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Penske Shakes Up Leadership of South by Southwest
The festival’s longtime president is leaving the festival, as are about 10 others. Its owner, Penske Media, told staff ...
The K’s and Cassia Lead First ‘Future of Music U.K.’ Showcase at SXSW London
The two-day event will feature performances from 12 acts including Baby Said, Bentley Robles, Cucamaras, and Charlotte OC ...
‘Totally different beast.’ Austin musicians worry about industry amid SXSW changes
In the Live Music Capital of the World, a harsh reality hits a high note: music industry workers say they’re underpaid by ...
'Leaving South by Southwest was definitely not my decision.' Hugh Forrest out at SXSW
Forrest, who has served as SXSW co-president since 2022 and president since 2024, originated and nurtured to prominence the ...
South by Southwest names new director in charge
AUSTIN (KXAN) — South by Southwest (SXSW) now has a new director in charge who will lead the festival. Jenny Connelly said on ...
Greater Southwest Music Festival welcomes 10,000 students to downtown Amarillo
The Amarillo Symphony welcomed over 10,000 students to its three-day music festival in downtown Amarillo this week.
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Amarillo Symphony celebrates 54th annual Greater Southwest Music Festival
The Amarillo Symphony is set to host its 54th annual Greater Southwest Music Festival from May 1-3, welcoming more than ...
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Free 561 Music Festival will keep music going at West Palm Beach waterfront on SunFest weekend
But it’s not SunFest. Nor does the 561 Music Festival aspire to be SunFest. Taking place on Saturday, May 3, and curated by two longtime champions of the South Florida music scene, 561 Music ...
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'Leaving South by Southwest was definitely not my decision.' Hugh Forrest out at SXSW
South by Southwest president Hugh Forrest, the annual festival and conference's longtime ... A significant leadership change is also in store for SXSW Music, but in the case of James Minor ...