SXSW is here: 22 places I plan to be from 5 minutes to 5 hours! [Kosha Dillz]
It’s that time of the year. You know the time because you can feel the stress. It is the time when everyone gets their Austin vintage clothing from the year before to post. Continue reading
Union Of Musicians petition calls for better pay for SXSW performers
More than 400 artists and two musician trade groups have called on SXSW to increase the compensation artists receive when performing at the SXSW festival. After the pandemic, SXSW was. Continue reading
We want to explore the future of indie music @ SXSW and need your vote!
The Bandsintown team is going to SXSW again next year, and along with their annual Big Break Showcase, they want to share a very special panel on independent music. But. Continue reading
SXSW 2023 is now taking Showcase applications, Panel Picker proposals
SXSW is accepting showcase applications and opened its Panel Picker to accept panel proposals for its 2023 edition. “From future-focused ideas that take a deep dive into a variety of. Continue reading
SXSW sets 2023 dates for hybrid fest, makes 2022 contact available online
The 2022 SXSW Music Festival wrapped up with the announcement of the 2022 Grulke Prize winners -Developing U.S. Act: Horsegirl, Developing Non-U.S. Act: Yard Act; and Career Act: Dolly Parton.. Continue reading
SXSW 2022 wraps with Beck, Dolly, Big Break, NIVA and much more
SXSW 2022 is a wrap. Despite multiple reports and our own on sight observation that attendance was down 20-30%, SXSW officials told the local media that they believe 2022 will. Continue reading
OVERHEARD @ SXSW: NIVA Meetup, Bandsintown Big Break Showcase, Phoebe Bridgers and more
FRIDAY EDITION: I’ve started every day’s Overheard @ SXSW with the latest on how attendance is down. But really, who cares? I for one am a little bit happy that. Continue reading
OVERHEARD @ SXSW: Attendance deficit, Cheri Hu, Roblox, two busy meetups, Instagram NFTs and more
As the music segment ramps up, attendance at the first IRL SXSW since 2019 is down. Local media is saying 20%, but sources tell Hypebot that the venerable gathering could. Continue reading
OVERHEARD @ SXSW: Attendance down • NFTs everywhere • 1400 showcases • DMC, Brandi, Tanya & more
Local media is reporting that SXSW 2022 attendance appears down 20% from 2019 levels. While any bump is welcome by local businesses, the drop appears to some veteran attendees to. Continue reading
OVERHEARD @ SXSW: Ukraine trio struggles to perform • Lizzo takes on Texas • 2022 Pitch Winners • Zora • more
“A Ukrainian pop trio scheduled to perform at SXSW is missing two of its members – because they might be called to fight the invading Russian military…Only the band’s female. Continue reading