All The Ways to Access SXSW SYDNEY 2024

July 22, 2024

There are different ways to experience SXSW Sydney 2024, with different types of access. We're excited to welcome everyone, at any price point. Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, or someone eager to dive into something new, we look forward to hosting you.

BADGES

SXSW Sydney Badges act as 'master keys,' granting access to all events. You need a Badge if you want to attend the Conference. You'll also gain access to festivals, parties, mentor sessions (until allocation exhausted), workshops (until allocation exhausted), networking events, and more. Badges are mostly for all seven days of SXSW Sydney, excepting the Friday to Sunday Tech & Innovation Badge.

Platinum Badge Includes 3 Xpress Passes to help you secure access to popular sessions. Also includes Platinum Lounge and Co-Working Space access, the Accenture Platinum Opening Party and daily networking only for Platinum Badge Holders. Primary Access to Music, Screen and Games Festival sessions and access to the Tech & Innovation Expo.

Tech & Innovation Badge Conference access plus Primary access to Tech & Innovation events and networking, the Pitch and the Expo. Secondary access to Music, Screen and Games Festival sessions. There is also a Friday to Sunday Tech & Innovation Badge, the only Badge that is for less than the full seven days of SXSW Sydney.

Music Badge Conference access plus Primary access to Music Festival events, workshops and networking. Secondary access to Tech & Innovation, Screen and Games Festival sessions.

Games Badge Conference access plus Primary access to Games Festival events, workshops and networking. Secondary access to Tech & Innovation, Screen and Music Festival sessions.

Screen Badge Conference access plus Primary access to Screen Festival events, workshops and networking. Secondary access to Tech & Innovation, Games and Music Festival sessions.

• How to Buy: Badges at their final price can now be purchased here.
For group badge purchases (more than 10 badges, payment by invoice), please contact: groups@sxswsydney.com
• Need Help? If you're unsure which badge to choose, take our badge quiz to narrow down your options. More information on badges is available here. There is no One Day Badge or Conference Only Badge for SXSW Sydney 2024.

WRISTBANDS

Wristbands are a great alternative if a badge isn't right for you but you still want to experience a week of emerging talent.

• Types of Wristbands: Your choice of a Screen Wristband, Games Wristband or Music Wristband. $140 each plus booking fee.
• Access: Wristband holders can attend their selected festival’s showcase events after badge holders have been admitted.
Wristband Holders can access the Tech and Innovation Expo at the ICC. They cannot access the Conference from Monday to Friday.
Music Wristband Holders can access Music Festival Events, the Expo The Kid LAROI Keynote on Saturday 2pm at the ICC.
Games Wristband Holders can access Games Festival Events and the Tech & Innovation Expo.
Screen Wristband Holders can access Screen Festival Events and the Tech & Innovation Expo.

FREE EVENTS

Free events will be held daily in and around Tumbalong Park, allowing everyone to enjoy a taste of SXSW Sydney.

• Location: Tumbalong Park will serve as the hub for outdoor, free events, every day from Monday to Sunday.
• Brand Activations: Unique brand activations from leading brands will take place across Darling Harbour, Chippendale, and Ultimo.
• Brand Houses: Multi-day venue takeovers by brands will return across the festival footprint.


EXPO

The Tech & Innovation Expo will feature the most innovative brands, companies, products, and services from the Global and Asia Pacific regions.

• Location: ICC Exhibition Halls.
• Duration: 4 days.
• Activities: Discovery Stage talks, product demonstrations, and interactive installations.
Pass: $40 for one-day access plus booking fee.

RUSH TICKETS

Rush tickets for select individual screenings are available here for $25 per ticket, plus booking fee.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering is a great way to access SXSW Sydney 2024 from the inside. Express interest here


ACCESSIBLE BADGE PROGRAM

We have worked with Social Enterprise Australia to provide over 300 free Badges to those living with disability, identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin, culturally diverse community members or concession card holders in the Screen, Games, Music, Arts or Social Enterprise industries. This program closed on Friday September 27th. To find out more contact info@sxswsydney.com


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