First panelists and showcase bands announced for Little Bigsound

Panels on the day will cover topics from booking gig’s, obtaining management, recording and production through to photography, music journalism and how best to release your music in the 21st century. Full details of all panels will be announced very soon so watch this space!

Across the topics above- the first round of panelist’s has also been announced, and includes: Shin Fukuzimi (A&R at P-Vine Records, Japan), Paul Hanley (French Kiss Records), James Wright (FANS), Crystle Fleper (Faster Louder / JWAC), Paul Watson (Heapsaflash), Maggie Collins (JJJ / manager DZ & The John Steele Singers), Dan Zilber (FBI Radio), and many local artists and industry types including Sabrina Lawrie, Edward Guglielmino, Matt Redlich, Tim Price – with many more tba.

Young up and coming Brisband Jungle Giants and the Gold Coasts Oceanics have been announced as the first band’s confirmed to showcase @ Little BIGSound 2011. More TBC…

Little BIGSOUND is focused on building skills, and providing information specifically targeted at young people and offers not only a series of break-out panel sessions featuring established young music industry professionals, but is also a way for attendees to form connections and develop professional relationships.

After the formal conference program has ended, an afternoon tea will be provided with live acoustic entertainment from some of Brisbane’s amazing up and coming talent. Finally as night falls, live music featuring established and breakthrough artists will be showcased within the Judith Wright Centre performing arts space – all finishing up by 6.30 pm (please note new finishing time).

STAY TUNED FOR MORE PANEL, SPEAKERS, KEYNOTES AND SHOWCASE BANDS TBA!

Sat September 10th @ The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts

Conference: 9.30am – 3.30pm / Showcase: 4.30 – 6.30pm

Tix On Sale Now through www.youthmusicindustries.com/little-big-sound/