Nile Rodgers has signed on as a keynote speaker at SXSW.
The legendary performer and producer has worked with Australia’s INXS as well as Sister Sledge, David Bowie, Madonna, Diana Ross, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, and more recently Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams, Avicii, Sam Smith, Keith Urban and Pitbull.
More Australian acts have been announced for SXSW 2017 as well.
New Aussie acts for SXSW 2017
John Cashman (Melbourne)
Gabriella Cohen (Melbourne)
The Heart Collectors (Sunshine Coast)
Hockey Dad (Wollongong)
Mansionair (Sydney)
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever (Melbourne)
SXSW previous announced 2017 Aussie acts
C.W. Stoneking
Kučka (Perth)
Thigh Master (Brisbane)
Middle Kids (Sydney)
Pines (Adelaide)
Vera Blue (Forbes)
Alex Cameron (Sydney)
Alex Lahey (Melbourne)
Demi Louise (Melbourne)
Polarheart (Sydney)
Running Touch (Melbourne)
Oscar Key Sun (Melbourne)
Throttle (Melbourne)
Wafia (Brisbane)
SXSW is on March 10-19 2017 in Austin, Texas.
