SXSW started in 1987 as a regional music festival in Austin. You'll hear how it started and how it changed over the years from the perspectives of some of the musicians who've played it, and what's next for the festival.

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How SXSW went from an Austin festival to an international experience

AUG 21, 202442 MIN
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How SXSW went from an Austin festival to an international experience

AUG 21, 202442 MIN

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SXSW started in 1987 as a regional music festival in Austin. You’ll hear how it started and how it changed over the years from the perspectives of some of the musicians who’ve played it. You’ll also learn about what changed because of musician protests, what SXSW was like in Sydney, Australia, and what the festival might look like in the future.

Check out this flier from the first SXSW

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