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We invited some of the biggest names on the conference line-up for BIGSOUND 2022 and asked them to give their us their tips on how to tackle the festival and what changes they'd like to see the industry undertake in the future.

"I would say this one is for both of us and it's Destiny’s Child. Obviously, Queen Bey is in the mix, but that three-piece were a force to be reckoned with. They were powerful and beautiful...they really made us feel strong and beautiful as young mixed women growing up"

“What we really need is legislative reform to fix what is clearly a broken system.”

“I’m thrilled to be working with EarthPercent and Evolution Music on this release, imagining positive innovation through action. Simply showing that this type of solution-based project is possible opens pathways to a brighter future.”

The band has also revealed that the entire 'Drivetime' tour will be carbon offset.

"We haven't played 'Sweater' since 2002 at Fowlers Live Adelaide, but since that day not a single show has gone by where someone hasn't yelled out 'play Sweater’. It has become almost sacred to the OG Eskies fans, so for all of you who've been waiting for this moment please enjoy this 2022 version of 'Sweater' we’ve put together'

The festival has added an exciting array of 30 more artists - including London’s soulful house DJ Shy One, jazz aficionados Claps and kings of b2b2b Sky High Trio - along with a series of stage takeovers to its already jam-packed line-up.

"We wanted to build careers, long term artists that mattered to people. No shortcuts and play the long game."

Casey Barnes has taken out the prestigious Artist of the Year award for the third time in a row and has earned a place in the Hall of Fame.