BIGSOUND has long been regarded as one of the most important platforms for new music discovery on this side of the globe.
Australian artists, along with an expertly curated roster of international visitors, get the opportunity to demonstrate why they are the next in line for widespread recognition and greatness.For Aotearoa singer-songwriter Georgia Lines, her trajectory has already been leading her down this path. The award-winning performer has been revelling in the release of her album 'The Rose Of Jericho', and will be bringing the record to Australia for some unmissable east-coast shows including Live Nation Australia's Ones To Watch and Backed by Vodafone event taking place during BIGSOUND next week.
The Ones To Watch event returns to Brisbane to showcase the acts Live Nation Australia/ NZ are excited to see springboard to more widespread success. Having already run numerous events elsewhere around the country that has put the spotlight on artists including J-MILLA, Blake Rose, Sophisticated Dingo and more, Ones To Watch this year is showcasing Georgia Lines alongside artists Ishan and J.Tajor.
The release of 'The Rose Of Jericho' landed with impact on release earlier this year, bolstering Lines' status as one of Aotearoa's best new writers.
Ahead of her arrival for BIGSOUND, Georgia Lines shares her excitement for the festival and the top five things she is looking forward to the most about the experience.
Incredible panels and speakers
Every year, BIGSOUND features amazing panels and speakers who bring wisdom, tools, and incredible insights on a global scale. I'm especially excited to catch Tones & I on Tuesday afternoon.Ones To Watch showcase
One show I'm particularly excited about is the Ones To Watch showcase. A few years back, I played a version of this show in New Zealand and it was one of my all-time favourite showcases. I can't wait to be in Australia, playing shows and sharing some tracks from the new album.Chicken wings from Pig & Whistle
If you know, you know – Pig & Whistle's chicken wings are a favourite.Discovering new artists
One of the things I love about BIGSOUND is that you always walk away with a bunch of new favourite artists you stumble upon during the week. I'm really looking forward to discovering some new favourites.
The privilege of making music
It never escapes me how lucky I am to create music and perform live, let alone travel to another country and represent a bit of what's happening musically back home. So I am very excited to fly over with my wonderful band for the week and represent Aotearoa.Ones To Watch BIGSOUND showcase takes place at The Outpost (Brisbane) 4 September. Georgia Lines also has BIGSOUND showcases at Black Bear Lodge (Brisbane) 3 September and Blute's (Brisbane) 4 September. Georgia will also perform at Waywards (Sydney) 30 August and Northcote Social Club (Melbourne) on 31 August.
