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SXSW Festival Announces Expansion to U.K. in 2025
The South by Southwest festival, which began in 1987, takes place annually in Austin, Texas.Scowl Drops Out of Welcome to Rockville Over U.S. Army Sponsorship Following SXSW Boycott
'We will not be performing at this year's Welcome To Rockville Festival in Daytona Beach, FL due to the US Army’s Sponsorship of the event,' Scowl said in a social media post.Complete List: Every SXSW Musician Gov. Greg Abbott Has Told Not to Come Back to Texas
'Don't come back,' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said to the protesting artists.'Don't Come Back': Texas Gov. Abbott Slams Bands Protesting SXSW, While the Festival Says It 'Fully Respects' Dissent
The multimedia Austin event has recently come under fire for the participation of the U.S. Army and defense contractor RTX.SXSW Releases Statement Saying 'We Are Deeply Saddened' Following Deadly Downtown Austin Hit-and-Run
'Our thoughts are with all affected by this tragic accident,' the organizers said. 'This is a developing situation and more updates may become available.'Several Musicians Pulling Out of SXSW Showcases, Citing Festival Sponsorship From Defense Contractor and the U.S. Military
'SXSW invites war profiteers, platforms the CIA and severely underpays its artists,' claims Austin band Big Bill. 'Do better, SXSW."
