sign up for sxsw sydney 2025 updates
FEATURING VOICE OF BACEPROT (INDONESIA), THE BUOYS (NSW), JESHI (UK), PHOEBE RINGS (NZ), MULGA BORE HARD ROCK (NT), I’MDIFFICULT (TAIWAN), RINSE (VIC) + MORE.
View the full list at sxswsydney.com and start building your schedule.
[Monday, 24 June] Today, SXSW Sydney announces its latest round of global and local talent joining the music program at this year’s iteration in October. Artists announced so far hail from Australia, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and the UK.
Curated by the SXSW Sydney programming team Reg Harris and Ruby Miles from 1200+ submissions, highlights from this announcement include: the first Indonesian band to ever play Glastonbury, Voice of Baceprot; Tāmaki Makaurau all-stars Phoebe Rings; Taiwan-based experimental pop group I’mdifficult; indie darling of the Philippines Clara Benin; dynamic surf-rock band The Grogans, Obongjayar-cosigned East London rapper JESHI; NSW indie favourites, The Buoys; underground dance music hero, Mincy; Hatchie bandmate and cult shoegaze talent, RINSE; Central desert rockers and KISS tourmates, Mulga Bore Hard Rock; 16-year-old bedroom pop artist ixaras and four-piece Bangkok post-rock outfit Death of Heather.
These artists and many others join the likes of multi-hyphenate artist and Heartbreak High star Ayesha Madon, boundary-pushing triple j Unearthed High alumnus, Nick Ward; dreamy Colombian psych-rock trio, BALTHVS; 21-year-old Def-Jam signee, SAHXL; rising Marranunggu rapper brothers, J-MILLA & Yung Milla and evocative, genre-defying neo-classical instrumentalist, Joel Sunny. See these exciting up-and-coming artists take over iconic venues and music institutions on over 25 stages in Chippendale and surrounds during the week of 14-20 October.
In 2023, the Festival hosted Australian sets from burgeoning global superstars including Otoboke Beaver (JP), redveil (USA), Isyana Sarasvati (IDN), FCUKERS (USA), Connie Constance (UK) and Flyana Boss (USA), and 300 performances from rising local acts including Miss Kaninna, Dust, FRIDAY*, Inkabee, Radio Free Alice, Molly Payton and many more.
In just one year, SXSW Sydney has established itself as the essential event to do business with the creative industries in the APAC region. In addition to showcases, the week-long event brings a wave of creativity and entertainment to the Harbour City, celebrating the convergence of tech, innovation, music, games and screen, providing vital networking and development opportunities. All music industry badge holders get primary access to music-focused conference programming with emphasis on music & tech and music careers, music mentor sessions & workshops, keynotes and featured speakers, music festival showcases, parties and meetups, as well as secondary access to all other screen, gaming and tech & innovation conference sessions. Keep an ear out for details of the conference program, networking events, speakers and parties to be announced in the coming weeks.
Today’s Music Festival line-up additions form part of SXSW Sydney’s broader announcement which today saw over 500+ new speakers, workshops, artists, screenings, games and experiences added to the 2024 program. View the full list at schedule.sxswsydney.com where you can start building your schedule.
SXSW Sydney is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Plan your SXSW Sydney 2024 trip now, visit sydney.com
Over 60 acts confirmed so far (in alphabetical order):
00_ (VIC) - 404 (South Korea) - 87dance (South Korea) - Alexander Flood (SA) - Andr (Taiwan) - Ayesha Madon (NSW) - BALTHVS (Colombia) - Brekky Boy (NSW) - Cap Carter (NSW) - Chase Woods (New Zealand) - Clara Benin (Philippines) - COLDWAVE (SA) - Darcie Haven (WA) - Daste. (QLD) - Death Of Heather (Thailand) - Dem Mob (SA) - DoloRRes (VIC) - Dualist Inquiry (India) - Ena Mori (Philippines) - Esha Tewari (NSW) - FACESOUL (United Kingdom) - FELONY. (QLD) - Full Flower Moon Band (VIC) - G.U.N. (NSW) - GODTET (NSW) - Gregor McMurray (NSW) - HighSchool (VIC) - I'mdifficult (Taiwan) - Ixaras (QLD) - Jeshi (United Kingdom) - J-MILLA & Yung Milla (NT) - Joan & The Giants (WA) - Joel Sunny (NSW) - Juice Webster (VIC) - Kara Chenoa (Indonesia) - Kayps (WA) - Maggie Tra (NSW) - MAMMOTH. (VIC) - Maina Doe (NSW) - Manfredo Lament (NSW) - Mali (India) - Mia June (WA) - Mincy (NSW) - Monica Karina (Indonesia) - Mulga Bore Hard Rock (NT) - Mzuki (VIC) - Nauti (New Zealand) - Nick Ward (NSW) - Off The Menu (South Korea) - Outlet Drift (Taiwan) - Phoebe Rings (New Zealand) - RINSE (VIC) - Rowena Wise (VIC) - Ruby Jackson (NSW) - SAHXL (NSW) - Scattered Purgatory (Taiwan) - smol fish (WA) - SSIVIVIV x LIVIGESH (South Korea) - The Buoys (NSW) - The Good Kids (NSW) - The Grogans (VIC) - The Moving Stills (NSW) - Tjaka (QLD) - Total Tommy (NSW) - TUSHAR (SA) - Twine (SA) - Voice Of Baceprot (Indonesia) - YenTing Lo (Taiwan)
SXSW SYDNEY
14 – 20 OCTOBER 2024
NSW, AUSTRALIA
For SXSW Sydney Music Festival media inquiries please contact:
harper@thinkingloud.com.au | media@sxswsydney.com | https://sxswsydney.com/
Approved imagery: HERE
Notes to Editor
SXSW SYDNEY WEBSITE | LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | X
DESTINATION NSW WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | X | TIKTOK
TEG WEBSITE | LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | X
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.
