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SXSW Reveals First Wave of Showcasing Artists for 2025 Music Festival


The South by Southwest Music Festival announced the first group of showcasing artists for its 39th annual event, scheduled for March 10-15 in Austin.

Organizers today (Oct. 29) announced over a hundred new and established acts that will perform across Austin next March, including UK pop duo The Ting Tings, regional Mexican singer Justin Morales, Dublin punk band Gurriers, Indonesian psychedelic funk group Ali, Montreal art-punk ensemble La Sécurité, Australian rock band Delivery and indie pop artist Twin Shadow, who’ll debut his sixth album Georgie at the event. The festival’s global scope is reflected in its artist selection ( see the full list below), with acts representing countries such as Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, and Norway. Showcases are curated with industry collaborators, including record labels, booking agencies, and media outlets like ATC Live, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Deezer, Music From Ireland and Sofar Sounds, among others, offering attendees exclusive, small-stage performances.

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