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Watch Jem Cassar-Daley & Dan Sultan Take On Men At Work Classic For 'Like A Version'
which includes a nomination at the 2026 AIR Awards and an upcoming appearance at
BIGSOUND
. Plus, in April, she – alongside Ball Park Music and Hollow Coves
News / Music
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Tori Darke Unveils Cathartic Heartbreak Anthem, 'Prettiest Wreck'
Fresh from joining the 2026 line-up for
BIGSOUND
, Queensland’s own Tori Darke has unveiled her latest single of 2026, releasing Prettiest Wreck . Arriving today, Prettiest Wreck stands tall ... after to appear at the Gympie Music Muster and this year's edition of
BIGSOUND
(promising all attendees that she’ll “be bringing some sassy country to the Valley”), before
News / Music
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Hayley Jensen, Travis Collins, Tori Darke & More To Perform At BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND
returns to the Fortitude Valley in Brisbane this September, and today, festival programmers have announced the star-studded music festival showcase line-up. And, to our delight, there ... Denvah , Kyla Belle , Piper Butcher , and Queenie . In addition to the country acts,
BIGSOUND
attendees and industry figures can witness sets by 2000s electro-pop hero Ladyhawke , acclaimed musician, visual
Features / Interviews
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From Endings To Beginnings: The 'Magic' Of Bud Rokesky's 'Dusk'
must-see on festival stages including Bluesfest , Gympie Music Muster , Woodford Folk Festival ,
BIGSOUND
, Nimbin Roots Festival , Groundwater , Queenscliff Music Festival , Tamworth Country Music Festival , and more
News / Music
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Tori Forsyth Returns With Raw New Single ‘I’m Not God’
globally, while her live résumé includes major festival stages like the Gympie Music Muster ,
BIGSOUND
and Groundwater Country Music Festival , alongside tours with artists including Kasey Chambers and Jackson Dean
News / Music
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Bud Rokesky's Haunting Take On Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart”
growing festival résumé spans Bluesfest , Gympie Music Muster , Groundwater , Woodford Folk Festival ,
BIGSOUND
and Tamworth CMF , alongside headline shows in major cities. With Love Will Tear Us Apart he continues
Features / Premiere
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ruby Gilbert - 'Goddamn Fool'
Dearly Beloved to sync deals with Netflix and ABC , and festival appearances at
BIGSOUND
, Gympie Music Muster and TEDx , she’s carved out her own lane at the intersection
Features / Music
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Country Music Skyline: Could Brisbane Become Australia’s Nashville?
Music Association (CMA) , said that Brisbane could become Australia’s Nashville. Before heading to
BIGSOUND
in Brisbane, Goucher spoke about the draw of Queensland’s festivals as CMC Rocks , Gympie
Industry / News
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Big Loud And APRA AMCOS Join Forces For Country Music SongHubs In Australia
Aarons , G Flip , and Troye Sivan . For APRA AMCOS, the country-focused edition at
BIGSOUND
2025 couldn’t come at a better time. “A collaboration between SongHubs and Big Loud ... recent years, we’re incredibly fortunate to bring this partnership to life at
BIGSOUND
this year. SongHubs provides a collaborative experience like no other that creates the perfect environment
Industry / Feature
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"Young and Inclusive": How A US / Australia Alliance Repositioned Country Music
Relations and Development Meredith Goucher will be front and centre at this year’s
BIGSOUND
music industry conference in Brisbane. In charge of country music’s international expansion, Goucher will ... partnerships with multiple data partners, some that we’ll be revealing more about at
BIGSOUND
.” While those statistics show that country music is having a moment, Goucher believes that unlike
Industry / News
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BIGSOUND Country: International Industry Powerhouses Share What They're Watching
surprise the genre is taking up more space than ever at
BIGSOUND
this year. With international interest in Australian and New Zealand talent at an all-time high, several ... beyond borders. We caught up with three of them ahead of this year’s
BIGSOUND
showcases: Q Prime ’s Drew Bennett , CMA ’s Meredith Goucher , and AEG ’s Rachel Lloyd
News / Music
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Austin Mackay Joins Max McNown’s US Tour
sold-out shows across Australia and New Zealand. Festival appearances at Bluesfest ,
BIGSOUND
, and Howlin’ Country have further cemented his status as one to watch. Mackay’s inclusion
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