BIGSOUND Artist Profile: Paddy McHugh

Hometown: Brisbane

Short description of your band and your music: No bullshit country. 

Has the party side of the music industry been all you were hoping for so far in your career? So far so good.... still experimenting. Ask me after BIGSOUND!

What is the best thing that's happened to you/your band so far? Having Sinead O'Connor get in touch and say she likes my music.

Are your ambitions mainly artistic or commercial? Both. And realistic. All I hope for is to keep enjoying playing music and to one day quit my day job....

Is your music best rendered in the studio or the live realm? Live. That is the only place it counts!

If you could have any act past or present join you on your next tour who would you tap? GWAR.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from the BIGSOUND conference? How to set yourself up as a performer for the long haul in such a fickle and changing world...

What acts are you looking forward to checking out at the BIGSOUND showcase? Luke Peacock, Aldous Harding, The Rumjacks...

Why should people come and see you from amongst the many cool bands at BIGSOUND? If it's good enough for Sinead O'Connor it's good enough for all, right?