BIGSOUND 2012: 44th Sunset

Member/role:
Nik – lead singer, songwriter, guitarist; Jess – backing vocals, keys; Joe – drums; Jack – guitar; Michael – bass.

Hometown:
Perth.

Short description of your band and your music:
We play a pretty eclectic indie mix. 44th Sunset have evolved a lot over the past two and a half years. We have had a pretty big year starting out with Southbound and the Big Day Out. BIGSOUND is our first foray out to the world of showcasing and a chance to cross the desert...

What are you hoping to achieve from showcasing at BIGSOUND?
Getting those contracts signed!! Coming from Perth, it can be hard to get the industry out to see us play so getting over to BIGSOUND gives us the chance to get the job done! Finalising label, agent and management so a pretty big half-hour set... Launching our single which is being mixed by JP Fung.

Why should people come and see you from amongst the myriad bands at BIGSOUND?
We are probably the least known band... It's the unknown factor. By the end of BIGSOUND this will not be the case (hopefully!) and you will be kicking yourself that you have missed the best gig of the two nights (although Velociraptor are pretty good and fellow Perthians Brow Horn aren't too bad either).