Over 120 rising music acts will transform Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley into the southern hemisphere’s largest music discovery hub, BIGSOUND 2025, offering a glimpse into the future of Australian and international music.
This major music industry event, known as BIGSOUND, will take over 18 vibrant venues across the Valley for three jam-packed nights, running from Tuesday, 2 September to Friday, 5 September 2025. A single wristband will grant music enthusiasts access to all the performances.
A Launchpad for Future Stars
BIGSOUND has a long history of being a crucial launching pad for artists who go on to achieve widespread fame, with past attendees including successful acts like Flume, Lime Cordiale, The Jungle Giants, and Vera Blue. This year’s lineup continues that tradition, featuring a diverse range of genres from punk to pop, indie-rock, folk, country, electronic, and hip hop.
Among the highly anticipated acts are WAFIA, known for her soulful electronic and R&B blend, and neo-soul favourite KAIIT, who returns with exciting new material. The program also includes Perth’s 12-year-old hip-hop sensation Inkabee, indie-pop breakout Azure Ryder, beloved Brisbane artist Hatchie, and high-energy rockers The Southern River Band.
Festival Programmers Casey O’Shaugnessy and Katie Rynne expressed immense pride in the selected artists, highlighting the incredible depth and creativity present in Australia’s music scene. They stated that the artists chosen reflect truly exciting things happening with music.
Community and Industry Collaboration
The event is a significant draw for both music fans and industry experts looking for the next big thing. Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek recognised BIGSOUND 2025 as a key event that brings together musicians, industry managers, and visitors to Queensland, reinforcing the state’s reputation as a lively cultural destination.
He said the government supports BIGSOUND to back local artists, venues, and businesses, helping to create a flourishing live music environment, especially leading up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
The festival encourages attendees to enjoy a “choose-your-own-adventure” experience, moving between different venues that offer everything from open-air stages to intimate spaces.
The unique opportunity for artists to perform for both a keen audience of music lovers and industry delegates makes BIGSOUND a standout event in this part of the world. Programmers O’Shaugnessy and Rynne extended their gratitude to all artists who applied, noting the high quality, creativity, and variety of submissions received this year.
Published Date 24-Jun-2025
