Primed to pop, we’ve prepared a cheat sheet of the best free agents to catch live at BIGSOUND in 2023, covering the gamut of taste and genre below.
Celebrate our angel numbers with us at Up Late and Unsigned: an evening of new music discovery and varying degrees of representation across management, publicity and bookings. We’re shining a light on our roster together with like-minded female-run, independent businesses Our Golden Friend and Collective Artists as part of the Amazon Music After Hours series.
UP LATE AND UNSIGNED
Tuesday 5th September
The Brightside
27 Warner St, Fortitude Valley (Turrbal land)
2300 – 0300
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White sand, deep blue sea, plenty of palm trees and loads of sunshine.
Every summer needs its unique soundtrack! Just right in time for the most beautiful time of the year, Milk & Sugar is releasing his new compilation ‘Beach Sessions 2023’. No matter if chilling at the Beach in the afternoon or enjoying the sundowner at the pool, the album serves perfectly as the soundtrack for exactly those occasions.
German house music pioneer Milk & Sugar is taking the listener onto a journey from chillout and ambient sounds over Deep House to the more discoesque spheres of electronic music and manages to create a flow that captions the listener from the beginning.
‘Beach Sessions 2023’ contains productions by the likes of Purple Disco Machine, Tube & Berger, Andhim, Solomun, De-Phazz, Joachim Pastor, Satin Jackets, Kraak & Smaak, Deep Dive Corp. and Afterlife, to name a few.
‘Milk & Sugar’s Beach Sessions 2023’ drops on 25th August 2023 as a limited 2xCD-, Download- and Streaming Edition.
CD1 // POOL
- Sascha Braemer feat. Anna Müller – You (Finnebassen Remix)
- Mike D’ Jais – Beautiful Dream (Extended Mix)
- Joachim Pastor – Eche (Original Mix)
- Cup & String – So True (Extended Mix)
- Loui & Scibi – Don’t Lie (Satin Jackets Remix)
- Baltic Weather – Back Where I Belong (Original Mix)
- Yves Murasca feat. Axel B. – Space Trip (Ian Tosel Remix)
- Tube & Berger – Surfin (Andhim Remix)
- Jay West, Manuel Sahagun – Fool Me (Andre Crom Remix)
- in.deed, Return Of The Jaded – Old School Lovin (Original Mix)
- Kolombo & Loulou Players – 2 Sexy (Original Mix)
- Milk & Sugar – Let The Sun Shine (Momo Khani & Meindel Extended Remix) 13. Fat Sushi & Roland Clark – My Place (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
- Wild Culture, Juliet Sikora – In You (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
- Kraak & Smaak feat. Romanthony – Let’s Go Back (Solomun Remix)
CD2 // BEACH
- Deep Dive Corp. feat. SabineSabine – Love Song (New Vocal Version)
- DMH – What To Do (Original Mix)
- Schwarz & Funk – Angel Dust (Original Mix)
- Woldtraveller – Ethereal Dub (Original Mix)
- Deep Dive Corp., Hippiehaus & Golden Tone Radio – Cool Things (Original Mix) 06. De-Phazz – Sugar Boogie (Original Mix)
- Hazy-J – The Bay (Original Mix)
- Pearldiver – Keep Surfing (Hang Loose)
- Pit Baumgartner – Something Is Working (Hell Mix)
- James Bright feat. Rachel Lloyd – Lost On A Wave (Original Mix)
- Hush Forever & Deep Dive Corp. – Here We Go (Original Mix)
- Deep Dive Corp., Hippiehaus & Golden Tone Radio – Patchwork (Original Mix) 13. Milk & Sugar feat. Maria Marquez – Canto del Pilón (Afterlife Remix)
- Easy L. – New Day [Anthem] (Afterlife Mix)
- Living Room – Little Summer (Boom Bap) Bossa (Original Mix)
Buylink:
http://www.milksugar.lnk.to/bs23
Brisbane – December 31st (NYE), Brisbane Showgrounds
Perth – January 6th, Claremont Showgrounds
Adelaide – January 7th, Ellis Park
Wildlands Festival has just revealed its jam packed 2023 lineup. This year, the festival kicks off on 31st December in Brisbane for a New Year’s Eve celebration, followed by events in Perth on January 6th and Adelaide on January 7th.
