Join Ash from Support Act and Aussie songwriter and soundmaker, James van Cooper, as they chat about why it's important to take care of the people who make up the Aussie music industry. James will perform a couple of live tunes and share his experiences playing with some of Australia's most iconic rock bands, and how Support Act has helped him.

What if you could imagine anything … and have it appear right there in front of you? That is Augmented Reality. With VR you visit another world, but with AR the world comes to you. Spend some time with the masters of Australian AR, JigSpace, and experience it for yourself at Tumbalong Park!

2050 Unveiled: A youth's vision of the future, presented by UNICEF. Join us for a captivating conversation with a young visionary who will fearlessly share their hopes and confront their fears about the world they will inherit from us in the year 2050. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the future through the eyes of those who are trying to help change it.

Breaking, is one of the four elements of Hip Hop born in the boroughs of New York in the 1970s. It’s a cultural movement that is set to debut as the most highly anticipated new sport in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Gain an insight into cypher culture from the AUSBreaking Crew, ahead of the Oceania Olympic qualifying event, in this Q&A and battle – join the movement!

The Screen Festival Opening Night Party will be held under the stars at Tumbalong Park. Come down for food trucks, the Young Henrys Bar and some amazing Australian live music. More details to come.

Each day we’ll be exploring what’s being featured in Screen at SXSW Sydney 2023. Expect movie trailers, guest appearances from talent, producers, directors and more! Come and hear all about the upcoming features and maybe, if you’re lucky, snap a picture on our Media Wall with some familiar faces you might see on stage.

Hear all about the 2023 Spaceport America Cup. With dynamic and static demonstrations, videos and presentations. Find out everything that is happening with UTS tech and Innovation.

Established in 1999, the UTS Motorsports team has been competing in the FSAE-Australasia division for 24 years. Deciding to switch to a more sustainable power source in 2015, UTS Motorsports Electric was born, uniting students by their passion for motorsports and a commitment to building industry-relevant skills. Comprising over 70 multi-disciplinary students spanning the faculties of engineering, design, business, science and communication, our team has been working tirelessly on improving our car build and performance. We are proud to be revealing our 2023 car with SXSW Sydney.

The Artist behind the dumpling 🥟 emoji used by billions, Yiying Lu, joins the James Beard Lifetime Achievement-Winning chef extraordinaire Martin Yan, to celebrate World Food Day together. "Chef Yan and I both believe that food & art are universal languages that transcend linguistic barriers, nurture bodies & minds, foster friendships, unite people, and bring joy to the world.' A cooking demonstration with a difference!

The Tumbalong Park Stage brings together a select group of speakers fro the 2023 SXSW Sydney conference in an informal 'couch chat’ but on… stage. Find out the latest tea from SXSW Sydney and maybe you'll even learn about a topic that's outside of your world!

Playing a variety of Cult Classic Feature Films that premiered at SXSW Austin in Texas over the past 35 years. Spend a few hours under the stars getting lost in these quirky and magical films. Stay tuned for more details.

Each day we will explore what is being featured in Screen at SXSW Sydney. With Movie Trailers, Guest Appearances from Talent, Producers and Directors. Come and hear all about the upcoming features and snap a picture on our Media Wall with our guests.

If you’re feeling particularly bold, step up and test your button-mashing skills against the pros. Games like Rocket League, CSGO and League of Legends will be available to play!

FBi Radio is Sydney’s only independent youth radio station. Since 2003, FBi has been a catalyst for generational change in Sydney’s cultural life, passionately championing music, arts and culture. A multi platform publisher, FBi Radio gives voice to Sydney’s many creative communities and supports the city’s diverse music, art and culture on FM and DAB+ digital radio as well as through programming, training and engagement initiatives. For SXSW Sydney, FBi Radio will be broadcasting Arvos with Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen live from Tumbalong Park.

Head to the Tumbalong Park Stage to see a variety of Cult Classic Feature Films that have premiered over the past 35 years at the inconic SXSW Austin in Texas. Spend a few hours under the stars getting lost in some quirky and magical films. Stay tuned for more details.

Each day we’ll be exploring what’s being featured in Screen at SXSW Sydney 2023. Expect movie trailers, guest appearances from talent, producers, directors and more! Come and hear all about the upcoming features and maybe, if you’re lucky, snap a picture on our Media Wall with some familiar faces you might see on stage.

