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Big Sound '05 a huge success
With over 3000 participants, 300 delegates, five days of non-stop forums and events, and more than 100 artists performing a the showcase gigs, this year’s Big Sound Music Industry Summit was without doubt the largest conference of its type ever staged in Queensland.
What’s more, Big Sound ‘05 was possibly the largest gathering of international independent music industry professionals that Australia has seen. In total, more than 20 speakers - label managers, management, publicists, brokers - from the USA, Europe, UK, and elsewhere took part.
While the final outcomes from Big Sound will continue to roll in, here are just some of the highlights of a huge week for the Australian independent music scene.
Big Sound ’05 Highlights include:
• The largest gathering of interstate music industry professionals that Queensland has ever seen – close to 80 interstate speakers and participants.
• Meetings between international guests, Q Music and State Ministers – Arts, Education, Liquor Licensing, Fair Trade and Tourism.
• Launch of an Australian first change in state laws to allow the creation of a live entertainment precinct, which will give security to venues and artists (currently at the mercy of resident com[plaints) and will force developers to face stricter requirements when building new residential spaces in Fortitude Valley.
• Thousands of participants over the week within many different events, panels, showcases, venues and activities – all coordinated by Q Music.
• Building a local and global community - Due to the informal nature of the gathering and discussions, all delegates were able to engage in a relaxed and friendly environment, sharing information, contacts and ideas in a supportive and intimate environment. The inclusion of a large number of international and interstate guests meant that the conference was truly building local and global communities concurrently.
• Partnerships with AIR, MMF, APRA, many government departments and local councils.
• Byron Bay Electronica Act 'Kolliope' signed to Fogsongs Music Publishing with CEO Marshall Cullen.
• Sat Bisla and Jim McKeon from A&R Worldwide (one of the most respected artist development companies in the United States) confirmed their commitment to a future partnership with Q Music to share programming between Big Sound and their own MUSEXPO conference in Los Angeles.
• Derek Sivers from CD Baby (the largest seller of independent CDs online in the world) from Los Angeles, attended the conference and confirmed his commitment to opening an Australian office based in Brisbane.
• Minister for Arts and Education Anna Bligh confirmed her support for future export initiatives coordinated by Q Music.
• Deputy Lord Mayor David Hinchliffe expressed his support for a local music-hub, in which organisations such as Q Music and AIR would share office space with local music businesses, enabling a vibrant hub of industry activity.
• Over 100 artists showcased to international music industry professionals and packed venues.
• Coverage for local music sector in both national and state press.
• One on One meetings between almost every speaker and many participants at the conference.
• Over 300 conference delegates.
• The ‘Q Music and You’ feedback panel empowered Q Music members and guests to offer criticism, feedback and ideas for the future – an incredibly courageous move for Q Music to take. Criticism focused mainly on difficulties with speedy replies to phone calls and emails. Discussion also focused on whether Q Music should be supporting grass roots development or playing the role of peak body, working at the highest levels of industry and government.
• Luncheons and networking sessions sponsored by CD Baby, MIDEM, APRA, Sonic Bids, Time Off and Funk Folk Records.
• All participants received Q Music’s new ‘Export Handbook’ sponsored by Department of State Development and Innovation.
• Fortitude Valley placed itself firmly within all who attended as ‘the’ happening place in the Australian music industry.
• Independent labels and artists have been inspired and empowered to not rely on the indifference of major labels, but to forge partnerships and plans that will allow their artists and businesses to leap forward successfully into the new global market.
• Hundreds of commercial meetings between participants with the potential for many commercial outcomes for all participants.
• Music Industry educators expressed support for a new education based program engaging industry professional across Queensland within schools to support the development of young artists and industry workers.
• Q Music’s main showcase partner ‘Straight Out Of Brisbane’ shook the Valley Fiesta with over 1000 attendees at Soobiesta. This was the most successful event over the weekend and included almost 40 of the 100 Q Music showcase artists.
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Big Sound 2005 Hots Up!
Brisbane's 2005 Big Sound Music Industry summit is shaping up to be a truly international event with industry heavyweights from around the globe signing on to take part in the conference.
Now in its fourth year, Q Music’s Big Sound has grown into a significant event on the music industry calendar and is the hottest industry ticket this winter.
Spread across five days from July 5-9, the expanded conference program will combine networking opportunities, government engagement, music industry sector summits, closed door discussions, open issue-based forums, round table discussions, and showcase events.
If you want to maintain your independence and integrity, yet get ahead in the international music business, Big Sound provides you with an opportunity to mix with key industry players with an independent focus.
Big Sound ‘05 is attracting some of the biggest names in the national and international music scene – all heading to Brisbane to share their knowledge and expertise with the local industry.
Among the international delegates taking part are:
Sat Bisla and Jim McKeon A&R Worldwide USA
The A&R Worldwide team has played the vital, central role in the initial exposure, discovery and development of dozens of acts: Dido (Arista), Bonnie McKee (Warner Bros.), Keane, (Universal/Island U.K. & Interscope U.S.), Clear Static, (Island/Def Jam), Revis, (Epic) Fatboy Slim (Astralwerks), Faithless (Arista), and Missy Higgins, (Warner Bros). A&R Worldwide also recently staged the very successful MUSEXPO conference, which drew a large number of industry workers from across the globe to Los Angeles for four days of discussions and deal making.
