WHAT IS SOUNDS AUSTRALIA?
SOUNDS AUSTRALIA is Australia’s music market development initiative, established to provide a cohesive and strategic platform to assist the Australian music industry access domestic and international business opportunities.
SOUNDS AUSTRALIA supports the career life cycle of Australian artists, from the local venue-based live music industry to international events, networking and business development.
SOUNDS AUSTRALIA is a joint initiative of the Australia Council and APRA|AMCOS, supported by the Federal Government together with state government agencies and peak industry associations.
For more information, head to our Resources page for links to SOUNDS AUSTRALIA‘s supporting partners.
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Latest news from SOUNDS AUSTRALIA
Sounds Australia – Hitting the Road Again in May
As the weather gets hotter in the Northern hemisphere, so too do the opportunities for Australian artists to showcase their talents to the world. The UK is first cab off the rank, with Sounds Australia presenting The Aussie BBQ in London on May 12 at Cargo with 12 bands for a huge 12 hours… plus the obligatory BBQ feast. Buy tickets now.
We then return to Brighton for The Great Escape, with 20 Australian artists hitting the seaside town to no doubt dazzle and delight international delegates and local fans alike.
Come May 21, we head to the even warmer climes of Singapore, where nine Australian artists will showcase at Music Matters, “Asia’s #1 celebration of music discovery”, including a keynote performance from Gurrumul and The Aussie BBQ showcase.
May is also the time to get your applications in for local and international showcasing opportunities later in the year.
Reeperbahn Festival takes place in Hamburg, Germany from 25-28 September and application are open until July 1.
CMJ Music Marathon happens in New York City 15-19 October and applications to play close June 26.
Amsterdam Dance Event, taking place in The Netherlands 16-20 October, also has an application form to showcase (no closing date advertised).
Back home, and Brisbane’s BIGSOUND Live applications have just been extended to May 20. Apply here for the chance to showcase to local and international delegates between 11-13 September.
Keep an eye on Sounds Australia’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for updates on the action as it happens, and don’t forget to download our smartphone app for Android and iPhone for artist and industry profiles, video, audio and contact details.