A star-studded roster awaits all three cities featuring Grammy Winners RÜFÜS DU SOL, Grime superstar Central Cee, club and fashion icon Peggy Gou, rapper FERG, along with The Jungle Giants and G Flip.
Wildlands will also include performances by Sub Focus who is bringing his live show CIRCULAR SOUND to the Wildlands stage, as well as Destroy Lonely, LUUDE, Jayda G, Romy, COBRAH and more. Electronic music enthusiasts can catch sets on the The Wilds stage from Ewan Mcvicar, Taylah Elaine, Conducta b2b Notion, dameeeela and STÜM.
Following their biggest Australian shows to date last year, Grammy Award winners RÜFÜS DU SOL are returning to home soil, playing Wildlands across the country.
Central Cee’s performance at Wildlands is set to be a crowd favourite. With his song ‘Doja’ putting him on the world map, his most recent single ‘Sprinter’ with Dave has recently broken records, becoming the first UK rap track to clock 10 weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Chart in the UK.
One of the world’s most recognisable DJs, Peggy Gou, joins the Wildlands lineup. Peggy has reached new heights in her career, with her latest single ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’, being her biggest to date.
Heading back to Australia for the first time since 2020, A$AP Ferg, a trailblazing founding member of Harlem’s A$AP Mob, is set to grace the Wildlands Festival stage. Originally recognized for his distinctive role as the group’s fashion visionary, A$AP Ferg’s has catapulted into the spotlight as one of the world’s most innovative rappers.
One of dance music’s true pioneers, Sub Focus is bringing his live show CIRCULAR SOUND to Wildlands. Having already taken the show to famous venues around the world such as Printworks, CIRCULAR SOUND promises a stunning and cinematic audio-visual experience.
Wildlands Brisbane is set to make its debut on New Year’s Eve this year. With the special privilege of extending their operations past midnight, it promises to host the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration in Brisbane, complete with an unforgettable countdown.
Wildlands offers an immersive experience that seamlessly blends dance, electronic, hip-hop, and indie genres, featuring top artists from around the globe. Wildlands Festival has a storied history of hosting some of the most iconic names in the music industry. Past lineups have featured artists such as Tyler, The Creator, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Dom Dolla, RL Grime, Skepta, The Veronicas, BICEP, Honey Dijon, Kaytranada, Tkay Maidza, and many more.
Supported by triple j, Wildlands Festival is brought to you by Untitled Group, the driving force behind some of Australia’s most loved festivals, including Beyond The Valley, Pitch Music & Arts, Grapevine Gathering, For The Love, Ability Fest, and more. Their dedication to creating unforgettable experiences for music enthusiasts is unrivalled.
Whether you’re a dedicated festival-goer or a newcomer looking to dive into the world of live music, Wildlands Festival promises an unforgettable journey. So mark your calendars, get ready to meet “front left”.
Presale goes on sale Tuesday Monday 28th August, sign up for presale here.
Full Lineup
RÜFÜS DU SOL
Central Cee
Peggy Gou
A$AP FERG
Sub Focus presents CIRCULAR SOUND *
Destroy Lonely *
The Jungle Giants
G Flip
LUUDE *
Jayda G *
Romy *
Ewan McVicar *
Conducta b2b Notion *
Taylah Elaine *
STÜM *
COBRAH *
Boo Seeka *
Blanke *
Becca Hatch
dameeeela *
Miss Kaninna *
Forest Claudette
Anna Lunoe *
* NOT PLAYING ADELAIDE
https://www.wildlandsfestival.
