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[Wednesday, July 12] Today, music tourism trendsetters, Qld Music Trails, announce their inaugural focus on the River City with Brisbane Music Trail — bringing all your favourite artists and events to one place throughout September! There’s never been a better time to travel to the heart of the sunshine state with Sweet Relief!, Brisbane Festival and BIGSOUND all gearing to set the tone for an unforgettable experience, and bringing the best and diverse music from around the world to Brisbane this spring.

A small glimpse into what will be surfacing in the jam-packed month is the music program from one of Australia’s leading international arts festivals, Brisbane Festival, which will take place throughout September. The Brisbane Music Trail will also include BIGSOUND from September 5-8, now in its 22nd year BIGSOUND is your annual opportunity to discover the future of Australian music as 140+ bands play across three huge nights in Brisbane’s iconic Fortitude Valley. Finally, the recently announced Sweet Relief! music festival will be making its debut at Brisbane’s Maritime Green, Northshore on Saturday, September 16 — bringing dancefloor legends Groove Armada, The Avalanches, Cut Copy and more to the sunshine state for a unique, one-day party.

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Brisbane Music Trail is the much-awaited Brisbane debut for Qld Music Trails, which is part of the Towards Tourism 2032 roadmap for building new experiences for visitors to discover more of Queensland. A musical Route 66 of Queensland, Qld Music Trails provides unique ways to explore the sunny state one incredible music event after the other. Marking the next iteration of the music event series, Brisbane Music Trail is giving Brisbane the spotlight and reinforcing Brisbane’s reputation for delivering outstanding live music events, ahead of celebrating Queensland arts and culture on the global stage at the Brisbane 2023 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

CEO & Creative Director of Queensland Music Trails, Joel Edmondson, states: “Brisbane’s music community has a long and proud history of working together to achieve amazing things. This story can be told in words, but it is best experienced through the unique events and venues we have that can’t be replicated anywhere else. The Brisbane Music Trail is a long-term initiative to bring our strongest homegrown experiences under one banner so that September becomes the month that Brisbane owns live music in Australia.”

Artistic Director of Brisbane Festival, Louise Bezzina said “This September, the Brisbane Festival music program will welcome a multitude of musical genres, featuring local, national, and international acts who will perform in some of the most iconic venues and more than 23 suburbs across Brisbane. Residents and visitors to City will be spoilt for choice this year as they are serenaded in the streets of their own community or whether they chose to venture into one of the precincts, the program has something for everyone. “

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“The Festival is thrilled to partner this year with Queensland Music Trails and Bigsound to present the Brisbane Music Trail. We can’t wait to showcase this amazing talent for a month of live music as part of this fabulous partnership!” 

Speaking to Brisbane Music Trail, Kris Stewart from QMusic said: “Each year BIGSOUND welcomes thousands of interstate and international music lovers to Brisbane to discover the future of Australian music. Of course, at the heart of BIGSOUND is Brisbane’s iconic Fortitude Valley. An entertainment precinct like no other, it homes an expansive network of music venues. We invite people to come explore a mammoth run of performances from some of the country’s best up and coming artists in a very unique part of the city. It’s a heap of fun – once you’ve been, you’ll want to come back year on year!”

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Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the latest event from Qld Music Trails adds to Brisbane’s already stacked major events calendar.

“Our growing city is fast becoming the place to be for lifestyle and entertainment events, with our fantastic climate and bustling hospitality scene inviting visitors to extend their weekend trips,” Schrinner said.

“Music lovers can dance the night away at Sweet Relief! and then rest and recover with their choice of great local shopping, dining and tourism options across our city and suburbs. We look forward to hosting more world class events featuring local talent here in Brisbane for residents and visitors to enjoy.” 

For the month of September, Brisbane Music Trail serves as a powerful call-to-action, encouraging music lovers, sun seekers and party lovers alike to embark on an unforgettable journey to the new hotspot for the Australian music scene. With more events to be added to this already packed lineup, brace yourself for the most music you’ve seen in your life at the Brisbane Music Trail!

For more information, head to the Queensland Music Trails website and start booking your holiday now!

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About Qld Music Trails

Qld Music Trails is a world-first music tourism experience that invites visitors from around the world to discover the wonders of Queensland’s natural beauty, through itineraries of iconic music events in amazing and unexpected locations.

Sweet Relief! 16 September

Escape to a world of sheer delight and embrace the allure of Sweet Relief. As Winter surrenders to the vibrance of Spring, indulge in the ultimate Brisbane getaway. Presented by the esteemed collaboration of Qld Music Trails, Untitled Group and Brisbane Festival, prepare to witness Brisbane burst to life with an unrivaled fusion of unparalleled music, mouthwatering gastronomy, delectable libations, and fun this September at Sweet Relief. Tickets are on sale now.

Big Sound 5-8 September

BIGSOUND is the southern hemisphere’s biggest music industry gathering where some of the world’s most influential tastemakers and adventurous music lovers come to discover the future of music over three exciting, fun-filled nights in Brisbane every September.

Brisbane Festival 1-23 September

Each September, Brisbane Festival lights up the city in a blaze of colour and arts performances and experiences that celebrate the city.

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AMNPLIFY – ML