What do artists like Temper Trap, The Naked and Famous, Washington, Adalita, San Cisco, Boy and Bear, The Jezabels, Kimbra, Cloud Control, Little Red, emma-louise and The Middle East all have in common?

They have all used BIGSOUND as a platform in their rise to international careers.

With dozens of international industry leaders and hundreds of decision-makers from around Australasia, BIGSOUND is most important gathering of the music industry tribe in the southern hemisphere. Now Australian and international artists have the chance to perform in front of this coveted, with applications now open.

Taking place on the nights of the 12th and 13th of September BIGSOUND Live is the two-night music festival that puts artists in front of the local, national and international music industry delegates attending the BIGSOUND Music Industry Conference held 12 – 14th September.

Held annually in Brisbane, BIGSOUND is recognised as Australia’s leading international music industry event. Over three days each September, BIGSOUND draws a growing contingent of musicians, managers, buyers, industry experts and music lovers to meet, learn and discover new music in Brisbane’s renowned entertainment precinct, Fortitude Valley.

In 2012 BIGSOUND Live is expanding to showcase 100 acts over 10 venues. As well as continuing to showcase a diversity of breaking acts from the world over, BIGSOUND Live 2012 will be turning the spotlight on the country music scene, specifically encouraging applications from these artists.

In addition to having access to hundreds of influential music industry figures BIGSOUND Live showcasing artists are provided with the opportunity for excellent media exposure with the event being covered by national and international media outlets.

Applications are now open exclusively through the BIGSOUND website and close May 4th. See full details and apply now at www.bigsound.org.au.