BIGSOUND 2021 Has Been Cancelled Due To COVID

Organisers behind BIGSOUND 2021 have confirmed that this September’s event in Brisbane has been cancelled due to the latest outbreak of the Delta strain of COVID, combined with a slow vaccination rollout.

BIGSOUND 2021 was scheduled to return to Brisbane's Fortitude Valley from 7-9 September, with #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, punk legend and spoken word performer Henry Rollins and more confirmed for the conference.

“The ongoing NSW lockdown combined with Melbourne’s snap lockdown, increasing uncertainty around border closures and capacity restrictions have made it painfully clear that BIGSOUND cannot responsibly take to the stage in September,” reads a statement released by BIGSOUND.

“We think it’s unfair to expect people to come and artists to showcase when there is still uncertainty about who else will be able to be here – and whether they’ll be able to cross the border again to get back home.

“A full refund for all delegate pass holders and artist applications will be issued in the coming weeks.

“Stay safe, and if you need support during this time, please remember that Support Act has non-competitive financial relief grants available for musicians, crew and music workers doing it tough right now, as well as a free Wellbeing Helpline for 24/7 Support at 1800 959 500.”

2020 saw BIGSOUND head online as a virtual offering with artists like Tom Morello, Tones & I and more sharing keynotes and presentations.

Organisers have announced that BIGSOUND will return in September 2022.