Music News - Seven OZ & 1 NZ band announced to play SXSW
29 November 2018 - 0 Comments
The South by Southwest® Music Festival (SXSW®) has announced the second wave of Showcasing Artists invited to perform at the 2019 event including New Zealand's Jonathan Bree. Each year the festival hosts a curated mix of up-and-coming and legendary artists from around the world, performing in intimate clubs as well as renowned music venues. This eclectic blend creates interactions between industry professionals, influencers, international media and music fans, allowing attendees and performers alike the opportunity to advance their creative and career objectives. The SXSW Music Festival’s 33rd annual event takes place Monday, March 11 - Sunday, March 17, 2019 in downtown Austin, Texas.
The SXSW Music Festival programmers create a unique experience featuring artists from multiple genres. A few highlights from this second round of artists include: AQUIHAYAQUIHAY (Monterrey MEXICO), Black Midi (London UK-ENGLAND), BRONCHO (Tulsa OK), Caitlyn Smith (Cannon Falls MN), Combo Chimbita (Brooklyn NY), The Comet is Coming (London UK-ENGLAND), Deerhunter (Atlanta GA), Delaporte (Madrid SPAIN), DRAMA (Chicago IL), Dylan Cartlidge (Redcar UK-ENGLAND),Jealous of the Birds (Belfast UK-N. IRELAND), LUWTEN (Rotterdam NETHERLANDS), Mr Eazi (Lagos NIGERIA), Nadine Shah (South Shields UK-ENGLAND), Odette (Sydney AUSTRALIA), Soft Kill (Portland OR), Trupa Trupa (Gdansk POLAND), Vacations (Newcastle AUSTRALIA), and Versus (New York NY).
This is the second of several announcements of the wide array of artists who will be performing for the global creative community, and an opportunity to experience what will be hitting the festival circuit while it’s still on a small stage. New Zealand artists invited to perform are:
Jonathan Bree (Auckland NEW ZEALAND)
The Beths (Auckland NEW ZEALAND)
The Chills (Dunedin NEW ZEALAND) (Who have also entered their film in SXSW Film
Festival
Emily C. Browning (Christchurch NEW ZEALAND)
Emily Fairlight (Wellington NEW ZEALAND)
French for Rabbits (Wellington NEW ZEALAND)
Hans. (Auckland NEW ZEALAND)
Jackie Bristow (Gore NEW ZEALAND)
Swallow the Rat (Auckland NEW ZEALAND)
(This list is subject to change. More performers will be announced at a later date.)
For more information on the SXSW Music Festival, please visit sxsw.com/festivals/music/.
Experience the artists who will be performing at SXSW 2019 by streaming the Apple Music and Spotify Playlists, surfing the YouTube Music Video playlist, and tuning into SXSWfm.
Attendees can also participate in the SXSW Conference, where many artists and industry leaders will also participate in the Music Tracks. This includes previously-announced Keynotes Shirley Manson, lead vocalist of the critically-acclaimed alternative rock band Garbage, and singer-songwriter Lauren Mayberry of the Scottish electronic pop band Chvrches, as well as Featured Speakers including musician and activist Laura Jane Grace, Soundcloud CEO Kerry Trainor, Head of A&R at SM Entertainment Chris Lee, singer and actor Lance Bass, artist and musician Amanda Palmer, musician Wyclef Jean, andmulti-platinum songwriter, artist, and advocate Ross Golan. For more information on the conference, please go to sxsw.com/conference.
All SXSW Music registrants receive primary access to Music and Convergence conference programming including Keynotes and Featured Speakers, Music Festival showcases, Comedy Festival showcases, exhibitions, networking Meet Ups, SXSW Gaming, the Flatstock Poster Show, Registrants Lounge, the SXSW Outdoor Stage at Lady Bird Lake concerts, and the closing BBQ & softball tournament. Secondary access is allowed into most Interactive and Film events.
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 the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, the event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2019 will take place March 8-17, 2019. For more information, please visit sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend.
SXSW 2019 is sponsored by Capital One, smart, Bud Light, and The Austin Chronicle.
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