SXSW controversy spikes as bands drop out over military ties
The controversy surrounding the annual South by Southwest festival, affectionately known as SXSW, has centered on more than 100 parties over the U.S. Army and defense contractor’s sponsorship of the music and cultural event in Austin, Texas. The situation has intensified following the departure of artists (mostly European). As of Wednesday, five music labels and […]
Greg Abbott Tells Bands Boycotting SXSW Festival over US Army Sponsorship, ‘Don’t Come Back’ to Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) took a stand against dozens of bands who pulled out of this year’s SXSW festival in protest of sponsorship deals with the U.S. military. “Goodbye. Don’t come back,” Abbott wrote in a post to X on Tuesday. “We are proud of our military in Texas. If you don’t like that, […]