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The Full Aussie BBQ Line-Up For SXSW Has Been Announced

30 new Aussie acts.

In what will mark its 13th year at the US South By Southwest (SXSW) festival, the full line-up for The Aussie BBQ has been revealed which includes big names such as Harts, DMA'S, Methyl Ethel, Stonefield and many more, who will all hit the stage at Brush Square Park's East Tent on Friday, 18 March.

See below for the full 16 acts set to perform at The Aussie BBQ.

Pretty City, Julia Jacklin, Big White, Harts, DMA'S, Stonefield, The Gooch Palms, Methel Ethyl, Nite Fields, Spookyland, Hockey Dad, Tigertown, Drawing North, Gold Class, DZ Deathrays, Andy Clockwise

For the first time in SXSW history, two stages will accommodate The Aussie BBQ performances. 

Meanwhile, in an effort to create further opportunities for homegrown acts performing in Austin, Texas, Sounds Australia have put together two additional Sound Gallery showcases to be held on Tuesday, 15 March and Saturday, 19 March at the famous BD Rileys venue. 

Confirmed to perform at the showcases include Demi Louise, 8 Ball Aitken, The Heart Collectors, Matt Gresham, Julia Jacklin, Satellite Sky, Oh Pep!, Ben Hazlewood, Laura & Greg, EMPRA, The Soorleys, Phebe Starr, Lo Carmen and Marlon Williams.

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Click here for a look at all playing times for both The Aussie BBQ and Sound Gallery showcases.