SXSW Adds 21 More Australian Acts

Harts, 8 Ball Aitken, Stonefield and Andy Clockwise will showcase at SXSW in March.

All up, 30 Australian acts have now been announced to play at the SXSW music festival and conference in Austin, Texas.

SXSW’s Australian rep Phil Tripp said, “Despite the distance, the diminishing dollar and increasing competition from 8500 acts that applied from 65+ countries, Australian and NZ acts are continuing their momentum as artists that take no prisoners live among the 2000 other bands performing in 100 venues over SXSW’s five main nights. From only five artists in 2002 to the 47 that performed last year, Australian bands have created a sizzling brand making the industry ever more hungry for our type of musicians.”

“This is owed in no small part to Sounds Australia, the industry body which champions homegrown artists in their annual Aussie BBQ and other events. We’ve also evolved a more professional local management style as well as superior global promotion from indies and majors alike.”

21 New Acts Added To SXSW

8 Ball Aitken
Kita Alexander
Andy Clockwise
Big White
Cosmo’s Midnight
D.D.Dumbo
DMAs
DZ Deathrays
Gang Of Youths
Harts
Matt Gresham
Julia Jacklin
Mr Rogers
Pretty City
Scraps
Spookyland
Stonefield
Tigertown
Vallis Alps
Wave Racer
WILSN