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Photo: DICE band shot taken in Sydney in 2023. Photo credit: Michael Tartaglia
SXSW Sydney will take place from 15 to 22 October 2023, with an extensive program that includes a conferences, music, screen and games festivals and a technology expo.
The State Government's Contemporary Music Fund is supporting 15 WA contemporary music artists to travel and perform at the sought-after SXSW Sydney showcases, which have proven a springboard for many stellar international music careers.
Total funding for the targeted initiative is $75,000.
The acts successful in securing a spot representing WA at the prestigious conference, selected by the SXSW Sydney programming team, are Adrian Dzuke; Alter Boy; Anesu, Death by Denim, DICE, Dulcie, Grievous Bodily Calm, Inkabee, MALI JO$E, Mitch Santiago, Siobhan Cotchin, South Summit, Suneater, SUPEREGO and Chiseko.
The full line-up and more information on the successful acts can be found on the SXSW Sydney website.
The Contemporary Music Fund is managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and assists homegrown contemporary music artists with projects that enable them to produce and promote their work, along with building links nationally and internationally.
SXSW Sydney lineup
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