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Podcasts Include: The Buck Up, Backstage, She’s on the Money, Wiggle Talk – A Podcast for Parents, But Are You Happy?, Straight Talk, The Last Video Store, Happy Hour, Better Than Yesterday, and more
Sydney, Australia – Tuesday 10 September, 2024 – South by Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) is thrilled to reveal the lineup for its Podcast Stage presented by iHeart, taking place over five days from October 14–18 at ICC Sydney. Newly announced live podcasts include Australian gold medallist Noémie Fox joining But Are You Happy? with Clare Stephens, She’s on the Money with Victoria Devine, and workplace expert Amy Gallo joining Culture First with Damon Klotz.
Also bringing their hit shows to SXSW Sydney for the first time are Happy Hour with Lucy & Nikki, Unf*cking the Future with scientist Chris Turney, Black Magic Woman with Mundanara Bayles, Straight Talk with Mark Bouris, The Antoinettes with Antoinette Lattouf and Azure Antoinette, The Last Video Store with Alexei Toliopoulos, Welcome to the Future! with Charles Firth & Dom Knight, Weirder Together with Ben Lee & Ione Skye, and Three Food Memories with Savva Savas. Plus, back for their second year by demand are Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg, This Working Life with Lisa Leong with global futurist Ryan Patel and psychologist Dr Greta Bradman, and The Non-Obvious Show with Rohit Bhargava, with more to be announced.
A standout for attendees at SXSW Sydney 2023, this year’s Podcast Stage will double in capacity and welcome some of the most exciting local and international titles for once-off exclusive conversations and plenty of surprises. The SXSW Sydney Podcast Stage provides a unique opportunity to see a stellar lineup of podcast talent live and all in the one place. It runs Monday to Friday, covering themes including science, finance, mental health, comedy, sports, business, culture, future of work, and relationships, and is a must-attend for any podcast-lover. More information on SXSW Sydney 2024 podcast programming can be found here.
iHeart joins as the presenting partner of the SXSW Sydney Podcast Stage in 2024, bringing a raft of their best-loved titles for SXSW Sydney attendees to enjoy live, including The Buck Up with Kate Langbroek & Nath Valvo, Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns, She’s on the Money and brand new show Wiggle Talk – A Podcast For Parents.
Badgeholders and members of the public can also check out ARN House on Tumbalong Park from October 14–18 as part of SXSW Sydney’s free Public Program for an interactive audio experience, inviting people to share their expertise via a bespoke crafted podcast series collaboration between iHeart and SXSW Sydney. There will also be an education series on Audio and Why ARN from Tuesday–Friday, a chance to win a trip to the 2025 iHeart Music Festival in Vegas, and a chance to meet some of the stars from the Network.
Corey Layton, ARN Head of Digital Audio, said: “What a lineup! The calibre of shows taking to the SXSW Sydney Podcast Stage this year is brilliant. The iHeart team are thrilled to be a part of it while also working with SXSW Sydney on a unique podcast series live from the event.”
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HOW TO ATTEND SXSW Sydney
The SXSW Sydney Podcast Stage is accessible with a SXSW Sydney badge. Badges unlock the full SXSW Sydney experience, giving access to the Conference, Tech & Innovation Expo, and Music, Screen and Games Festivals across seven days. Find your perfect badge today at sxswsydney.com/attend. Tumbalong Park is publicly accessible, giving everyone a taste of the SXSW Sydney experience from October 14–20. Download the SXSW Sydney app and start building your schedule today.
NSW Government is a proud partner of SXSW Sydney through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Plan your SXSW Sydney 2024 trip now, visit sydney.com.
About SXSW Sydney®
SXSW Sydney is an annual gathering of visionaries, thought leaders and emerging talents from the Asia-Pacific region. The week-long program is stacked with more than 1,000 events and networking sessions across the key pillars of Tech & Innovation, Games, Music and Screen. The Event seamlessly integrates art and entrepreneurship, cutting-edge advancements and fostering a collaborative ecosystem where ideas are exchanged and partnerships are forged. SXSW Sydney 2024 will take place on 14–20 October, on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.
About SXSW®
South by Southwest (SXSW) dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music, and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2025 will take place March 7-15 in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com.
About Destination NSW
Destination NSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.
About TEG
TEG is a global leader in Live Entertainment, Ticketing and Technology and has been at the heart of the live event experience for 50 years through its touring and ticketing operations. Every day TEG connects fans to experiences and customers with brands. TEG are proud partners of some of the world’s largest and most iconic venues as well as leading global brands and events. Through TEG’s integrated operating model, the business brings the best live content, ticketing, and technology to partners with access to the best and most compelling music, sporting, and entertainment events across the globe. TEG is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and operates globally with offices across Asia, Europe and the US.
