[MEDIA RELEASE] Today, South by Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) has unveiled its latest additions to its Music Festival lineup, offering an overview of the range of artists and experiences that will define this year’s event, with over 25 fresh acts joining the already buzzy roster. With a new wave of networking events, parties, speakers and panels announced, SXSW Sydney will become the ultimate hub for music discovery and connection this October.
Joining a stellar lineup of previously announced emerging stars and international sensations like Jorja Smith, Ayesha Madon, Voice of Baceprot and Nick Ward, are enigmatic electronic Sydney duo 2touch(making their live debut at this year’s SXSW Sydney), Mick Jenkins collaborator Heno. (USA), the Anthony Fantano co-signed dogworld (VIC), indie rock group GIMMY (NSW), reggae masters Kurilpa Reach (QLD) and recently-minted platinum party master Touch Sensitive (LA via NSW).
SXSW Sydney will also be flaunting the best of the APAC region, with artists like Berlin Psycho Nurses(China), KATHMANDU (Indonesia), mindfreakk (Indonesia) and YONLAPA (Thailand) all making their Australian debut. Keep an eye out for more surprise announcements as the event draws closer, and experience the emerging talent who will be bringing the harbour city to life across multiple stages in Chippendale and surrounds this October.
Following the successful spotlight on APAC in 2023, SXSW Sydney expands its focus to India, one of the most exciting countries in the world right now for import, export and cultural impact. +91 Calling!, a single-day showcase of Indian creative culture will bring the energy to the Tumbalong Park Main Stage on Sunday 20 October, featuring six acts from India and the Indian diaspora with genres spanning hip-hop, pop, r&b, club and neo-classical. Speakers from the region include A.R. Rahman, the iconic film composer and artist (also appearing live at the ICC Theatre on Saturday) and Billboard Top Music Lawyer Priyanka Khimani.
SXSW Sydney Badgeholders will have the unique opportunity to gain insights from global cultural and creative leaders through a range of conference talks, panels and meetups. Engage with music industry veterans discussing topics such as Breaking Asia, Global Trends in Indie Marketing and Live A&R Feedback workshops. Newly announced speakers include booking legends Marty Diamond and Larry Webman (Wasserman), A&R manager Samantha Urbani (Secretly Group) and Billboard International Power Player Rebecca Berman (SVP International at Concord Recorded Music), CEO Jashima Wadehra(Ode To), agents Zach Silva (Anniversary Group), James Osgood (United Talent Agency) and Tessie Lemmle (United Talent Agency), Marihuzka Cornelius (Head of A&R Island Records), who will share their expert knowledge across a range of panels and professional development workshops. To check out all the latest updates to program, download the SXSW Sydney app now.
Elevate your career with a range of professional development sessions, mixers, parties and workshops. SXSW Sydney will become the home of showcases and networking events, announcing new additions including Taiwan Beats presented by Taiwan Creative Content Agency(TAICCA) and the return of the British Music Embassy. Explore NSW House from 15–17 October for Music Hour each day from 2–3pm; where the NSW Government and its partners will showcase electrifying RnB & hip hop sounds from Western Sydney, global sounds and emerging artists creating at the crossroads of songwriting and technology. These events already join a huge lineup of industry meetups and mixers, from Beatdapp presents: Indies Please, to One of One presents: Women in Music meetup, alongside presenters Rolling Stone,ADA, APRA-AMCOS, Blak Label, BMI, Canada House, Concord Music Group, Future Classic, Virgin Music, Warner Music alongside many others.
SXSW Sydney Badges and Music Festival Wristbands are now on sale at sxswsydney.com.
Photograph provided by SXSW Sydney. Photograph by Ian Laidlaw.
