APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ARE NOW OPEN!

Submit your work and join the movement in 2026.

Apply To Talk

Join us in front of our audience of thought leaders and senior professionals in tech, business and the creative industries who are drawn to the idea of unexpected discovery.

Pick one of our 15 tracks and one of the session formats outlined below. Then put together a concise, clear and creative submission to help us understand your proposal.

Submissions Open: 22 September 2025

Submissions Close: 7 December 2025

Community Voting: 8 December to 23 December 2025

Applicants Notified: 28 February 2026

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Apply To Play

This is your chance to break through, get seen by the global music industry, and put your sound in front of fans, media, and brands from around the world. Showcase your music, make career-changing connections, and be part of the next wave of international talent.

Submissions Open: 22 September 2025

Submissions Close: 24 November 2025

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Apply To Curate

We’re inviting promoters, DIY disruptors, labels, and grassroots collectives to present the future of music from your perspective. Co-curators shape showcases that spotlight the most exciting new artists, amplify their scenes, and connect with worldwide industry. This is your chance to put your community on the global stage. We welcome submissions from anywhere in the world featuring artists of every genre and background, whether emerging or established, independent or signed.

Submissions Open: 22 September 2025

Submissions Close: 24 November 2025

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Apply to Screen

We welcome work that entertains, provokes and inspires, showcasing new perspectives and original storytelling from around the world. Whether you are an emerging director or an established creator, this is your chance to share your vision with a new audience.

Early Bird Deadline: 30 September 2025

Regular Deadline: 31 December 2025

Late Deadline: 31 January 2026

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Conference Session Formats

Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat
A candid conversation between two speakers exploring a key industry topic.
Panel
Panel
An engaging discussion of up to four voices, guided by a moderator.
Presentation
Presentation
An expert deep dive into a single subject, where a presentation is encouraged.
Workshops & Experiences
Workshops & Experiences
Hands on learning activities and experiences, anything from coding through chess playing to cocktail making, length can vary.

Music Categories

Music Artist
Music Artist
Individual music acts including solo artists, groups and DJs.
Music Showcase
Music Showcase
A curation of 4 - 6 music artists to create a transcendent energy.

Screen Categories

Feature Films
Feature Films
Feature films must be a UK premiere, at least 45 minutes in length, and completed no earlier than 2025 with a final cut ready by March 2026. They cannot have had their World Premiere before July 2025.
Short Films
Short Films
Projects must have been completed after 1 December 2024, with a maximum running time of 30 minutes including credits (music videos must be submitted in their own category). There is no premiere status requirement, but projects that have been streamed online in the UK prior to SXSW London 2026 are ineligible. Eligible works must have been completed in 2025 or be on track for completion by March 2026.
Music Video
Music Video
Music videos must be the official video for the song, with approval from the artist and/or label for both its creation and submission. There are no restrictions on length or running time, and videos may have premiered online prior to the festival.

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