BIGSOUND 2019 Artist Focus: Ivey

Answered by: Lachlan McGuffie – vocals and guitar

Give us a short description of your music: Dance-party-pop. We write good lyrics too.

Which acts are on your must-see list at BIGSOUND? First Beige, DVNA, Saint Lane, Bakers Eddy, TOWNS, SUPEREGO, Mickey Kojak, Mojo Juju and Love Deluxe.

Why should people come and see you among the many amazing bands at BIGSOUND? We're tight as fuck. Our set is a polished party. You're invited.

What music trends do you think are dominating right now, and do you have any predictions for the coming year? In Australia, surf-rock. The next trend? Hopefully what we're doing?

In your career to date, what have been the key watershed moments? Getting our A-team together. Discovering production software. When we stopped following everyone else.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from the BIGSOUND conference? I guess we'd love to just chat with fellow songwriters/bands. Learning how someone goes about their creative process and then builds that into a live show is always cool to learn.

What do you identify as the most pressing issue impacting the Australian music industry at present? Mental health is pretty hectic in the music industry. Although you're doing something you love, you put in a lot, and a lot of hours sometimes with little or no return (financially and sometimes personally).

What is the best bit of advice you've been given to prepare for your time at BIGSOUND? Work harder than everyone else.

When and where is your BIGSOUND showcase? 3 Sep, The Outpost, 11.20pm; 4 Sep, Woolly Mammoth Alehouse Stage, 11.30pm; 5 Sep, Gold Coast Showcase, X Cargo, 12.30pm.