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MORE THAN 25 ARTISTS ADDED TO THE MAMMOTH MUSIC LINEUP, INCLUDING GIMMY (NSW), BERLIN PSYCHO NURSES (CHINA), YONLAPA (THAILAND), 2TOUCH (NSW), YAHYAH (NZ) AND MORE
NEW SPEAKERS INCLUDE LEADING GLOBAL AGENTS, PROMOTERS AND A&RS INCLUDING MARTY DIAMOND AND LARRY WEBMAN (WASSERMAN), SAMANTHA URBANI (SECRETLY CANADIAN), ZARAN VACHHA (COLLECTIVE MINDS), ICONIC INDIAN COMPOSER AND MUSICIAN A.R. RAHMAN AND MANY MORE
PLUS NEW SHOWCASES, PARTIES AND EVENTS PRESENTED BY BRITISH MUSIC EMBASSY, TAIWAN BEATS, BMI, GIGLIFEPRO, META AND MORE.
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[Tuesday, 20 August] Today, South by Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) has unveiled its latest additions to its Music Festival lineup, offering an overview of the range of artists and experiences that will define this year's event, with over 25 fresh acts joining the already buzzy roster. With a new wave of networking events, parties, speakers and panels announced, SXSW Sydney will become the ultimate hub for music discovery and connection this October.
Joining a stellar lineup of previously announced emerging stars and international sensations like Jorja Smith, Ayesha Madon, Voice of Baceprot and Nick Ward, are enigmatic electronic Sydney duo 2touch (making their live debut at this year’s SXSW Sydney), Mick Jenkins collaborator Heno. (USA), Anthony Fantano co-signed dogworld (VIC), Indie rock group GIMMY (NSW), reggae masters Kurilpa Reach (QLD) and recently-minted platinum party master Touch Sensitive (LA via NSW).
SXSW Sydney will also be flaunting the best of the APAC region, with artists like Berlin Psycho Nurses (China), KATHMANDU (Indonesia), mindfreakk (Indonesia) and YONLAPA (Thailand) all making their Australian debut. Keep an eye out for more surprise announcements as the event draws closer, and experience the emerging talent who will be bringing the harbour city to life across multiple stages in Chippendale and surrounds this October.
Following the successful spotlight on APAC in 2023, SXSW Sydney expands its focus to India, one of the most exciting countries in the world right now for import, export and cultural impact. +91 Calling!, a single-day showcase of Indian creative culture will bring the energy to the Tumbalong Park Main Stage on Sunday 20 October, featuring six acts from India and the Indian diaspora with genres spanning hip-hop, pop, r&b, club and neo-classical. Speakers from the region include A.R. Rahman, the iconic film composer and artist (also appearing live at the ICC Theatre on Saturday) and Billboard Top Music Lawyer Priyanka Khimani.
SXSW Sydney Badgeholders will have the unique opportunity to gain insights from global cultural and creative leaders through a range of conference talks, panels, and meetups. Engage with music industry veterans discussing topics such as Breaking Asia, Global Trends in Indie Marketing and Live A&R Feedback workshops. Newly announced speakers include booking legends Marty Diamond and Larry Webman (Wasserman), A&R manager Samantha Urbani (Secretly Group) and Billboard International Power Player Rebecca Berman (SVP International at Concord Recorded Music), CEO Jashima Wadehra (Ode To), agents Zach Silva (Anniversary Group), James Osgood (United Talent Agency) and Tessie Lemmle (United Talent Agency), Marihuzka Cornelius (Head of A&R Island Records), who will share their expert knowledge across a range of panels and professional development workshops. To check out all the latest updates to program, download the SXSW Sydney app now.
Elevate your career with a range of professional development sessions, mixers, parties and workshops. SXSW Sydney will become the home of showcases and networking events, announcing new additions including Taiwan Beats presented by Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and the return of the British Music Embassy. Explore NSW House from 15–17 October for Music Hour each day from 2–3pm; where the NSW Government and its partners will showcase electrifying RnB & hip hop sounds from Western Sydney, global sounds and emerging artists creating at the crossroads of songwriting and technology. These events already join a huge lineup of industry meetups and mixers, from Beatdapp presents: Indies Please, to One of One presents: Women in Music meetup, alongside presenters Rolling Stone, ADA, APRA-AMCOS, Blak Label, BMI, Canada House, Concord Music Group, Future Classic, Virgin Music, Warner Music and many others.
