Sounds Australia

25/06/2026

You can now apply to showcase at SXSW next year in Austin, Texas.

Showcase applications have opened for the festival in March 2027.

25/06/2026

New rounds of the Music Australia International Conference Contribution are now open.

Apply now for the Music Australia International Conference Contribution

25/06/2026

A new showcase opportunity in July for export-ready South Australian artists.

24/06/2026

We've got an exclusive discount on passes for Australian industry professionals to attend All That Matters in Singapore this October.

An exclusive discount on passes for the Singapore conference in October.

24/06/2026

A look back at our showcases at CMA Fest in Nashville this year.

Last week, Australian country music came to Nashville.

23/06/2026

Sounds Australia’s lap of the map is back!

Throughout July and August, we’re presenting a series of workshops to help Australian artists and their teams best prepare for international markets.

The Sounds Australia team and leading industry experts will discuss the strategic foundations that underpin successful music export. It will be a frank and honest conversation anchored in the often overlooked but essential practical knowledge and operational insights that can make or break an artist’s export journey.

From understanding your data and rights, to mastering a compelling showcase, plus budgets, tax and visas, a lot will be covered in dedicated sessions throughout the day. There’ll also be plenty of opportunities for you to ask questions or talk about your own perspectives and lived experiences.

If you’re trying to understand and capitalise on your overseas streaming numbers, thinking about taking your live show overseas, applying for any showcase events (locally or globally), have had a taste of international success and are strategising on your next moves, we want you in the room.

Head to our website for dates and the registration link.

Sounds Australia’s Export Readiness Workshops are delivered in partnership with MusicNSW, Music SA, Q Music, Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) and West Australian Music (WAM).

Throughout July and August we're presenting workshops around Australia.

23/06/2026

Presented by Sounds Australia and the Seaport, and supported by Qantas, THE AUSSIE BBQ NYC moved to a brand new home in 2026.

Cristina Mariani captured these photos from an amazing day where eight Australian acts took to the stage: aleksiah, Betty Taylor, BOY SODA, BRUX, Jack Botts, Mallrat, Shouse and Velvet Trip

Special thanks to Old Mates, WeWear Australian, Bondi Brewing Co., SUNBOY Spiked Coconut Water and, of course, a big thank you to the thousands of New Yorkers who spent the day and evening watching some incredible Australian music.

Sounds Australia's activity in New York was supported by Music Australia, APRA AMCOS, ARIA , PPCA, Create NSW and the SA Government.

A new home for New York City's largest celebration of Australian music.

10/06/2026

New York City's largest celebration of Australian music returns this Saturday June 13, presented by Sounds Australia and the Seaport and supported by Qantas.

Australia’s export music market development initiative, established to provide a cohesive and strategic platform to assist the Australian music industry access international business opportunities.

03/06/2026

THE AUSSIE BBQ returns to CMA Fest in Nashville this week - and for the first time ever, it's in an actual BBQ joint! Discover amazing Australian country music at our showcase on Thursday 4 June at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint Downtown https://soundsaustralia.com.au/activity/cma-fest-2026/

28/05/2026

You'll find Larry and Glenn from our team speaking at CMAOntario Festival & Awards this weekend in Port Credit, Canada.

Australia’s export music market development initiative, established to provide a cohesive and strategic platform to assist the Australian music industry access international business opportunities.