Lizzo and Beck among new Keynote speakers for SXSW 2022
SXSW has announced some new Keynote and featured speakers for this year's festival, which includes Lizzo and Beck.
Lizzo has been announced as a new Keynote speaker for SXSW 2022, ahead of Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, a new unscripted series executive produced by Lizzo, premieres on Prime Video this spring.
Beck is another new Keynote speaker for SXSW 2022, after being announced as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022 nominee earlier this month.
Announcing Keynotes @Lizzo, @Beck, @nealstephenson, @CelineTricart, and more Featured Speakers including @mrbobodenkirk, @SaraBareilles, @profgalloway, and @FrancesHaugen for #SXSW 2022! https://t.co/tNVusPrxc7
— SXSW (@sxsw) February 15, 2022
Earlier this month Lizzo revealed she was working in the studio with Max Martin and Benny Blanco. Although she hasn't released new music since teaming up with Cardi B on "Rumors" last August, a new song soundtracked a new Logitech advert last month.
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