30 years later, SXSW a global phenomenon

What began as a regional showcase of musical talent is now a globally renowned event during which tech professionals, recording artists and filmmakers converge for more than a week in downtown Austin. Thirty years ago, in March 1987, the first South by Southwest Music Festival was held. The first iteration of the event featured a lineup of 177 performers, 15 venues and stages as well as 15 panels, workshops and sessions. It was a contingent of musicians and luminaries largely from the Southwestern U.S. As the name implies, SXSW began as an exhibition of talent from the broader region, and […]

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