SXSW has announced an expansion to the Southern Hemisphere. For the first time, the annual Austin, Texas event will pop up in Sydney, Australia. The inaugural event will take place for seven days, Oct. 15-22, 2023 and will feature an exploration of technology, film, gaming and music.

“We couldn’t be more excited and honored to work with TEG and the New South Wales Government via Destination NSW on an event that brings to Australia the professional opportunities and unexpected discoveries that make SXSW unique,” shared Roland Swenson, CEO & Co-founder of SXSW. He continued, “The purpose of SXSW is to help creative people achieve their goals, and Sydney is the ideal city to serve as a home for the cross-collaboration that exists within the many industries we bring together.”

The Event Producer for SXSW, Geoff Jones offered, “SXSW is an event without equal internationally that has launched the careers of so many creative professionals.” He concluded, “Through showcasing the creator industries of the Asia Pacific to the world, SXSW Sydney will establish a new SXSW touchpoint, enabling the international and cross-sector connections that deliver the most innovative products and content. I would like to welcome Colin Daniels as the Managing Director of SXSW Sydney and thank the NSW Government, Destination NSW, and the team at SXSW for their foresight and support.”

Additional information is forthcoming. Visit sxswsydney.com, for the latest news on SXSW Sydney. 

See the festival’s official Instagram announcement below.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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