Presale registrations close Monday 28th August 3pm AEST (2:30PM ACST, 1:00PM AWST)
Monday 28th August at 6pm Local Time – Presale
Tuesday 29th August at 6pm Local Time – General On Sale
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It has been a huge year for Live Nation’s game-changing live music discovery series ONES TO WATCH, when it comes to the unearthing of fantastic Australian talent. And the momentum isn’t stopping as 2023 rolls into its second half, with the announcement of a brand new instalment of the series in Meanjin/Brisbane, taking place during BIGSOUND this September 6.
Taking place during the Australian music industry’s largest conference and showcase festival, Live Nation brings its own flavour to BIGSOUND, with ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE, providing the massive stage at the Fortitude Music Hall as a platform for their next exciting trio of artists to demonstrate why they are going to be the next ones to watch.
Selected to perform at September’s ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE event is Sydney pop artist Ūla, Gold Coast indie-pop performer Bella Amor, and Melbourne pop songwriter Keenan Te. All three represent unique perspectives and takes on pop music; all three are refreshing entries to the Australian music landscape — providing stage presence and musical skill that has Live Nation excited about the careers that lay ahead.
Ūla has built a strong following of over 1.6 million already, a natural performer and multi-instrumentalist who has become a name the industry is already turning their heads for, courtesy of music that has racked up over 13.5 million streams to date. Having supported the likes of Amy Shark, The Veronicas and Tyne-James Organ, Ūla’s performance chops have been fast developing, as her debut EP project continues to be refined and prepared to be unleashed.
Hailing from the Gold Coast, Bella Amor’s vocals and songwriting style have been intriguing and exciting industry and fans alike since her track ‘Beauty’ began turning heads in 2020. Inspired by the soulful and rich tones permeating music by the likes of Matt Corby and YEBBA, Bella Amor brings this depth together with her sharp and witty perspective of young adulthood. Singles released in recent years, such as 2022’s ‘can’t get laid’, ‘all my friends are high’ and 2023’s ‘sentimental’ reflect Bella’s artistic talent; music anchored by emotional explorations and honest observations on life.
Keenan has been musical from a young age, developing his songwriting skills out of his Melbourne bedroom, though having learned guitar and piano as a child. Debuting videos of himself performing to TikTok in 2020, Keenan’s profile was quick to rise, amassing over 1.7 million followers – his videos accruing over 200 million views. Capturing the attention of international superstars including Meghan Trainor, Addison Rae, Dan + Shay and more in the last few years, Keenan’s original music – including 2021’s ‘Dependent’ – has made him a global name. With over 70 million streams worldwide, Keenan has continued to flesh out his own unique songwriting influences in new music, making the projects he has on the near horizon exciting to anticipate.
Hosted by Tait McGregor, this ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE event will see one of the country’s best content creators and music journalists return to facilitate the night. A diehard Australian music champion and fan, McGregor previously hosted Eora/Sydney’s ONES TO WATCH event earlier this year, bringing natural charm and enthusiasm to the role – making her a natural choice for the Meanjin/Brisbane edition.
Having curated the last three ONES TO WATCH showcases, Live Nation promoter Paul Lynch is again excited for the latest installment, noting “After last year’s successful showcase, key members of the music industry are already flagging Ones To Watch as a must-see event at BIGSOUND this year. Ūla, Keenen Te & Bella Amor are three artists that we have had our eye on for a while now and are very excited to present such a talented line up, to key industry forces at BIGSOUND.”
With successful events taking place in Naarm/Melbourne and Eora/Sydney already spotlighting the incredible talents of artists including Lola Scott, STUMPS, Sam McGovern, PANIA, Mitch Santiago and BOY SODA, the ONES TO WATCH series has become an in-demand event within the Australian industry.
Invite only, ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE gathers an audience of key industry buyers and professionals together to witness these talented individuals perform, but ultimately, the event is an opportunity for the artists to gain meaningful industry pathways and connections.
And as continued investment into these emerging artists’ careers, Live Nation will be contributing $10,000 to each participating performer to go towards Live Nation-curated touring activity. Including, but not limited to, showcases and club shows, this financial boost provides additional support from Live Nation to these artists, ensuring that the momentum ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE can help generate, will keep building.
