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BIGSOUND 2011THE TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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Q Music presents BIGSOUND 2011 Music Industry Conference & ShowcaseFortitude Valley, Brisbane, Australia 7 – 9 September 2011www.bigsound.org.au

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

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Last year, more than 4000 industry and music fans enjoyed 60 acts. This year’s BIGSOUND live program expands to 80 acts over two nights, in eight Fortitude Valley venues.

I encourage people to make the most of the incredible talent on offer over the three days and get along to one of the many performances – there is something for everyone!

The Government is committed to growing the music industry and providing opportunities for Queensland musicians, supporting the state’s rich music talent through

I weLCOMe DeLeGATeS of the national and international music industry gathering in Brisbane for BIGSOUND, the biggest event of its kind in Australia.

This year BIGSOUND celebrates 10 years of creating a music marketplace that attracts the hottest names in contemporary music and industry leaders.

The three day event offers debate, discussion and networking opportunities, covering off the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. It provides distribution prospects, new business deals and, of course, public participation in the BIGSOUND Live Festival.

its backing of Q Music, the Grant McLennan Memorial Fellowship, Billy Thorpe Scholarship and a range of grants.

enjoy BIGSOUND in 2011.

Rachel Nolan MPMinister for Finance, Natural Resources and the Arts

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CONTENTS

Arts Minister’s Message 3

Sponsors 6

welcome: Q Music President 8

welcome: Q Music executive Programmer 10

BIGSOUND Parties 12

Conference Program 15

Speakers 31

Showcase Artists 69

Live Timetable 95

Venues and Map 98

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CORPORATE PARTNER

PRINCIPLE MEDIA PARTNER

MAJOR SPONSOR

SPONSORS

BIGSOUND has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

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MEDIA PARTNERS

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

VENUE PARTNERS

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weLCOMe TO The annual BIGSOUND music industry summit, brought you by Q Music, Queensland’s peak body for the contemporary music industry, along with support from our funding partners and sponsors. This year marks the tenth anniversary of BIGSOUND and I am proud to acknowledge the significant achievements of the BIGSOUND team in establishing and developing a world class music industry conference and showcase event in the Australasian region.

we believe the BIGSOUND experience is unique in combining the essential ingredients of relevance, top level speakers, excellent networking opportunities, and most importantly of all, a wonderful mixture of serious business opportunity and pure

enjoyment value. Brisbane is an exceptional site for an event of this kind with an unparalleled range of music venues nested around the conference hub. Brisbane has a global reputation as a music city. It has a long history of producing well known artists and is home to a thriving music scene and venue network.

Alongside our conference program we have a packed showcase program, featuring top emerging talent from Australia and further afield. In recent years we have grown the showcase line up under the BIGSOUND Live banner, opening it up beyond the delegate base to the general public. BIGSOUND Live has proven to be extremely popular with audiences with swift ticket sales and we are working to grow BIGOUND Live as a major public event.

WELCOME

In 2011 we are delighted to welcome back Graham ‘Asho’ Ashton for a second year as BIGSOUND executive programmer. Via his distinctive curatorial hand, he has delivered another exceptional program filled with engaging panels and keynotes, which will serve as a rich platform for debate.

For returning delegates, we thank you for your continuing support of this special event, and for new delegates, we welcome you to what will no doubt be a memorable event for you. have a great time!

Professor Julian KnowlesPresident Q Music

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IS PROUD TO REPRESENT THE FOLLOWING ACTS, SHOWCASING AT BIGSOUND 2011.

PREMIER HARBOUR AGENCY

WEDNESDAY

* Adalita * The Cairos * Calling All Cars * Gossling * * Jackson Firebird * Lanie Lane * The Novocaines * Redcoats *

* Stonefield * Woe & Flutter * THURSDAY

* The Adults (NZ) * The Dead Leaves * The Getaway Plan * Guineafowl ** Numbers Radio * Owl Eyes * Papa Vs Pretty * Street Chant (NZ) *

For a full artist roster please visit our websites.

The Harbour Agency135 Forbes Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 P. (02) 9331 5888 E. [email protected] W. www.theharbouragency.com

Premier Artists PO Box 158 Albert Park VIC 3206 P. (03) 9699 9555 E. [email protected] W. www.premierartists.com.au

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WELCOME

GReeTINGS AND SALUTATIONS.

Thanks for having me back for a second year as programmer. I am very fortunate that it happens to coincide with the 10th Anniversary of BIGSOUND.

we were overwhelmed with the quality of artists and industry folk that surrounded the event in 2010 and achieved some significant milestones. we hope and expect to take it up a notch again for 2011.

If the response from the artist community is anything to go by, we are certainly heading in the right direction. we had 500 artists apply to showcase, up from 300 in 2010. The only downside is that we could only invite 80 and therefore had to send rejection letters to 420 artists, with many of them more than deserving a spot.

when you opened the 2010 BIGSOUND program, artists like BOY & BeAR, The JeZABeLS, The NAKeD & FAMOUS & wAShINGTON were relative unknowns and have had tremendous years, both locally and internationally. I know I have my picks as to which artists will take significant leaps this year and look forward to discussing their merits with most of you.

The diverse cross section of irreverent characters appearing as part of this year’s conference surely appeals to anyone with more than a passing interest in the music industry. we feel confident that you will be challenged, inspired and entertained during the next few days. we have invited speakers

that will be generous with their time and share their knowledge and experience wherever possible.

Take a deep breath, open your ears, eyes and minds and know in your heart that the human body can surely survive at least a few days without sleep.

See you up the front.

Cheers,

Graham Ashton Executive Programmer

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Any Fortitude Valley retailer displaying this logo supports BIGSOUND.

Check out the Local Traders profi les on the BIGSOUND website.

www.bigsound.org.au

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NZ ON AIR / NZ MUSIC COMMISSION PARTYBakery Lane - Wed 7th Sept, 5-8pmLive music from The Adults, Tiny Ruins, Street Chant, Ruby Frost and The Psychs.

GCMIA PARTYThe Aviary - Thu 8th Sept, 5-8pmLive music from Jimmy The Saint & The Sinners, Oceanics, woe and Flutter & Skyway.

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA PARTYBlack Bear Lodge - Wed 7th Sept, 5-8pmThe launch of ‘home 3’ a collection of national indigenous artists with performances from Sue Ray, Adam James and more!

WARNER MUSIC PARTYBlack Bear Lodge - Thu 8th Sept, 5-8pmCome for some tunes, booze and special guest performances at the warner Music Party.

OZTIX PARTYBakery Lane - Thu 8th Sept, 5-8pm.Live music from Boom Bap Pow, The Chemist, horrorshow and Split Seconds.

DEW PROCESS OFFICIAL BIGSOUND AFTER PARTYThe Aviary – Thu 8th Sept, 12am till latewith special guest DJs.

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10.00AM – 10.15AMOFFICIAL WELCOME

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Alan McGee has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger. McGee is best known for co-forming and running the independent Creation Records label from 1983–1999. Creation Records was a key label in the mid-80s indie movement, having released artists such as Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine and Teenage Fanclub. Creation’s biggest signing was Oasis, who went on to sell millions of records.

After he sold Creation Records to Sony, McGee continued to publish songs of label acts such as Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine and Teenage Fanclub, under Creation Songs. he formed and

ran the Poptones label from 2000-2007 with a roster that included The hives. McGee also ran the international club night, Death Disco and wrote for The Guardian’s weekly music blog.

Iain Shedden is the Music editor for the Australian, used to play drums in The Saints and is Scottish. we reckon he is perfect to go toe to toe with Mr McGee.

Iain Shedden (Facilitator) The Australian (AUS) / Alan McGee Creation Records & Poptones Founder (UK).

10.15AM – 10.45AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS Q&A WITH ALAN MCGEE

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Making sense of the music business in 2011 and beyond. Our panellists explore the nature of the music business as it stands today and where they see our best steps forward into the future. each panelist brings unique experiences and insights both locally and internationally to share with you. They will cover the many different ways people consume music today and discuss how it affects our business.

Paul Barclay (Facilitator) ABC Radio (AUS) / Dick Huey Toolshed (USA) / Simon Wheeler Beggars Group (USA) / Jai Al-Attas One. Meaning. Communicated. Differently. (AUS) / Stephen Phillips hunted Media (AUS) / Claes Loberg Guvera (AUS)

POSSE PRESENTATION

Posse is a platform that enables bands to encourage their fans to promote their music, tours and merchandise. Set quests for fans to post to Facebook, Twitter, blogs and email and reward them with prizes when they help sell out your show. Set up and customise your own Posse social marketing page for free at www.posse.com.

Rebekah Campbell Posse (AUS)

11.00AM – 12.15PM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE: FRETWORKING V NETWORKING

Music Rehearsal Room

This panel will show you how to make the most of your opportunities at BIGSOUND and similar music industry events around the globe. There are music industry conferences happening with increasing regularity on the far four corners of the globe. Our panel of experts will touch on the fundamental differences between them and share their experiences. They will also endeavour to help you make sense of the best way to approach the madness of the next couple of days.

Millie Millgate (Facilitator) Sounds Australia (AUS) / Adam Lewis The Planetary Group (USA) / Cameron Wright Canadian Music Fest (CAN) / Lisa Whytock Active events (UK) / Steve Miller Sound City & eVOL (UK) / Tony Ward Man On The Ground (hK)

11.00AM – 12.15PM THE ALLROUNDER

Theatre Rehearsal Room

Yes, you really are supposed to do everything. each year, it seems that many of the people that have staying power in the music industry wear many different hats. The ALLROUNDeR panel explores the concept that you need to be both a jack and a master of all trades at the same time. They will also discuss ways around doing this while not spreading yourself to thin.

Maggie Collins (Facilitator) Golden District (AUS) / Joel Carierre Dine Alone Records/Bedlam Music Management (CAN) / Brian Taranto Love Police ATM (AUS) / Andy Kelly winterman & Goldstein/Ivy League (AUS) / Dan Rosen ARIA/PPCA (AUS) / Andy Bryan Stop Start Recordings (AUS)

12.30PM – 1.45PM LUNCH at The Tempo Hotel

11.00AM – 12.30PM THE FUTURE IS NOW Presented by Posse

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1.45PM – 3.00PM THE SONG IS GOD

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Some great writers, producers & A&R folk discuss the fact that worshipping anything else is just ridiculous. More and more it seems that one special song is all that you need to start a real relationship with an audience. Our panel will discuss examples and experiences and you will hopefully feel that you are closer than you thought to making that connection.

John O’Donnell (Facilitator) Cold Chisel Management/OdFellows (AUS) / Natalie Judge Matador Records (UK) / Tom Larkin Shihad/homesurgery/The Studios in the City (AUS) / Liam Judson Producer (AUS) / Lachlan ‘Magoo’ Goold Applewood Lane Studios (AUS) / Gareth Parton Producer (AUS)

1.45PM – 3.00PM THE FUTURE OF RADIO


we ask the question – Is radio still the holy Grail when it comes to promoting your music and how differently are we going to be listening to radio in 5 years time? The listener has so many options these days. Our panel will discuss everything from what makes a great radio station to the future of subscription models.

Kellie Riordan (Facilitator) ABC Radio (AUS) / Mike Walsh XFM (UK) / Jen Long BBC (UK) / Kathleen Hore Secret Service Public Relations (AUS) / Heather Badower BFM Digital (USA) / Tim Janes Co-Operative Music (AUS) / Chris Johnson Amrap (AUS)

1.45PM – 3.00PM SYNCHRONCITY


Gone are the days when scoring a sync for your song was cringe-worthy. Our panel will discuss the credible roads you can take in synchronizing your music. The quality of TV series on the likes of hBO and Showtime has made TV sync some of the most revered and sought after goals in an artists career. Our panel will share their experiences and the realities of these opportunities.

Rick Chazan (Facilitator) Ground Control Music Management (AUS) / Michael Nieves Sugaroo (USA) / Isabel Pappani undercover tracks (USA) / Marianna Annas ABC Music Publishing (AUS) / Simon Moor Kobalt Music Publishing (AUS) / Chris Gough Native Tongue Publishing (AUS)

3.00PM – 3.10PM AMRAP LAUNCHES NEW AIRNET SERVICE


Join The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (Amrap) for the official launch of this brand new (and free!) service. AirNet instantly promotes your community radio airplay on the Internet. AirNet compiles music videos, images, info and shopping links to match the music on radio playlists and showcases this on the station’s website and social networks. Find out how to access AirNet to promote your online content through station websites and track your radio airplay.

Chris Johnson (Presenter) Amrap (AUS)

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Tony harlow began his career at eMI in the UK, rising quickly through the ranks of international marketing before moving to Australia to become Managing Director of eMI Music Australia. During this time he oversaw a significant lift in company performance, and the development of a raft of new talent and labels including Kasey Chambers, Modular Recordings, Paul Kelly, The Living end and eleven Music with Silverchair. After returning to the UK in 2002, harlow became CeO of Richard Branson’s V2 label where he worked with acts like Moby, The white Stripes, Paul weller, Stereophonics, and Mercury Rev, as well as setting up Co-Op Music.

After V2’s acquisition by Universal Music Group in 2007, harlow briefly headed the international marketing team, before joining Bravado,

UMG’s merchandise operation, which he left in April 2010. Later that year, he returned to Australia where he took on the role of Managing Director of warner Music, steering the company into a new era. One year on from his appointment, harlow will discuss his love for music with his old mate Kathy McCabe, the music editor from the Daily Telegraph.

Kathy McCabe (Facilitator) News Ltd (AUS) / Tony Harlow warner Music Australia (AUS)

3.30PM – 4.45PM FESTIVALE


Our panel discuss the art of putting on a great festival. They will cover the reality of application processes and share some great stories. The panellists represent specialist and contemporary festivals both locally and internationally. we also ask each of them the question of their festival highlight and why.

Lars Brandle (Facilitator) Billboard Magazine (AUS) / Peter Noble Bluesfest (AUS) / Henning Ahrens Four Artists Agency (GeR) / Anita Nedelijkovic way Over There (AUS) / Damian Cunningham Peats Ridge Festival / elastic (AUS) / Johanna Greenway Big Day Out (AUS)

3.30PM – 4.45PM NEW ZEALAND MUSIC


everybody needs good neighbours. Our panel discusses ways we can improve artist relations on both sides of the ditch. It is incredibly cost effective for New Zealand artists to tour Australia and vice versa but the music cultures are surprisingly more different than you imagine. we explore the reasons why and ways around it.

