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BIGSOUND Gig Spotlight: RISSA @ Stranded Bar

So, how do you kick off a festival that thrives on attention-grabbing pace and the ability to move swiftly across multiple locations? With grace, of course.

Police Will Not Be Called On Punters Seeking Illicit Drug Testing In QLD

The Queensland walk-in service will be confidential and available to people of any age, including those under 18.

The Weeknd Announces Fourth Show for Melbourne

There are now four stadium shows confirmed for Melbourne, three for Sydney and two for Brisbane.

Chance The Rapper Announced As Speaker For SXSW Sydney

"I’m really looking forward to joining SXSW Sydney as a speaker to expound upon hip-hop’s transcendent legacy."

Mike Shinoda & G Flip

G Flip And Mike Shinoda Team Up For 'In The End' And 'Worst Person Alive' Mash-up

"You know I love a good mash-up. You wanna help me with a mash-up?"

Carousel Bar & Ballroom Grand Opening Weekend To Bring The Vibes To Sydney

The lineup includes S.A.S.H, GiRLTHING, BAG, Poof Doof, Heavenly, Little Love, Snare, Canned Fruit, Runway, and a special guest appearance by the renowned DJ Simon Caldwell.

Listen Out

Set Times Announced For Listen Out + Listen In 2023

It's time to get planning!

Mike Shinoda + G Flip

Mike Shinoda Reveals G Flip Collab That Didn’t Make The Cut

"We tried a few things we wrote a few things, but at the end of the day, they didn't use those songs for the album."

Cardi B + Megan Thee Stallion

Cardi B Announces New Song 'Bongos' With Megan Thee Stallion

The duo previously collaborated on 'WAP'.

Features / Music

Meet The Musos: Get To Know Genre-Defying Samoan Muso Taitu’uga

Ahead of his appearance at BIGSOUND 2023, we caught up with multi-genre talent Taitu’uga.

Soju Gang, DJ Seinfeld + Effy

Boiler Room Sydney 2023: Soju Gang, DJ Seinfeld, Effy + More Lead Line-Up

The event will take place at Sydney Showground’s bunker-style Munro Warehouse.

Features / Music

Khi’leb

Meet The Musos: Get To Know Brisbane's Khi'leb Ahead Of His BIGSOUND Performances

Ahead of his appearance at BIGSOUND 2023, we caught up with Brisbane hip-hop artist Khi’leb.

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