SXSW 2020 – “Futures and Challenges: Music Cities & Scenes”
FUTURES AND CHALLENGES: MUSIC CITIES & SCENES
SXSW has showcased innovative Music Cities and their leaders for years now. Many cities have stepped into new organizing models for local change — and these have both worked and stumbled. We will discuss with the audience the impacts of these movements in both big cities and small scenes. We will share examples of best practices and big changes vs. policy recommendations, including Night Mayor implementations and ways small cities are organizing around their live music scenes. The session will prompt the audience to think about their own work and communities with examples of how venues and organizations are programming, co-creating, organizing, and educating artists for a great, healthy local music scene.
SXSW
The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery.
An essential destination for global professionals, the event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.
Throughout SXSWeek®, experience 10 days of unparalleled discovery, learning, and networking with creatives across interactive, film, and music industries.
Make plans to join the world’s brightest creators March 13-22 at the 2020 SXSW Conference & Festivals in Austin, TX.
Storm Gloor
Associate Professor, Music and Entertainment Industry Studies,
University of Colorado, Denver
Gigi Louisa Johnson
Exec Dir, Center for Music Innovation,
UCLA