Sarah Howells (Facilitator) triple j (AUS) / Tom Larkin Shihad/homesurgery/The Studios in the City (AUS) / Ben Howe Archill Recordings (NZ) / Scott Maclachlan Universal Music (NZ) / Mike McClung NZ On Air (NZ) / Mark Kneebone Isaac Promotions (NZ)

3.30PM – 4.45PM KEYNOTE ADDRESS Q&A WITH TONY HARLOW OF WARNER MUSIC

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10.00AM – 11.15AM FROM LITTLE THINGS BIG THINGS GROW

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Touring Australia with strategy. There are many ways to skin this cat and we present a great cross section of our best strategic agents and managers to dig into their tour books. Australia has a unique history and culture when it comes to touring pubs, clubs and festivals. Our team share stories and insights on ways to make this your career.

Ben Preece (Facilitator) Mucho Bravado (AUS) / Stephen Wade Select Music (AUS) / Scotty McKenzie Premier Artists (AUS) / Bonnie Dalton Minnow & Co (AUS) / Philip Stevens Jarrah Records/Philip Stevens Mgt (AUS) / Paul Watson Dubmarine/heapsaflash Media (AUS)

10.00AM – 11.15AM LOVE IS THE LAW


The lawyer’s role in the A&R community. If we’re not careful the front row at all of the great gigs will be filled with lawyers. Our panel discusses the ever-changing playing field of recording and publishing deals and the roles that lawyers play in the process. we will also investigate some examples (both locally and internationally) where the lawyer directly facilitates the deal.

Darren Sanicki (Facilitator) Darren Sanicki Music & entertainment Lawyers (AUS) / Craig Averill Serling Rooks Ferrara McKoy & worob (USA) / Julian Hewitt Media Arts Lawyers (AUS) / David Vodicka Media Arts Lawyers (AUS) / Paul Hanly Frenchkiss Records (USA) / Julia Kosky Brighton Boulevard Productions/Brett Oaten Solicitors (AUS)

10.00AM – 11.15AM LOCAL TO NATIONAL: THE COMMUNITY RADIO PLATFORM


Amrap (The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project) have rallied together a crack team of metro community radio music directors to explain the best ways to approach stations for airplay, interviews and promotions. Amrap will show you how to create a national community radio campaign to get traction and build your fan base Australia wide. Discover how to find stations and radio shows that suit your sound and how to get their attention.

Chris Johnson (Facilitator) Amrap (AUS) / Simon Winkler Triple R Broadcasters (AUS) / Dan Zilber FBi Radio (AUS) / Michelle Brown 4ZzZ (AUS) / Joanne Wallis RTR FM (AUS)

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Tim Clark and his mate David enthoven are the co-founders of ie:music, the artist management company that represents Ladyhawke, Jimmy Page, Robbie williams and Passenger as well as recently expanding their base to invest in ‘This is Music’ (Findlay Brown, Little Boots and Simian Mobile Disco).

These guys have spent a lifetime in music working with the likes of Bob Marley, T-Rex, Brian eno, King Crimson, Nick Drake, Roxy Music, Cat Stevens, Massive Attack and Robbie williams. Tim and David are widely respected throughout the music industry for their innovative approach to artist friendly music management and their support of digital.

They will be interviewed by their co-conspirator Colin Daniels who is the Managing Director of independent distributor & record company, Inertia.

Colin Daniels (Facilitator) Inertia (AUS) / David Enthoven ie:music (UK) / Tim Clark ie:music (UK)


we are incredibly lucky to have some of the most successful managers of recent times join our panel. They will share their experiences (both artistically and commercially) and dissect the relationship between the artist and the manager.

Some say there is no more unique relationship between two human beings.

Catherine Haridy (Facilitator) AAM/Catherine haridy Mgt (AUS) / Brian Winton Foundations Management Group (USA) / Jodie Regan Spinning Top Music (AUS) / Will Larnach-Jones Parallel Management (AUS) / Philip Stevens Jarrah Records/Philip Stevens Mgt (AUS) / Briese Abbott Spark & Opus (AUS)

1.45PM – 3.00PM PUNK & HARDCORE MUSIC SCENES: THE OUTSIDERS


Punk & hardcore music has traditionally been the stomping ground for outsiders. Our panel discusses the big business of punk & hardcore and what differentiates it from other areas of the music business. They will discuss all ages gigs, the commitment of their fans and how it relates to 1977 (if at all).

Dan Condon (Facilitator) Time Off (AUS) / Dave Shapiro The Agency Group (USA) / Jaddan Comerford UNFD (AUS) / Graham Nixon Resist Records (AUS) / Joel Carierre Dine Alone Records/Bedlam Music Management (CAN) / Scotty McKenzie Premier Artists (AUS)

11.30AM – 12.30PM KEYNOTE ADDRESS Q&A WITH DAVID ENTHOVEN & TIM CLARK OF IE:MUSIC

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1.45PM – 3.00PM AAM PRESENTS – MUSIC MANAGEMENT PANEL: TRUE COMMITMENT

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1.45PM – 3.00PM TRIPLE J UNEARTHED – NEW INITIATIVES PRESENTATION


In 2006, triple j Unearthed graduated from its unsigned band competition roots to become a permanent Australian music community at www.triplejunearthed.com. This site now boasts over 30,000 unsigned and independent Australian acts, and has been responsible for introducing artists like washington, Boy & Bear, Art vs. Science and Stonefield to the airwaves and eventually the world.

But the triple j Unearthed story keeps evolving and in 2011, an exciting new chapter will begin. triple j Unearthed Producer Stephanie Carrick and triple j Manager Chris Scaddan will talk you through the next phase for triple j Unearthed and answer questions about the service. Find out how you can get the most out of the triple j Unearthed community, get your music on the radio and be heard by more people online.

Stephanie Carrick triple j (AUS) / Chris Scaddan triple j (AUS)

3.15PM – 4.30PM THE NEXT LEADERS OF INDUSTRY

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This panel includes a great cross section of music entrepreneurs and we discuss their journeys so far and visions for the future. This is a crucial panel for any of you that are trying to find a place in the madness that we call the music industry. Fierce determination is the key and a belief that not all of the good ideas have already happened.

Ben Preece (Facilitator) Mucho Bravado (AUS) / Jen Long BBC (UK) / Jaddan Comerford UNFD (AUS) / Rebekah Campbell Posse (AUS) / Sam Beck happy endings (AUS) / Rowan Brand Manager (AUS)

There have been some magnificent lists published recently on this topic. These lists have been incredibly controversial and have inspired much debate from true Australian music fans. we challenge our panel to pick five albums that have made an impact internationally and discuss in depth why they are so special.

Steve Bell (Facilitator) Time Off / Richard Kingsmill triple j (AUS) / John O’Donnell Cold Chisel Management/OdFellows (AUS) / Kathy McCabe News Ltd (AUS) / Iain Shedden The Australian (AUS) / Brian Taranto Love Police ATM (AUS)

3.15PM – 4.30PM THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PUBLISHING


Like the rest of the music business, publishing is a very changing beast. we challenge our panellists to discuss some great songwriters and examples of how they have best capitalized on their catalogues. Our experts also discuss new business models and how this has changed their A&R philosophies.

Stu Watters (Facilitator) Morph TV (AUS) / Craig Hawker Sony/ATV Publishing (AUS) / Marianna Annas ABC Music Publishing (AUS) / Simon Moor Kobalt Music Publishing (AUS) / Michael Szumowski Alberts Music (AUS) / Chris Gough Native Tongue Publishing (AUS)

3.15PM – 4.30PM THE GREATEST AUSTRALIAN ALBUMS OF ALL TIME – A CASE STUDYMusic Rehearsal Room

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10.30AM – 11.30AM EXPOSING MICHAEL CHUGG

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Michael Chugg, or “Chuggi” as he’s known, is a legend of the Australian music industry and he doesn’t have time for bullshit. Three of Australia’s most high profile music journalists are going to interrogate him for an hour for your entertainment.

Michael Chugg Chugg entertainment (AUS) / Iain Shedden The Australian (AUS) / Kathy McCabe News Ltd (AUS) / Lars Brandle Billboard Magazine (AUS)

11.45AM – 1.00PM BOY & BEAR – A YEAR ON FROM BIGSOUND

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Boy and Bear were one of the hottest bands performing at BIGOUND Live 2010. Their ride over the last 12 months has been both tantalizing and terrifying. A band member, two lawyers, two managers and a label guy share their story with you.

Samantha Clode (Facilitator) triple j Magazine (AUS) / Jon Hart Boy & Bear (AUS) / Guy Morrow Manager (AUS) / Rowan Brand Manager (AUS) / Craig Averill Serling Rooks Ferrara McKoy & worob (USA) / Josh Kellett Island Records/Universal Music (AUS) / Julian Hewitt Media Arts Lawyers (AUS)

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11.45AM – 1.00PM RECREATION MEETS VOCATION


wake up in the morning with a smile on your face. Music is magic and should be treated with true reverence. Some things are much more important than money. Our panel discuss the challenges of committing your life to something as important as music and the idea of actually loving what you do for a job.

Steve Bell (Facilitator) Time Off (AUS) / Natalie Judge Matador Records (UK) / Kevin French Paradigm Talent Agency (USA) / Aaron Curnow Spunk (AUS) / Spiral Stairs Pavement (AUS) / Jeffrey Remedios Arts & Crafts (CAN)


11.45AM – 12.15PM MUSIC MATTERS PRESENTATION


The Music Matters campaign began in 2010 in the UK with huge success. It is a collective of people across the music community, including artists, songwriters, managers, labels, publishers and stores formed to remind listeners of the value and significance of music. Allowing the music to speak for itself, Music Matters brings together a growing collection of short animated films about inspirational artists who have dedicated their lives to music and helped shape our cultural landscape as well as creating an opportunity for fans to share their own stories. It launched in Australia and New Zealand in August 2011 sharing the stories of eskimo Joe, Dave Dobbyn, Oh Mercy and many others.

Sabiene Heindl Music Matters (AUS) / Stu McCullough Amplifire Music (AUS)

12.30PM – 1.00PM MUSICIANS HEARING SERVICES PRESENTATION


There is a growing awareness amongst musicians and the music industry in general about the risks of noise induced hearing loss from loud music. Unfortunately this awareness does not routinely result in good habits when it actually comes to protecting one of our most valuable assets - our ears!

Audiologists, Steve Grayson-Riley from Musicians hearing Services and Andy Shiach from ACS will be discussing these issues and provide practical advice including the effective use of ear plugs and in-ear-monitors to ensure musicians can effectively practice their craft now and well into the future.

Steve Grayson-Riley Musicians hearing Services (AUS) / Andy Shiach ACS (AUS)


2.15PM – 3.30PM MAKING RECORDS FOR THE WORLD

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The global music industry is shrinking every day however, Australian artists with successful international album releases are few and far between. Our panel ask the question why and discuss the idea of thinking globally as part of the creative process.

Stu McCullough (Facilitator) Amplifire Music (AUS) / Seymour Stein Sire Records/warner Bros Records (USA) / Shin Fukuzumi P-Vine (JPN) / Jodie Regan Spinning Top Music (AUS) / Gareth Parton Producer (AUS) / Paul Hanly Frenchkiss Records (USA)

2.15PM – 3.30PM WHAT GOES ON THE ROAD – WE SHARE WITH YOU


This panel is purely about decadence and fun. After 3 days of conference, you surely deserve to sit back and laugh loudly at some road stories. Our panel will share their best touring stories without breaking too many laws.

Dan Condon (Facilitator) Time Off (AUS) / Michael Chugg Chugg entertainment (AUS) / Neil Robertson Co-Operative Music (AUS) / Brian Winton Foundations Management Group (USA) / Mary Mihelakos Stage Mothers (AUS) / Andy Kelly winterman & Goldstein/Ivy League (AUS)

BIGSOUND are proud to continue on the tradition with the last word coming from an inspiring artist. This year is no different with Spiral Stairs (Scott Kannberg) founding member of PAVeMeNT providing our closing address.

hailing from California USA, Pavement’s 11-year career produced five highly memorable records that created a cult following of both fans and musicians alike. Pavement re-united for a highly successful world tour in 2010.

Spiral Stairs has also put out three solo albums, two albums with Preston School Of Industry and one under the Spiral Stairs moniker. he also founded the San Francisco indie label, Amazing Grease Records, which has over 25 releases.

Spiral lives north of Brisbane, QLD with his wife and newborn daughter.

Local favourite and Time Off editor, Steve Bell will be interviewing Spiral. Steve lives for music and loves it more than most and loves Pavement even more.

Steve Bell (Interviewer) Time Off (AUS) / Spiral Stairs Pavement (AUS)

3.30PM – 4.30PM CLOSING ADDRESS WITH SPIRAL STAIRS OF PAVEMENT

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MICHAEL CHUGGExecutive Chairman,Chugg Entertainment (AUS)

After co-founding The Frontier Touring Company in the mid 1970s, in 2000 Michael Chugg went out on his own and founded Chugg entertainment, from there going on to garner a reputation both internationally and locally as one of Australia’s most prominent rock promoters. Michael Chugg has promoted artists from a club shows level, through to stadiums, as well as developing and running major festivals and special events.

Michael is a well known public figure in his own right, running the PR machine for many of his tours and often being the media’s “go to man” for an opinion on the music industry or the state of the nation. Michael’s achievements have been recognised with the plethora of awards he has received over the years, including Pollstar’s International Promoter Of The Year (1999, 2008, 2010 and 2011), CMA International Talent Buyer/Promoter Award (2006), ILMC Lifetime Achievement Award (2008) and many more.

TIM CLARKManaging Director,ie:music (GBR)

Tim Clark is a founding partner, along with David enthoven, of ie:music, the artist management company that represents Ladyhawke, Jimmy Page, Robbie williams and Passenger as well as recently expanding their base to invest in ‘This is Music’ (Findlay Brown, Little Boots and Simian Mobile Disco). he started his career at Island Records, the label founded by his mentor, the legendary Chris Blackwell. he has been fortunate to work with some of the greatest artists of the past 45 years, including Bob Marley, Free, King Crimson, Nick Drake, Roxy Music, Cat Stevens, Massive Attack, and of course Robbie williams. Tim is widely respected throughout the music industry for his innovative approach to music management and his support of digital.

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DAVID ENTHOVENManaging Director,ie:music (GBR)

David enthoven is the joint Managing Director of ie:music, a music management company representing Ladyhawke, Jimmy Page, Robbie williams, and Passenger, with his partner Tim Clark. They have also expanded their base to invest in ‘This is Music’ (Findlay Brown, Little Boots and Simian Mobile Disco). In the late sixties and seventies, during his time at eG Records [enthoven was the ‘e’ of eG], David managed King Crimson, T. Rex, eLP, Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry and Brian eno. One of the most experienced managers in the business, David’s philosophy, shared by Tim, is that the artist is paramount.

