BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is thrilled to return to Austin, TX during the 2024 SXSW Music Conference and Festival. A founding sponsor of the festival for over 30 years, BMI’s stages have been known for consistently presenting the best new music from its incredible songwriters. From March 12-15, BMI is hosting an exciting lineup of showcases, featuring rising talent in indie, hip-hop, Latin, pop, R&B, rock, country and everything in between, continuing the tradition of being the go-to source for music discovery.
See below for BMI’s complete SXSW lineup. For more information on this year’s events, set times and featured artists, go to bmi.com/stages/sxsw2024 and use #BMISXSW to join the conversation on social media.
BMI PRESENTS HOWDY TEXAS – CELEBRATING THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF BMI AUSTIN
Tuesday, March 12th at STILL Austin
Free, open to the public | Doors at 12p
BMI is excited to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of its Austin office at the annual Howdy Texas party at STILL Austin Whiskey Co. (440 E St Elmo Rd Suite F). The event, which is free and open to the public, features performances from nine diverse Texas-based artists, including Alesia Lani, Farmer’s Wife, Nicky Diamonds, RUTHIE CRAFT, Shelby Stone, The Tiarras, West 22nd, West Texas Exiles and Midnight River Choir, with styles ranging from R&B, Americana and rock with western influences to cathartic grunge, Latin pop and that classic Lone Star sound. Howdy Texas is supported by Austin Music Movement.
YETI MUSIC SHOWCASE: PRESENTED BY BMI
March 13th-15th at YETI Flagship
Free, open to the public | Doors at 11a
Over the course of three amazing days, the annual YETI Music Showcase: Presented by BMI at the YETI Flagship on South Congress (220 S Congress Ave) will play host to eighteen diverse sets from emerging artists spanning the spectrum from psychedelia, introspective pop and contemporary country to modern folk, buzzy indie rock and punk thrash. The event will also include drink specials, food pop-ups and other surprises. The showcase is additionally sponsored by George Dickel Bourbon, Karbach Brewing Co. and Liquid Death.
3/13: Scott Ballew, Alisa Amador, ALEC MEZA, Vision Arcade, Brainstory, Giovannie & The Hired Guns
3/14: Tony Evans, Jr., Chloe Tang, Nemegata, Wolves of Glendale, Winona Fighter, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
3/15: Maddy Davis, Jobi Riccio, wilt, Chance Emerson, Zach Person, Michigander
BMI SONGWRITERS CIRCLE AT LUCK REUNION
Thursday, March 14th at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch
Ticket to Luck Reunion required | 3:30-4:30, Revival Ten
BMI is proud to present the BMI Songwriters Circle under the Revival Tent at Luck Reunion. BMI songwriters Tyler Halverson, Kade Hoffman and Harper O’Neill will perform intimate renditions of some of their favorite songs and share stories of the inspiration behind them.
BMI BRUNCH
Hosted by THEBROSFRESH
Friday, March 15th at Geraldine’s at Hotel Van Zandt
Invite Only | Doors at 10a
The BMI Brunch is one of the most anticipated events during SXSW, taking place at Geraldine’s at the Hotel Van Zandt (605 Davis St). This two-stage marquee event features the eclectic sounds of artists Ethan Tasch, Matilda Marigolds, Tamera, Benjamin Walker, Ashley Kutcher, Choszn, Kylie Frey, Baby Fir, Britti, Courtney Patton, Swamp Dogg, and Jhariah. The BMI Brunch is sponsored by George Dickel Bourbon, First Horizon Bank, ONErpm, The MLC, Liquid Death, Texas Music Office, Austin Music Movement, and the BMI Foundation.
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