“For the second year running, we proudly take our Ones To Watch showcase to BIGSOUND. The program is a huge priority for us – we get to spotlight the immense talent of these acts to the industry while providing exciting development and touring opportunities, and through leveraging our global network we can connect Ones To Watch artists with fans worldwide.”
ROGER FIELD, PRESIDENT OF LIVE NATION ASIA PACIFIC
Since its establishment in North America, the ONES TO WATCH series has been able to support and promote artists such as Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Halsey early in their careers. So far in Australia, ONES TO WATCH has platformed artists including Forest Claudette, Teenage Joans, Carla Wehbe, ZPLUTO, WIIGZ, Hoodzy, East AV3, Colourblind and Saint Lane at events around the country.
MELT Festival, Brisbane’s forward and fearless annual celebration of queer art, artists, allies and ideas is back for an eighth edition, today revealing its vibrant and eclectic 2023 program.
Featuring ground-breaking home-grown music artists alongside international sensations, provocative and hilarious theatre, exhibitions showcasing exquisite photography, textile art and installations as well as a book launch and talk, MELT will take over Brisbane Powerhouse from November 11 – 26.
Brisbane Powerhouse Artistic Director and CEO Kate Gould said Melt is changing gear in 2023, with a program that radiates the vibrant diversity of queer culture.
“Melt 2023 is an explosion of creativity blending music, visual art and theatre to deliver our audiences an amazing program on the dancefloor, in the gallery and across our theatres. What better way to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community than with a kaleidoscope of performers and experiences curated by our diverse team at Brisbane Powerhouse.”
Leading UK dance artist Aluna, previously half of AlunaGeorge, will bring tracks from her latest solo release MYCELiUM that’s currently taking over dance floors around the world. In a not-to-be-missed double bill she’ll be joined by electronic producer and songwriter KUČKA, who has firmly established herself as a standout producer and vocalist, collaborating with artists such as Flume, A$AP Rocky, Vince Staples, SOPHIE and Kendrick Lamar.Grammy-nominated, dance-pop sensation Kah-Lo has collaborated with the likes of Selena Gomez and Diplo and has a catalogue of infectious tracks ready to roll for MELT including ‘Rinse & Repeat’ (with UK producer Riton), #1 debut single ‘Fast’, TikTok favourite ‘Fake’ and her latest ‘Drag Me Out’. She’ll be joined by First Nations artist Djanaba. Raised on traditional dance and song mashed with influences from Florence and the Machine, Birdy and SZA, Djanaba’s new single ‘Don’t Really Care’, produced by PNAU, is guaranteed to get you moving.
Since forming in Montreal in 2011, TOPS has become vastly influential, creating a niche for sophisticated pop in the world of indie music. Measured drumming, trademark guitar licks and lush keyboards support the unmistakable wistful voice of Jane Penny. The result is a collection of soft rock-infused pop hits and signature ballads that cover a range of moods and a complex emotional realm set within a unique groove.
Award-winning ensemble Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra is comprised of 20+ BIPOC, First Nations, disabled, non-binary and trans artists. Their new alt-pop and experimental work “Companions” carefully considers the accessibility requirements of the performers, including light, motion, sound, and physical accessibility. These elements become the companions, or friends, that shape compositional process.
Channelling Sleep Token and The Prodigy, peppered with hints of Banks and London Grammar, queer-lectro pop band Alter Boy’s indie dance-pop mashes modern R&B, dark beats and haunting vocals. Fronted by hard-of-hearing vocalist Molly Priest, and Auslan Interpreter Luke Eastman, Alter Boy boldly evoke and exercise accessibility and inclusion, with all songs performed alongside in Auslan. They’ll be joined by a Sydney based alt-pop singer and songwriter, June Jones. Jones heads to Brisbane with new single ‘Good Girl’ in tow and after playing everywhere from Brunswick Music Festival to Sydney Mardi Gras.
