Huge Changes in SXSW Leadership

Fest boss Hugh Forrest among several high-profile departures

"...most recognizable names at the festival in Hugh Forrest. SXSW existed before Forrest, but barely. A former editor and..."

April 26, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronic: Crying at a SXSW Panel About Psychedelics

The power of healing evokes feelings on a trip down to the conference

"...work being a cannabis columnist at a time when SXSW’s spotlight on weed has dimmed to a flicker. Where..."

March 21, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

South by Southwest 2026 Reduces to Seven Days

Rolling format ends as fest adapts to life with no convention center

"...A big change is coming to South by Southwest..."

March 16, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...meant jumpsuit-loving pop star Benson Boone brought droves of SXSW Music goers to Willie Nelson Boulevard...."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Go Off the Grid for Unofficial Queer Fun During SXSW

Austin offers tourists and locals alike queer parties outside the Festival mainframe

"...or microchip dips. We’re not so much “hacking” the SXSW mainframe as busting out entirely. It’s real Neo and..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...the European artifacts of “A Family Affair,” or MAKEWild’s interactive furniture design without needing a big-budget badge. Plus, the..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), Kathryn Hahn (WandaVision), Ike Barinholtz (The Oath, SXSW 2018 favorite Blockers), and Chase Sui Wonders (Bodies Bodies..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Infinite Possibilities in Eno, the Generative Documentary

Director Gary Hustwit lets his biography of Brian Eno make itself

"...Solving the technological challenges of the film was arguably..."

July 17, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...living Notre Dame mascot Conor McGregor that premiered at SXSW this month, fire up the ol’ Amazon Prime to..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Short and Sweet: The Rainbow Bridge

Dimitri Simakis on his new short and the state of the industry

"...If Simakis' name seems familiar, it better be, as..."

March 20, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Exclusive: Inside the Soundscape of “The Imaginary Friend”

VR project makes North American debut at South by Southwest

"...It’s the newest project from producer Corine Meijers, and SXSW XR regulars may remember her work as part of..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW 2024

Party at the post-apocalypse, smell good doing it

"...a two-minute immersive experience and a “creepy Polaroid photo.” SXSW badge holders get priority access. Cultural / Educational /..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...You thought SXSW was the only days-long party in town promising loud..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Self Care by Southwest

Is taking care of yourself the latest development in human technologies?

"...long it’s a creative pursuit. Learn more at moha.wiki/UP_MoHA_WH9_Exchange. SXSW Kick Off Party..."

March 8, 2024 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news

"...SXSW Film, Music & Interactive Conference and Festival March 8-16,..."

March 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...the community: Girlstart brings hands-on science experiments; Latinitas brings interactive robots to teach about coding; Math Happens demonstrates curve..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rolling Stone and Maker of Poo~Pourri Partner for Shits and Giggles at SXSW

Activation includes 30-foot-tall giant poo in Downtown Austin

"...holders Penske Media Corporation acquired a 50% stake in SXSW in 2021. (Editor’s note: SXSW co-founder and part-owner Nick..."

Feb. 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Miranda Garza

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...man when the star of the movie his ex (SXSW alum Emily Blunt, The Quiet Place) is directing goes..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

iHeartPodcast Awards Coming to South by Southwest

Star-studded ceremony returns to live format and moves to Austin

"...Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Digital Audio Group, adding that SXSW "has become a dynamic and effective setting for us..."

Jan. 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...In fact, for the first time in its history, SXSW was home to an official ball. House of Lepore..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...Of course, AI looms on horizon, with several panels..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

Jazz Re:Freshed Outernational Opens Expansive Genre Umbrella at SXSW

Steam Down, Yazmin Lacey, and more spanned Afrobeat to retro R&B

"...grooves, positive hip-hop (“Feel It In My Bones”), and interactive participation (“Morning Affirmation”), powered by superb musicianship.When it comes..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Michael Toland

SXSW Asks: Whither Weed?

Cannabis experts look forward to a world of legality and organized cannabusiness

"...With 19 panels about cannabis at this year’s SXSW Interactive Conference, it’s safe to say that, despite our..."

March 17, 2023 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

The Best Music We’ve Seen So Far at SXSW 2023

An insightful Jeff Tweedy, sunshiney Armani White, and more

"...favorites. The insightful performance exceeded expectations of a platform-supported SXSW Interactive appearance. The 55-year-old Chicagoan discussed his family with..."

March 14, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Myth and Tech Merge for the SXSW Art Program

Technology becomes the new enchantment in Mixanthropy

"...NEW INC. Quantum Jungle (Hilton Downtown, Room 410) is interactive, an installation by game designer Robin Baumgarten that physically..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Stuff to Do at South by Southwest

No badge, no wristband, no problem

"...hefty price tag? Check out these free, but still SXSW official, events around the city to experience the Festival’s..."

March 3, 2023 SXSW Post by Joelle DiPaolo

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...After all, SXSW isn't just about podcasts (although that's why Giamatti will..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...It's one of two headliners added today to the..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Evil Dead (which, not so coincidentally, also premiered at SXSW). The new version, directed by Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Changes the Channel With a New Name

Festival gives TV content co-headline billing

"...Goodbye, South by Southwest Film Festival, and hello, SXSW Film & TV Festival. The annual cultural extravaganza has..."

July 28, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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