BIGSOUND 2017 Artist Focus: Polaris

Answered by: Daniel Furnari - drummer

Hometown: Sydney

Give us a short description your music: Heavy, angry, riffy, sad, groovy, melodic metalcore.

What is the best thing musically that's happened to you/your band so far? Our set at Unify 2017 is still the most surreal peak life moment for all of us. It's not every day that you get to play in front of 7000 people partying in the rain!

What industry lessons would you like to take away from the BIGSOUND conference? Being from the heavy scene I feel we're somewhat limited in the range of marketing and promotional approaches we witness, so it'll be interesting to hear some new perspectives across a broader scope of genres.

Why should people come and see you among the many cool bands at BIGSOUND? We're a high energy band that leaves it all up there on the stage, and I think anyone whose tastes fall somewhere on the heavier side will find something to dig about our set.

What acts are on your must see list at BIGSOUND? We have a heap of love for Belle Haven, Endless Heights, Deadlights and sleepmakeswaves, and I'm also really keen to check out Clowns, Midas.Gold and Amyl & The Sniffers (possibly best band name ever?).

What do you reckon your percentage mix of business vs partying will be at BIGSOUND? This is our first BIGSOUND so we're not really sure what to expect, or what's expected of us for that matter! But trust that if the party doesn't find us, we'll find the party.

When and where is your BIGSOUND showcase? 6 Sep, 256 Wickham. Come and smoke a beer.