Where Music + Design Connect

BIGSOUND Music+Design

When: 10/11 September, 2013

Where: Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

BIGSOUND is already regarded as one of Australia's finest music gatherings, with exciting live music showcases and conference speakers. In 2013, the BIGSOUND experience is getting bigger and better by ushering in the inaugural Music+Design component. Over two days, music makers and music fans alike can listen to and learn from worldwide leaders in the design field.


Music+Design is where music and design connect. The program explores the intersection of music and all modes of design - interactive, graphic design, digital, industrial design, architecture, production, fashion, and film. Music+Design welcomes the international design community to Brisbane, offering an unprecedented opportunity for a range of design disciplines to come together and discuss current developments influencing their industry, seen through the lens of music.

Need some tips on how to create an awesome music video? Head on over to 'Video Makes the YouTube Star' on the 11th. Who better to learn from than someone like MTV VMA nominated director Natasha Pincus ('Somebody That I Used To Know')? There's sessions that cover visual identity, fashion, poster art and a whole lot more, with speakers including an international who's who from the design community. Speakers include...

Nick Cave... Leanne De Souza (artist management)... Lachlan Goold (Magoo)... Patience Hodgson (The Grates)...Quan Yeomans (Regurgitator)... Elliott Wheeler (composer, Executive Producer of The Great Gatsby soundtrack)... Celeste Potter (animation)... Nick Panama (Cantora)... Kirsten Doak (The Lock Group)... John Warwicker (Tomato)... Mairi Cameron (Director)... Sophia Watson (Editor, DQ Magazine).

For full details on sessions, speakers and registration for passes, check out the BIGSOUND Music+Design site.