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Stop by Itaú Lounge at the ACC to get connected with the Latin American attendees, take some cool urban art photos, rest and recharge.

FREE

The best concert posters have always captured both the essence of the music they promoted and the spirit of the time in which they were produced. Flatstock provides an ongoing series of opportunities to see fine poster art in person and to meet the artists who created it.

FREE

Renegade Craft is the leading independent craft and design fair of today. Founded in 2003, Renegade was the first event of its kind, and today has built grassroots creative community across the U.S. and beyond. Renegade introduces emerging & established creative small businesses to its widespread audience, championing symbiotic, sustainable, and inspiring shopping and selling experiences.

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Babatunmida Kuboye is an Afrobeat artist based in the United States. He is the son of jazz legends, Fran & Tunde Kuboye, and grandnephew of the late Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Baba Kuboye, whose earliest musical influence came from growing up at the renowned Jazz 38 club Lagos Nigeria, with his parents, is a chip off the old block with his socially conscious voice running through his music.

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Cross Cultural Musician based in Dallas TX USA, Bridging East and West with the Gayageum a Korean stringed instrument, The most successful viral Asian traditional music YouTuber with 40M views.

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AJ Smith's recent song "We're All Gonna Die" has generated millions of plays on TikTok, over 1,600 user-generated videos, and translated to over 1.8 million streams on Spotify & charted (reaching #50) at Alternative in the USA.

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: ASHY
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Shiela

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Pearla
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Dana Gillespie

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: The Wandering Hearts

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: His His
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Lauren Ann

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: 7ebra
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Rhinestone Pickup Truck

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Will Varley
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Evan Bartels

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Iconic British psychedelic pop legends The Zombies are back to celebrate their long-awaited Induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with a new album in the works and their “Life Is A Merry-Go-Round” Tour.

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The showcases will be open to all SXSW Badges – Platinum, Music, Film & TV, and Interactive, as well as Music Wristbands and Artist Wristbands.

Those without a SXSW credential may RSVP for admission on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP does not guarantee admission. RSVP here.

7:00PM - 7:30PM - Coco & Clair Clair
7:50PM - 8:20PM - Coco Jones
8:30PM - 9:00PM - Chloe Bailey
9:30PM - 10:30PM Koffee

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Based out of the lush music scene in Austin, TX, Sami and The Engine resonates with Indie Rock sensibilities. Members Sami Serrano (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Justin Pratt (lead guitar), Geronimo Sabat IV (bass), Bret Lantz (keys), and Ray Cardenas (drums) bring a new flavor to their genre with the combination of their individual styles.

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Taking place at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park from March 16-18, Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW will be headlined by rapper and singer Lil Yachty (March 16), Latin superstars Feid and Eladio Carrión (March 17), and electronic music titans Kx5 (Kaskade and deadmau5) (March 18). The concert series will feature opening performances by Lola Brooke, Armani White, and more.

SXSW Music and Platinum Badges and SXSW Music Festival Wristbands receive access to these performances on a first-come, first-served basis depending on venue capacity.

Tickets are also available to the public for purchase here.

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Poet Hawkins at Sheraton BackYARD

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Recently crowned winners of 2022 Best Rock Act from the Austin Music Awards, The Dead Coats, were originally started as a band in Baltimore, Maryland in 2013, but big dreams brought three members to Austin, Texas in hopes of creating a reality out of their shared dream. The band has been active in Austin since 2017 featuring the talents of front-woman Lauren V Warner, guitarist Joshua Jones, bassist Alexandra Schneider, and drummer Armando Menagarcia

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With a critically acclaimed EP (‘Silk For The Starving’, 2021), and Speedy Wunderground’s fastest ever selling 7” (‘Generation Game, 2020) under their belts, Hebden Bridge’s The Lounge Society are back; returning to the studio of Dan Carey to work on their debut album 'Tired Of Liberty', which was released in August 2022.

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Jake Lloyd is an Austin, TX area based multi faceted artist, that you can’t confine to just one genre of music. Working closely with his longtime bandmate and producer, Danny Saldivar, also known as DSII. The two have crafted out a signature sound for Jake, fusing Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Alt Rock, and many other genres that can be heard all throughout his music, from his 2018 debut self titled album, The Jake Lloyd LP to his 2021 collaborative EP with fellow Austin based artist Deezie Brown, Geto Gala

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El Combo Oscuro is a psychedelic Cumbia outfit hailing from the sweat-drenched discotecas of Austin, Texas. Their sound combines the psychedelic trills of the vintage organ paired with gnarled guitar stylings played over the driving pulses of a thumping rhythm section to create an impenetrable wall of psychedelic Latin sounds.

