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SXSW drops U.S. Army as sponsor for 2025 festival after artists boycott 2024 event over Gaza

South by Southwest (SXSW) announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Army will not be a sponsor of its 2025 festival after several artists and panelists boycotted the 2024 festival over the Army’s sponsorship. “After careful consideration, we are revising our sponsorship model. As a result, the U.S. military and companies involved in weapons manufacturing will […]

Gov. Greg Abbott responds to SXSW boycotts

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) briefly dismissed bands who announced a boycott over the South by Southwest festival, one of the state’s biggest annual events. This annual event has featured film, music, interactive media, and conferences in Austin, Texas since 1987. Austin is typically considered the most arts-centric city in the state. The typically progressive […]

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 […]

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle enjoy date in Austin before SXSW

Everything is bigger in Texas, including their love. Ahead of the Duchess of Sussex’s keynote panel appearance at the 2024 SXSW conference, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan enjoyed a romantic date night at Soho House Austin. Sources say the Duke of Sussex, 39, and his wife, 42, were spotted looking “happy and full of energy” […]