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SXSW Sydney’s 2024 public program will see Darling Harbour come alive with excitement from October 14–20. Over 7 days and nights, the heart of Sydney will be transformed into a hub of creativity as it plays host to world-class activations from leading brands, as well as inspiring talks, tech demos, live music, meet & greets, esports competitions, and more.
In 2024, Tumbalong Park will again serve as SXSW Sydney’s free events hub, with even more crowd-pleasing experiences around Darling Harbour.
Badgeholders, wristband-holders and the public are invited to discover new ideas, innovations and artists, while experiencing a taste of SXSW Sydney’s core pillars: Tech & Innovation, Games, Music and Screen.
A huge celebration of Indian creative culture '+91 Calling!' will bring the energy to the Tumbalong Park Main Stage on Sunday 20 October. Proudly supported by the Centre for Australia-India Relations, the full day event will feature six acts from India and the Indian diaspora—one of the most exciting entertainment influences of the moment—with genres spanning hip-hop, pop, r&b, club and neo-classical. Stay tuned for the full Sunday program announcement in the coming weeks.
Tech & Innovation programming will feature in Tumbalong Park throughout Event week, with trailblazing technology demonstrations and surprise and delight moments happening on the Main Stage and a brand-new addition for SXSW Sydney 2024, The Dome presented by The Growth Distillery.
Catch the Innovation Showcase featuring the latest developments in Rocketry, Robotics, Engineering, Mechanics, Science and Technology. Plus, see the future of motorcycles with the ZERO Australian 100% electric bike showcase featuring prototype ZERO SR/X. All this and so much more.
On Saturday 19 October Papa Salt will bring the vibes to the Main Stage in Tumbalong Park with the Australian Premiere screening of The Endless Summer 60th Anniversary, followed by an afterparty with live music from SXSW Sydney Music Festival acts BALTHVS & Touch Sensitive.
The Acer Predator League Academy will be crowning their first champion at Tumbalong Park on Saturday 19th October. Two of the best high schools in Australia and New Zealand will compete in the only Fortnite competition designed for high schools.
In huge news, Team PWR and Fortnite icons Lachlan and Loserfruit will be onstage to provide the winning school with their trophy.
Back for the second year in a row as a super sponsor, don’t miss CommBank’s brand-new activation at SXSW Sydney 2024. Through interactive challenges designed to put your scams and fraud knowledge to the test, you’ll learn ways to stay ahead in the digital age, and more importantly, how to be CommBank Safe.
Zeekr will be making their brand entrance and vehicle launch in Australia with SXSW Sydney through two notable activations: a test drive zone at the ICC Sydney and an imaginative, surprise-filled activation at Darling Harbour.
The Dome presented by The Growth Distillery is an all-new stage located at the centre of Tumbalong Park which will feature a diverse range of experiences, including talks, meet & greets, book signings, demonstrations, surprise performances and more.
All.com, SXSW Sydney’s preferred accommodation partner, is excited to bring to life the art of hospitality inside the ALL.com Lobby at Tumbalong Park. A sanctuary for guests to connect, revitalise, discover and be inspired by an exciting lineup of inspiring events, workshops, live music, and giveaways.
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Suntory Minus 196 returns in 2024 and once again will be bringing its Extreme Vending Machine to SXSW Sydney. In an activation of epic proportions, the brand’s three-story Vending Machine will once again be at Tumbalong Park to transport consumers into the innovative and intensely Japanese world of Minus 196.
As Australia’s leading audio provider, ARN will be at Tumbalong Park with an immersive activation showcasing its Super Brands: KIIS, WSFM, iHeart, and CADA. Through a dynamic experience, we’ll expose the excitement of ARN’s live radio shows along with the innovation of its state-of-the-art studios.
Join Papa Salt at Tumbalong Park on October 19th when they present the Australian Premiere of The Endless Summer 60th Anniversary and the debut of the Papa Salt Paloma, new premix can. Enjoy a free screening at 5:30pm, followed by a Papa Salt afterparty with BALTHVS and Touch Sensitive.