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Over 25 new additions to the lineup include (in alphabetical order):
2touch (NSW) - Arky Waters (NSW) - Bakers Eddy (VIC) - Berlin Psycho Nurses (China) - Big Sand (NSW) - Charm of Finches (VIC) - Dave Kent (WA) - dogworld (VIC) - Elizabeth M. Drummond (VIC) - GIMMY (NSW) - Heno. (USA) - Holiday Sidewinder (NSW) - Hydra Fashion Week (VIC) - Ivoris (NSW) - KATHMANDU (Indonesia) - Kinder Bloomen (Indonesia) - Kurilpa Reach (QLD) - Majak Door (VIC) - mindfreakkk (Thailand) - Nao Yoshioka (Japan) - overpass (UK) - Rub Of Rub (Indonesia) - Tim Hicks (Canada) - YAHYAH (NZ) - Yawdoesitall (NSW) - YONLAPA (Thailand)
These acts will be joining (in alphabetical order):
00_ (VIC) - 87dance (South Korea) - A. Swayze & the Ghosts (TAS) - Alexander Flood (SA) - Andr (Taiwan) - Anna Hamilton (USA) - Aysanabee (Canada) - Ayesha Madon (NSW) - BALTHVS (Colombia) - Beckah Amani (QLD) - Beth and Blue (NSW) - BIRDEE 王煒 (NSW) - Brazen Barbie (VIC) - Brekky Boy (NSW) - Brandn Shiraz (NZ) - Cap Carter (NSW) - Casual Healing (NZ) - Chase Woods (New Zealand) - Clara Benin (Philippines) - CLEWS (NSW) - COLDWAVE (SA) - Darcie Haven (WA) - Daste. (QLD) - Dear Sunday (WA) - Death Of Heather (Thailand) - Dem Mob (SA) - DIVEBAR YOUTH (SA) - DoloRRes (VIC) - Dualist Inquiry (India) - Dugong Jr (VIC) - Ena Mori (Philippines) - Esha Tewari (NSW) - FACESOUL (United Kingdom) - FELONY. (QLD) - Friends Of Friends (QLD) - Full Flower Moon Band (VIC) - G.U.N. (NSW) - Garage Sale (NSW) - Gangsar (Indonesia) - GODTET (NSW) - Gregor McMurray (NSW) - HighSchool (VIC) - Ila Barker (Canada) - I'mdifficult (Taiwan) - Ixaras (QLD) - Jamahl Yami (QLD) - Jeshi (United Kingdom) - Jess Moskaluke (CAN) - J-MILLA & Yung Milla (NT) - Joan & The Giants (WA) - Joel Sunny (NSW) - Jorja Smith (USA) - Juice Webster (VIC) - Kara Chenoa (Indonesia) - Kayps (WA) - Kitschen Boy (VIC) - Late November (QLD) - Liminal (NSW) - Littlefingers (IDN) - Loose Content (NSW) - Maggie Tra (NSW) - MAMMOTH. (VIC) - Maina Doe (NSW) - Manfredo Lament (NSW) - Mannequin Death Squad (VIC) - Mali (India) - Mia June (WA) - Mincy (NSW) - Monica Karina (Indonesia) - Mulga Bore Hard Rock (NT) - Mzuki (VIC) - Nauti (New Zealand) - Nick Ward (NSW) - Noah Dillon (WA) - NPCEDE (VIC) - OFK (USA) - Off The Menu (South Korea) - Outlet Drift (Taiwan) - Overpass (UK) - Phoebe Rings (New Zealand) - PYRA (Thailand) - Rei (NZ) - RINSE (VIC) - Rowena Wise (VIC) - Ruby Jackson (NSW) - SAHXL (NSW) - Sarah Wolfe (NSW) - Scattered Purgatory (Taiwan) - smol fish (WA) - Special Feelings (WA) - SSIVIVIV x LIVIGESH (South Korea) - Submerse (UK) - Sweet Boy (QLD) - TAB Family (WA) - The Buoys (NSW) - The Good Kids (NSW) - The Grogans (VIC) - The Moving Stills (NSW) - The Tullamarines (SA) - Tjaka (QLD) - Total Tommy (NSW) - TUSHAR (SA) - Twine (SA) - Vetta Borne (NSW) - Voice Of Baceprot (Indonesia) - WIM (Thailand) - XUZZ (NZ) - YenTing Lo (Taiwan)
Confirmed speakers (in alphabetical order):
Amy Davidman (TBA USA) - Andie Tran (The Orchard Vietnam) - Anuj Gupta (BookMyShow/Lollapalooza India) - Ashish Jose (Create & Collab) - Dong Nguyen (Hot Panda Media, Vietnam) - Harry Moore (Lonely Island Agency) - James Osgood (United Talent Agency) - Jashima Wadehra (Ode To) - Larry Webman (Wasserman) - Lucy Dickins (Global Head of Contemporary Music, WME (UK)) - Marihuzka Cornelius ( Island Records) - Mark Holland (EMI) - Marty Diamond (Wassermann) - Nikki Cox (Chief Marketing Officer, Red Bull Records) - Peony Hirwani (Rolling Stone India) - Priya Dewan (GigLifePro, Singapore) - Priyanka Khimani (Khimani & Associates) -Rebecca Berman (SVP International, Concord Label Group) - Samantha Urbani (Secretly Group) - Sarah Deshita (Ismaya Group, Indonesia) - Shabz Naqvi (Desi Trill, UK) - Skully Sullivan (ATC UK) - Susan Heymann (COO, Frontier Touring) - Tessie Lammie (United Talent Agency)- Ty-Ty Smith (Desi Trill, UK) - Tej Brar (Nodwin Gaming, India) - Zach Silva (Anniversary Group) plus more to be announced.
Showcases, parties and mixers brought to you by (in alphabetical order):
ADA, APRA-AMCOS, Beatdapp, Blak Label, British Music Embassy, Canada House, Concord Music Group, Future Classic, GigLifePro, Inertia & [PIAS], Meta, NSW House, One of One, Sounds Australia, RAC Arena, Rolling Stone, Taiwan Beats Showcase presented by TAICCA, The Orchard, UNIFIED Music Group, Virgin Music and Warner Music, plus loads more to be announced.
SXSW SYDNEY
14 – 20 OCTOBER 2024
NSW, AUSTRALIA
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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.
