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How does a band get invited to SXSW? SXSW Music Director Dev Sherlock reveals all ahead of his appearance at BIGSOUND 2026

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How does a band get invited to SXSW? SXSW Music Director Dev Sherlock reveals all ahead of his appearance at BIGSOUND 2026

Thaddeus Rudd will appear at BIGSOUND 2026. Here, Rudd discusses what bands and artists should be doing to promote themselves overseas

Paul Kelly will take part in "a discussion that unpacks the importance of the songwriters and songwriting in shaping our music culture"

BIGSOUND has expanded its 2026 Goolwal Goolwal program with 3%, Uncle Joe Geia, MOB CYPHER, trials and Jarjum Sounds

Ladyhawke, DC Maxwell, Deva Mahal, Mim Jensen, and many more exciting Kiwi acts will showcase at BIGSOUND 2026

The showcase lineup for this year "represents a rich, diverse roster of names from around the country and New Zealand"

BIGSOUND has confirmed its first wave of Artist in Conversation events for its 25th anniversary edition in September

Remaining one of the key events on the Australian and global music calendars, BIGSOUND will return in 2026