British Music Embassy Lineup Announced For SXSW 2020

The British Music Embassy returns to the SXSW 2020 Music Festival to present official showcases for its 13th year. These showcases will highlight the best up-and-coming British musical talent and will take place at Cedar Street Courtyard from Monday, March 16 to Saturday, March 21. Each night, a different showcase…

BY Hailey Hess

Abby the SXSW Chatbot Just Got Smarter

Got a SXSW question? Abby can handle that. The official chatbot for SXSW is back and better for 2020! New for SXSW 2020, you can now access Abby via Facebook Messenger along with the SXSW GO Mobile App. Available 24/7, Abby is your personal SXSW concierge ready to provide you…

BY Luis Seijo

Making the World Accessible to All

Accessibility is more than just close parking spots and wheelchair ramps. During the SXSW Conference we're pulling together accessibility-focused sessions from accross all 22 tracks — because disabled people are in every part of the world and participate in every element of society. Whether you're already connected to the disabled…

BY Nicole Cappabianca

Katrine Philp Shares Her Documentary On Grief – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

The 2020 SXSW Film Festival is right around the corner! Before you join us for the 2020 event, take a look at the films in our lineup a little bit better with our Filmmaker In Focus series. Take a look at our Q&A with director Katrine Philp as she tells…

BY Neha Aziz

2020 SXSW Music Opening Party Lineup Announced

The SXSW Music Opening Party has become a cornerstone of the festival each year and we’re gearing up for what’s bound to be the best edition yet. This year, it will take place on Tuesday, March 17 at Empire Garage and Empire Control Room from 6-9 pm. Come help us…

BY Hailey Hess

It’s Beabadoobee’s World and We’re Just Living In It

Amidst the sea of stellar SXSW 2020 UK indie acts lies 19-year-old London-based musician Bea Kristi, better known as Beabadoobee. The young Filipino artist emerged on London's music scene with nods to her confessional sad girl bedroom acoustic recordings, first brought to the world via her debut single "Coffee". Since…

BY Hailey Hess

SXSW Trade Show Next Stage Schedule Announced

Located in Exhibit Hall 4, the Trade Show Next Stage is packed with carefully curated content aiming to inspire and educate its listeners. The Next Stage draws inspiration from the creative industries to feature presentations and performances that span the focus of Interactive, Film, and Music. These sessions showcase the…

BY Allison Belcher

SXSW Music Weekly Roundup: Japanese Breakfast, Jose Feliciano, and More

BY Hailey Hess