US) editor of CMJ, Primavera's David Jimenez-Zumalacarregui (Spain), C3 Presents' Aly Ehlinger (Lollapolooza, Austin City Limits) (US), Merlin's Charles Caldas (UK), and Grouplove managers Nicky & Ben Berger (US).
Tickets for BIGSOUND are now available at the special rate of just $395 for members and $495 for non-members through the BIGSOUND website. This discount price is available until July 31 and includes entry to all official conference sessions, parties, after-parties and BIGSOUND Live music events.
Tickets for BIGSOUND Live only are available through oztix for just $45+BF for one night (60 bands) or $69+BF for both nights (120 bands).
BIGSOUND is an initiative of peak industry body QMusic and is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
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BIGSOUND LIVE ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT
Kate Miller-Heidke
The Aston Shuffle
Closure In Moscow
Ball Park Music
Hungry Kids Of Hungary
The Beards
Violent Soho
David Bridie
The Jungle Giants
Owl Eyes
Eagle & The Worm
Henry Wagons
All The Young (UK)
Emperors
The Paper Kites
James Walsh (Starsailor/UK)
King Cannons
The Cairos
New Navy
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Northeast Party House
The Snowdroppers
Art Of Sleeping
Boy In A Box
Catherine Britt
Step-Panther
Oliver Tank
Kira Puru & The Bruise
The Darcys (Canada)
The Trouble With Templeton
Millions
The Preachers
Velociraptor
Cairo Knife Fight (NZ)
Bankrupt Billionaires
Straight Arrows
Voltaire Twins
The Delta Riggs
Grey Ghost
Super Wild Horses
Mosman Alder
Transistors (NZ)
Kingswood
Hey Geronimo
Jenn Grant (Canada)
Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes
Strange Talk
Bearhug
The Brow Horn Orchestra
Saskwatch
Winter People
YesYou
Caitlin Park
Gung Ho
Underlights
Current Swell (Canada)
Elizabeth Rose
Argentina