TONY HARLOWManaging Director,Warner Music Australia (AUS)

Tony harlow began his career at eMI in the UK, rising quickly through the ranks of international marketing before moving to Australia to become Managing Director, eMI Music Australia. After returning to the UK in 2002, harlow became CeO of Richard Branson’s V2 label where he worked with acts like Moby, The white Stripes, Paul weller, Stereophonics, and Mercury Rev, as well as setting up Co-Op Music.

After V2’s acquisition by Universal Music Group in 2007, harlow briefly headed the International Marketing team, before joining Bravado, UMG’s merchandise operation, which he left in April 2010. Later that year, he returned to Australia where he took on the role of Managing Director of warner Music, steering the company into a new era. One year on from his appointment, harlow will discuss his first year in the new role and his vision for the future, both of warner Music and the music industry in general.

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SPIRAL STAIRSArtist,Pavement (AUS)

Spiral Stairs (Scott Kannberg) was a founding member of 90’s lo-fi indie band Pavement. hailing from California USA, Pavement’s 11-year career produced five highly memorable records that created a cult following. Pavement re-united for a successful world tour in 2010 and this December will see the re-release of the 2009 album “Terror Twilight”.

Spiral Stairs has also put out three solo albums, two with Preston School Of Industry - “All This Sounds Gas” and “Monsoon”, and “The Real Feel” under the Spiral Stairs moniker. he also founded the San Francisco indie label, Amazing Grease Records, which has over 25 releases.

Spiral lives north of Brisbane, QLD with his wife and newborn daughter.

ALAN MCGEEFounder,Creation Records & Poptones (GBR)

Alan McGee has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger. McGee is best known for co-forming and running the independent Creation Records label from 1983–1999. Creation Records was a key label in the mid-80s indie movement, having released artists such as Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine and Teenage Fanclub. Creation’s biggest signing was Oasis, who went on to sell millions of records.

After he sold Creation Records to Sony, McGee continued to publish songs of label acts such as Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Swervedriver, Teenage Fanclub, eugene Kelly of The Vaselines under Creation Songs. he formed and ran the Poptones label from 2000-2007 with a roster that included The hives. McGee also ran the international club night, Death Disco and wrote for The Guardian’s weekly music blog.

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henning Ahrens began his music career at Blue Star Promotion as an Assistant Booking Manager. when Blue Star Promotion was sold to DeAG, henning moved to Ossy hoppe’s office in Frankfurt and then to the DeAG headquarters in Berlin. By that time henning had worked as a Junior Booker for artists like Kylie Minogue, Muse, The Roots, Black eyed Peas, erykah Badu, Kosheen and others.

In 2005 he began working with Four Artists Booking Agentur Gmbh where he has built an international roster including The Jezabels, wintersleep, The Courteeners, Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Miami horror, Art vs. Science, Balkan Beat Box and hilltop hoods.

Briese Abbott has her background in promoting live music events, in community radio, as a producer and presenter at Sydney’s FBi Radio Station and as manager at One Louder entertainment. Briese is the Vice Chairperson on the board of the Association Of Artist Managers (AAM), holds a Bachelor of Management from the University of Technology Sydney and was voted one of the “top 30 under 30” music industry professionals in Australia (by The Music Network). She recently left One Louder where she worked with artists such as Paul Kelly, Sarah Blasko, end Of Fashion, Kate Miller-heidke and Clare Bowditch to launch new artist management company Spark & Opus, with her most recent signings PVT & Brous.

Jai Al-Attas started a record label at 16, signed a bunch of bands including Kisschasy, Something with Numbers, Yellowcard, Brand New and The Scare, and then sold the label to eMI Music. Jai then moved to LA where he directed ONe NINe NINe FOUR; a documentary on punk rock in the 90’s narrated by skateboarder Tony hawk (unfortunately the film faces a tonne of music licensing issues before it will ever see the light of day).

ONe is Jai’s first business venture since selling the label. The notion is simple, ONe will come up with ideas for others, create them into tangible things and communicate them with real people.

BRIESE ABBOTT HENNING AHRENS jAI AL-ATTAS

Director,Spark & Opus (AUS)

Senior Booking Manager, Four Artist’s Agency (DEU)

Director, One. Meaning. Communicated. Differently. (AUS)

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Prior to practicing law, Craig Averill was the General Manager of Gypsy Records which was an independent record label formed in a joint venture with music business legend walter Yetnikoff’s (former president of CBS Records/Sony Music) Velvel Music Group. his current law practice concentrates in the areas of music, marketing and branded content. he represents Grammy winning recording artists, music producers and songwriters as well as independent record labels, independent publishers and marketing companies.

Some current artist clients include: Airbourne, Boy & Bear, LCD Soundsystem, Battles, Phoenix, Lykke Li, Tiësto, Two Door Cinema Club and Frightened Rabbit.

An experienced music lawyer and formerly at Simpsons Solicitors, Marianna has also held senior legal and business affairs roles at major record labels and music publishers including BMG Australia and BMG Music Publishing, SonyBMG entertainment in New York, and eMI Music Australia. She was GM at Music Industry Piracy Investigations (MIPI) during 2009, and is currently head of ABC Music Publishing and a Director of the Australian Music Publishers’ Association (AMPAL). She has presented at many music industry forums including the Australasian Music Business Conference, the Adelaide Fuse Festival and at the Australian Institute of Music. She loves great songwriting.

heather Badower was in college when she rose to a senior marketing position at Fenway Recordings in Boston. There she developed marketing campaigns and supported management for artists including The Cribs, Mission of Burma, and Doves. At Spacedog entertainment in LA, she led marketing and positioning of new-media branded content for harley Davidson, hBO/True Blood, Mazda, FOX, Universal Music and Sony Music Japan. In 2009, heather returned to her first love, music. As BFM Digital’s Director of Marketing, she develops innovative marketing and PR offerings for more than 500+ artists/labels and leverages strategic partnerships with the digital storefronts and industry contacts for both her clients and BFM Digital.

Paul Barclay is an award winning broadcaster and journalist with ABC Radio National. he is currently Presenter of Australia Talks, and Big Ideas.

when circumstances permit, he produces radio documentaries for ABC Radio National’s Background Briefing. In 2005 he was winner of the walkley Award for his investigation into Queensland’s “Dr Death” scandal.

Over the years Paul’s interviews have appeared on ABC TV, he has been Program Director at 612 ABC Brisbane (then 4QR), written for various publications including, Rolling Stone, worked for ABC Radio in Northern Territory, and produced countless stories for most ABC Radio networks.

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PAUL BARCLAY

Head of ABC Music Publishing (AUS)

Attorney at Law, Serling Rooks Ferrara McKoy & Worob (USA)

Marketing Director,BFM Digital (AUS)

Announcer,ABC Radio (AUS)

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Rowan is a young, creative, internationally minded artist manager and events consultant. he has a Bachelor of Creative Arts (International) from Macquarie University and has co-managed Boy & Bear since the band’s inception, spending most of his time since then based in New York City.

Rowan has also held senior positions at other major events and not-for-profit organizations including easterfest, the Gospel Music Association, and at New York’s CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival as editorial and Media Director. he is also a founding councillor of the Australian Youth Music Council.

After leaving his former career as a solicitor, Steve Bell has been involved in Time Off magazine from 2000. Since his humble beginnings as a freelance writer Steve has interviewed over 1,000 bands, and has been editor since 2007. Prior to this, Steve earned his stripes in the music industry managing bands, running an independent record label, working in an indie record store, hocking merch at gigs and doing on-air stints on Brisbane’s community radio station 4ZzZ. Last year Steve saw Pavement play live eleven times in six different countries, in hindsight quite a lot of countries.

Starting his career in 2006 with the formation of events and media company Lick It Media, Sam Beck has made a name for himself in the creative industries through various collectives. Sam is one half of Australian creative team, happy endings, which focuses on forging a cultural footprint in the music and arts industries. Throughout the 2010-11 summer happy endings produced a series of eight sold out shows.

After five years of promoting different music across the board Sam took on the role of management and bookings for Flight Facilities. Since being involved with Flight Facilities they have toured Japan, europe, Indonesia, and featured in major festivals around the world.

Lars is a veteran music industry reporter, editor and analyst. For almost a decade, Lars served as Global News editor for America’s Billboard Information Group. After 12 years based in London, Lars returned to Australia in 2008. he continues to write for Billboard Magazine and is a regular contributor to The Music Network and various international music publications, including the British-based IQ and Music & Copyright magazines.

Lars’s works have been published by Reuters, the washington Post and the Boston Globe. he has had interviews broadcast by CNN, the BBC, American Public Media’s Marketplace and South Africa’s eastCoast Radio, and he has spoken at europe’s main industry conferences.

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Editor,Time Off (AUS)

Director,Happy Endings (AUS)

Artist Manager,Boy & Bear (AUS)

Journalist,Billboard Magazine (AUS)

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Andy Bryan has been working in the Australian music business for nearly 20 years. During his 15 year tenure at eMI, Andy led Virgin Records through its most successful period accumulating more ARIA awards than any other label during his 5 years as label head. After leaving eMI in 2009 Andy started his own management and marketing consultancy company Fingerless Glove Projects, which is home to Lior and ernest ellis. Alongside management duties, Andy also heads up Stop Start Pty Ltd, which is both a label and touring and events company.

Michelle Brown is one of the Co-Station Managers at 4ZzZ community radio and has been employed at the station for over two years. her role includes looking after marketing, promotions, communications and programming. Before 4ZzZ, Michelle worked at Scene Magazine for nearly four years and briefly contributed editorial to Rave Magazine’s Informer section after leaving Scene. Michelle has also worked in music promotion, graphic design and currently sings and plays guitar in 4-piece Feathers

Rebekah Campbell is a music industry entrepreneur. Campbell began her career at 19 by organising a music festival to raise awareness for New Zealand’s youth suicide epidemic. At age 21 Rebekah moved to Sydney to work for Grant Thomas Management, and within 3 months signed the band George. In 2002, Rebekah opened her own management company Scorpio Music, and signed the band evermore before developing the website idea Posse.com which is a platform that bands, events and venues can use to encourage and reward fans for promoting their tickets, music and merchandise. Posse.com is partnered with Moshtix, OzTix, Ticketmaster and iTunes. The site recently launched in the UK and will hit the US in October 2011.

Joel Carriere has worked in the music industry in some form since he was an alternative rock DJ and assistant manager at Sam The Record Man. Since then, Carriere has become a prominent figure in the Canadian independent music scene as owner of Bedlam Music Management and Dine Alone Records and as a partner in Rock Steady music services. Bedlam Music Management manages Alexisonfire, Black Lungs, City and Colour, The Sheepdogs, The Coppertone, Dinosaur Bones and Moneen. Dine Alone Records boasts a roster including notable artists such as Alexisonfire, City and Colour, Tokyo Police Club, hot hot heat and James Vincent McMorrow.

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Co-Station Manager,4ZzZ (AUS)

Director, Stop Start Recordings (AUS)

Founder/CEO,Posse (AUS)

Director, Dine Alone Records/Bedlam Music Management (CAN)

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In her time in the music industry, Maggie Collins has accrued a wealth of experience that has seen her build a successful career as a national broadcaster and artist manager. Current manager of Brisbane bands The John Steel Singers and DZ Deathrays, she has assisted her artists in developing a strong profile in domestic and international markets. Starting out as a presenter on Community Broadcaster 4ZzZ, Maggie was Music Director for just over a year before transitioning to triple j, where she is now a casual presenter.

Currently Music editor of triple j magazine, Samantha Clode has been working in the music biz since she was 21, after answering, ‘why not?’, to interviewing an up-and-coming Brisbane band called Powderfinger. Since then, she’s been quizzing musicians for both print – formerly as editor of ‘90s monthly JUICe, and as contributor for Rolling Stone, Blunt, Magnet, The Face, street press, etc – as well as online (Bigpond Music, Australian Music Online). She felt a strange pleasure writing hundreds of band contracts as Artist Manager for the (now defunct) Cockatoo Island and Great escape festivals. each year you’ll find her heading across the country as part of the Big Day Out publicity team.

Rick has been managing Brisbane bands for over ten years and currently manages The Boat People, Dan Parsons, emma louise and Skinny Jean. he was a Q Music board member between 2006-2011, teaches copyright, publishing and entrepreneurialism at JMC Academy and in 2010 co-founded and ran the first Download program with Leanne De Souza, a six month course for emerging Queensland managers. he is a qualified lawyer (but don’t hold that against him), and has over 20 years of entrepreneurial business experience including founding his first venture the Glowzone product range in 1987.

Jaddan Comerford started Boomtown Records in 2004 whilst studying, and has since gone on to become one of the Australian music industry’s well-known personalities through his passion for music, conversation, business and the odd cheeky pint of beer. Co-founding The Staple Group with Ben Turnbull in 2006, Jaddan has long shared a vision of creating a company that suggests a new model for the ailing music industry, and executing it to perfection.

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Music Editor, triple j Magazine (AUS)

Director, Ground Control Music (AUS)

Director,Golden District (AUS)

Co-Founder,UNFD (AUS)

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Damian Cunningham is owner of elastic entertainment, an agency working mainly in consultancy for large and boutique music festivals across Australia, as well as booking, managing and touring bands both domestic and international. Damian works as Principal Booker, Programmer & Music Manager for The Peats Ridge Festival—now in its eighth year, and recognised as a leader in diverse music programming and sustainability. Damian is also an electronic music producer performing under the name iSOMA. he has strong interests in indie, roots, world, indigenous and electronic music.

Dan Condon plays in shitty punk rock bands, writes a national blues and roots column and considers himself to be a bona fide devotee of funk. he’ll never get anywhere in this business. A disgustingly diverse music taste informs his work as Contributing editor of Time Off magazine and his co-hosting of 4ZzZ’s illustrious Friday morning wake and Bake program, and if you were to ask him to choose between music, football and coffee he would probably have an emotional breakdown. Dan is self-proclaimed “worst Networker” at BIGSOUND two years running, and looking for a third gong in 2011.

Aaron Curnow is the Co-Founder and Director of Spunk Records. Spunk started as a fanzine in 1993, putting out six issues before its demise in the late 90s. The fanzine was obsessed by American underground artists like Sebadoh, Pavement, Bonnie Prince Billy, Smog, Guided by Voices and Sonic Youth. Following a lengthy stint at Shock and Festival in the 90s, Aaron decided to start Spunk Records in 1999, and 12 years later has released close to 400 records. Some of those include Sufjan Stevens, The Arcade Fire, The Middle east and Spoon. Spunk is also a part-time touring company working with artists Joanna Newsom, Tallest Man on earth, and Bill Callahan.

