Sounds Australia

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.

28/05/2026

Sounds Australia has today opened expressions for interest for a number of upcoming international trade missions for Australian music industry professionals.

These trade missions cover three separate events: All About Music in Mumbai, India, AXEAN Festival in Bali, Indonesia and MUSICMEX in Mexico City, Mexico.

For each of these, successful applicants will receive a contribution towards international flights, accommodation covered for the official delegation dates at the designated hotel, and gain access to Sounds Australia networking opportunities and the event’s program of activity, panels, and market insights designed to deepen understanding of that particular country’s music industry and create meaningful partnership opportunities in the region.

You may apply to be a part of multiple trade missions, however you will only be selected for one. Specific criteria, terms and conditions also apply for each trade mission. Please see the expression of interest page for more information: https://soundsaustralia.com.au/sounds-australia-trade-missions/

All expressions of interest close 11:59pm AEST Wednesday 17 June

The AXEAN Festival Trade Mission is supported by the ASEAN-Australia Centre.

The MUSICMEX Trade Mission is coordinated in partnership with the Association of Artist Managers - AAM Australia.

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.

28/05/2026

26 artists, five stages, two showcases and one excellent Great Escape Festival. Check out Ruby Boland's photos from our activity in Brighton earlier this month.

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.

17/05/2026

Applications have now opened to showcase at MUSICMEX in Mexico City this November.

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.

14/05/2026

You can now apply to showcase at Folk Alliance International 2027.

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.

14/05/2026

We're in Brighton this week for The Great Escape Festival presenting two showcases of Australian music: today at Komedia and on Saturday at TGE Beach.

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.

27/04/2026

You can catch these 29 amazing Australian acts performing by the seaside in Brighton, UK next month at the :

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Who are you keen to see? 👀

We’re excited to be returning to TGE to present two huge showcases of Australian music: Thursday May 14 at and Saturday May 16 on TGE Beach. Joining us on Saturday will be our mates from who will be hosting the outdoor stage.

If you’re looking for information like set times, or you want to know more about each of the Australians at The Great Escape Festival this year, you’ll find it all at our website. Just hit the link in our bio.

Sounds Australia’s activity at The Great Escape Festival is presented in partnership with the and Tourism Australia, and supported by .aus, , , .official, and the .

23/04/2026

Congratulations to all the winners from last night's Queensland Music Awards. A special shout-out to Hollow Coves who won the Export Artist Of The Year trophy, an award presented by Sounds Australia.

Other winners included FISHER, Mallrat, and Hollow Coves, with 4ZZZ taking home the Lifetime Achievement Award.

21/04/2026

Sounds Australia, in partnership with the Australian Music Centre, is back in Bremen, Germany this week for jazzahead!, leading a delegation of Australian jazz industry, artists and practitioners.

If you're attending, come and meet the Australians at Booth 6D20 from 16:00 - 17:00 on Friday April 24.

Visit our website to find out more about the Australians attending this year's event, along with a playlist of amazing Australian jazz, curated by acclaimed pianist Zela Margossian of the Zela Margossian Quintet.

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.

15/04/2026

Here it is: this year’s lineup for THE AUSSIE BBQ New York City!

Presented by Sounds Australia and the Seaport, THE AUSSIE BBQ New York City is the biggest festival of Australian music in New York. Taking place on Saturday 13 June on Fulton & Front St in NYC’s historic Seaport neighbourhood, it’s going to be an afternoon of incredible live music in one of New York’s most beautiful locations.

This year’s huge lineup features:






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For over 15 years Sounds Australia has presented THE AUSSIE BBQ around the world, from London to Los Angeles and many cities in between.

Artists such as RÜFÜS DU SOL, Amyl and the Sniffers, Courtney Barnett, Vance Joy, Ecca Vandal, The Temper Trap, DMA’S, Emma Louise, Flume, G Flip, Gordi, The Teskey Brothers and Tkay Maidza have previously performed at THE AUSSIE BBQ.

Who will you discover at this year’s event in New York City?

Entry is free. Head to the link in our bio to find out more about the artists performing this year.

THE AUSSIE BBQ New York City is supported by .aus, , , .official, , and .