Industry

Singers and dancers from Australia, the US and UK, South Korea and Japan participated in a global talent search to form a new girl group.

Ahead of BIGSOUND on 5-8 September, The Music caught up with numerous acts to hear about their elevator pitch: How would you describe yourself as an artist and your music?

From bubblegum bangers to ripping rock, cruisy country and rousing rap, here are the tracks that should be on your radar for this week.

Full Moon Flower Band’s Kate Herrington has been honoured as “a testament to” Queensland’s “wealth of homegrown talent”.

The Goolwal Goolwal program arrives with pop-up events, showcases and panels, keynote speakers, and a venue to facilitate safe spaces for First Nations artists.

“This is truly an unexpected honour. Thank you to all those people who considered me for this award. I am totally humbled by it.”

The feud between the current all-American Little River Band and original all-Australian is again set to be played out in court.

“You’ve been acknowledged by your peers as being the best and the brightest in a thriving and creative commercial radio and audio industry.”

The iconic editor of Rip It Up and BSide Magazine was revered in Adelaide’s live music scene.

"We are delighted to be hosting the 2024 Fairbridge Festival to make this a fantastic celebration of music, arts and community."