Bonnie Dalton manages Little Red, husky and The Vasco era. She has worked with Little Red for the past four years, taking them from small club shows to their recent successes here in Australia, and is currently working on international plans. This will be a big year for the band, who are soon to release their third album on their very own label, era Records. In addition to her management roles, Bonnie is the Producer of the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival Melbourne, and a key member of the Laneway Festival International management team.

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AARON CURNOW BONNIE DALTON

Contributing Editor,Time Off (AUS)

Music Manager, Peats Ridge Festival/Elastic (AUS)

Co-Founder,Spunk Records (AUS)

Director,Minnow & Co (AUS)

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Shin works as an A&R at P-Vine Records, the largest and longest running independent label in Japan, whose catalogue spans almost all genres. having grown up in Sydney for 8 years he has been working to build a steady line-up of Australian acts in Japan, which includes acts like John Butler Trio, Jeff Lang, The Middle east, Parades, Little Red, Oh Mercy, The Ray Mann Three, and many more. he also manages Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro, the Japanese 6-piece funk outfit, and works closely with some great promoters in Japan. Also in the works is a media website to introduce quality Australian music into Japan.

Kevin French founded Bigshot Touring Artists in New York City in 2001. Some of the first artists Kevin worked with in the initial days of Bigshot Touring were The walkmen, French Kicks, The Decemberists, and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. In June of 2009, Kevin merged Bigshot Touring Artists into Paradigm Talent Agency in New York, bringing across his full roster of clients. Kevin notes working with Marty Diamond and others at Paradigm as being a great transition in his career as a booking agent. Kevin’s current roster includes The Decemberists, The National, The walkmen, Sebadoh, Yuck, Tennis, The Brian Jonestown Massacre and many more.

Colin Daniels is the Managing Director of independent distributor & record company, Inertia. he is also a Director of handsome Tours, a founding patron of The Australian Music Prize and a board member of the global digital rights organization, Merlin. Daniels started in the music industry as a Product Manager for distributor MDS, a division of Mushroom Records. Moving into A&R in the early 90s, Daniels helped set up Mushroom Records UK before returning back to Australia to be General Manager at the rapidly growing MDS. Towards the turn of the millennium Daniels became head of A&R for eMI Records Australia, then moved on to become the Senior Director of A&R for eMI Records europe.

Magoo started recording bands such as Dreamkillers and Pangaea in 1992 and began to get a name for himself locally. he rose to prominence nationally with his production of the Regurgitator debut “Tu-Plang”. Magoo’s work over the years has earned recognition with several ARIA Awards and nominations, for collaboration with artists such as Regurgitator, Midnight Oil, Skunkhour, Kate Miller-heidke, Operator Please, and end Of Fashion. In 2007 Magoo established Applewood Lane Studios. The studio has been an ideal place to record, while staying close to his young family. here he has worked with The Gin Club, An horse, The Panda band, My Fiction, Art vs Science, and Tex Perkins and The Dark horses.

KEVIN FRENCHCOLIN DANIELS SHIN FUKUzUMI LACHLAN(AKA MAGOO) GOOLD

Booking Agent, Paradigm Talent Agency (USA)

Managing Director,Inertia (AUS)

A&R Manager,P-Vine Records (JPN)

Producer, Applewood Lane Studios (AUS)

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Steve Grayson-Riley is an audiologist and owner of Musicians’ hearing Services (MhS). MhS is Australia’s only audiology practice dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of hearing conservation and rehabilitation solutions for both professional and novice musicians. MhS’s primary goal is to enable musicians, music students, educators, sound engineers and others associated with the music industry to protect their most valuable asset by providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based hearing protection solutions together with the best available advice, education and rehabilitative pathways. Steve is also a keen lover of music and lists his hobbies as a frustrated guitarist, DJ, bongo player and bedroom producer!

Chris is Managing Director of Native Tongue Music Publishing, an independent music publisher with offices in Melbourne, Auckland and London. Besides acquiring rights to the work of local songwriters, Native Tongue also administers the works of overseas writers and catalogues for Australia and New Zealand. Local signings include Parades, wagons, Strange Talk, New empire, Boy In A Box and Gossling, to name a few. Overseas catalogues include: Bug Music, Beggars Music, Domino Publishing Co, Roy Orbison, Stage Three, Rogers and hammerstein and westbury Music, among others.

Over the past ten years, Johanna has worked as a Promoter, Publicist, Marketer and Band/event/Label and Tour Manager. She is currently in her fifth year at Creative Festival entertainment, home of the Big Day Out - Australia and New Zealand’s biggest/longest running music festival, with previous headliners including Nirvana, Muse, Bjork, Iggy and the Stooges, The white Stripes, The Ramones, Soundgarden, Rammstein, Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters, Metallica, Beastie Boys, Tool, Neil Young and Red hot Chili Peppers. Johanna’s current role includes a multitude of projects including talent, marketing, touring and sideshow event management.

Paul has worked in the US music industry for close to 9 years now, after many exciting internships. Paul’s career started in PR at Capitol Records. he now holds the position of general manager at Frenchkiss Records. In the last 3.5 years since Paul has been with Frenchkiss, he has played an integral role in helping build the careers of The Dodos, Local Natives, Passion Pit, The Antlers, Cut Off Your hands and many more.

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jOHANNAGREENWAY

PAUL HANLY

Director, Native Tongue Publishing (AUS)

Director, Musicians Hearing Services (AUS)

Talent Buyer,Big Day Out (AUS)

Director, Frenchkiss Records (USA)

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Craig is the head of A&R/Creative of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia. he is also one of the patrons of the Australian Music Prize (AMP). Craig has worked in the Australian music industry since 1999, holding key positions in A&R for eMI Music Australia for over 11 years; and most recently Vice President A&R / Labels Australasia before joining Sony/ATV Music Publishing in February 2011. Craig has worked with a diverse array of Australia’s leading artists including empire of The Sun, The Sleepy Jackson, The Cat empire, Birds of Tokyo, Angus & Julia Stone, and Miami horror, to name a few.

Jon hart is a writer and multi-instrumentalist performer for Australian band Boy & Bear. Since the band’s dulcet tones first hypnotised listeners across Australian radio waves in 2009 Boy & Bear have found themselves in the spotlight. The band has toured with the likes of Angus & Julia Stone, Mumford & Sons, and Laura Marling. Boy & Bear have been the recipients of the prestigious triple j Unearthed Award 2010, and the 2011 Australian Rolling Stone Artist To watch Award. The band had two songs rank in the triple j hottest 100. Boy & Bear’s debut album Moonfire, co-produced by Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, My Morning Jacket, The Strokes) is out now.

Cath haridy’s management stable includes eskimo Joe, Jebediah, Basement Birds, The Chemist, Steve Parkin and Bob evans, along with music producers Gareth Parton, Jimi Maroudas, Steven Schram and Andy Lawson. She is also involved in a development label with members of eskimo Joe. The label, Dirt Diamond Productions currently works with local Perth artist Steve Parkin, The Chemist and co-manages non-fiction writer and curator Craig Shuftan who won an ARIA in 2010 for his creation of triple j radio play “The Blow Parade” with members of The Chaser. Cath also consults on artist strategy, is Chairman of the Association of Artist Managers and an APRA Ambassador.

Sabiene heindl is project managing the roll out of the exciting Music Matters campaign in Australia and New Zealand. Music Matters is a collective of people across the music community formed to remind listeners of the value and significance of music. The aim is to remind listeners of the cultural and emotional resonance of music and how that impacts on all our lives. Sabiene has been involved in the Australian music scene since 2001. while not able to master the recorder at school, she loves music and is passionate about artists’ rights.

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CRAIG HAWKER SABIENE HEINDL

Artist,Boy & Bear (AUS)

Manager, Catherine Haridy Management (AUS)

Head of A&R/Creative, Sony/ATV Publishing (AUS)

Director,Music Matters (AUS)

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Kathleen hore is a senior publicist at Secret Service Public Relations. Managed by Megan Reeder hope and Paul Piticco, Secret Service Public Relations has clients ranging from the whole Dew Process roster (including Mumford & Sons, The Grates, The Living end, The Panics, Sarah Blasko) through to Valley Fiesta, Brisbane Festival, The Australian Music Prize and Splendour In The Grass Official Sideshows. Kathleen has been an integral part of Jebediah’s “Kosciuszko” album campaign and has also held the reigns in Boy & Bear and Jinja Safari’s national tours. her publicity expertise is mainly in the non-commercial media sphere, building strong foundations for artists to launch a long and successful career.

Julian hewitt is a music lawyer who acts for some of the most exciting young bands in the country, as well as representing independent labels, publishers and festivals. Julian has been signed as an artist to major and independent labels, and has an extensive background in touring, publishing, recording and remixing bands. Aside from music, Julian represents fashion designers, creative agencies, and filmmakers. he has established public charities advised on major funding projects and litigations for listed public companies; and lectured in copyright and intellectual law.

Arch hill Recordings was founded in late 1998 when a bunch of musicians were all recording at the same studio. The label has signed local icons such as The Clean, David Kilgour, Don McGlashan, The Bats as well as new artists including Street Chant, Surf City, Family Cactus, Ghost wave.

In 2006 Ben started working with touring company Mystery Girl Presents, bringing artists to New Zealand such as Pavement, Animal Collective, Sonic Youth, and Fleet Foxes.

Ben also has a publishing company, is a partner in St. Jeromes Laneway Festival Auckland, and is the Chairperson of Independent Music New Zealand.

Sarah howells presents Roots ‘n’ All and weekend Lunch on triple j radio nationwide. She is also the station’s Brisbane Producer, representing triple j in the local scene. Sarah is passionate about the local Brisbane music scene, and searching out new music. She’s been working in the music industry since the age of 16, starting off in promotions, working at street press, and organising all-ages gigs every month for four years, before getting involved with triple j seven years ago. In her time at triple j Sarah has hosted various radio programs, but her love of music has always been the motivator behind her work.

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Director, Media Arts Lawyers (AUS)

Senior Publicist, Secret Service Public Relations (AUS)

Managing Director, Arch Hill Recordings (NZL)

Producer/Announcer, triple j (AUS)

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Chris Johnson has worked in the music industry for over ten years as a sound engineer and new media developer. Chris was the founding manager of nationally award winning station edge Radio Tasmania, and is a councillor for the Music Council of Australia. Chris now manages the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (Amrap), a Commonwealth Government funded initiative generating airplay opportunities for Australian music on community radio. Chris conceptualised and rolled out Amrap’s AirIt - community radio’s Australian music catalogue - which is used by over 100 record labels and 1,000 unsigned artists to distribute and promote music to community radio nationwide.

Tim started out in the music business in the mid 90s working at Melbourne street papers Inpress and Beat Magazine. In 1997 he took up the position of Local Music Label Manager/A&R at Shock Records and performed a number of roles until his stint as General Manager of Shock entertainment from 2006-2011. Tim now heads up the newly created Co-Operative Music Australia. Co-Operative is a label and marketing service committed to breaking artists and increasing the profiles of the labels they represent. Janes has also served as an AIR Board member in his time at Shock and is currently a patron of the Australian Music Prize.

Dick huey founded digital media marketing and consulting powerhouse Toolshed in 2001, and has orchestrated over 350 digital campaigns in his career. A new media pioneer, huey launched the New Media department at the Beggars Group in 1997, licensed the Group’s ground-breaking digital catalogue, and set the Group’s strategic direction. Toolshed music and media clients include the Beggars Group, Merge Records, Righteous Babe Records, and Touch and Go. huey licenses independent music catalogues on behalf of Spotify in the United States. he is a founding new media committee member for the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), and a board member representing Matador Records at Soundexchange.

Natalie has been the european Label Manager for Matador Records, part of the Beggars Group, for four years. She has managed campaigns with artists such as Cat Power and Sonic Youth, as well as her first signing, Brighton’s esben and the witch, who appeared in this year’s BBC Sound of 2011 list. Alongside Matador, Natalie has also been on the board for AIM – the Association of Independent Music – for two years. Natalie was also featured in the Billboard “30 Under 30” list published in the summer of 2010, where 30 globally chosen music executives under the age of 30 were noted for their success in the industry.

TIM jANESDICK HUEY CHRIS jOHNSON NATALIE jUDGE

General Manager, Co-Operative Music (AUS)

CEO/New Media Consultant, Toolshed (USA)

Manager, Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AUS)

European Label Manager, Matador Records (GBR)

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Josh Kellett is A&R Scout at Island Records Australia. Since starting his career in Artist & Repertoire as a scout and assistant, Josh has directly assisted in the making of albums with Boy & Bear, hilltop hoods, The Cairos, Andy Bull, Clare Bowditch, Marvin Priest, havana Brown, Phrase and Redcoats. Kellett started his career in music as a DJ, playing at festivals such as Splendour in the Grass, a residency at Purple Sneakers and supporting the likes of Bloc Party, Art vs. Science and The Faint.

Liam Judson’s love for producing music began when he recorded Belles will Ring’s 2007 release, Mood Patterns. Since then, Liam’s passion and fascination with production has turned into a fully-fledged love affair, most recently culminating with his role as engineer and producer on Cloud Control’s highly acclaimed 2010 album, Bliss Release, as well as Belles will Ring’s 2011 record, Crystal Theatre. As a producer, Liam uses a collection of his own analogue and digital recording equipment, from beautiful old spring reverbs to all kinds of modern gadgetry. But for him, producing is all about finding the heart of a song and pushing each song’s sensual elements to the fore.

Andy Kelly is a director of winterman & Goldstein Management, Ivy League Records and Ivy League Music Publishing. Artists Andy has worked with across these three “disciplines” include The Vines, Jet, Sleepy Jackson, empire of the Sun, Paul Dempsey, Something For Kate, Youth Group, Cloud Control, Josh Pyke, Sparkadia, Lanie Lane, and The Mess hall.

Best known for his work at national youth broadcaster on triple j, Kingsmill has hosted shows that involve an in-depth knowledge of the current state of the alternative music scene, on local and international levels. These shows have included The J-Files and The Australian Music Show.

In 2003 he was promoted to the position of Music Director, forcing him to cut back his on-air shifts. he currently presents the new music show on Sunday nights.

Kingsmill is the author of two books – triple j’s Internet Music Guide and The J-Files Compendium.

