We have updated the Showcasing Artist Payment and Credential policy for SXSW 2025.
As an industry event, showcasing at SXSW provides indispensable networking, mentoring, and career development opportunities that are not a part of standard consumer-focused festivals.
For the 2025 Music Festival, showcasing artists will receive a Official SXSW Artist Registration Package, which consists of an Artist Badge for each performing member of a group plus one manager.
The SXSW Artist Badge provides each performer with the same access as a SXSW Music Badge (valued at $995 each), plus special artist-only benefits:
Domestic, U.S. acts can choose to receive monetary compensation in lieu of Artist Credentials.
- $400 for bands
- $175 for solo/duo artists
Foreign, non-U.S. acts will not be given the option for monetary compensation unless they have acquired the appropriate work visas.
Showcase Applications open on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
- Application Fee Waivers are available for specific music organizations including HAAM.