Why SXSW 2024 Matters
For any aspiring artist, landing a slot at SXSW is akin to unlocking the Holy Grail of opportunities. But why, you ask? Picture this: a melting pot of industry insiders, A&R scouts, promoters, and die-hard fans – all converging in one bustling city, fueled by an insatiable hunger for new sounds and undiscovered gems. This isn’t just any festival; it’s a launchpad to stardom, a gateway to global recognition.
Take, for instance, the illustrious journeys of acts like HAIM, Anderson .Paak, and Billie Eilish – all once humble performers gracing the stages of SXSW. Fast-forward to today, and they’ve skyrocketed to international acclaim, wielding Grammys and headlining arenas. Their SXSW performances weren’t just gigs; they were seismic moments that catalyzed their rise.
gigmit Recommends: 103 Unmissable Artists
But let’s focus on what’s happening now. With over 1,200 artists performing at SXSW, it can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve made a list of the top acts you don’t want to miss this year! Here’s the scoop: SXSW has chosen 103 awesome gigmit acts to perform, and we want to give them a big thumbs-up!
Now to the list:
Jazz Acts
Allan Harris (schedule) | Maria Chiara Argirò (schedule)
Rock Acts
Ada Oda (schedule) | Altameda (schedule) | Annie Taylor (schedule) | BALTHVS (schedule) | China Bears (schedule) | Corridor (schedule) | Dream Nails (schedule) | Fire EX. (schedule) | Grimelda (schedule) | Hollows (schedule) | HotWax (schedule) | La Sécurité (schedule) | Las Fokin Biches (schedule) | Los Premios (schedule) | Lottery Winners (schedule) | Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys (schedule) | Mary Shelley (schedule) | Meteor Airlines (schedule) | Minas (schedule) | Myrkvi (schedule) | PAPISA (schedule) | PET NEEDS (schedule) | Reality Club (schedule) | Se So Neon (schedule) | Soraia (schedule) | SPRINTS (schedule) | Stuck in the Sound (schedule) | The Courettes (schedule) | The Manatees (schedule) | The New Eves (schedule) | The Silver Lines (schedule) | The Vices (schedule) | Tiger! Shit! Tiger! Tiger! (schedule) | Tough On Fridays (schedule) | Tramhaus (schedule) | Yo Diablo (schedule)
Alternative Acts
Adaline (schedule) | Airu (schedule) | Blushing (schedule) | Bodega (schedule) | Brie Stoner (schedule) | Chartreuse (schedule) | CURRLS (schedule) | Deer Park Avenue (schedule) | Do Nothing (schedule) | Half Dream (schedule) | HMS Morris (schedule) | Hot Garbage (schedule) | Jamie-Lee Dimes (schedule) | Janette King (schedule) | Le Couleur (schedule) | Living Hour (schedule) | Madeleine Mayi (schedule) | MAUVEY (schedule) | Sofi Paez (schedule)
Pop Acts
Discovery Zone (schedule) | Ellie Bleach (schedule) | Hause Plants (schedule) | Holiday Ghosts (schedule) | Laveda (schedule) | Lucky Lo (schedule) | Porij (schedule) | Reevah (schedule) | Winona Forever (schedule) | Wyldest (schedule)
Electronic Acts
ÄTNA (schedule) | Bad Tuner (schedule) | Grandbrothers (schedule) | HIEN (schedule) | Minimal Schlager (schedule) | Moritz Simon Geist (schedule) | Supermcn4sty (schedule)
Hip Hop Acts
Big zeeks (schedule) | CHAII (schedule) | Chiedu Oraka (schedule) | Crae Wolf (schedule) | Dyce (schedule) | East Nasa (schedule) | L E M F R E C K (schedule) | Mike Melinoe (schedule) | Super Duty Tough Work (schedule)
R&B / Soul Acts
BODUR (schedule) | Izo FitzRoy (schedule) | Jazzbois (schedule) | Jeannel (schedule) | Mami Mia (schedule) | Sophia Galaté (schedule) | Susan Carol (schedule) | Vincent Darby (schedule) | Zitah (schedule)
Reggae Acts
Folk / Singer-Songwriter Acts
Carla Geneve (schedule) | Chance Emerson (schedule) | Gavin James (schedule) | James Smith (schedule) | Alexander Biggs (schedule) | Karl Vento (schedule) | Marissa Burwell (schedule) | Paisley Fields (schedule) | SKINNY LISTER (schedule) | Vulva Voce (schedule)
To make it easier for you to find your favourite artists, we’ve made a playlist packed with great tunes – all genres included! Check it out here: SXSW 2024 Playlist!
Find Your Way at SXSW 2024
And if you’re going to the event, we’ve created a map showing where these must-see artists will be performing. Get ready for a fantastic musical journey! Check out the map here: Map of Unmissable Artists!
We want to wish all performing acts GOOD LUCK for your performances! We sincerely hope that this edition of SXSW will help to build long-lasting connections, and kickstart your career!
If you are attending the event, we wish you a lot of fun, amazing music discoveries, and successful networking sessions!
And finally, if you are not taking part this year, we hope to bring you a bit of the excitement through our playlist!
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