RED BULL SOUND SELECT

Returns To BIGSOUND

For Wednesday Panel + Live Showcase

Globally recognised artist development program, Red Bull Sound Select, today reveals it will return to Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley for a Wednesday panel and live showcase on September 6 at leading music festival and industry conference, BIGSOUND. The Queensland capital appears on the program’s list of worldwide destinations for a second time, joining North America, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, Sydney, Melbourne and recently Byron Bay.

Live Panel

In the early afternoon at 12:30pm, Red Bull Sound Select will open its second BIGSOUND visit with a star-studded panel, featuring power pop duo Client Liaison and award winning Triathlon Ironman Courtney Atkinson. Hosted by respected music industry figure, Sweetie Zamora, the panel will explore and discuss the parallels between artists and athletes, seeing the guests tackle subjects such as stage and field anxiety, cultural icons and learning points between the two disciplines.

Melbourne’s Client Liaison, aka Monte Morgan and Harvey Miller released their debut album Diplomatic Immunity late last year to national acclaim. The duo have expertly carved their identity since inception; a spirit of Australian excess and pastiche of “faux-fi” house, pop, love balladry, disco and techno, to an all-adoring audience. From boasting a bursting amphitheatre at Splendour in the Grass with a magnetic guest appearance from Tina Arena, to touring the world on increasingly bigger stages – the pair are firmly on their way to musical greatness.

Queensland’s Courtney Atkinson will join Client Liaison on the panel as one of Australia’s highest regarded athletes. A triathlete since high school, Atkinson has represented Australia in multiple Olympic Games, and is a six time Australian Triathlon champion. Forever pursuing a new challenge, Courtney has delved towards winning off-road triathlons, adventure racing and long distance Ironman events, a fitting personality to explore topics like mental and physical endurance at BIGSOUND.

Client Liaison
Courtney Atkinson
SWweetie Zamora

12:30PM – 1:30PM
Judith Wright Centre, Fortitude Valley

Live Showcase

Red Bull Sound Select will explore the heart of Brisbane’s nightlife precinct on Wednesday evening, seeing the Elephant and Wheelbarrow provide a green, surreal sanctuary from the festival, with performances from three of Australia’s brightest artists – including talented multi-instrumentalist Jonti, vibrant electro duo ALTA and bubbling-up hip-hop emcee MANU CROOK$. Swathed in mist and pink hued glow, the three artists will appear against pink lasers and smoke filled air, akin to the colliding beauty of Tasmania’s Aurora Australis.

Headlining the night’s soiree, is wildly talented Sydney producer and vocalist, Jonti. Signed to Future Classic and Stones Throw and a touring member of The Avalanches – Jonti is currently preparing to release his sophomore album. The record’s first single, “Scrood” featured 17-year-old prodigy, Steve Lacy from The Internet, and was his first taste of solo work in five years, applauded by the likes of Pitchfork and SPIN. Having recorded with the likes of Mark Ronson and Badbadnotgood, don’t miss this all star performer make a highly talked-about BIGSOUND appearance.

Off the back of a monumental Splendour in the Grass performance at Red Bull Sound Select’s First Night Fever party, Melbourne duo ALTA next make their way to Fortitude Valley on September 6. The pair have spent 2017 carving a name for themselves with their blend of strikingly chaotic, electronic pop. Their recent cut “Fix It” became a triple j favourite, and will see their R&B sounds soothe the walls of the Elephant & Wheelbarrow.

Finalising the BIGSOUND presents Red Bull Sound Select lineup is Ghana raised, Sydney-based emcee MANU CROOK$, making huge strides at home and abroad with his unique strain of hip-hop. Supported by the likes of The Fader and Beats 1’s Zane Lowe, Crook$ recently released his debut EP Mood Forever featuring the Pigeons and Planes premiered single “Ridin” – and is set to continue his worldwide takeover, one show at a time.

Red Bull Sound Select currently visits Sydney and Melbourne for a monthly lineup programmed in turns by internationally esteemed record label, Chapter Music, tastemaking juggernaut I OH YOU, Sydney’s FBi Radio and purveyors of fresh, seminal music Laneway Festival.

Don’t miss out on a dazzling, immersive display of light, sound and performance – and thoroughly stimulating conversation and debate – when Red Bull Sound Select returns to BIGSOUND for an afternoon panel and evening party of no limits. The Elephant and Barrow will recreate the Southern Lights; making it an idealistic moment for adventure and music discovery with some of Australia’s brightest blazing artists, while the Judith Wright centre, will house conversations between some of the country’s most respected talents.