SXSW announces Jessie Ware, Mew, Alvvays, Ibeyi and more in first wave of acts
22 October 2014, 01:04
| Written by
Laurence Day
SXSW has unveiled its first wave of acts, including the likes of Jessie Ware, Ibeyi, Alvvays, Bishop Nehru, Mew, and Polaris winner Tanya Tagaq.
Also announced are Modestep, Happyness, The Twilight Sad, Moon Duo, Ballet School, Twin Peaks, Courtney Barnett, Rangleklods, Deers, Ben Kweller and Dry The River. Head here for the for the full line-up announcement.
A number of conferences have also been unveiled. Head here for all the current revelations.
The event will take place 17-22 March 2015. For more information head here.
Check out our photo gallery of the 2014 event, featuring Casual Sex, Future Islands and Connan Mockasin.
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