Since the 1960’s iconic, British fashion brand Ben Sherman has fostered a unique relationship with up and coming, unsigned artists. Drawing attention to those musicians whose style fits with the Ben Sherman philosophy, supporting them and growing with them from their humble beginnings to the higher roads of success.
The brand has had an intrinsic and deep relationship since its roots with bands including The Clash, New Order, Pulp, The Kinks, David Bowie, Kate Bush, Paul McCartney, Style Council, Morrissey and many more.
The Big British Sound was launched in Britain a few years back, to offer a platform for emerging acts to show their wares that encompasses an annual series of shows, parties and mini festivals across the UK, featuring the next big things in sound. And now, The Big British Sound has landed in Australia for the very first time.
In support of new musicians who continue to influence so many by pushing the boundaries in the spirit of our modfathers, Ben Sherman are handing the limelight over to a collection of the brightest emerging local talents, each band will play their own set, followed by two covers of their all time favourite British songs.
The Big British Sound 2009 lineup includes:
Little Red
Tame Impala
ART vs SCIENCE
The Seabellies
Jack Ladder
Sosueme DJs feat. 2onajoyride
Mailer Daemon & Oh No Kyoto
DJ B*I*N*G*O
Limited First Release tickets are available through selected General Pants Stores from 2nd – 8th March 2009. Purchase these Limited tickets at Pitt Street, Bondi Junction, George Street, Parramatta, Burwood, Macarthur Square, Warringah Mall or Paddington General Pants store for your chance to win a $3000 Gibson Les Paul Studio Guitar.