Music showcase submissions open on Wednesday, 18 January 2023. Visit the Music Festival Showcase submission page for more information and to apply.

Additional Details: If selected to showcase, artists and/or members of performing acts will receive SXSW Sydney 2023 Artist Accreditation. Artist Accreditation grants access to official SXSW Sydney music showcases, conference programming, parties, artist specific activations, networking opportunities and more (unless otherwise noted). Some acts may be scheduled for more than one official showcase. Foreign, non-Australian performers are responsible for securing their own visas for entry into Australia.

Invited artists do not need to purchase a SXSW Sydney 2023 Music Badge to apply for or to perform at a SXSW Sydney 2023 showcase. Artists who are not selected to perform will be able to purchase SXSW Sydney 2023 Music Badges at the lowest available rate after notification of status, if they choose to do so. There are no refunds if you purchase a registration at a higher rate or decide not to attend if you are not offered a showcase.

Music submissions:

• $55 AUD

The person listed as Primary Contact in your SXSW Sydney 2023 Music Festival Showcase submission should be authorised to respond on behalf of the act applying and frequently checks their email. Notifications from SXSW Sydney will be sent to the Primary Contact email address and will require timely responses. 

You will receive a confirmation email from SXSW Sydney within 24 hours of submission to let you know that your submission has been received. If you do not receive notification within 24 hours, please email musicfest@sxswsydney.com to ensure your submission has been received and is under consideration.

To keep important SXSW Sydney emails from landing in your spam folder, add the following address to your contact list: musicfest@sxswsydney.com.

The SXSW Sydney 2023 Music Festival programming team listens to and evaluates artist submissions according to originality, technical ability, song-writing skills, career establishment, export readiness and overall artistry. Every submission is reviewed and evaluated by multiple parties, then invitations are extended to those selected to perform. As SXSW Sydney anticipates a large number of submissions, it is unfortunately not possible to invite and accommodate every great act who applies.

If selected to showcase, each performing member of the act will receive SXSW Sydney 2023 Artist Accreditation as a benefit for performing.  Acts will not be compensated monetarily. Each act is compensated for one showcase, regardless of how many showcases they perform.  Each performing act has an option to purchase a total of two discounted general SXSW Sydney 2023 Music Festival badges for working crew members.

The SXSW Sydney Artist accreditation provides you with the opportunity to make the most of SXSW Sydney 2023 by providing the same access as a Music badge as well as access to the offical SXSW Sydney 2023 artists lounge.

Enjoy primary access to:

• Conference Keynotes
• Conference Panels and Featured Sessions
• SXSW Sydney Tech & Innovation Expo
• Music Festival Shows and Events
• Music Industry Workshops and Mentor Sessions
• Music Industry Meet-ups, Networking Events and Parties
• Music Industry Showcases, Launches and Exclusive Events

And secondary access to all other activities across the week, including:

• Tech Industry Meet-ups, Networking Events and Parties
• Tech Industry Showcases, Launches and Exclusive Events
• Startup Pitch
• Gaming Ex
• Gaming Festival 
• Gaming Industry Meet-ups, Networking Events and Parties
• Gaming Industry Showcases, Launches and Exclusive Events
• Screen Festival Screenings and Events
• Screen Festival Exclusive Premieres
• Screen Industry Meet-ups, Networking Events and Parties
• Screen Industry Showcases, Launches and Exclusive Events

Opportunities for performers do not stop at showcases. The SXSW Sydney Conference offers informative panels, mentor sessions, artist and industry leader interviews, attendee lounges and parties, endless opportunities to network, and more. As a Music Festival Showcase applicant, if you are not offered a showcase, you can purchase a SXSW Sydney 2023 Music Badge at the lowest rate and access the many benefits of SXSW Sydney 2023. Email musicfest@sxswsydney.com for questions.

We recommend booking your hotel rooms as soon as you receive your acceptance. Making your hotel arrangements early will allow you the most hotel selections.

A submission is a request to be considered for an official showcase performance slot at the SXSW Sydney 2023 Music Festival. A SXSW Sydney 2023 Music Badge is a credential that allows the holder to attend SXSW Sydney 2023 events. Artists do not need to purchase a SXSW Sydney badge to make a showcase application. All applying artists, whether accepted to showcase or not, will be able to buy a SXSW Sydney badge to attend SXSW Sydney 2023 at the lowest rate after notification of status, if they choose to do so. If you buy a badge at a higher rate or decide not to attend if you are not offered a showcase, refunds are not available.

Information about our policies regarding refunds and use of credentials can be found here in our terms and conditions. Please make sure to read and understand these before making any purchases.