Derek Sivers Online Retailer CD Baby
Derek Sivers is founder, president, and programmer of CD Baby and HostBaby. A professional musician since 1987, Derek started CD Baby by accident in 1998, when he was selling his own CD on his web site, and offered to let his fellow musicians use his service, too. As this hobby grew, he refused all investors and advertising, choosing to grow slowly and quietly during the dot-com boom and bust. Now CD Baby is the largest seller of independent CDs on the web, with over $20 million in sales for over 90,000 musician clients.
Phillip Hardy Collective Music (London)
Phillip Hardy is a 17-year veteran of the entertainment industry both in North America and Europe. Whether representing the interests of single artist clients, such as punk icon Henry Rollins or jazz legend Ray Charles, or avowedly independent record labels, his Collective Music organisation skillfully applies the wealth of experience Hardy and his team bring to bear.
Grant Hislop Kiwi FM (New Zealand)
Grant Hislop has worked in the New Zealand industry for approximately 20 years. His most recent project has been to launch the world’s first 100% New Zealand Music Station as a fully commercial entity. His other passion, band management, to this day sees him manage two of New Zealand’s most popular acts, Goodshirt and Pluto, and the up-and-coming singer songwriter, Sarah Brown. As a hobby, he publishes New Zealand Music Industry Directory – The Index!
Other international speakers include: Panos Panay (CEO Sonicbids USA); Claudia Nagy (!K7 Records Germany); Dave Graham (KR International New Zealand/Japan); Juliette Bouquerel (French Music Export Office); Rene Le Blanc Artistic and Technical Coordinator, OYE Canada, A&R, Indica Records); Gavin Robertson (Rightsrouter UK); Cath Anderson (New Zealand Music Commission); Tina Radburn (Queensland government Department of Premier and Cabinet, Los Angeles); and Elizabeth Burrough (Austrade, Toronto).
They will be joining some of Australia’s most influential industry professionals including Triple J Music Director Richard Kingsmill; APRA CEO Brett Cottle, Keith Welsh (The Music Network); Paul Bodlovich (WAM); Paul Buchanan (Soundbuzz Australia) Charles Caldas (Shock Records; and PPCA’s Lindy Morrison.
The full program is available here.
The full line-up of speakers is available here.
This year’s Big Sound conference will be tackling some of the major issues confronting the ever-changing music industry. Just some of the issues under the spotlight will be…
New Business Models and New Directions in the international Music Industry
The new breed of smart-artists are taking on the industries big wigs at their own game, getting outcomes and deals that show that being independent can be as lucrative as being signed to a major label for life. And the majors are paying attention and doing business in a new way…
Export Development Models
If you are looking at getting your music / business overseas in the next couple of years, then this panel is for you. Find out all the tricks of the trade to save money and maximise interest in your business. Find out what local, state and federal government programs are in place to help you save money and meet people who may be able to be your contact in the international marketplace.
The Future of Radio Programming
Want to know the latest trends in programming at Triple J, the Triple M network, Nova and 4ZZZ? Find out the directions that the key taste makers in Australian radio are taking.
Film and TV in the Music Industry
Want to get your music onto Film and TV? Come along and find out how.
All-ages Gigs, Festivals and Touring
Find out how you can start can start building your own festival, business or act – no matter what age you are. Meet the local crews that put on all the best festivals and all ages gigs around South East Queensland.
Mobile Technology
Find out the latest gadgets and directions in mobile communication and find out how to get your music onto ring tones, digital downloads and more.
Chart Busters
Take a peak at the past, present and future of charts in Australia. Are they relevant any more? What role do the AIR charts play compared to the ARIA charts?
Touring Regional Australia
Get the low down on how to develop your own tours and get your act on the road regularly. Learn the tricks of the trade and meet some people that can really help you take that next step.
Round Tables
Join a round table of established and aspiring industry professionals in a relaxed discussion environment. This is a great way to meet people at every level of participation within the music industry.
One-on-one Sessions
Catch up with a conference delegate one-one-one or with your act / business for up to an hour. Available only for paid participants of Big Sound.
Pacific Links
Get the goss about touring or developing your business in New Zealand or across the Pacific
Publishing
What is it and how can I get my music published? Come and find out.
CD Reviews
Find out what industry people really think of the CDs they get – every panel member will bring a CD that they love and explain why. Also get the chance to have your CD reviewed by the panel.
As part of Big Sound, AIR will host the inaugural Independent Label Summit, presenting a world-class line-up of speakers to discuss the latest industry research, experiences, case studies and strategies to push Australian independent music business forward. The conference will also play host to the Music Managers Forum Summit – the first event of its type staged in Queensland.
Big Sound 2005 will also feature arguably the largest showcase of the state’s new musical talent ever staged.
On each night of the conference, venues around Fortitude Valley will come alive with some of the most exciting new artists both Queensland and Northern New South Wales has to offer. No genre will be ignored, with the showcase gigs covering everything from rock to pop, funk, roots, groove, dance, hip-hop and emerging DJs.
Q Music was swamped with submissions by artists keen to take part, with a full announcement on the successful applicants expected soon. The Big Sound Emerging Artists Showcase series is being presented by Q Music with support from a range of local governments including the Brisbane and Gold Coast City Councils.
As Q Music’s signature event, Big Sound provides a vital opportunity for people involved in or interested in the contemporary music industry to connect with their peers, uncover the latest music industry issues and trends, and walk out with some fresh ideas.
To purchase your ticket today, contact Q Music on (07) 3257 0013, email info@qmusic.com.au or drop into the Q Music office at Level One, 148 Brunswick Street (corner of St Paul’s Terrace), Fortitude Valley.
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