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WHERE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY MEETS

Connect. Discover. Party.

There’s no better place to connect with emerging and established music industry talent from Australia and the APAC region than SXSW Sydney 2024.

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 2024 Conference includes exciting music industry speakers as well as workshops, meetups and mentoring.

Key Dates

SXSW Sydney Conference
October 2025
Music Festival
October 2025
Music Industry Networking
October 2025
Music Industry Professional Development
October 2025
Music Showcase
October 2025
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What To Expect

Music festival
Music showcase

Tune into SXSW Sydney’s annual showcase of new talent from near and far, with an emphasis on APAC artists. This year, SXSW Sydney presents Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling UK sensation Jorja Smith.

Music conference
industry focused conference sessions

Go behind the scenes and hear the untold story from the international execs behind some of your favourite artists. Experience speakers and sessions made to propel anyone in music forward,  and inform those looking to break into the industry. 

Music Festival
Mixers

Love fun? Love to network? This year’s industry mixers include Beatdapp presents: Indies Please, One of One presents: Women in Music meetup, Sounds Australia presents: APAC Connect and RAC Arena presents: Agent vs Promoter. Plus, Rolling Stone House is back in a big way for 2024. 

Music Festival
NETWORKING

In just one year, SXSW Sydney has established itself as the essential event to do business with those in creative industries in the APAC region. In 2024 we are excited to welcome top talent buyers, bookers, bands and brands from around the world. Get ready for unparalleled access to the future superstars and leaders of the global music industry! 

JORJA SMITH

Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling UK sensation Jorja Smith will bring her falling or flying Australian tour to Sydney this October for an unmissable performance. SXSW Sydney badgeholders can secure their spot at Jorja’s show at ICC Sydney Theatre on Tuesday 15 October.

LUCY DICKINS

Lucy Dickins will take to the SXSW Sydney stage for an In Conversation with Frontier Touring’s Susan Heymann. Lucy is a Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) recipient, and is one of the industry's most influential talent agents today, with a client roster including Adele, Olivia Rodrigo, Mumford & Sons, and James Blake.

the kid laroi

In partnership with the LAROI Foundation, SXSW Sydney is excited to reveal The Kid LAROI as the music keynote for 2024. The keynote session, taking place on Saturday 19 October, will feature a long-ranging conversation with the 21-year-old about his future and a career that has taken him from Redfern to a billion-streaming global star.

Get ready to discover the latest APAC talents making waves this year! Tune in to a diverse array of music and get to know the eclectic styles of SXSW Sydney’s freshly announced artists.

87dance

Republic of Korea

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Ayesha Madon
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Australia (NSW)

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BALTHVS
Artist

Columbia

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Ixaras
Artist

Australia (QLD)

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I’mdifficult
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Taiwan

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J-MILLA x Yung Milla – SAME BLOOD

Australia (NT)

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Jeshi
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United Kingdom

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Maina Doe
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Australia (NSW)

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Nick Ward
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Australia (NSW)

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Phoebe Rings
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New Zealand

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RINSE
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Australia (VIC)

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SAHXL
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Australia (NSW)

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Voice Of Baceprot
Artist

Indonesia

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ena mori
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Philippines

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smol fish
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Australia (WA)

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total tommy
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Australia (NSW)

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