Bringing the serendipity of the South by Southwest event to the Asia-Pacific

The inaugural SXSW Sydney event, which features film and musical festivals as well as media, technology and gaming conferences and exhibitions, will launch in the Australian city in October. PHOTO: AFP
Crowds enjoy live performances and unbeatable harbour views at Elevate Sydney on the Cahill Expressway, Circular Quay. PHOTO: DESTINATION NSW
People enjoying scenic views of Sydney Harbour from Mrs Macquaries Point. PHOTO: DESTINATION NSW
SXSW launch party at Austin. PHOTO: SXSW + _JORDANKIRK
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AUSTIN, Texas – As events go, South by Southwest (SXSW) might best be described as the love child of a music festival and a trade show: a little nerdy, a little sweaty, but also kind of cool.

It is actually a collection of events – a series of film, television, comedy and music festivals held cheek by jowl with a technology conference and exhibition in sunny Austin, Texas every year.

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