LIAM jUDSON jOSH KELLET ANDY KELLY RICHARDKINGSMILL

Musician, Songwriter, Producer and Engineer (AUS)

A&R Scout, Island Records/Universal Music Australia (AUS)

Director, Winterman & Goldstein/Ivy League (AUS)

Music Director,triple j (AUS)

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Tom Larkin is a producer, drummer and songwriter. he resides in Australia and is the founding member of the New Zealand hard rock band Shihad. he also currently owns and runs two studios located in Melbourne, Victoria and runs a music management and artist development company called homesurgery. Tom has produced bands such as Shihad, Calling All Cars, Strangers, Young and Restless, The Getaway Plan, Young heretics, Reptiles, Arts Martial, King Cannons and Villainy. he is the current manager of Calling All Cars and Strangers. he also likes strong coffee, Burmese cats and making up silly songs with his daughter Sam.

Julia Kosky is a lawyer at Brett Oaten Solicitors, advising clients in the music and entertainment industries. Julia has also been running her own management company, Brighton Boulevard Productions, for the past eight years, and is artist manager to singer/songwriter Andy Bull—best known for his recent song “Dog” featured in triple j’s hottest 100 this year—and producer Tony Buchen (wIM, Tim Finn, Phrase). Julia is also Secretary of the Board of FBi Radio.

Mark Kneebone is the Founder and Director of Isaac Promotions, New Zealand’s longest running music services company. Specialising in music promotion, marketing and project management, Isaac has worked on a large number of successful records, festivals and events in New Zealand since the company was formed in 2002, including Australian labels and acts like John Butler Trio, Gotye, Dew Process, Speak N Spell, Roadrunner Records and a host of NZ and international projects. Mark is also one of the NZ promoters for Laneway Festival and was the chair of Independent Music New Zealand for 5 years before recently stepping down from the position.

will Larnach-Jones is Director of Parallel Management. Based in Sydney, Parallel Management’s roster includes The Presets, Zowie, Strange Talk, Beni, Undercolours and Angie hart. Prior to setting up Parallel Management, will was based in London as a publicist for acts such as Sigur Ros, Jimi Tenor and Pulp, and then in Melbourne where he assisted on management for The Avalanches, Sally Seltmann, and Architecture In helsinki. will has also worked as an A&R consultant for Sony Music Australia.

jULIA KOSKYMARK KNEEBONE TOM LARKIN WILLLARNACH-jONES

Director, Brighton Boulevard Productions/Layer, Brett Oaten Solicitors (AUS)

Director, Isaac Promotions (NZL)

Drummer, Shihad/Manager, Homesurgery/Producer, The Studios in the City (AUS)

Director, Parallel Management (AUS)

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Claes Loberg has a mixed background in technology and design. he started Guvera in Australia in 2008, based on an idea that he developed in London during 2004 to solve the problems caused by new technology within old business models such as music, film, TV and advertising. he is the winner of Business News Publication’s “Trailblazer” entrepreneur of the Year Award and is presently nominated for ernst & Young’s entrepreneur of the Year Award. Guvera was named as one of Billboard Magazine’s top music start-ups in 2010, and is currently partnered with Universal Music Group, eMI, The Orchard, IODA and more.

Spearheading an artist development and promotions firm based out of Boston and LA that focuses on helping new and upcoming artists be heard and discovered, over the past few months Adam has worked with such acts as The Decemberists, Bloc Party, Peter, Bjorn & John, Apples In Stereo, Kings Of Leon and The Lemonheads. In addition, Adam also currently handles all publicity, promotion and media buying for Great Northeast Productions. Great Northeast is responsible for producing 50 shows a year throughout New england. Prior to Planetary, Adam was the Northeast Sales and Promotion Manager for TVT Records.

Starting out in student radio, Jen has worked as everything from a tour manager to the manager of a prominent Cardiff rehearsal space. Since speaking at last year’s BIGSOUND, Jen has taken over presenting BBC Introducing on BBC Radio 1 supporting unsigned, undiscovered, and under the radar music. Also within the BBC, she produces documentaries for Radio 1 and generates TV ideas for BBC3 and BBC4. Jen writes for many UK publications including NMe, Clash and The Line Of Best Fit. She also promotes gigs under the name flux=rad, writes an mp3 blog, and DJs under her own name.

Scott Maclachlan travelled to NZ at six weeks old, only to return to his native england two years later. however, the Kiwi lifestyle led him to marry one, and return with his family over 30 years later. After graduating from university with a Masters in english, he joined a record company before starting his own label and rising to head of A&R at Jive Records. he joined Universal six years ago where he is A&R Director and head of Business Development. he is also a Director of Saiko Management and owns Stirling Music Publishing, a joint venture with Universal Music Publishing Australia.

ADAM LEWIS CLAES LOBERG jEN LONG SCOTTMACLACHLAN

Director, The Planetary Group (USA)

Director,Guvera (AUS)

Ambassador of Awesome, BBC (GBR)

Head of Business Development/A&R Director, Universal Music (NZL)

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Stu McCullough is the owner and Director of Amplifire Music, an artist management company based in Brisbane, Australia. Amplifire’s clients currently include The Audreys and Last Dinosaurs. The Audreys are a multi ARIA Award winning band. Last Dinosaurs have had high rotation on national youth radio broadcaster triple j and will be releasing their debut album through Dew Process/Universal in late 2011. Stu also co-managed (with John watson Management) the hugely successful career of multi-platinum singer songwriter Pete Murray from 2004 to 2010. Before establishing Amplifire Music, Stu was A&R Manager at Sony BMG and has over nine years major label experience in A&R, artist relations and marketing.

Mike McClung is based in Auckland and works for NZ On Air, a New Zealand government agency that funds and promotes New Zealand music both at home and abroad. Prior to his NZ On Air role, Mike spent 6 years in promotions and marketing at eMI Music NZ. Mike began his career in radio, working both on-air and in programming at a number of leading NZ stations.

Daily Telegraph music editor Kathy McCabe has been a professional gig pig since her ex-boyfriend decided to chuck in the music writing business to go backpacking in 1989. Silly boy - she got the job and has kept it since, with two major detours. The first was to eMI Virgin, to revive their local music roster. After signing Alex Lloyd, McCabe decided to return to the media side of the fence, where she could do more to promote and support Australian musicians. After working as entertainment writer and music editor for the Sunday Telegraph for five years, she returned to her old stomping ground at The Daily Telegraph in 2003.

Scotty has been working at Premier Artists for ten years now, and has been involved in each area of the business. he has also been involved with many acts and tours over the years in all facets of music. his current national artist roster includes Custom Kings, Airbourne, Diafrix, Lowrider, Mahalia Barnes, Leena, Redcoats, 28 Days, Joe Neptune, Carus Thompson, and Nicholas Roy, to name a few.

MIKE McCLUNGKATHY McCABE STU McCULLOUGH SCOTTY McKENzIE

Music Promotion,NZ on Air (NZL)

Music Editor,News Ltd (AUS)

Director,Amplifire Music (AUS)

Booking Agent,Premier Artists (AUS)

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Steve ‘Revo’ Miller started out as a hip hop DJ to pay his way through his Manchester University days. On returning to his native Liverpool, he co-founded (along with Ladytron) the indie electro club night, eVOL, in 2003. The success of the club night enabled Revo & Ladytron to start up their own venue, Korova, which for almost 4 years was seen as a rite of passage for many bands to play. In 2008, Revo became programmer for Liverpool Sound City festival, now in its fifth year. he has also booked the first multi-day festival in U.A.e. as well as the inaugural Tromso Sound City festival and conference in Norway.

having loved music from a young age, things have followed a natural path for Mary, starting as a volunteer at Melbourne’s 3RRR FM, DJ’ing, managing bands, and booking live venues before becoming editor of Beat Magazine. All along, international travel—generally in pursuit of live rock’n’roll—has continued for Mary. Austin’s SxSw convention became a favourite, and frustrated by the lack of support for Australian acts, Mary (with Glenn Dickie) started the Aussie BBQ in 2003, now a travelling music feast across the USA and UK. Mary also writes a weekly column in the Age newspaper, Sticky Carpet.

In January 2009 Millie was appointed to the newly created position of export Music Producer, Sounds Australia. The role, jointly funded between APRA|AMCOS and the Australia Council for the Arts, oversees the management and implementation of Sounds Australia - the national export platform specifically developed for the contemporary Australian music industry’s representation at key music markets. Sounds Australia promotes Australian artists and musical repertoire to the world at events such as MIDeM, SXSw, The Great escape, CMJ Music Marathon, Music Matters, Americana, Folk Alliance International and Canadian Music week.

In September 2010 Simon Moor opened an office for Kobalt Music Group, and is currently the Managing Director for Kobalt Music Publishing Australia. Simon is responsible for working with Kobalt’s international roster of writers and artists, including LCD Soundsystem, Yeasayer, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Gwen Stefani, Bon Iver as well as a growing local roster which includes Art vs. Science, Icehouse/Iva Davies, Future Classic and emma louise. Prior to Kobalt, Simon worked as head of A&R at eMI/Virgin and then at Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

MARY MIHELAKOS STEVE MILLER MILLIE MILLGATE SIMON MOOR

Director,Stage Mothers (AUS)

Booker, Sound City & EVOL (GBR)

Export Music Producer, Sounds Australia (AUS)

Managing Director, Kobalt Music Publishing Australia (AUS)

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Michael Nieves is the President of Sugaroo!, a music licensing and management company that represents independent record labels, artists and music publishers for visual media licensing (film, TV, advertising, theatrical trailers, video games, etc). Michael is also the personal manager to Mark Olson (solo and in The Jayhawks), Sarah Borges, and Megan hickey & The Last Town Chorus. Founded by Michael in January of 1999, Sugaroo! was one of the first independent synchronization music licensing companies of its kind to exist in the USA, and continues to be one of the most trusted and respected music licensing companies in the visual media licensing communities.

Anita Nedeljkovic is a Programmer for way Over There - an independent music programming operation representing local venues and national Australian music festivals. Some of their clients include The Falls Music & Arts Festival, Southbound, St Kilda Festival, Parklife, Groovin’ The Moo, The Corner hotel, Northcote Social Club and east Brunswick Club.

Guy Morrow is an internationally active artist manager, lecturer and knowledge creator. he has a PhD in artist management from Macquarie University, and has recently returned from working as a visiting scholar at New York University. he has co-managed Boy & Bear since the band’s inception, is researching artist management practices in the global economy with the International Music Managers’ Forum, and currently lectures for the Dept. of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies at Macquarie University.

Graham Nixon is the Owner/Manager of Resist Records, a Newtown based emporium dealing in all things punk and hardcore music related. Founded in 1996, what began as a small retail store, Resist developed into a record label, booking agency and management company working with artists such as Parkway Drive, Carpathian, Confession, 50 Lions, Miles Away, Mindsnare, Against Me!, Sick Of It All and Chuck Ragan, to name a few.

ANITANEDELIjKOVIC

GUY MORROW MICHAEL NIEVES GRAHAM NIxON

Music Programmer, Way Over There (AUS)

Artist Manager,Boy & Bear (AUS)

Director,Sugaroo! (USA)

Director,Resist Records (AUS)

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John O’Donnell is one of the most highly regarded music executives in Australia. After a career in music journalism, as Music editor at Rolling Stone magazine and editor of Juice magazine, John joined Sony Music in 1994 and started the internationally successful Murmur label. In 2002, John left Sony to become CeO of eMI Music Australia/NZ. John started his own music consulting business in 2008. he recently co-authored the much acclaimed and top selling book ‘The 100 Best Australian Albums’ and is the co-manager of the legendary Australian band Cold Chisel. The highlight of his life was when he joined Neil Young onstage at the Sydney entertainment Centre.

Peter Noble is sole Festival Director and owner of Australia’s Bluesfest, held every easter in the idyllic northern NSw beachside town of Byron Bay. A highly awarded and much loved five day international event, the 21st edition of Bluesfest won 2010 Australian event of the Year and Best Arts / Cultural event at the Australian event Awards. Bluesfest 2011, in its 22nd year on the trot, has generated major music industry and fan buzz at a time when many music festivals are doing it tough and struggling to generate adequate ticket sales.

In 2004 Isabel Pappani established undercover tracks, an exclusive boutique music licensing agency specializing in placing Australian music into U.S. film and television productions. Based in Los Angeles, Pappani and her team have secured syncs for many artists, including Queensland locals Powderfinger (Grey’s Anatomy), hungry Kids of hungary (Grey’s Anatomy, USA Network promos, Cougartown, Royal Pains), Grand Atlantic (Gossip Girl, NBC promos), Clare Reynolds (Private Practice, movie trailers), and emma louise (Sperry/Topsiders commercial) just to name a few. She is passionate about helping independent music and is currently seeking more artists to represent in her roster.

UK born, Melbourne based Producer Gareth Parton cut his teeth working on the highly successful UK indie band, The Go Team, while working with a plethora of successful indie artists including The Breeders, Fucked Up, Foals, Beta Band and Pete and the Pirates. In 2011 he has started work with local favourites Big Scary on their debut album, along with Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! he is also lecturing in Audio Technology at SAe in Melbourne.

PETER NOBLE jOHN O’DONNELL ISABEL PAPPANI GARETH PARTON

Festival Director/Owner, Bluesfest (AUS)

Director, OdFellows/Cold Chisel Management (AUS)

Director, undercover tracks (USA)

Producer(AUS)

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Jodie Regan made her start in 2004, running a brand new small music venue in Fremantle, The Norfolk Basement. It was there that she gained experience in promoting and booking live shows. The venue soon became a popular stop for touring bands from all over the world. It was the local bands she saw there that inspired her change to artist management. Jodie started her management company Spinning Top Music in 2007 and has had success both locally and internationally with the talents of Tame Impala, Felicity Groom, Pond, The Silents, Mink Mussel Creek and Allbrook/Avery. Spinning Top Music is currently planning their first release as a label this year.

As the Owner and Director of management and PR company Mucho-Bravado, Ben Preece has a background in programming, promoting, events, and band management. Created in 2005 with the mission statement to provide solid nurturing and assistance for young bands, Mucho-Bravado now boasts a roster to be proud of, managing hungry Kids of hungary, Ball Park Music, Tara Simmons, edward Guglielmino, My Own Pet Radio, and Spring Skier, as well as handling PR for many more. In 2011, Preece co-founded a boutique music event called Track & Field. he continues contributing weekly to Time Off Magazine, as well as having a hand in running various music events in Brisbane.

