Sounds Australia’s annual Aussie BBQ at SXSW in Austin, Texas is always a buzzing event and now, as part of the conference’s inaugural online run, fans across the globe will be able to get a taste of the action later this month.
The team at Sounds Australia have enlisted some of the county’s best acts for Close Up, three one-hour showcases that will feature 18 local acts performing two live songs recorded in their own ‘backyard’, or “however they chose to interpret that theme”.
Here’s who will feature at Close Up 2021:
Alexander Biggs, Alice Skye, Baker Boy, Beans, Death By Denim, Didirri, Hachiku, Hauskey, Indigo Sparke, Jaguar Jonze, Kee’ahn, Ninajirachi & Kota Banks, No Money Enterprise, Shannen James, Sycco, The Chats, The Lazy Eyes, The Merindas
Hosted by Sounds Australia's Glenny G, Millie Millgate and Dom Alessio (“right from Glenny's own backyard”), each showcase will stream from 1:00pm AEDT on March 18, 19 and 20.
Don't miss a beat with our FREE daily newsletter
Additional SXSW showcases from Australia artists include Luke Howard and Sophie Hutchings, who will perform streamed sets on March 19 at 4:30am AEDT and March 21 at 4:30am AEDT respectively, with all local acts selected for SXSW and their management teams offered networking opportunities during the event.
For more details on how to register for SXSW 2021 and access Close Up, head to the conference’s website.