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BALTHVS is a Colombian psychedelic funk trio formed in December 2019. Best known for their eclectic style, which fuses elements of Middle Eastern Music, Disco, House, Funk, Psychedelia, Indie, , Surf Rock and Cumbia into a cohesive whole.

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Stop by Itaú Lounge at the ACC to get connected with the Latin American attendees, take some cool urban art photos, rest and recharge.

FREE

Meet two electric stars from Volkswagen - including an exclusive preview of the ID. Buzz before it's in dealerships. The all-electric ID.4 SUV and ID. Buzz will be displayed in front of the Rollins Theatre for guests to experience inside and out.

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MUSIC TRIVIA GAME WITH A STANK ON IT, formally known as Hip Hop Bingo, Record Play in partnership with The Birthing Point combines the fun of trivia games and your love for music.

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Warren Hood
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Patricia Vonne

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6:00pm - 6:45pm: Sami & The Engine

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Solo Solo

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"The Black Ark" Sect is the first sect in the series IP of Neo-Wulin. The sect's show, "The Era of Black Ark," is a fantasy world between virtual and reality created by Neo-Wulin and folk singer Hongyu Chen. Based on Hongyu's residency project "The Black Ark" in his hometown of Erguna, "The Era of Black Ark" creates an exhibition + concert experience in the virtual world, allowing the audiences and fans to immerse themselves in Hongyu's creative environment and experience an audio-visual feast.

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Stop by Itaú Lounge at the ACC to get connected with the Latin American attendees, take some cool urban art photos, rest and recharge.

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The Future of Black Ambition will be a revolutionary and timely discussion about how technology and innovation are shaping the future of Black ambiltion.

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Coffee on us! Swing by HBO Max’s Coffeehouse and enjoy discussions, special appearances, and live music inspired by your favorite HBO Max moments. Powered by @HumanByOrientation and @PalanteHBOMax.

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Meet two electric stars from Volkswagen - including an exclusive preview of the ID. Buzz before it's in dealerships. The all-electric ID.4 SUV and ID. Buzz will be displayed in front of the Rollins Theatre for guests to experience inside and out.

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The world of venture capital is constantly evolving, with the emergence of new funding solutions and the increased use of technology to facilitate the process.The Black Future House is taking a closer look at one of the key trends – Black Venture Capital (VC). The event will feature a dynamic group of speakers including Kathryn Finnecy, Lenny Saizon, and Tiffany Thompson, who will dissect and analyze the performance of Black VCs, providing their unique perspective on the space.

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While the future is getting brighter and representation is increasing in the venture capital space, challenges still await. Come hear from diverse voices in venture, technology and community talk about solutions for the expanded horizon for the underrepresented at the intersection of technology, startup culture, and the distribution of wealth and resources for diverse communities.

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In partnership with The Birthing Point, The Black Tech Founder Meetup is hosting a meetup for ecosystem professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses that promote prosperity in the Black Community by providing support in the areas of career advancement, mentorship, educational growth, entrepreneurial development and investment.

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Join hosts Tye Caldwell and Kenny Vacarro for "Owning Our Future: Reclaiming Black" at Black Future House to learn about the ways that Black people have fought for, and continue to fight for, ownership of our culture and our future.

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: JM Stevens
6:00pm - 6:45pm: William Harries Graham

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Natalie Shay

FREE

"The Black Ark" Sect is the first sect in the series IP of Neo-Wulin. The sect's show, "The Era of Black Ark," is a fantasy world between virtual and reality created by Neo-Wulin and folk singer Hongyu Chen. Based on Hongyu's residency project "The Black Ark" in his hometown of Erguna, "The Era of Black Ark" creates an exhibition + concert experience in the virtual world, allowing the audiences and fans to immerse themselves in Hongyu's creative environment and experience an audio-visual feast.

FREE

Stop by Itaú Lounge at the ACC to get connected with the Latin American attendees, take some cool urban art photos, rest and recharge.

FREE

Coffee on us! Swing by HBO Max’s Coffeehouse and enjoy discussions, special appearances, and live music inspired by your favorite HBO Max moments. Powered by @HumanByOrientation and @PalanteHBOMax.

