Across the week, expect a dynamic festival program that captures the future of sound from indie rock and experimental pop to immersive multimedia experiences combining music and technology.
With alumni including Nick Ward, Fcukers, Miss Kaninna, Otoboke Beaver and so many more, SXSW Sydney is where new music finds its audience.
With performances lighting up 25 stages across Chippendale and its surrounds, the annual festival promises an eclectic mix of sounds and styles. Whether you’re a fan eager to discover the next big thing or an industry insider on the hunt for fresh talent, don’t miss this incredible week of music.
Stay tuned with more artists, parties, workshops, and the full Music Conference lineup still to be revealed.
Passes available now, buy early to save! Choose between Platinum Pass, Pro Pass (Music) or a Music Wristband.
There’s no better place to connect with emerging and established music industry talent from Australia and the APAC region than SXSW Sydney 2025.
Whether you’re an artist dreaming to break out, an exec keen to unearth new talent, or a music lover who wants to hear them first, it's an unmissable week.
On top of exciting music industry, the SXSW Sydney 2025 Conference includes high-profile music industry speakers as well as workshops, meetups and mentoring.
SXSW Sydney’s annual showcase of new talent and established talent takes place in the Chippendale precinct over four nights over more than 20 stages. Previous artists include Fcukers (USA), Miss Kaninna (AUS), Flyana Boss (USA), ENNY (UK), Fazerdaze (NZ), Isyana Sarasvati (IDN), Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers (AUS), Los Bitchos (UK), Prabh Deep (IND), Voice Of Baceprot (IDN), Ayesha Madon (AUS), Songer (UK), Radio Free Alice (AUS). Discover the next big thing here.
Here’s your chance to hear directly from the people shaping the future of music to better understand how to cut through, stay independent, or scale globally. Whether you’re building a team, exploring how AI can support your creative and business goals, or just looking for inspiration from other creative industries, this is where the conversations start.
Meet the people — buyers, curators and deal-makers — who can open doors and take your career to the next level via meet-ups, mixers, parties, and mentor sessions across the conference and festival.
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