After last year’s mass cancellations, Irish bands return to perform at SXSW this year


It’s been a long year but the annual South By Southwest Festival returns to Austin in Texas this week.
This time last year, all bands were listed as official Ireland showcase artists at the 2024 SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas cancelled their official showcase shows after the festival’s links with the US Army and defence companies emerged.
The acts will perform over two showcases: the Music From Ireland Showcase on Thursday 13th March at the Velveeta Room and The Full Irish Breakfast, on Friday 14th March at The Dead Rabbit.


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