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Baker Boy performing at River Sounds

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River Sounds

Our flagship festival brings live music and regional spirit together in Bellingen. A celebration of diverse talent, shared experiences and the communities that make it all happen.

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We have also produced a range of boutique events including The Big Bonanza, Fed BluesFest, CiderFest, and Brew Day Out — each blending incredible Australian music with great food, drink, and atmosphere.

Alongside our owned events, Gig Big has managed live music programming for venues and events across the region, booking leading Australian artists such as Phil Jamieson, Boo Seeka, Tijuana Cartel, Skegss, and many more. From large-scale festivals to intimate gigs, Gig Big continues to champion live music and strengthen the creative heartbeat of regional NSW.

Poster wall

Big events. Magical memories.

River Sounds 2020 poster — a river at dusk in blue and red light, with the festival name and lineup printed below — River Sounds

River Sounds 2022 poster — a colourful illustration of a flying saucer, a camper van and a koala, with the festival name and lineup below — River Sounds

The Big Bonanza 2022 poster — neon signs and big-top tents at night, with the music and comedy lineup below — The Big Bonanza

River Sounds 2025 poster — the Bellingen river and bridge in red and cream, with the festival name and lineup below — River Sounds

River Sounds 2026

The festival film

From the festival floor

Moments from River Sounds

Crowd at the main stage at dusk

Band playing under rainbow stage lights

Singer gripping a microphone under purple stage lights

DJ in red light behind the decks

Musician playing an acoustic guitar in a green-lit wash

Full band on stage under yellow lights

Two bandmates playing guitar and bass in front of a pixel-lit screen

DJ performing in the blue-lit shed stage

Guitarist singing in front of neon bands of colour

Packed crowd facing a red-lit stage

Performer singing to a tented crowd under violet lights

MC performing to a crowd under purple lights

Vocalist singing beside a DJ at a festival stage

Musician playing a white electric guitar on a smoke-filled stage

Rapper addressing the crowd in a black jersey under a blue spotlight

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