SXSW showcases 2023
The South by Southwest Music Festival returned to Austin, Texas, in earnest this year after an all-virtual 2021, and will do so once again on March 13-18, 2023. Organizers unveiled the 37th annual event’s first wave of showcasing artists on Wednesday, announcing 191 performers who will be joined by hundreds more in the months to come. Show Highlights of the festival’s initial lineup include (but are in no way limited to) Algiers, Haru Nemuri (pictured above performing at SXSW 2022), Why Bonnie, Disq, Kiwi Jr., Ric Wilson, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Otoboke Beaver, Julie Doiron, Silverbacks, Thanya Iyer, Chiiild, Jobber, Living Hour, Ron Gallo, Thao, Tomato Flower, Knifeplay, Bloomsday, Jesswar, Choses Sauvages, Pearla, The Golden Dregs, Foyer Red, The Orielles, Teenage Halloween, Lee Bains + The Glory Fires, Sweet Pill, RVG and many more. 2023 showcase presenters are Anniversary Group, Atomic Music Group, Athens in Austin, Don Giovanni Records, Fire Records, FOCUS Wales, Gorilla vs Bear, Jazz re:freshed Outernational, Pop Montreal, M for Montreal, Music From Ireland, New West Records, Space Agency, Wide Days Scotland and, as always, ye olde British Music Embassy. See SXSW 2023’s complete first wave of showcasing artists below, and keep an eye out for forthcoming additions to the festival’s lineup. You can revisit our coverage of the 2022 and 2021 events in the meantime. 250 (Seoul SOUTH KOREA) What are the dates for SXSW 2023?Join us for innovative sessions, film & tv screenings, music showcases, and more at SXSW 2023 from March 10-19 in Austin, TX.
How do you get a show at SXSW?Apply for an Official Showcase
Don't miss your chance to take the 2023 SXSW stage – apply before the final deadline of October 7, 2022 at 11:59pm PT. Learn more about the application process on the Showcasing Artist Applications page and read through the Music Showcase FAQ.
When can you apply for SXSW?Final Deadline: November 13, 2022
Applications for PanelPicker, Music Festival, Film & TV Festival, and the Art Program are closed for SXSW 2023.
How do you get booked for SXSW 2022?To perform at SXSW 2022, visit the Showcasing Artist Application page. Applications are open from Tuesday, June 29, 2021, with an early deadline of August 26, 2021 and a general deadline of October 7, 2021.
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