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Next week, for the very first time, Australia Hous

Next week, for the very first time, Australia House comes to @amsterdamdanceevent!

Situated in the heart of Amsterdam at @BoxSociaal Jordaan, Australia House will provide an opportunity to celebrate Australian talent with a series of exclusive events on Wednesday October 16 and Thursday October 17.

Scroll across to see what’s happening, and hit the link in our bio to RSVP to the @mixmaganz and @disco.ac mixers.

Australian dance and electronic music is absolutely crushing it globally right now, and at home Australia is the third largest market in the world for electronic music. In fact, an Australian fan, on average, streams more of the genre than anyone else on the planet!

We can’t wait to be at @amsterdamdanceevent next week to celebrate Australian music, and help connect our industry with the global dance community.

Sounds Australia’s activity at ADE is supported by @music.aus, @apraamcos, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment.

It was a fantastic afternoon at @the5spotnashville

It was a fantastic afternoon at @the5spotnashville last month when THE AUSSIE BBQ returned to @americanafest for the tenth time to showcase some of the best Australian Americana talent.

We love the team at The 5 Spot, so we want to send them a huge thank you for all their hard work over the years in helping us with our showcases. We can’t wait to return in 2025.

If you were at THE AUSSIE BBQ this year, we hope you discovered a new favourite Australian artist.

Photos by @biglunchstudio. We posted more of their amazing photos from THE AUSSIE BBQ yesterday. Head to our IG grid to see those.

Sounds Australia’s activity at @americanafest was supported by @music.aus, @apraamcos, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment.

Last month, under the light of @the5spotnashville’s disco ball, we presented the tenth edition of THE AUSSIE BBQ at @americanafest, showcasing some of Australia’s finest Americana artists.

A huge thank you to everyone who came to East Nashville on that Saturday afternoon to see the Australians perform.

We loved having the man, the icon, the legend Dobe Newton from @thebushwackersofficial back on the tools/tongs, serving up some Australian-style BBQ.

Photos by @biglunchstudio. We’ll post more photos from the showcase tomorrow as well.

Sounds Australia’s activity at AMERICANAFEST is supported by @music.aus, @apraamcos, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment.

Backstage with of all the amazing artists who perf

Backstage with of all the amazing artists who performed at THE AUSSIE BBQ in Nashville last weekend, as part of @americanafest at @the5spotnashville.

Photos courtesy of the wonderful @biglunchstudio.

Sounds Australia’s activity at #Americanafest was supported by @apraamcos, @music.aus, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment.

Things got pretty wild at THE AUSSIE BBQ @reeperba

Things got pretty wild at THE AUSSIE BBQ @reeperbahn_festival last Friday. Just have a look at that last photo. I’m not sure we can really explain it.

Danke schön to you if you came to @molotowclub to watch the Australian artists showcase. There were certainly some performances we’ll never forget.

If you missed them yesterday, check out our Instagram grid for more photos from THE AUSSIE BBQ in Hamburg.

All photos by @corduladitz.

Sounds Australia’s activity at the Reeperbahn Festival was supported by @apraamcos, @music.aus, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment.

What a day in Hamburg! Last Friday we celebrated

What a day in Hamburg!

Last Friday we celebrated the 10th anniversary of THE AUSSIE BBQ at the @reeperbahn_festival with a massive afternoon of Australian music.

Thank you to everyone who came to @molotowclub. We hope you discovered a new favourite Australian act.

It was also our chance to say goodbye to the current @molotowclub venue which has been the home of THE AUSSIE BBQ since 2014. We’ll miss this place but we’re so excited to see the new Molotow in 2025.

A big thanks to @corduladitz for taking these photos. We’ll be posting more photos from the showcase tomorrow.

Sounds Australia’s activity at the Reeperbahn Festival was supported by @apraamcos, @music.aus, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment.

Nashville, here are the set times for THE AUSSIE B

Nashville, here are the set times for THE AUSSIE BBQ @Americanafest this Saturday September 21 at @the5spotnashville.

Not only will we be showcasing some of the finest Australian Americana talent, we’ll also be serving up Australian-style BBQ, and celebrating ten years of doing it at The 5 Spot.

Plus, entry is free! We can’t wait to see you this Saturday. There’s more info if you follow the link in our bio.

Sounds Australia’s activity at Americanafest is supported by @apraamcos, @music.aus, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment.

Guten tag! Here are the set times for THE AUSSIE B

Guten tag! Here are the set times for THE AUSSIE BBQ this Friday September 20 at @molotowclub in Hamburg as part of the @reeperbahn_festival.

13 Australian acts will be showcasing across two stages, including one of this year’s Anchor Award nominees Milan Ring who’ll be opening the Club Room. Get down early so you don’t miss any of these amazing artists.

It’s also the last time we’ll be holding THE AUSSIE BBQ in the current Molotow space, so it’s going to be a very special afternoon.

