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Yes. Bands will receive £350 (for a group of 3 or more performers) or £150 (for solo/duo). You will also receive 1 x SXSW London Music Badge per application, and individual artist passes.
As part of the SXSW London Conference we’re hosting talks on music. It’s one of our 23 Conference Tracks. To find out how to speak, head to the Apply to Talk page on our website.
SXSW London does not cover artist travel or accommodation expenses.
Submission are free until November 21st after which an admin fee of £15 will be charged. If this creates a barrier to entry for you, please contact us at [email protected]
Yes, SXSW London: Official SXSW Showcasing Artists are welcome to perform at other UK or international showcase festivals and events. However, we ask that you do not play any other London shows or unofficial SXSW London showcases the week of the festival without written agreement from the SXSW London Music team. If another show is already booked or an opportunity comes, we ask you to contact us to discuss it.
The SXSW Music Festival programming staff review and evaluate the acts according to originality, technical ability, songwriting skills, career trajectory and overall artistry. A jury of independent international music industry professionals, with a wide variety of genre specialisms, will also review and score submissions. All submissions are scored on the quality of the music, and readiness to showcase internationally. Every application is listened to and evaluated by multiple parties. As a large number of applications is expected, it won’t be possible to invite and accommodate every great act who applies.
Opportunities for artists won’t stop at showcasing. The SXSW London Music Festival and Conference offer panels, parties, mentoring sessions and massive networking opportunities throughout the week.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applicants, we’re unable to offer individual feedback. However, general online feedback sessions are planned for Spring 2025.
Applicants must be 16+, however they may be required to attend with someone over the age of 18, dependant on venue restrictions and licensing.
Yes. The showcase curator will receive £150 plus 1 x SXSW London Music Badge.
Yes, SXSW London will pay bands will receive £350 (for a group of 3 or more performers) or £150 (for solo/duo). They will also receive 1 x SXSW London Music Badge per artist/group, along with individual artist passes.
Some may not and the team will confirm if your application is successful.
As part of the SXSW London Conference we’re hosting talks on music. It’s one of our 23 Conference Tracks. To find out how to speak, head to the Apply to Talk section on our website.
SXSW London does not cover artist travel or accommodation expenses.
Submission are free until November 21st, after which an admin fee of £15 will be charged. If this creates a barrier to your application, please email us at [email protected].
Yes, SXSW London: Official SXSW Showcasing Artists are welcome to perform at other UK or international showcase festivals and events. However, we ask that they do not play any other London shows or unofficial SXSW London showcases the week of the festival without written agreement from the SXSW London Music team. If another show is booked already or opportunity comes, we ask you to contact us to discuss it.”
The SXSW Music Festival programming staff review and evaluate the submissions according to originality, technical ability, songwriting skills, career trajectory and overall artistry. A jury of independent international music industry professionals, with a wide variety of genre specialisms, will also review and score submissions. All submissions are scored on the quality of the music, and readiness to showcase internationally. Every application is listened to and evaluated by multiple parties. As a large number of applications is expected, it won’t be possible to invite and accommodate every great act who applies.
Opportunities for artists, creatives and professionals won’t stop at showcasing. The SXSW London Music Festival and Conference offer panels, parties, mentoring sessions and massive networking opportunities throughout the week.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applicants, we’re unable to offer individual feedback. However, general online feedback sessions are planned for Spring 2025.
Applicants must be 16+, however they may be required to attend with someone over the age of 18, dependant on venue restrictions and licensing.
There is no limit to the number of submissions you can make.
If you need to edit your proposal, please email here
If you are not organising the session yourself, you should enter the name of the person who will be responsible for the session in the Primary Contact section. This person will oversee every aspect of the proposed session if it is selected.
SXSW London aims to achieve a diverse mix of ideas and backgrounds. Each speaker can participate in a maximum of two sessions. If your proposal is accepted, you may be asked to substitute some of your speakers.
You can, however, sales pitches will very rarely be successful. We are of course interested in hearing about the latest innovations. If you are interested in showcasing your product or service, please contact here
No. We ask for extra information to help us properly evaluate all submissions. However, only a select amount of information about your idea will appear in the public interface. This excludes any contact or personal information.
The session organiser is considered the primary contact for the session. You are the person ultimately responsible for making the proposal come to fruition. All SXSW London communications will go through the Primary Contact, and you are responsible for communicating this information to your speakers (if applicable). The Primary Contact can also be a speaker on the session.
Yes, all the accepted speakers will receive complimentary passes.
Any member of the public who registers can vote.
Yes you can, you are very welcome to promote your session proposal to your network, however note that a large number of votes doesn’t guarantee acceptance.
Applicants must be 16+, however they may be required to attend with someone over the age of 18, dependant on venue restrictions and licensing.
As part of the SXSW London Conference we’re hosting talks on Film&TV. It’s one of our 23 Conference Tracks. To find out how to speak, head to the Apply to Talk page for details.
You can enter as many films as you like, each entry requires a separate submission form, fee and separate upload.
Yes, projects must have been completed after 1 December 2023, and should not have been publicly screened, broadcast, or distributed in London prior to the Festival 2025.
Yes. There are no restrictions on the premiere status of the music video. It may have premiered online prior to the festival.
We accept rough cuts, or work-in-progress submissions. If submitting a WIP, please detail what elements of your submission are incomplete and when the project is expected to be completed. The SXSW London Programming Team will only be able to watch one version of your project.
There is a submission fee to enter your film. All submissions are final and there are no refunds. If you are struggling to pay the submission fee, please email the Screen Festival team on [email protected]
