After 3 years and $12 million of taxpayer funding, SXSW Sydney is still a mystery to most punters
SXSW Sydney was sold as an international cultural event making Sydney a regional leader. The jury is very much out on its success.
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These are the best things at SXSW Sydney this year
SXSW Sydney takes place from October 13 to 19 this year, setting the city up for a major burst of live music, cutting-edge art, food pop-ups, tech playgrounds and a boatload of free programs.
SXSW Sydney Screen program locks in Bruce Springsteen biopic premiere
With SXSW Sydney coming up next month, we’ve now got an idea of what the 2025 Screen Festival will look like as it’s threaded amongst the music, brand activations, parties and networking events the week-long event has become known for. And there are some big names to get across: Bruce Springsteen, Jeremy Allen White, Than
SXSW Sydney promises over 85 hours of free music, family events and fun
SXSW Sydney is doubling down on its promise to deepen the city’s sense of energy in October, unveiling a wide-reaching public program that’ll turn Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour into a smorgasbord of free fun. Because “free” really is that magical word that’s going to get people out and about these days, and the festival’s
Indian creatives are taking over Sydney this month
Two of Sydney’s major events for October, SXSW and Sculpture by the Sea, have both announced sizeable showcases for India’s creative scene. Indian musicians and artists are front and centre at Sydney’s lifestyle events this month. While SXSW Sydney has curated a dedicated (and free) one-day showcase with more than seven Indian musicians, the long-running
SXSW Sydney adds a big First Nations showcase to its free program
With SXSW Sydney fast approaching, the festival has locked in a major showcase of First Nations talent, playing right into the heart of the event’s overarching purpose. Much like the Austin original, SXSW Sydney lives and thrives on its adventurous spirit. As much as the festival is all about networking and fascinating keynotes, the event
Here are all the restaurants offering discounts during SXSW Sydney
With the 2nd annual SXSW Sydney just weeks away, the mega festival’s complicated and extensive program is starting to take shape as attendees dial in their “must-see” events. And you’ll need a lot of fuel to keep going across the festival’s six-day run. While SXSW Sydney will have food trucks and pop-up stalls down at
Things to do in Sydney for October 2024
We’re getting into the belly of spring now, with Sydney gearing up for a big October. Over the next 31 days, you’ll find an array of exciting things happening around town, from huge arena shows from international superstars to fear-inducing Halloween parties. As we round up the best things to do in Sydney this month,
Your ultimate guide to all the free events at SXSW Sydney for 2024
With Sydney on the cusp of some big changes, it’s only right that the city keeps growing one of its major wins over the past few years. That being the enviable position as the hub of SXSW in the Southern Hemisphere with SXSW Sydney. Sydney is the first-ever city to host the iconic festival outside