Entry is for Reeperbahn Festival ticketholders only. Hit that link in our bio for more information on all the Australians at the festival.

Sounds Australia’s activity at the Reeperbahn Festival is supported by @apraamcos, @music.aus, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment.

We love @the5spotnashville. Since 2014 it’s been

We love @the5spotnashville. Since 2014 it’s been the home of THE AUSSIE BBQ at @Americanafest in Nashville, which means this Saturday September 21 we’re celebrating the tenth birthday of the BBQ at The 5 Spot.

So come and celebrate with us at Americanafest, eat some Australian-style BBQ and discover your next favourite Australian artist. It starts at 11:30am. Free entry too! That old-fashioned link in bio will lead you to all the info on this year’s THE AUSSIE BBQ.

We’ve dug through the archives/camera roll on our phones and pulled out some memories of past BBQs at The 5 Spot:

1. @henrywagons (2023)
2. @sineadburgess (2019)
3. @tommyemmanuelcgp (2018)
4. @fannylumsden (2018)
5. @kaseychambersmusic (2016)
6. The icon Dobe Newton and his iconic apron
7. @jordielanemusic (2016)
8. @theweepingwillows (2022)
9. @colinhay (2017)
10. @the5spotnashville’s biggest fan @glennyg

Next week in Hamburg we’re celebrating an annive

Next week in Hamburg we’re celebrating an anniversary - and saying goodbye to an old friend.

2024 marks ten years since Sounds Australia began hosting showcases of Australian artists at Germany’s @reeperbahn_festival, and since the start, @molotowclub has been the home of THE AUSSIE BBQ.

It’s one of our favourite venues in the world, with some of the best staff and crew you’ll find anywhere. Unfortunately, the owners of the building at Nobistor 14 are turning it into the hotel, so next Friday September 20 will be the last time THE AUSSIE BBQ takes place inside this particular venue.

The good news is that Molotow will live on! In 2025 it will move across the road to Reeperbahn 136, where acts like The Beatles and The Liverbirds played in the ‘60s when it was called the Top Ten Club. We’re so happy that Molotow will live on and we’re excited to see the new space.

So if you’re at the Reeperbahn Festival next Friday, come and discover your next favourite Australian act, and say goodbye to the current home of Molotow at the same time. Hit the 🔗 in our bio for all the info.

Here are a few photos taken over the years at THE AUSSIE BBQ Reeperbahn Festival:

1. @therubens - 2019, photo by @charlesengelken
2. @dobbyau - 2019, photo by @charlesengelken
3. @amylandthesniffers - 2018, photo by @charlesengelken
4. @oceanalleyband - 2018, photo by @charlesengelken
5. @pressclubband - 2019, photo by @charlesengelken
6. @ballparkmusic - 2015, photos supplied
7. @lisamitchell - 2017, photo by Sounds Australia
8. @thelmaplum - 2023, photo by @corduladitz
9. @mercimercy - 2022, photo by @bythesea_photo
10. @molotowclub - 2023, photo by @corduladitz

Australia Sounds Like... AMERICANAFEST 2024. Next

Australia Sounds Like... AMERICANAFEST 2024.

Next week we’ll be celebrating ten years of THE AUSSIE BBQ at @the5spotnashville - and we’re so excited to be doing it with this fantastic lineup of Australian Americana talent:

@ella_hooper
@emilybarkerhalo
@freighttrainfoxes
@imogenclarkmusic
@jordielanemusic
@mattjoegow
@mikeelrington
@nigelwearne
@thepleasuresmusic
@theweepingwillows
@wesleydeanmusic

If you’re in Nashville for @Americanafest next week, make sure you get down to The 5 Spot on Saturday September 21. Doors open at 11:30am and entry is free.

For set times and artist info, hit the link in our bio. Also at our website you’ll be able to find official showcase times for Emily Barker, Freight Train Foxes, Jordie Lane, Matt Joe Gow, The Pleasures and Wesley Dean.

Sounds Australia’s activity at AMERICANAFEST is supported by @apraamcos, @music.aus, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment.

Australia Sounds Like… Reeperbahn Festival 2024.

Australia Sounds Like… Reeperbahn Festival 2024.

This month, 14 Australian acts will head to Hamburg to showcase at the @reeperbahn_festival, one of Europe’s most exciting events for new music.

@3three.percent
@ashajefferies
@babysmithmusic
@battlesnakeband
@elsywameyo
@fbtband
@girlandgirl_music
@_johnnyhunter_
@miawray
@milan.ring
@rumjungleband
@rvg____
@thegrogansband
@tiagostelow

We’re celebrating 10 years of showcasing at the Reeperbahn Festival this year, and on Friday September 20 THE AUSSIE BBQ will take place for one last time at one of our favourite venues in the world, @molotowclub.

Come discover your next favourite Australian artist and help us say “auf wiedersehen” to Molotow before it moves to its new home on the Reeperbahn. Set times and artist info can be found at our website. Just hit that 🔗 in our bio.

