Overview
The already staggeringly-large BIGSOUND lineup just got slightly more colossal. Adding another 40 or so artists to the already 80-strong list, Brisbane's answer to SXSW announced this afternoon that the likes of Seekae, Voyager, Nicholas Albrook, The Funkoars, Pierce Brothers, Hayden James, Art of Sleeping and Canada’s July will be joining the September festivities.
The new batch join the existing cohort of already announced names like Gold Fields, DMA’s, Holy Holy, BAD//DREEMS, Client Liaison, KINGSWOOD and REMI. "It's no exaggeration to say that over two nights we'll be showcasing some of the most exciting rock, hip hop, punk, metal, dance, pop, folk, roots and country music in the world, said executive programmer Nick O'Byrne. "We reckon the quality of music and the incredible festival environment will firmly establish BIGSOUND as one of the most dynamic tastemaking events in the international calendar. What makes it even more exciting is the unprecedented influx of music industry leaders who can't wait to see and hear what we have to offer."
BIGSOUND attendees will have to change up their highlighter colours to self-schedule the three-day conference program, with the recent announcement of speakers causing a significant amount of squealidge — think Neil Finn, the church, Bluesfest's Peter Noble, James Minor from SXSW, Tom Windish from The Windish Agency, Ben Marshall from the Sydney Opera House, and Jerome Borazio and Danny Rogers from St Jerome's Laneway Festival, all divulging all their long-lived industry secrets.
Running September 10 - 11, BIGSOUND brings panels, keynotes, showcases and live gigs to Fortitude Valley for another year. This local love-in will run over 12 locations including Brissy staples like The Zoo, Ric's and Alhambra new sites such as The Underdog, The New Globe, The Elephant, Crowbar, and a new outdoor venue by Brightside and Magic City. You'll have your work cut out for you to see everything, but luckily you can start planning now. Tickets are on sale via Oztix with a two-day pass only setting you back $69+bf.
BIGSOUND Live 2014 newly announced artists:
the church
Seekae
Voyager
Nicholas Albrook
The Funkoars
Pierce Brothers
July Talk (CAN)
Hayden James
Art Of Sleeping
SAFIA
Life Pilot
Meniscus
Toehider
THIEF
Felicity Groom
Jeremy Neale
Harmony James
DARKC3LL
Mr. Hill & Rahjconkers
A Million Dead Birds Laughing
Kathryn Rollins
Mammals
Daily Meds
Like Thieves
Marlon Williams
KU?KA
Mise en Scene (CAN)
Coin Banks
Eden Mulholland
Males (NZ)
Mosman Alder
Jesse Sheehan (NZ)
REPTILES
Bound For Ruin
Mathas
My Friend The Betrayer
All Our Exes Live In Texas
Usurper Of Modern Medicine
Dozzi
Peter Bibby
Rolls Bayce
Shellfin
Sparkspitter
Check out the BIGSOUND website for more info.
Words by Shannon Connellan and Meg Watson.