Stephen Phillips is the founder of hunted Media, a software company based in Brisbane, Australia. The company operates weArehunted.com, one of the world’s leading indie music sites. hunted Media has produced a series of chart topping iPhone and iPad apps including Music hunter and Pocket hipster. hunted Media works with some of the world’s biggest online music companies including MySpace, Spotify, Grooveshark, eMusic, and the echo Nest.

Jeffrey Remedios co-founded Arts & Crafts in 2002, with Broken Social Scene frontman Kevin Drew. In the 10 years since, he’s grown the independent label, putting out records by the likes of BSS, Feist, Stars, Apostle Of hustle, Jason Collett and many more. he also remains a frontline artist manager for cornerstone A&C artists BSS and Timber Timbre. Jeffrey oversees all aspects of A&C business, and has established the label as a global brand. In 2009, Rolling Stone Magazine cited Jeffrey as a key insider shaping the future of the music business.

BEN PREECESTEPHEN PHILLIPS jODIE REGAN jEFFREYREMEDIOS

Director,Mucho-Bravado (AUS)

Founder/CTO,Hunted Media (AUS)

Director, Spinning Top Music (AUS)

Director,Arts & Crafts (CAN)

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Neil Robertson spent ten years in the UK as owner of Banchory Management, looking after Scottish indie stars Belle and Sebastian and cult Domino act V-Twin. he was also a Director of Banchory Merchanding, an online merch company working with Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol and Mogwai.

In 1999 he co-founded the Bowlie weekender, which later became the celebrated All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival.

Neil moved to Melbourne in 2006 and became Label Manager for Co-Operative Music, a label releasing acts such as Phoenix, Bloc Party, Cold war Kids and Caribou. he also manages acclaimed Sydney band Bridezilla.

Kellie Riordan has been a journalist for more than a decade, after starting her journalism career writing music reviews for Time Off Magazine. She is the Program Director at radio station 612 ABC Brisbane where she manages a team of 25 radio makers. Kellie has also been a producer and presenter with ABC Coast FM, a reporter for triple j program hack, and has written for the Scotsman (edinburgh), the Sunday Mail, and The Drum. Kellie was previously a publicist for eMI Music and warner Music, where she worked with artists such as The whitlams, Red hot Chili Peppers and Shihad.

Dan Rosen brings with him valuable experience across digital media, music and law. Prior to joining ARIA and PPCA, Rosen was based in New York working as head of Americas for digital media company KIT Digital. Dan previously worked as an Advisor to the Minister of Communications Richard Alston after starting his career as a lawyer, specializing in media and technology, with Minter ellison.

he has been on both sides of the music business: his band Second Dan won triple j Unearthed in 2003 and has since independently released two albums and toured throughout the US and Australia.

Darren Sanicki Music & entertainment Lawyers is a law firm based in Melbourne, specialising in music, entertainment and the arts. Darren acts for many of the biggest names in the music industry and the firm’s client base includes major recording artists, bands, managers, composers, indie labels, and producers.

Darren has been in and around the music industry most of his life and by night still plays keyboards with renowned Melbourne band havana Moon. he is Chairperson of The Push, a not-for-profit state-wide youth music organisation, and was a founding board member of the newly established Music Victoria.

KELLIE RIORDAN NEIL ROBERTSON DAN ROSEN DARREN SANICKI

Program Director,ABC Radio (AUS)

Label Manager,Co-Operative Music (AUS)

Chief Executive Officer, ARIA/PPCA (AUS)

Director, Darren Sanicki Music & Entertainment Lawyers (AUS)

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Andy Shiach is the founder and Managing Director of ACS Custom. Andy’s hearing was damaged in a studio back in the ‘70s, which brought his music career abruptly to an end. During the past 30 years Andy has been developing and manufacturing products that protect a musician’s most important instrument - their ears!

Today, ACS custom hearing protection and in ear monitoring products are available around the world and used by many leading artists. Andy is passionate about educating musicians to the dangers of listening to high sound pressure levels and the devastating effects that noise has on hearing.

Iain Shedden is music writer and critic for The Australian and The weekend Australian newspapers. Since taking on that role in 1998 he has interviewed some of the biggest names in popular music and writes profiles, commentary, news, features, reviews and a weekly column.

Iain is also an experienced commentator and brings his expertise to industry conferences as a speaker, panellist, and interviewer. Iain spent many years as a professional drummer, most successfully with Australian rock band The Saints. his first book, “hey You In The Black T-Shirt”, an autobiography co-written with promoter Michael Chugg, was published by Pan MacMillan in 2010.

At just 28 years old Dave Shapiro has been making waves left and right in the music industry. he was featured in Billboard Magazine’s “30 under 30” list in 2010, which honours young music industry power players, and stays busy as a booking agent at The Agency Group with a roster of 50 bands (including A Day To Remember, The Devil wears Prada, Attack Attack!), running his label Velocity Records (an imprint of Rise Records), managing producer Andrew wade, and overseeing www.kapiro.com, a ticketing site which he co-owns.

Seymour Stein is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Sire Records, one of the music industry’s most influential record labels and home to some of the most iconic names in modern music. The label marks its 45th anniversary in 2011.

Through its focus on discovering distinctive artists and groups, Sire has been a goldmine for cutting-edge music including the likes of The Ramones, Madonna, Talking heads, The Pretenders, Depeche Mode, and The Smiths. Stein has been the label’s driving creative force since its origins as an independent label and through its long tenure within the warner Bros. Records label family.

IAIN SHEDDENDAVE SHAPIRO ANDY SHIACH SEYMOUR STEIN

Music Editor, The Australian (AUS)

Booking Agent, The Agency Group (USA)

Managing Director, ACS Custom (AUS)

Chairman, Sire Records/Warner Bros. Records (USA)

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Michael Szumowski, one of Australia’s most successful writer/producers, has worked with many local and international artists and songwriters from a range of musical genres.

Over the last two decades he has skilfully written and produced songs by artists here in Australia and other territories such as Germany, France, Spain and Japan – picking up a host of gold and platinum awards along the way.

Last year Michael joined the Creative Services team at Alberts as head of Creative Development where he works closely with songwriters including Old Man River, Seabellies, Josh Pyke, Richard Clapton, Guy Sebastian, Vanessa Jade and The Veronicas.

Perth-based Philip Stevens is best known as manager for John Butler Trio, The waifs and San Cisco and for his successful indie label Jarrah Records. established in 2002, Jarrah has won a string of wAMI awards and was the first artist-owned independent label to debut at No.1 on the ARIA charts.

Prior to managing, Phil created the alternative music venue Mojo’s Bar in North Fremantle and ran touring company Jazz Dive Promotions, which promoted concerts in west Australia throughout the 90s from artists including Paul Kelly, weddings Parties Anything, Screaming Jay hawkins, Buddy Guy and Angelique Kidjo.

Brian “BT” Taranto has been hanging around the music industry since 1985 – mostly involved in band and festival merchandising, but also a concert promoter, art director and publisher of musical kids books.

having worked at Australian Tour Merchandising (ATM) for eight years, he eventually established new merch company Love Police in 1995. Love Police recently merged with ATM with BT as Managing Director, running offices out of Sydney and Melbourne as part of the Mushroom Group of Companies.

In 1997 he started Love Police Touring, which has brought out international acts including wilco, The Black Keys and My Morning Jacket.

David Vodicka is the Principal of entertainment law firm Media Arts Lawyers and has over 20 years practice representing musicians, artists, performers, composers, recording, production, management and publishing entities.

he has dealt in all facets of law affecting the creative industries, and has had considerable hands-on experience in the music recording and publishing fields as Director of independent label Rubber Records and music publisher Rubber Music Publishing.

he is Chairman of the Board of AIR, Vice President of wIN (worldwide Independent Network), and is a current board member of the Melbourne International Film Festival, ARIA and the PPCA.

PHILIP STEVENS MICHAELSzUMOWSKI

BRIAN TARANTO DAVID VODICKA

Director, Philip Stevens Management & Jarrah Records (AUS)

Head of Creative Development, Alberts Music (AUS)

Managing Director, Love Police ATM (AUS)

Principal, Media Arts Lawyers (AUS)

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Mike’s first experience of radio was making a nuisance of himself in the BBC Radio Merseyside record library when he would accompany his mother to work.

Mike worked in UK and US college radio before joining the promotions department of Parlophone Records where he worked with acts including Radiohead, Coldplay and Blur from 1995 to 2000.

he then moved into radio programming with Capital Radio Group as head of Music for their Century brand. Mike was soon given responsibility for Xfm where he has been head of Music for six years and is now also Deputy Programme Director.

Joanne wallis has been involved with RTRFM 92.1 for three years as the Development Manager for Music. Jo works extensively with the music industry in Perth, supporting emerging bands and working closely with the RTRFM Music Director. Jo has been involved in the music industry for several years having previously worked at independent records labels Shock Records and Stomp Records.

Stephen wade is a booking agent and CeO of Select Music, representing a diverse range of acts including Boy & Bear, Josh Pyke, Tim Finn, Busby Marou and emma louise.

he has been in the industry for 20 years and, with Rob G, has seen Select grow into one of the country’s top agencies. he also owns Select Touring, which has toured Crystal Castles, Public enemy, Tallest Man On earth and Cypress hill, as well as the Coaster Festival in Gosford.

Stephen is a Director of new label Stop Start that has signed hungry Kids of hungary and Ball Park Music.

Tony ward is the founder of Man On The Ground, a new hong Kong based consultancy providing Asian representation and guidance to international labels, managers, bands, and entertainment related companies.

For the past two years Tony has also served as Program Director for Music Matters, one of the Asia Pacific’s leading music industry events. he is also a regional Co-Manager for 11-year-old Japanese guitar sensation Yuto Miyazawa.

Prior to moving to Asia, Tony spent over 15 years in New York in various executive marketing positions at Sony Music, BMG, Arista Records, eMI Records, and Sanctuary Management.

jOANNE WALLISSTEPHEN WADE MIKE WALSH TONY WARD

Music Development Manager, RTRFM (AUS)

Director,Select Music (AUS)

Head of Music,XFM (GBR)

Director/Owner, Man On The Ground Ltd (HKG)

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Stu watters has been working in the music industry for over 15 years and brings with him a diverse collection of experiences.

his previous roles vary broadly from being the CeO of Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), running the Queensland Music Network (Q Music), serving on the worldwide Independent Network (wIN) and holding a position on the International honorary Committee at MIDeM for five years. In 2009 Stuart left AIR with a desire to develop his own film production, publishing, music services and consulting company Morph TV.

his clients include Nightlife Music Video, The Seed Fund, Arts Queensland and Q Music.

Paul watson is a Brisbane based manager whose acts include reggae/dancehall/DnB outfit Dubmarine, soul/swing act Miguel, and roots reggae band Darky Roots. he also works as a publicist with heapsaflash Media.

Paul has been involved in the Brisbane music scene for many years, performs with numerous bands, and spends altogether too much money on records.

Previously a musician, remixer, engineer, producer and promoter, Simon wheeler has been with the Beggars Group since 1990. Simon started working with online distribution in 1997 - licensing the entire group’s catalogue for download - and has since worked with almost every significant entity in digital media.

he is chairman of AIM’s New Media Committee in the UK and has spoken around the world on digital music and media.

Simon is focused on keeping the Beggars Group of labels at the forefront of all new technologies to deliver its award-winning roster of artists to the widest possible audience.

Active is an agency representing several artists throughout europe.

The company also produces Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections - europe’s largest winter festival. Showcase Scotland has developed over 12 years to become the nation’s largest and most successful expo event, generating around 3 million pounds in bookings on an annual basis.

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Manager, Dubmarine/Publicist, Heapsaflash (AUS)

Director,Morph TV (AUS)

Director of Digital, Beggars Group (GBR)

Director,Active Events (GBR)

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Cameron wright has spent the last 10 years working in various aspects of the Canadian music industry. Starting at 16 – when he organised a 30-band youth festival – he is now the Director for Canadian Music Fest (the festival component of Canadian Music week) which showcases 800 bands in 55 Toronto clubs over five nights.

Cameron can often be found backstage in Toronto acting as a Production Manager/Promoter Rep for various promoters including Union events, embrace Presents, and AeG Live Canada.

he has also been part of the organising team for major events including Virgin Festivals, edgefest (AeG) and wakestock.

Brian winton is a Partner in the New York based company Foundations Artist Management. with his partners Rich Cohen and Steve Bursky, Brian runs Foundations while managing his own roster of artists including Dr. Dog, white Rabbits, Joan As Police woman and we Barbarians.

Foundations Artist Management was launched in 2000 by Steve Bursky, and has grown into a full-service artist representation company focusing on building artists’ careers from the ground up. The company works with its acts from the very early stages of their careers, helping them lay the necessary groundwork for a successful future in the music industry.

Simon winkler is the Music Co-ordinator at Melbourne’s Community Radio Station 3RRR. he began his media career as a writer and reviewer for street press in Sydney before moving into broadcasting through the nascent FBi radio station in Sydney. Following work experience at various stations Simon began working for the SBS youth arts, music and talks program Alchemy, where he was a producer, music director and executive editor over a period of five years before working as a freelance producer in London and Berlin for six months. On his return in January 2008 Simon began his dream job at Triple R.

Danny Yau is an independent marketing and digital consultant for the music industry.

For the past twelve years he has worked at warner Music, Alternative Distribution Alliance, eMI and BMG at the forefront of digital technology in Australia and europe. he’s seen “new media” go from SMS messages to iTunes, to social media and the emerging technology of subscriptions, streaming and apps.

he has written for various music and film publications and is a former FBi Radio board member. he currently works with Australian bands and labels on their digital marketing, social media and general world domination.

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Festival Director, Canadian Music Fest (CAN)

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Amaya Laucirica’s music is driven by an inimitably beautiful voice melded with widescreen arrangements. her latest album ‘early Summer’ was triple j’s Feature Album in late 2010. Since then, Amaya has opened for Blonde Redhead (USA) and has toured nationally with Adalita (Magic Dirt).

Modern Australian rock icon Adalita is best known as front woman of indie rock band Magic Dirt. with a career spanning 18 years and 13 releases, Magic Dirt has cemented their status as a much loved and highly respected live band.

This year Adalita released her debut self-titled solo album to rave reviews and completed an Australian tour to packed venues, including a performance for his holiness, The Dalai Lama in June 2011.

Avalanche City is the epitome of lo-fi pop perfection. Producing delicately woven chords wrapped around honest words of dedication, they “guarantee to warm the heart of the true music fan”

Sydney alt-pop singer-songwriter Andy Bull considers himself to be best known for “singing like a girl”, and for his song ‘Dog’ (from ‘The Phantom Pains’ eP), which features the haunting vocals of Lisa Mitchell, and earned a coveted place in 2011 triple j hottest 100.