In 2020 Western Sydney-raised artist Keiynan Lonsdale released his debut album ‘Rainbow Boy’, catching the ears of Billboard, GQ, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Interview Mag, & gaining him the nomination for ‘Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist’ at the 2021 GLAAD Music Awards. Now poised to release his sophomore album, Keiynan is set to dive deeper into his R&B roots. Keiynan will be joined by Naarm/Melbourne-based queer alt-pop artist, Keelan Mak, who’ll have you crying in the disco and feeling great about it. Keelan’s reflections on candid, 20-somethings heartbreak, mix perfectly with soft, lullaby-esque vocal, alternative electronica and hook driven choruses.
THEATRE
Artists and performers, Luke George and Daniel Kok, exploit the physical properties of rope and knots to unpick the boundaries of desire, trust, consent and communion between artist and audience in Bunny. To unravel shared lines of connection, to suspend tension and to unleash collective desires, Kok and George look to macramé, sailors’ knots, Chinese knots and rope bondage to weave together an interactive and intimate experience of collectivity. Touring to 15 cities across Asia, Europe and North America (including the Venice Biennale) Bunny returns to Australia for this special season.
From internationally acclaimed writer and one of the UK’s most prominent trans voices, Travis Alabanza (Burgerz), comes the Australian premiere of Overflow, an entirely trans production and “a future classic” (Evening Standard), directed by Dino Dimitriadis. Overflow takes the audience on a hilarious and devastating tour of women’s bathrooms – who is allowed in and who is kept out. Cornered into a flooding toilet cubicle and determined not to be rescued again, Rosie (Janet Anderson) distracts herself with memories of bathroom encounters. Drunken heart-to-hearts by dirty sinks, friendships forged in front of crowded mirrors, and hiding together from trouble. But with her panic rising and no help on its way, can she keep her head above water?
VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS – FREE
One of Australia’s most interesting and consequential multidisciplinary artists, Paul Yore’s BECOME WHAT YOU ARE brings together a suite of Yore’s intricate textile works, interrogating popular culture, nationalism, neo-liberalism, consumerism, and sexuality. This stunning exhibition draws on a vast array of recycled materials, forms, texts and images and deploys laborious and time-honoured craft methodologies such as embroidery, quilting, mosaic, collage, and bricolage. The exhibition also features selected garments drawn from a collaboration with celebrated fashion house Romance Was Born for their 2023 winter collection, Stronger Together.
Internationally-celebrated performance artists The Huxleys’ Places of Worship photographic series explores the fading magic of supernatural worlds in which Melbourne-based performance and visual artists, Will and Garrett Huxley cast themselves as exquisite outsiders, isolated and ornate, existing on the fringes of places and the margins of society. It presents a longing for the precious jewels of earth to be celebrated and adored by emulating the outrageous beauty they interpret in nature through their handmade costumes and styling. These photographs invite the viewer to find a similar beauty in explosively queer bodies, yearning for difference to be marvelled at, worshipped and praised.
New York-based Australian artists and creative technologists Tin Nguyen & Edward Cutting are driven by a deep curiosity for the natural world and the intricate ways we are connected to it. Tin & Ed use art to envision the world through this lens of interconnectedness. Multitudes is a series of playful outdoor installations and experiences that illuminate the borderless dimension between art and science, the physical and the digital, the human and the more than human.
BOOK TOUR
Join multi-award-winning comedian and writer Rhys Nicholson as they talk about anxiety disorder, a complicated relationship with food and a book deal. In Dish, through a series of revealing stories, intrusive thoughts and a recipe here and there, they’re hoping to ruminate, gossip and generally have a deeply private, wide-ranging conversation with themselves about a whole bunch of life’s smaller questions. ‘This Dish is served hot, funny and sincerely fresh!’ – RuPaul.
Get in quick or face the MELT down!MELT FESTIVAL 2023
Brisbane Powerhouse
Saturday 11 – Sunday 26 NovemberMEDIA ACCREDITATION
Applications for media accreditation are now open HERE. Please read through all of the information before applying.