FREE

Meet two electric stars from Volkswagen - including an exclusive preview of the ID. Buzz before it's in dealerships. The all-electric ID.4 SUV and ID. Buzz will be displayed in front of the Rollins Theatre for guests to experience inside and out.

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Experience live FIFA esports in a festival atmosphere! Professional FIFA 23 gamers, each representing an MLS Club, will be battling on stage at the iconic ACL Live to be crowned the best FIFA player in North America.

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Gentrification is pushing People of Color out of the core of many major cities and their youth further away from culturally competent educational resources. Large tech employers are often able to afford and recruit diverse talent but have a much tougher time retaining them.

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The Black Future House event "Founders Therapy" is an amazing opportunity for founders and entrepreneurs to receive the support and guidance they need to stay motivated and inspired.

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Veronica Fusaro
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Natalie Shay

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: West Texas Exiles
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Johnny Chops

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VRROOM is building their own virtual world dedicated to live entertainment. On the 10th of January, 2023 they showcased their Alpha for the first time, and they are now showing in an improved version of it for SXSW's audience! Enjoy the show.

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Stop by Itaú Lounge at the ACC to get connected with the Latin American attendees, take some cool urban art photos, rest and recharge.

FREE

Meet two electric stars from Volkswagen - including an exclusive preview of the ID. Buzz before it's in dealerships. The all-electric ID.4 SUV and ID. Buzz will be displayed in front of the Rollins Theatre for guests to experience inside and out.

FREE

"The Black Ark" Sect is the first sect in the series IP of Neo-Wulin. The sect's show, "The Era of Black Ark," is a fantasy world between virtual and reality created by Neo-Wulin and folk singer Hongyu Chen. Based on Hongyu's residency project "The Black Ark" in his hometown of Erguna, "The Era of Black Ark" creates an exhibition + concert experience in the virtual world, allowing the audiences and fans to immerse themselves in Hongyu's creative environment and experience an audio-visual feast.

FREE

5:00pm - 5:45pm: Germein

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Tulliah

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Vox Rea
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Veronica Fusaro

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6:00pm - 6:45pm: West Texas Exiles

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Salarymen
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Enjoyable Listens

FREE
VRROOM is building their own virtual world dedicated to live entertainment. On the 10th of January, 2023 they showcased their Alpha for the first time, and they are now showing in an improved version of it for SXSW's audience! Enjoy the show.

FREE

"The Black Ark" Sect is the first sect in the series IP of Neo-Wulin. The sect's show, "The Era of Black Ark," is a fantasy world between virtual and reality created by Neo-Wulin and folk singer Hongyu Chen. Based on Hongyu's residency project "The Black Ark" in his hometown of Erguna, "The Era of Black Ark" creates an exhibition + concert experience in the virtual world, allowing the audiences and fans to immerse themselves in Hongyu's creative environment and experience an audio-visual feast.

FREE

Immerse yourself into a unique virtual music experience created exclusively for SXSW 2023. YOOM & Active Theory present an interactive, volumetric music concert in a special metaverse space inspired by famous 6th Street in Austin. Come explore, dance, chat & play with friends & witness larger-than-life, photorealistic music performances from a number of talented artists, all captured via YOOM's cutting-edge volumetric technology.

FREE

Stop by Itaú Lounge at the ACC to get connected with the Latin American attendees, take some cool urban art photos, rest and recharge.

FREE

Meet two electric stars from Volkswagen - including an exclusive preview of the ID. Buzz before it's in dealerships. The all-electric ID.4 SUV and ID. Buzz will be displayed in front of the Rollins Theatre for guests to experience inside and out.

FREE

5:00pm - 5:45pm: ASHY
6:00pm - 6:45pm: foamboy

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Emma Worley
6:00pm - 6:45pm: LÓN

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: CHROMA
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Laura Pérez

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6:00pm - 6:45pm: Jake Whiskin

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Veronica Fusaro
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Albertine Sarges

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Grace Pettis
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Rett Smith

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The showcases will be open to all SXSW Badges – Platinum, Music, Film & TV, and Interactive, as well as Music Wristbands and Artist Wristbands.

Those without a SXSW credential may RSVP for admission on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP does not guarantee admission. RSVP here.

7:00PM - 7:30PM Spilltab
7:50PM - 8:20PM Baby Rose
8:40PM - 9:20PM Midwxst
9:40PM - 10:25PM SABA
10:45PM - JID

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Ristband’s official SXSW metaverse world will run alongside the XR and Music festival from March 12-18. It features digital art, unreleased tracks from electronic alternative band Miro Shot’s brand new EP that will only be available within the platform, tokens visitors can collect as mementos, and exclusive content for remote attendees. Ristband’s SXSW world creates an access point that brings music and gaming culture together in a shared social platform, extending the reach of the festival to audiences around the world.