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AMAYA LAUCIRICA ANDY BULL

Wed 9:20 - 9:50Electric Playground

Thu 11.00 – 11.30Black Bear Lodge

Wed 10.40 – 11.10Ric’s Bar

Thu 8.10 – 8.40Ric’s Bar

www.myspace.com/adalitamusic www.amayalaucirica.com www.andybull.com.au www.avalanchecity.com

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with an arsenal of radio tunes behind them, Ball Park Music have become known for their ruckus ways and impressive stage shows. Look a little further and you’ll find an equal dose of substance waiting in the wings. It’s pop music at its very best; spontaneous, meaningful and infectious.

Sydney psychedelic rockers Belles will Ring released their second LP ‘Crystal Theatre’ to rave reviews in May this year (4 stars - Rolling Stone, 4.5 stars - The Mag, 8/10 -The Sun herald, 4 stars - Junior Magazine, 4 stars - The Age). The band has just wound up a jam-packed headline national tour and will be supporting the likes of Pulp, Glasvegas and Leader Cheetah throughout 2011.

well known as a member of The Gin Club, Giants of Science and wilson Pickers, Brisbane singer-songwriter Ben Salter has also been a soloist for over ten years. he has played throughout Australia and europe, where his striking vocal range and captivating lyricism have drawn comparisons to Neil Finn and elliot Smith.

BALL PARK MUSIC BELLES WILL RING BEN SALTER

Thu 11.20 – 11.50triple j Unearthed Stage @ Woodland Bar

Wed 10.30 – 11.00Woodland Bar

Wed 10.10 – 10.40Black Bear Lodge

www.facebook.com/ballparkmusic www.belleswillring.com www.bensalter.com.au

Tom was a strummer. Jo was a drummer. Tom and Jo jammed in Jo’s living room. Tom and Jo had fun and thought their music was alright. Tom and Jo recorded a few songs, and decided they should be a band called Big Scary, even though it’s not very big, or scary.

BIG SCARY

Thu 9.40 – 10.10Bakery Lane

www.bigscary.net

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Boy In A Box draws inspiration from live artists Springsteen, Tom waits, The Clash, and The who, who “played like their lives depended on it”. he aspires to an honesty and intensity in his live shows, while delivering anthems to wrap voices around and pump fists to.

Gold Coast surf-punk duo Bleeding Knees Club are “thrashing” onto the scene. After releasing their initial demos not more than a year ago, they’ve been touted by triple j as one of the most promising acts to emerge out of Australia at the moment.

haunting melodies, shimmering organ lines and one powerful voice. Brous (pron. Bruce) is the daring musical venture by Melbourne musician Sophia Brous who presents an uncompromising vision for pop music. The single ‘Streamers’, off the forthcoming debut self-titled eP (to be released September 2011), has received critical praise.

BLEEDINGKNEES CLUB

BOY IN A BOx BROUS


Wed 8.50 – 9.20Bakery Lane


www.facebook.com/bleedingkneesclub

www.boyinabox.com.au www.brous.com.au

Proud Torres Strait Islander Jeremy Marou is a rare musical talent. Combined with Thomas Busby’s distinct way of sharing stories they’ve developed a uniquely Australian song-writing flavour. Busby Marou is beginning to make a serious impact on the Australian music scene.

BUSBY MAROU

Thu 9.40 – 10.10The Zoo

www.busbymarou.com

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Calling All Cars were handpicked to open for AC/DC on their 2010 Black Ice Tour. Their highly acclaimed debut album ‘hold, hold, Fire’ was also released in 2010 with six singles receiving high rotation on triple j, as was ‘Reptile’ from their follow-up LP ‘Dancing with A Dead Man’.

Pop charmers City Riots have been kicking their way through musical goals since they got together in 2008. They’ve toured Australia and the US endlessly, played SXSw, CMJ and supported The Smashing Pumpkins during their Australian tour. An eP featuring single ‘In My head’ will be out September 2011.

Sound the alarm! Australia’s high-powered, high energy, dub, dancehall, reggae, DnB, sub-bass vessel Dubmarine are rocking audiences with their unique, high-energy stage show. Dubmarine features the vocal gymnastics of Indigenous superstar and Gangulu man, D-Kazman.

CALLING ALL CARS CITY RIOTS DUBMARINE


Thu 10.50 – 11.20Electric Playground

Thu 11.20 – 11.50The Zoo

www.dubmarine.com.auwww.cityriots.comwww.callingallcars.net

DZ Deathrays are an indie-thrash-punk two-piece from Brisbane who create driving monster beats over an avalanche of guitars. Armed with the smell of sweat and alcohol and with a taste for mayhem and carnage, their live show is a treat for all of the senses.

Dz DEATHRAYS


www.dzdeathrays.tumblr.com

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Brisbane songstress emma louise burst on the scene in 2011 with her debut eP ‘Full hearts And empty Rooms’. It went straight to Number 1 in the AIR Charts where it remains after 9 weeks. The single ‘Jungle’ is a triple j favourite and has clocked up over 140,000 plays online, with plaudits and interest from around the globe.

eagle And The worm’s live show is a big, dynamic, loose-ended fanfare. Spotlighting the e Street Band, David Byrne and Beefheart, they refashion their sound into something truly exciting. expect classic rock balladry, country heartbreak and psychedelic meltdowns. Their debut LP ‘Goodtimes’ is out now.

Butterfingers chief songwriter and front man evil eddie returns with his unique mix of distorted guitars, monster truck beats and sharp lyrical humour. After playing sold out shows up and down the coast of his home state of Queensland on the strength of only two singles, this act is not to be missed.

EAGLE AND THE WORM

EMMA LOUISE EVIL EDDIE

Thu 10.30 – 11.00The Zoo

Wed 9.40 – 10.10The Zoo

Wed 10.50 – 11.20Channel [V] Stage @ The Tempo Hotel

www.eagleandtheworm.com www.emmalouise.bandcamp.com www.evileddie.com

“This debut album is one of the most interesting and well crafted local alternative rock releases in recent times” - James O’Toole, Inpress Magazine. Comprises Andrew Gillespie, Antony Brown and Tobias Messiter (Scarymother), with Lucius Borich (Cog) and Jon Stockman (Karnivool).

FLOATINGME


www.floatingme.com

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eclectic, intimate and hypnotic Brisbane sextet, Founds have so far, supported The Naked and Famous, Ben Ottewell (Gomez), Oh Mercy, Owl eyes, Gossling, and a series of packed local and interstate shows. A raw energy glistens from their live performances in the vein of Mogwai, Sigur Rós and Björk.

Gossling (aka helen Croome) was discovered by triple j after drawing attention as an ‘Unearthed’ artist with debut eP ‘If You Can’t whistle’. her sophomore eP, ‘Until Then’, some high profile tour supports and sold out headline shows have solidified her reputation as an artist to watch.

Starting off as a solo performer, Guineafowl quickly realized he needed a band to create the full sound. Guineafowl grew into a 5 piece. Accolades include a spot @ Splendour In The Grass Festival 2011, Foster The People and The Grates National supports & CMJ Showcase for Oct 2011 in New York.

FOUNDS GOSSLING GUINEAFOWL



Thu 10.50 – 11.20The Aviary

www.facebook.com/foundsband www.gosslingmusic.com www.facebook.com/guineafowl

In three short years, horrorshow have gone from an underground hip-hop buzz group to one of Australia’s most promising musical prospects. with two acclaimed albums, multiple tours and sell-out shows, as well as some european support slots already under their belts, they are well and truly on the rise.

HORRORSHOW


www.horrorshowcrew.com

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Imaginary Cities was born in a club called The Cavern, in between sets. This new group, founded in a chance meeting, is now readying to introduce their debut album, ‘Temporary Resident’ in early 2011. They are fast becoming one of Canada’s most talked about new bands.

Melbourne ‘Unearthed’ winners husky have received applause from music lovers, radio and media around the country for their single ‘history’s Door’. It’s the first taste of their dreamy, infectious sound off the new album ‘Forever So’, due for release in October 2011.

The ten members of Brisbane’s Inland Sea are bound together by a love of complex harmonies and song writing. Since forming in early 2010, they’ve won hearts with their luscious five-part vocal harmonies, interwoven instrumentation and lyrical sincerity.

Politically minded Fred Leone presents a view unique to urban Aboriginal Australia. As Impossible Odds, he teams up with fellow band member James Vincent, aka DJ Returnagain, to write intelligent and soulful lyrics laced over organic beats.

HUSKY INLAND SEAIMAGINARYCITIES (CAN)

IMPOSSIBLE ODDS


Wed 8.00 – 8.30The Zoo

Wed 8.30 – 9.00Electric Playground


www.huskysongs.com www.imaginarycities.ca www.impossibleoddsrecords.com www.inlandseaband.tumblr.com

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In what is going to be one of the most hotly anticipated independent releases of the summer, Brisbane’s favourite indie popsters (now based in Melbourne), Intercooler are back and looking forward to the future with their new long player. ‘war and Peace’ is on the horizon for September.

Jackson Firebird are explosive Aussie rock described by industry stalwart and Spiderbait frontman Kram as ‘AC/DC meets John Spencer Blues explosion’. The duo consists of fat guitar, hard-hitting drums and the unconventional sounds of a miked-up, upside-down ‘bottle bin’.

Recently signed to Arts & Crafts Records, Vancouver’s Jakarta are nearing completion of their debut full-length album with producer Colin Stewart (Black Mountain) and mixer Gareth Jones (Depeche Mode, Grizzly Bear, Interpol). This is their first visit to Australia.

INTERCOOLER jACKSONFIREBIRD

jAKARTA (CAN)

Thu 10.00 -10.30Electric Playground

Wed 9.10 – 9.40The Aviary


www.intercoolermusic.com www.jacksonfirebird.com www.thebandjakarta.com

Less than 12 months since their debut show for family and friends in a beach-side forest outside of Sydney, Jinja Safari are presenting their new eP ‘Mermaids & Other Sirens’, featuring the single ‘hiccups’, which they are releasing for free, track by track.

jINjA SAFARI

Wed 11.20 – 11.50The Zoo

www.jinjasafari.tumblr.com

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King KSSR is not who you think he is. King KSSR wants to buck the trend of fluffy manufactured pop music and bring something real and raw to the current pop climate.

It only seems like a minute since Sydney artist Jonathan Boulet released his excellent debut, self-titled album. The last year and a half has seen Boulet fill his spare time with more than the odd project here and there. Boulet has produced a cluster of local acts as well as produced and mixed his own 2nd album, ‘You’re a Animal’.

Laneous & The Family Yah make mutant-soul and croon-punk for your earholes. Alternatively cheerful, smooth and demented, Laneous navigates his band through fiercely syncopated, occasionally bombast and otherwise wobbly grooves with his trademark falsetto croon and charming hip hop murmurs.

jONATHANBOULET

KING KSSR LANEOUS AND THEFAMILY YAH



Wed 8.50 – 9.20The Zoo

www.myspace.com/jonathanboulet

www.laneous.com.au

Adding sass to the smoky, sultry sounds of a bygone era, Lanie Lane (pronounced “Lannie”) is an undeniable talent who draws on the past and plants it very firmly in the here and now. Channelling the grit of Billie holiday, Lanie Lane is creating her own golden age.

LANIE LANE


www.lanielane.net

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Last Dinosaurs songs have a uniquely tropical feeling; blending infectious pop hooks with driven indie rock sounds and sensibilities. They have shared the stage with some of the best local and international acts and are set to release their greatly anticipated debut album in early 2012.

Brisbane’s Little Scout spin joyful dream-pop tunes with beautiful female led vocal melodies. The band has recently supported Belle and Sebastian, The New Pornographers, Camera Obscura and holly Throsby. Debut album is out Aug 2011.

Loon Lake are a five piece from Melbourne who play what a music journalist might call “high-energy garage indie-pop with catchy melodies”, but which they themselves call “smiley, loose and fun”. They recently released their debut eP ‘Not Just Friends’, featuring singles ‘In The Summer’ and ‘Into The Office’.

LAST DINOSAURS LITTLE SCOUT LOON LAKE

Thu 11:40 - 12:10The Aviary



www.myspace.com/wearelastdinosaurs

www.littlescoutmusic.com www.loonlake.com.au

with the release of their debut album, ‘Dear hamlyn’, Luluc has become a quiet sensation. Since its release, they’ve playing major Australian and Canadian festivals and handpicked to tour with Fleet Foxes, Jose Gonzalez and Lucinda williams. with songs pared down to an essential core, the music of Zoë Randell and Steve hassett is of austere and unadorned beauty.

LULUC

Wed 8.10 – 8.40Ric’s Bar

www.lulucmusic.com

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Millions are a four piece garage-pop band from Brisbane. ‘Those Girls’ is Millions slick first single from their forthcoming eP, which caught the attention of triple j, and gave them the opportunity to open the main stage at Splendour in the Grass this year.

Mike Noga is the drummer for critically acclaimed Melbourne band The Drones. with the release this year of his second solo album ‘The Balladeer hunter’, Noga has been garnering much praise, with Inpress Magazine declaring him “one of Australia’s most talented new singer-songwriters”.

Mitzi are a four-piece from Brisbane who comply with a classic pop sensibility. Beneath a backdrop of moving disco beats, syncopated guitar and capturing bass grooves, the Mitzi sound is smooth, with laidback vocals and a vintage analog warmth.

MIKE NOGA MILLIONS MITzI

Wed 11.30 – 12.00Ric’s Bar


Thu 9.00 – 9.30 Ric’s Bar

www.facebook.com/MikeNoga www.millionsmusic.tumblr.com www.hellomitzi.com

having been together barely a year, this dark indie six-piece delicately balances the deep theatrical croon of lead vocalist Valdis Valodze with the uplifting qualities of violin and piano. with rousing choruses, dark lyrics, and refined and restrained composition, the talent of this band well belies their youth.

MOSMAN ALDER


www.myspace.com/mosmanalder

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Numbers Radio are a hi-energy rock band hailing from Brisbane. In three short years they’ve produced several triple j hits earning them the right to tour with Aussie greats including Birds of Tokyo, Airbourne, Jebediah, and many more. Their second album is due for release in September 2011.

Melbourne duo Oscar and Martin are explosively creative. They’re unafraid of exploratory composition and make music that has pop, hip-hop and future RnB as its outline. Their debut LP ‘For You’ has led them to play alongside names like Four Tet, Caribou, Coco Rosie and Architecture in helsinki.

