SXSW Sydney 2025 is where the future of sound comes alive — from indie rock and experimental pop to immersive music-tech mashups that break genres and bend expectations.For one epic week, 20+ stages across Chippendale and surrounds will ignite with world-class talent from Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
With alumni including Nick Ward, Fcukers, Miss Kaninna, Otoboke Beaver and more, this is where tomorrow’s headliners first find their fans.
Whether you’re chasing the thrill of discovery or searching for the artist that changes everything, the SXSW Sydney Music Festival is your front-row seat to the future.
There’s no better place to connect with emerging and established music industry talent from Australia and the APAC region than SXSW Sydney 2025.
Whether you’re an artist dreaming to break out, an exec keen to unearth new talent, or a music lover who wants to hear them first, it's an unmissable week.
On top of exciting music industry, the SXSW Sydney 2025 Conference includes high-profile music industry speakers as well as workshops, meetups and mentoring.
Over four nights, SXSW Sydney’s iconic showcases spotlight rising stars and established favourites across more than 20 stages. It’s an electric collision of sounds, styles and stories — all within the heart of Chippendale.
Past lineups have featured Fcukers (USA), Miss Kaninna (AUS), Flyana Boss (USA), ENNY (UK), Fazerdaze (NZ), Isyana Sarasvati (IDN), Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers (AUS), Los Bitchos (UK), Prabh Deep (IND), Voice Of Baceprot (IDN), Ayesha Madon (AUS), Songer (UK), and Radio Free Alice (AUS). Who will you discover this year?
Learn directly from the people redefining the global music landscape. Whether you want to understand how to cut through, stay fiercely independent, or scale globally, this is where the knowledge lives.
From building a killer team to exploring how AI can accelerate creativity, or drawing inspiration from other industries, SXSW Sydney’s music-focused sessions bring the big ideas, bold debates and practical insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
At SXSW Sydney, it’s not just who’s on stage — it’s who you meet in the crowd. Across meetups, mixers, mentor sessions and parties, you’ll connect with buyers, curators and deal-makers who can open doors and elevate your career.
This is where artists, industry leaders and innovators collide. One conversation could change everything.
Passes available now, buy early to save! Choose between Platinum Pass, Pro Pass (Music) or a Music Wristband.
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MULTI-DAY MUSIC SHOWCASE
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