Sounds Australia’s activity at the Reeperbahn Festival is supported by @apraamcos, @music.aus, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment.

@Bigsound is just around the corner, and if you’

@Bigsound is just around the corner, and if you’re attending the conference in Brisbane next week, you’ll be able to catch a few members of our team moderating panels.

On Thursday September 5, you’ll find Esti Zilber moderating two panels, focused on exporting your music to Asia and UK/Europe.

The day before, on Wednesday, Glenny G will be moderating the Export USA panel.

They’ll both be joined by key industry who’ll give you the insider knowledge on their home markets and tell you what you need to know if you’re looking to break into new international territories.

You can purchase delegate passes from the Bigsound website, which will also get you into the music showcases, workshops and parties happening across the week. Head to the Bigsound Instagram account for more info.

Sounds Australia, in partnership with the Australi

Sounds Australia, in partnership with the Australian Guild of Screen Composers @australianguildscreencomposers, are now seeking expressions of interest from experienced and innovative local screen composers to make up the inaugural delegation of a Trade Mission in Los Angeles from 11th – 15th November 2024.

Applications close 30th August. Details and criteria are available at soundsaustralia.com.au and at the link in @soundsaustralia’s bio.

The Trade Mission is made possible thanks to our funding partners @apraamcos @music.aus @aria_official @ppca.official @creatensw and @mdo_sa.

What a wonderful time we had in Melbourne on Wedne

What a wonderful time we had in Melbourne on Wednesday night for the @apraamcos @ausmusiccentre Art Music Awards. Congratulations to all the winners. And thank you to all the panelists, and guests, who joined us the next day for our Conversation on Export.

Those panelists (L-R) were Daryl Buckley, Mel Pose @mel__pose, Adam Davison @barbicancentre, Robin Fox @foxalot, Genevieve Lacey, Professor Cat Hope @cathope and Peter Knight @phjknight.

Photo of Larry, Glenn and Esti from Sounds Australia with Adam Davison from Barbican Centre on the #ArtMusicAwards red carpet by @rcstills.

Save your spot at A Conversation on Export, presen

Save your spot at A Conversation on Export, presented by Sounds Australia and @ausmusiccentre, coming up this Thursday 15 August in Naarm/Melbourne.

Joining the discussion panel are seasoned creators and industry leaders who have carved out an international art music career:

Adam Davison (The Barbican, London)
Prof. Cat Hope
Daryl Buckley
Genevieve Lacey
Melanie Pose
Peter Knight
Robin Fox

This is a fantastic opportunity for Australian artists and industry to connect and share insights from within the art music community, and better prepare for future international activity.

It’s free but registration is essential. Head to our bio for more.

We’re heading to AIR Indie-Con in Adelaide this

We’re heading to AIR Indie-Con in Adelaide this week, and if you’re going too, you’ll be able to see our own @glennyg taking to the stage for a couple of panels.

First up, on Friday August 2 at 10:30am, Glenny will be moderating the panel Creating Content - How To Get Seen & Heard, asking questions to Dona Inthaxoum (@meta), @joshpyke, Reggie Ba-Pe (AWZA) and Sarah Hamilton (@golden_hour.me).

Then later that day, at 3:45pm, check out G’s debating skills as he takes part in the Music Industry Debate which will close out this year’s conference.

For more information, head to AIR’s Instagram account - @ausindies.

Have you heard? Applications are now open for @sxs

Have you heard? Applications are now open for @sxsw 2025.

If you want to be like these Australian artists (and countless others) and travel to Austin, Texas to showcase in front of music industry from around the world, now’s your chance to apply.

There might also be funding available to support your activity. Hit the link in our bio to see which grant programs you may be eligible for.

Faces of THE AUSSIE BBQ CMA Fest, taken last month

Faces of THE AUSSIE BBQ CMA Fest, taken last month in Nashville.

@wadeforstermusic
@taylormossmusic
@traviscollinsonline
@casey_barnes_music
@maxjacksonmusic
@jamesjohnstonmusic
@wolfe_brothers
@lanepittmanofficial
@abbieferrismusic
@melanie_dyer
@andrewswiftmusic
@homegrowntrio

Photos by @jakedaveystudios

A look back at an awesome day in June. Thank you

A look back at an awesome day in June.

Thank you New York for turning out in your thousands to see @jebediah_band, @lastdinosaurs, @northeastpartyhouse, @wearesheppard, @syccoworld and @thelmaplum at THE AUSSIE BBQ SummerStage.

See you in 2025!

THE AUSSIE BBQ @summerstage was presented by @cpfnyc and Sounds Australia, in partnership with the @_aaausa. It was supported by @apraamcos, @music.aus, @aria_official, @ppca.official, @creatensw and the @sagovernment, alongside the Australian Consulate-General New York and @triple_j.

Filming and editing by @arlo_dean_cook.

Music: @northeastpartyhouse - ‘Calypso Beach’

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