Owl eyes is the project of Melbourne singer-songwriter Brooke Addamo, a talented wordsmith able to thread beautiful, elaborate fantasies of escapism into breezy, intelligent indie-pop songs.

NUMBERS RADIO OSCAR AND MARTIN

OWL EYES

Thu 11.40 – 12.10Channel [V] Stage @ The Tempo Hotel

Thu 9.50 – 10.20Ric’s Bar

Thu 8.50 – 9.20The Zoo

www.numbersradio.com www.myspace.com/oscarandmartin

www.facebook.com/ThisIsOwlEyes

Papa Vs Pretty are young, but that’s not why you know them. They’re gifted, they’re genuine, they’re gutsy. The first single off the record, ‘One Of the Animals’ is featured on triple j and they’ve just wrapped up a June-July national tour that coincided with the release.

PAPA VS PRETTY


www.papavspretty.com

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After dropping everything else to focus on their music in 2010, Redcoats released their debut single ‘Dreamshaker’ in March 2011. After a national tour with Stone Temple Pilots, Redcoats sold out their first headline show. Their debut eP was released July 2011.

Dressed with sequenced electronic lines and backed by an explosive live three-piece, lush vocals, pounding drums, melody-soaked guitar and his signature Theremin sound, Pluto Jonze describe themselves as “what the 60’s would’ve sounded like on another planet”.

San Cisco are the latest indie act to emerge from Fremantle in western Australia. Delivering tunes with a rough lo-fi garage-pop energy, they continue to impress with their bright catchy hooks and depth of songwriting.

From the sequins she adores, to her heart-quenching tunes, Ruby Frost is a pop talent who looks to the likes of Bjork for inspiration. The Kiwi songstress won the ‘Session I Pop Category’ of the 2010 John Lennon Songwriting competition and is finishing her debut album with US producer Chris Zane (Passion Pit).

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Thu 10.40 – 11.10Ric’s Bar




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SeALS play a unique blend of psychedelic pop and electro funk. Some of their songs are happy and jangly, others are heavier and dancier. All of them are catchy. SeALS evolved in early 2011 after two years known as The Baby Seal Club. The band is fresh back from a 15 date tour of the UK.

Sietta are an electronic-soul duo from Darwin, made up of producer / instrumentalist James Mangohig and vocalist Caiti Baker. They have recently launched their debut album ‘The Seventh Passenger’ through elefant Traks, and toured nationally in support of The herd and Illy.

Following a path set by the legends of Australian song, Perth’s Split Seconds have become one of the country’s most prominent new bands. They dominated this years wAMI (west Australian Music Industry) awards and completed a national tour with The Panics. Singles ‘Bed Down’ and ‘All You Gotta Do’ have become radio favourites.

SEALS SIETTA SPLIT SECONDS

Thu 11.30 – 12.00Ric’s Bar



www.sietta.com www.facebook.com/splitsecondss

Seventies inspired psych-rock opal Stonefield spent 2010/11 playing festivals and their first (sold out) headline shows. with tracks ‘Foreign Lover’ and ‘Through the Clover’ loved by triple j and XFM (UK) they moved from the fields of rural Victoria to the stages of Glastonbury. A new vinyl A-side soon to come.

STONEFIELD


www.facebook.com/stonefieldband

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New Zealand’s Street Chant have supported many local heroes including Dead weather, Black Lips, 3ds, Datsuns, The Fall and have played NZ’s Laneway Festival and Big Day Out. They’ve played the 2010 CMJ and 2011 SXSw festivals and some additional LA, New York, washington and Australian shows. Their album ‘Means’ has received radio airplay on the CMJ network and in NZ/Australia.

Strangers profess to take their experiences and turn them into what Sinatra quoted as “the most brutal, ugly, desperate, vicious form of expression it has been my misfortune to hear”, which is also how they best describe themselves.

The Cairos are awesome. They’ve played a silly amount of shows in the past two years, from stadiums (mostly with Powderfinger) to small venues (mostly by themselves and to themselves). Sometimes they even get played on the radio. Any chance to see The Cairos live, is a chance you should take.

After 22 years at the helm of New Zealand’s most loved rock band, Shihad frontman Jon Toogood has built up a treasure trove of musical connections. Lucky for us they have now collided, resulting in one hell of a project.

STRANGERS THE CAIROSSTREET CHANT (Nz)

THE ADULTS (Nz)



Thu 8.00 – 8.30 Bakery Lane


www.myspace.com/strangersau www.streetchant.com www.theadults.co.nz www.myspace.com/thecairos

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The Chemist clocked in some solid touring this past year in support of bands such as Birds of Tokyo and Boy & Bear plus numerous festivals and a headline tour of their own. They are currently writing an album to follow up their two acclaimed ePs, due for release in early 2012.

As The Dead Leaves fall together on this powerful debut album, they weave their own enigma. Their debut ‘Cities On The Sea’ is a majestic album that conjures its own panorama of emotions. An immersive experience that engulfs the sum of its parts drawn from every well, from Joy Division to Johnny Cash.

After calling it quits in February 2009, The Getaway Plan reunited for charity in September 2010, playing two shows at the 1,200 capacity Billboards venue. The shows gave the band the life and energy they were missing 18 months prior, and they have since returned as a full time recording and touring band.

THE CHEMIST THE DEAD LEAVES THE GETAWAY PLAN




www.thechemistband.com.au www.thedeadleavesmusic.com www.thegetawayplan.com

The Jungle Giants are a band that have quickly grabbed the attention of industry and fans alike. Forming in late 2010, this year so far has seen the band play shows with artists Last Dinosaurs and Ball Park Music, have their singles played on national radio, and release their debut self-titled eP.

THE jUNGLE GIANTS

Thu 8.00 – 8.30The Zoo

www.facebook.com/thejunglegiants

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On stage or on record, The Medics are truly something to behold. An exhilarating blur of passion and movement, the band bring an all-too-rare sense of urgency to their music that’s underpinned their emergence as one of the country’s most genuinely exciting new bands.

The Laurels are a four-piece from Sydney. Their sound has been described as a mixture of My Bloody Valentine, Spacemen 3, Sonic Youth and The Scientists with a hint of The Beatles. They create luscious, complex and dangerous psychedelic shoegaze that is as mesmerising on the stage as it is on record.

International buzz in LA on Australian band The Novocaines rocketed into overdrive when their track ‘Cup Of Coffee’ was featured in the hit movie ‘Scream 4’. The band is highly acclaimed in Australia for their energetic live shows and indie success with several tracks on receiving triple j airplay.

Since releasing their debut album ‘how to Shampoo a Yak’ in late 2010, Brisbane hard-rockers The Mercy Beat have established themselves as an ever-growing force to be reckoned with. 2011 has seen The Mercy Beat support high profile acts such as The Bronx, AC4, The hard-Ons and Front end Loader.

THE LAURELS THE NOVOCAINESTHE MEDICS THE MERCY BEAT





www.thenovocaines.comwww.facebook.com/theelaurels www.themedics.com.au www.themercybeat.com

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In the age of 3:30 digital singles, The Paper Scissors are cutting against the grain with their new album ‘In Loving Memory’. ‘In Loving Memory’ is for lovers of long-form albums, the record brings together a range of influences and topics to create a truly international rock soundscape.

Originally from Auckland, NZ, The Psychs are a refreshing blend of Motown, 60’s pop and soul. They take their influence from a wide range of 50’s and 60’s acts including Marc Bolan, The who, The Sonics, Mary wells, Marvin Gaye and The Beatles to name but a few.

The Rescue Ships is Brian Campeau and elana Stone’s new project. At once complex and immediate, it’s their modern take on folk, rock and pop. Brian’s last album was called “genuine genius” by Drum Media and elana is described by the Age as “one of the best singing voices in the country.”

THE PAPER SCISSORS

THE PSYCHS (Nz) THE RESCUE SHIPS




www.threscueships.comwww.facebook.com/the.psychswww.thepaperscissors.com

In 2009, their album ‘The Sheepdogs’ Big Stand’ was nominated for a western Canadian Music Award for Independent Album of the Year, and the band was nominated for Artist of the Year on XM radio’s ‘The Verge’. with no intentions of letting up, 2011 sees The Sheepdogs touring across North America spreading the good word while continuing to write and record in their home studio.

THE SHEEPDOGS (CAN)


www.thesheepdogs.com

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Blue Mountains hip-hop trio Thundamentals have enjoyed their share of critical acclaim for both their debut eP and debut album ‘Sleeping On Your Style’. It’s seen them dominate ‘Next Big Things’ lists, festival stages and radio airwaves in the last 18 months. Their new album ‘FOReVeRLUTION’ is out now.

Melbourne rock band The Vasco era features vocalist and guitarist Sid O’Neil, his brother and bassist Ted O’Neill, and drummer Michael Fitzgerald. hailing from the coastal town of Apollo Bay, the boys recall playing to packed out living rooms before hitting actual stages around Australia.

Trial Kennedy’s second album ‘Living Undesigned’ wields as much grunt and guts as it does gravitas. A bare-boned rock record, but one with soul and heart, the album is a significant step up for the band, and has been received with open ears from fans and industry.

Tiny Ruins is only hollie, and hollie is all Tiny Ruins needs to be. She writes dream-laden folk melodies from New Zealand.

THE VASCO ERA TRIAL KENNEDYTHUNDAMENTALS TINY RUINS (Nz)





www.thevascoera.com www.thundamentals.com.au www.tinyruins.com www.facebook.com/trialkennedy

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Known for inciting free-for-all stage parties which blur the lines between performer and punter, Velociraptor bring with them a cache of garage-pop gems that are brought to life by an orchestra of guitars and gang vocals.

It’s been a big year for wIM. First they signed to Modular Records, then released their debut album to great critical acclaim followed by two successive national tours, one headline and one supporting Gypsy and the Cat. This is the year of wIM and it’s time to send your ears on a well-deserved holiday.

woe & Flutter are four young men from the Gold Coast. They write folk-rock, punk and garage tunes with the gusto and pathos of a young James Chance. triple j ‘Unearthed’ has liked them, and they are sure others will follow soon.

VELOCIRAPTOR WIM WOE AND FLUTTER




www.velociraptor.com.au www.wimtheband.com www.myspace.com/woeandflutter

world’s end Press make widescreen pop music as danceable as it is lovable. Renowned for their wild live shows, the band create enough on stage energy to power a small nation. weP have spent 2011 touring relentlessly, reducing every room to a seething mass of sweaty bodies and uninhibited movement.

WORLD’S END PRESS

Wed 10.30 – 11.00The Zoo

www.facebook.com/worldsendpress

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BIGSOUND TeamDenise Foley, Executive OfficerGraham Ashton, Executive ProgrammerGeorgia Smith, Event Managereddie Gresack, Production ManagerAngela Sunley, Marketing & Communications OfficerRoxy Noori, Administration OfficerKellie Lloyd, Volunteer Co-ordinatorDeb Suckling, Little BIGSOUND Event Managerwill Dawson, Event AssistantSue McComber, Finance OfficerStefan elmslie, Local Traders Co-ordinator

BIGSOUND Programming Reference GroupJulian KnowlesStuart wattersStephen FosterLeanne de SouzaStephen GreenGraham AshtonDenise Foley

BIGSOUND Live Selection TeamGraham AshtonStu wattersemily York

BIGSOUND PublicitySGC New Media Marketing

Q Music Board MembersProfessor Julian KnowlesLeanne de SouzaBen hancockLynette IrwinSean SimmonsStephen FosterStephen GreenScott hutchinson

EXTRA THANKSTo all of our fantastic volunteers and staff who make BIGSOUND possible.

CONTACT DETAILSQueensland Music NetworkPO Box 878, Fortitude Valley Q 4006P: (07) 3257 0013F: (07) 3257 0087e: [email protected]: www.bigsound.org.au

BIGSOUND 2012will be held on 12th – 14th September

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSBIGSOUND is produced by the Queensland Music Network (Q Music).

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WOE & FLUTTER

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THUNDAMENTALS10:00 to 10:30

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HORRORSHOW11:40 to 12:10

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THE LAURELS8:20 - 8:50

jACKSON FIREBIRD9:10 - 9:40

STRANGERS10:00 to 10:30

THE NOVOCAINES

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THE VASCO ERA

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INLAND SEA

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YAH8:50 to 9:20

EMMA LOUISE

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WORLD’S END PRESS10:30 to 11:00

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WIM9:50 to 10:20

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MIKE NOGA11:30 to 12:00

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SPLIT SECONDS9:20 to 9:50

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LANIE LANE

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THE PAPER SCISSORS11:50 to 12:20

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BOY IN A BOx

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STONEFIELD9:40 to 10:10

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CALLING ALL CARS

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ADALITA9:20 to 9:50

THE CAIROS

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THE CHEMIST

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VELOCIRAPTOR11:50 to 12:20

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SAN CISCO9:40 to 10:10

HUSKY10:30 to 11:00

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THE PSYCHS8:20 - 8:50

THE MERCY BEAT9:10 - 9:40

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TRIAL KENNEDY10:50 to 11:20

NUMBERS RADIO11:40 to 12:10

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jONATHAN BOULET9:10 - 9:40

MOSMAN ALDER

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GUINEAFOWL10:50 to 11:20

LAST DINOSAURS11:40 to 12:10

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OWL EYES8:50 to 9:20

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EAGLE & THE WORM10:30 to 11:00

DUBMARINE11:20 to 11:50

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OSCAR & MARTIN

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SEALS11:30 to 12:00

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LOON LAKE

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KING KSSR11:50 to 12:20

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Dz DEATHRAYS

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BIG SCARY9:40 to 10:10

PAPA VS PRETTY

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BLEEDING KNEES CLUB

11:20 to 11:50

ELECTRIC PLAYGROUND

jAKARTA8:20 to 8.50

THE DEAD LEAVES

9:10 to 9:40

INTERCOOLER10:00 to 10:30

CITY RIOTS10.50 to 11:20

FLOATINGME11:40 to 12:10

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BIGSOUND LIVE VENUES

Bakery Lane(Outdoor Stage)692 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Ric’s Bar321 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valleywww.ricsbar.com.au

The Tempo Hotel388 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valleywww.thetempohotel.com.au

Black Bear Lodge322 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

The zoo711 Ann Street, Fortitude Valleywww.thezoo.com.au

Electric Playground27 warner Street, Fortitude Valleywww.electricplayground.com.au

The Aviary608 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Woodland BarConiston Lane, Fortitude Valleywww.woodlandbar.com

BIGSOUND CONFERENCE VENUEjudith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts

420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

(The Registration Desk will be in the foyer on Level 2)

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