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Gaba Musik, ALWAYS LIVE & Arts Centre Melbourne present
Hamer Hall | Friday, 1 December Set Times
7:00pm Doors Images can be found here. For more information visit artscentremelbourne.com.au About Gaba Musik
Ancient knowledge, modern vision. Based in Australia and Papua, Gaba Musik is a First Nations organisation bringing First Nations music and art to its rightful forefront. Impact focused, full scope live show/event curation, promotion and production, record label, music publishing and aggregation, film and video production, art and documentary, and much more: we’re ever evolving.
Culture driven. Collaborative. Celebrating and pushing First Nations and Pacific talent in Australia, Papua and beyond. Popular reggae, soul and hip hop, grime, krump, soundtracks and scores, singer/songwriters, traditional music and more. First Nations and Pacific heritage artistry highlights the strength of our community cementing positive foundations.
Local, global, universal… Gaba Musik.
About ALWAYS LIVE
ALWAYS LIVE is an epic 17-day state-wide celebration of contemporary live music across Victoria, the live music capital of Australia. Featuring stadium shows, intimate performances, free and family events, artist showcases, pop-up performances and more, ALWAYS LIVE is curated for everyone, everywhere.
From iconic music venues to picturesque locations across the region, ALWAYS LIVE showcases the very best of live contemporary music. ALWAYS LIVE is where Memorable Music Moments are made each year, only in Victoria.
ALWAYS LIVE is proud to once again be raising funds for charity partner Support Act. This means that $1 from each participating event ticket sold will be going directly to Support Act and the amazing work they do with music workers, artists and crew.
In partnership for a second year, TAC and ALWAYS LIVE will also encourage audiences to ‘Keep the Band Together’ through their joint road safety campaign, encouraging gig goers to be sensible on the road and look out for their mates. |
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How do you know each other?
Bronnie recalls, “Kal and I met through the Melb Blues music scene, I can’t recall whether it was at MBAS or Hume Blues it was quite some time ago, since then we’ve supported each other in music whenever possible.“
Marion states, “We had the pleasure of working with Kaliopi at Beneath Drivers Lane a few months ago and enjoyed a positive and supportive connection between us all.
What drew you into the blues scene?
Marion Turner says, “since the age of 14 , a school teacher took an interest in my vocals and introduced me to a couple of Blues songs. He would play the tunes on the school piano and put me into the school concerts, even a TV Talent Quest, that’s when I knew I wanted to sing the blues which I took up professionally later in life when I started working with Steve Plater”(Both from Salty Dog Blues Band are performing duo for this event as well as joining in the Jam).
Bronnie shares, “I was raised singing jazz, later switched to covers, when I moved to Perth I found the blues dare I say that was 40 odd years ago I’ve veered off a couple of times to pursue other genres in original music but I always come back to the blues it’s in my blood!”
How do you find opportunities for women in the music industry and the blues scene in particular?
Marion accounts, “I personally didn’t find it hard working in the music industry in cover, cabaret bands until I decided to go for broke in the blues scene with very much to learn about performing the blues in front of Blues audiences, definitely hard slog being mostly a male dominated field then. Am grateful that we women are accepted and more recognised in the Blues now days.”
Bronnie believes, “There is always room for more women in blues!”.
Lisette Payet, keyboard player for Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers, recalls, “I was initially introduced to the ‘Women In Blues’ through Kelly Auty and Jen Hawley when it first began and I have to say I’m a little disappointed after the MBAS competition to witness not much progress for the women in blues. Maybe we need more of these shows for Women in Blues.”
How do you feel being invited to be a part of the Ozi Blueswomen show for Double Trouble Blues Sessions?
Bronnie Gordon says “I’m loving being involved in the Ozi Blueswomen show, there hasn’t been a lot of time for rehearsal but when it’s happened it’s been a great vibe. This is a great concept, I’m looking forward to sharing the stage on Sunday!”
Marion added, “I feel honoured to be gracing the stage with Kaliopi and the Blues Messengers and all the very talented women participating in the show”.
