BIGSOUND
BIGSOUND is one of Brisbane’s defining music events, bringing artists, industry leaders, media and music lovers together in Fortitude Valley for showcases, conference sessions and new-music discovery.
Held each September, the event combines a major music industry conference with a city-wide live showcase program across Fortitude Valley venues.
BIGSOUND
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Music festival, industry conference and showcase event
September 1–4, 2026
What it’s like
By day, BIGSOUND brings together artists, managers, labels, bookers, media and music professionals for talks, panels and industry conversations.
By night, Fortitude Valley shifts into showcase mode, with venues across the precinct filled by emerging artists, future headline names and the people trying to spot them first.
Good to know
BIGSOUND is centred on Fortitude Valley, with showcase performances spread across multiple venues in the precinct.
It is one of the strongest annual meeting points for Queensland music, Australian discovery acts, touring pathways and music industry conversation.
Event: BIGSOUND
Location: Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Type: Music festival, conference and showcase event
Typical program: Live showcases, panels, keynote speakers, industry sessions, networking events and artist discovery
2026 dates: September 1–4, 2026
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