SXSW Sydney 2025 Adds 62 New Artists
New artists announced for SXSW Sydney 2025 include Rashmeet Kaur, Tenxi & Jemsii and Holly Hebe.
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After announcing the first lineup of speakers and artists appearing at this year’s SXSW, organisers have today revealed that a further 62 international and local artists will be performing at the week-long celebration.
Returning for its third year, SXSW Sydney runs from Monday 13 October to Sunday 19 October in venues across the CBD. The new artists making up the stacked program include boundary-pushing Indian singer-songwriter Rashmeet Kaur, rising US electronic Mom+Pop signee Vandelux, Indonesian rapper and producer duo Tenxi & Jemsii, Filipino neo-soul artist August Wahh, and New York City-based psych-garage rock band The Thing.
Newly introduced Aussie acts featuring are dreamy Meanjin/Brisbane crew blue diner, celestial Naarm/Melbourne indie-folk Holly Hebe, lo-fi psych-pop project Munan, and Eora/Sydney’s R&B and jazz underground artist Yasmina Sadiki.
There’s also a new round of speakers taking to the stage during the festival, touching on everything from AI’s impact on the music industry to how superfans are changing the way artists are marketed.
The list includes Outsidelands founder Bryan Duquette (US), Reservoir VP Creative James Cheney (US), Goldenvoice Festival Manager Rachel So, Partisan Records Head of A&R Chris Fraser, Director of Warp Publishing Theo Seffusatti and many more.
For the full lineup of artists and speakers appearing at SXSW Sydney 2025, visit sxswsydney.com.
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SXSW Sydney 2025 is a massive endeavour comprising over 1,600 events across seven days that is a must-attend for anyone in the industry or with a passion for music.
SXSW Sydney’s Head of Music Claire Collins says, “The breadth of talent joining SXSW Sydney this year speaks to our growing role as the premier destination for music discovery and professional development in the Asia-Pacific. With some of the world’s most respected talent buyers and industry leaders in attendance, SXSW Sydney has become a truly global meeting point — a place where careers are launched, collabs take shape, and real deals are done.”
Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper adds, “Hot on the heels of an incredible second year, SXSW Sydney 2025 is gearing up to once again present an exciting series of music experiences. The NSW Government is proud to partner on SXSW Sydney, an event that showcases our city as a premier destination and a global hub for culture and innovation.”
SXSW Sydney 2024 runs from Monday 13 October to Sunday 19 October. Tickets are on sale now via sxswsydney.com.