Lunchtime tunes, digital artistry and fresh Australian talent. Fresh Slice sees music meet design in a unique synergy of sound and art, created in collaboration with the top young creative minds from JMC Academy, Australia’s premier Creative Industries educator. Location: Tumbalong Park Time: 1.30-2.30pm

Ash & Will from Support Act come together for a quick chat about the importance of celebrating First Nations music makers, and offer up a taste of what to expect from Support Act's upcoming SXSW Yarning Strong live session, Songlines: The Intersection of Music, Creativity and Culture.

The Tumbalong Park Stage brings together a select group of speakers fro the 2023 SXSW Sydney conference in an informal 'couch chat’ but on… stage. Find out the latest tea from SXSW Sydney and maybe you'll even learn about a topic that's outside of your world!

A diverse group of talent from Asia to the Middle East, from operatic metal to Indonesian folk to Korean R&B, each band a true star in their own country, now ready to take on the world. Presented by China’s most loved music festival, Concrete & Grass, and Asia’s biggest label group, YEG Music. Line-up includes: Isayana Sarasvati, GAC, Hindia, Nadin Amizah, Owen, Marv, Yuji, Ardhito Pramono, Feby Putri, Pop Shuvit, Soegi Bornean, Hujan, Adhita Sofyan.

Head to the Tumbalong Park Stage to see a variety of Cult Classic Feature Films that have premiered over the past 35 years at the inconic SXSW Austin in Texas. Spend a few hours under the stars getting lost in some quirky and magical films. Stay tuned for more details.

A diverse group of talent from Asia to the Middle East, from operatic metal to Indonesian folk to Korean R&B, each band a true star in their own country, now ready to take on the world. Presented by China’s most loved music festival, Concrete & Grass, and Asia’s biggest label group, YEG Music. Line-up includes: Isayana Sarasvati, GAC, Hindia, Nadin Amizah, Owen, Marv, Yuji, Ardhito Pramono, Feby Putri, Pop Shuvit, Soegi Bornean, Hujan, Adhita Sofyan.

Each day we’ll be exploring what’s being featured in Screen at SXSW Sydney 2023. Expect movie trailers, guest appearances from talent, producers, directors and more! Come and hear all about the upcoming features and maybe, if you’re lucky, snap a picture on our Media Wall with some familiar faces you might see on stage.

Have you ever experienced Mario Kart in real life? Robotics platform Cloud Ground Control , developed by the brilliant minds at Advanced Navigation, is about to unleash an exhilarating experience at SXSW. Audience members will have the opportunity to remote control robotic vehicles and drones stationed in different states, all from the SXSW mainstage in Sydney. Be sure to mark your calendars, this unforgettable experience will be held on 21 October at 12:30pm at the Main Stage. Be sure to bring your racing gloves and best mates to prepare!

Blood on the Clocktower: Live turns a social deduction board game into a chaotic comedy show. Watch as contestants put their manipulation and bluffing skills to the test. Trapped in Ravenswood Bluff on teams of good and evil, they are left to figure out who is who. The audience, on the other hand, knows every performer’s secret identity. The game will unfold, unscripted (and likely unhinged) as the audience watches to see if the Demon can get away with their lies. The Pandemonium Institute’s debut game, Blood on the Clocktower, one of the most successful board games to come out of Australia, now holds worldwide success and acclaim, including two conventions dedicated solely to the game. More and more, the game’s fan base contains spectators as well as players, with folk finding as much joy in watching the antics play out as causing them. Hours of Blood on the Clocktower content is hosted on a wide range of platforms with thousands of viewers. The team behind the game have taken this a step further with this live experience. After a successful run at the international Edinburgh Fringe comedy festival, they are bringing the performance to the game’s home country.

Head to the Tumbalong Park Stage to see a variety of Cult Classic Feature Films that have premiered over the past 35 years at the inconic SXSW Austin in Texas. Spend a few hours under the stars getting lost in some quirky and magical films. Stay tuned for more details.

Current and veteran Australian and English Counter-Strike players take the stage in what will be the fourth in a series of show matches, pitting Team Australia against Team UK with national pride on the line