Tickets and passes are on sale, with early-bird pricing available; the full conference and festival program will be released in July.

BIGSOUND 100 FESTIVAL showcases a diverse lineup spanning Australia and New Zealand, headlined by established acts like Ngaiire, Sam Fischer, Ladyhawke, Jack Botts, Jem Cassar-Daley, and Daily J, while also highlighting a strong slate of emerging talents.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, BIGSOUND is framed as a launchpad for future Australian and New Zealand music careers, with past successes such as Flume, Tash Sultana, Tones And I, and Courtney Barnett cited as examples.

Creativity In Conversation remains a centerpiece of the festival, pairing performances with discussions that support sustainable careers and connect artists with industry and audiences.

Jem Cassar-Daley, a Proud Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist, brings soulful songwriting to the festival after a notable breakthrough in 2021.

International industry guests announced include representatives from Partisan Records, Pitchfork, Bonnaroo, and Mom+Pop Music, underscoring the festival’s global industry reach.

Ngaiire headlines BIGSOUND 100 as a Papua New Guinea–born neo-soul visionary known for blending ancestral storytelling with contemporary soul.

Queensland Government officials emphasize BIGSOUND’s role in connecting artists with markets and global audiences, noting the festival’s 25th anniversary as a cultural showcase.

Daily J from New Zealand appears with growing momentum and multi‑million streams, while Sam Fischer is highlighted for international collaborations with artists like Demi Lovato, Sabrina Claudio, Ciara and Jessie J.

Ladyhawke is highlighted as a beloved electro‑pop pioneer, with Jack Botts adding a Northern Rivers surf‑folk presence to the lineup.

BIGSOUND 2026 runs September 1–4 across 15 venues in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, celebrating the festival’s 25th anniversary with a national and New Zealand roster.

The BIGSOUND 100 showcase lineup was curated by Casey O’Shaughnessy and Katie Rynne, with input from industry figures, reflecting regional creativity and ambition as their final year programming.