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Immerse yourself into a unique virtual music experience created exclusively for SXSW 2023. YOOM & Active Theory present an interactive, volumetric music concert in a special metaverse space inspired by famous 6th Street in Austin. Come explore, dance, chat & play with friends & witness larger-than-life, photorealistic music performances from a number of talented artists, all captured via YOOM's cutting-edge volumetric technology.

FREE

CP Loony at Stubb's

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Coming into natural formation as biological sisters turned bandmates, Tori, Sophia, and Tiffany Baltierra, collectively known as The Tiarras, are multi-faceted artists creating global music by pursuing sound without restrictions. 2023 will see the Mexican-American musicians/songwriters step into a rebirth that suits the next chapter of their aesthetic and career.

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Eimaral Sol is a Texas-based songstress whose sound is anything but ordinary. With influences from a wide range of artists such as Erykah Badu, Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday, Jill Scott, and Lauryn Hill, Eimaral offers a sound that needs no classification.

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Caramelo Haze is the newly-formed all-star outfit featuring Grammy Award-winning Beto Martínez, Alex Chavez (Dos Santos), Victor “El Guámbito” Cruz (Nemegata), and John Speice (Grupo Fantasma, Brownout).

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Urban Heat are a 3-piece American post-punk band from Austin, TX. The band fuses dark 80's stylings with modern flourishes, with vocalist and songwriter Jonathan Horstmann's throaty baritone delivering musings on existence and romanticism against an unrelenting industrial gothic pulse.

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J Soulja is making heads turn with his raw lyrical talent & diverse business endeavors in the hiphop community. With doing shows from Wale to TDE & Collaborating with Nationally recognized brands like tobacco company Swisher Sweets & SXSW, J Soulja is quickly becoming a statewide as well as a nationwide favorite.

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Immerse yourself into a unique virtual music experience created exclusively for SXSW 2023. YOOM & Active Theory present an interactive, volumetric music concert in a special metaverse space inspired by famous 6th Street in Austin. Come explore, dance, chat & play with friends & witness larger-than-life, photorealistic music performances from a number of talented artists, all captured via YOOM's cutting-edge volumetric technology.

FREE

Stop by Itaú Lounge at the ACC to get connected with the Latin American attendees, take some cool urban art photos, rest and recharge.

FREE

The best concert posters have always captured both the essence of the music they promoted and the spirit of the time in which they were produced. Flatstock provides an ongoing series of opportunities to see fine poster art in person and to meet the artists who created it.

FREE

Renegade Craft is the leading independent craft and design fair of today. Founded in 2003, Renegade was the first event of its kind, and today has built grassroots creative community across the U.S. and beyond. Renegade introduces emerging & established creative small businesses to its widespread audience, championing symbiotic, sustainable, and inspiring shopping and selling experiences.

FREE

Immerse yourself into a unique virtual music experience created exclusively for SXSW 2023. YOOM & Active Theory present an interactive, volumetric music concert in a special metaverse space inspired by famous 6th Street in Austin. Come explore, dance, chat & play with friends & witness larger-than-life, photorealistic music performances from a number of talented artists, all captured via YOOM's cutting-edge volumetric technology.

FREE

Flatstock Stage at Austin Convention Center

Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

MOVED: BALLROOM A at the Austin Community Center

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2023 and 2022 GRAMMY Nominee-Lucky Diaz is a bilingual, songwriting, taco-eating, multi–Latin Grammy Award–winning and six-time Emmy–nominated musician, children’s television personality, and author. His work has been praised by NPR, Billboard magazine, People magazine and the New York Times. He is a Parent’s Choice Gold Award and NAPPA Award winner. 

Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

MOVED: BALLROOM A at the Austin Community Center

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Mega Ran at Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

MOVED: BALLROOM A at the Austin Community Center

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Smith & Yarn is a collaborative project by Portland, Oregon’s acclaimed family music artists Aaron Nigel Smith and Red Yarn. Together, Smith & Yarn mix their signature styles of reggae, funk, folk, country and roots rock into a unique blend of sounds and cultural traditions. Their lyrics celebrate unity, activism and friendship with a warm and inviting ease.

Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

MOVED: BALLROOM A at the Austin Community Center

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SaulPaul is a 3X GRAMMY Nominated Musician with a Message. Part rapper/part singer-songwriter, SaulPaul is an entertaining artist who blends his voice, his guitar, and his loop pedal to create a live show that is nothing less than an experience. Praised as a pioneer of Acoustic Hip Hop, SaulPaul has showcased at ACL, SXSW, the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and been featured on America’s Got Talent. SaulPaul’s inspiring backstory of transitioning from tragedy to triumph has been told on screen via the documentary Tower to Tower and via his memoir Be The Change as well as his 3 popular TEDx Talks.

Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

MOVED: BALLROOM A at the Austin Community Center

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Rosie Flores at Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

MOVED: BALLROOM A at the Austin Community Center

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Thao Nguyen at Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

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5:00pm - 5:45pm: Evan Bartels

FREE

5:00pm - 5:45pm: R Tyler
6:00pm - 6:45pm: lovetempo

FREE

5:00pm - 5:45pm: ASHY

PREMIUM

The showcases will be open to all SXSW Badges – Platinum, Music, Film & TV, and Interactive, as well as Music Wristbands and Artist Wristbands.

Those without a SXSW credential may RSVP for admission on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP does not guarantee admission. RSVP here.

7:00PM - 7:30PM Blondshell
7:50PM - 8:20PM Otoboke Beaver
8:40PM - 9:20PM Sudan Archives
9:40PM - 10:25PM Mariah The Scientist
10:45PM - Remi Wolf

FREE

5:00pm - 5:45pm: Pearl Earl
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Shadow Show

FREE

5:00pm - 5:45pm: Natalie Shay
6:00pm - 6:45pm: Big Special

FREE

6:00pm - 6:45pm: Big Wy’s Brass Band

FREE

6:00pm - 6:45pm: Jake Whiskin

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Taking place at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park from March 16-18, Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW will be headlined by rapper and singer Lil Yachty (March 16), Latin superstars Feid and Eladio Carrión (March 17), and electronic music titans Kx5 (Kaskade and deadmau5) (March 18). The concert series will feature opening performances by Lola Brooke, Armani White, and more.

FREE

Lara Price was born in the war-torn country of Vietnam in 1975. Abandoned at birth, Lara became a part of the controversial Operation Baby Lift, the mass evacuation of orphans from South Vietnam to the United States. Her journey out of Vietnam to her new home was nothing short of a miracle, as 90 percent of the orphaned babies did not survive.

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Immerse yourself into a unique virtual music experience created exclusively for SXSW 2023. YOOM & Active Theory present an interactive, volumetric music concert in a special metaverse space inspired by famous 6th Street in Austin. Come explore, dance, chat & play with friends & witness larger-than-life, photorealistic music performances from a number of talented artists, all captured via YOOM's cutting-edge volumetric technology.

FREE

Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Daniel Fears grew up belonging to many worlds--performing in church, orchestra, and (unknown to his strict religious household) listening to R&B and Hip Hop.

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Nemegata is a fierce power trio fronted by Víctor-Andrés Cruz “El Guámbito” on lead vocals, electric guitar, synth and Colombian percussion. With the taut, polyrhythmic lock of César Valencia “I Nova” on bass, synth, Colombian percussion, and vocals. And Fabián Rincón “Don Fabo” on drums, synth drums and vocals. Their sound is often described as hallucinatory, otherworldly, and haunting, with a trance-like performance.

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Grace, a 20 year old R&B/neo-soul artist, first took the stage as a dancer before grade school. Over years of training pre-professionally in commercial dance styles, it became clear that her true purpose was in music.Finding refuge and identity in music, Grace pours her truest feelings and experiences into her work. Through her discography and artistic presence, she hopes to be a voice for the outcasts.

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Generation Z siblings, big brother, Chase (lead guitar), and sisters, Max (lead vocals), Blake (drums), and Kit Mitchell (bass guitar), make up the Austin-based band, We Don’t Ride Llamas (WDRL). Avid readers, self-professed blerds, lovers of sci-fi, anime, fashion, and nearly every musical genre from punk to funk, the members of WDRL cannot resist any good story well told, especially when set to an engaging melody.

FREE

Immerse yourself into a unique virtual music experience created exclusively for SXSW 2023. YOOM & Active Theory present an interactive, volumetric music concert in a special metaverse space inspired by famous 6th Street in Austin. Come explore, dance, chat & play with friends & witness larger-than-life, photorealistic music performances from a number of talented artists, all captured via YOOM's cutting-edge volumetric technology.