Couch Dog

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WE MAKE MUSIC FOR DANCING, CRYING AND KISSING.

Couch Dog is Maxwell Ferrer (lead vocals + guitar), Tasha Lee (bass), Pablo Acosta (lead guitar) and Liam Reece (drums). The band originally formed in San Luis Obispo, CA, and are currently based out of Los Angeles. The Dogs aim to push the boundaries of indie and garage rock with every release (whether it’d be glitchy electronics, gazey ambiance or stripped-back instrumentation). Unraveler, their latest EP, is Couch Dog’s most sonically diverse release to date. The project excels at retaining their classic and beloved sound from 2023’s “How to Ruin Your Life Fast”, distinguished by energetic guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and earnest lyricism, but elevates it with left field experimentation, song writing from different members and new textures.

Since day one, they have placed an emphasis on putting on unforgettable live shows, helping audiences connect with their material deeply. Starting from sold-out house shows in their home town, to headlining a US tour, they always work on fostering a strong sense of community, belonging and freedom to go absolutely nuts in the mosh pit.


Elijah Delgado

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Elijah Delgado is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas, creating what he calls Indie Rock Lullabies — a blend of cinematic energy, textured guitar work, and raw emotion. Since releasing his debut EP When I Was On Cloud 9 in 2021, which surpassed 700,000 Spotify streams, Elijah has emerged as one of Austin’s most compelling young voices.

He’s performed on some of the city’s biggest stages, including Blues On The Green 2025 for 20,000+ fans, the national anthem at Austin FC, and opening slots for Chaparelle, Next of Kin, Zach Person, and West 22nd. Festival highlights include Old Settler’s, UtopiaFest, Hot Summer Nights, and ACL Radio’s Drop-In, alongside headlining milestones like Meridian’s first sold-out show and a packed Stubb’s Indoors set following Dayglow.

His latest release, Moonboy (June 2025), showcases a bold evolution. The explosive single “Hide + Seek” contrasts with the aching title track, "Moonboy", exploring isolation, hope, and transformation. With vulnerable lyrics, dynamic shifts, and soulful delivery, Elijah is building a loyal audience and cementing his place as a rising Austin artist to watch.


Montclair

Montclair is the Austin, Texas-based, independent folk-rock project resulting from four friends’ expression of joy and curiosity for life. Montclair's sound explores themes of self-discovery and emerging adulthood, from the beloved surf rock groove of “Pastel Lies” to the forlorn folk guitar wave in “Passing Through”. Their debut album, “Heart is Alive!” explores their musical potential and emotional range, both on full display in the first two singles, the titular and upbeat “Heart is Alive!” and the enigmatic rock powerhouse “Coming to the Rescue”. With a dynamic range of music, Montclair’s live performances are energetic and engaging, and they are known to have a strong crowd pull in Texas. Montclair has been invited to play onstage to crowds at festivals and iconic Texas venues such as House of Blues Houston, and a sold-out Antone's Nightclub, with nationally touring acts like Echosmith, The Brook and The Bluff, Dayglow, Giant Rooks, The Wldlfe, Briscoe, and many more. They look forward to the release of their debut album and the adventures and inspirations that await them ahead.


Theo Lawrence

For the past 10 years, Theo Lawrence has been making a name for himself as France's favorite songbird. A truly one-of-a-kind country singer and genuine keeper of the flame, Lawrence came into his own on his Austin-made 2023 LP release, Cherie, and on his all-acoustic album, Pickin' & Singin'. His most recent release, a duet All Fifty States (with Melissa Carper), is a playful back-and-forth about two people in love who don’t always see eye to eye. It's a perfect showcase of storytelling, connection, and the artistry Theo brings to every song.

Lawrence pens classic love songs and delivers with a croon straight out of the Charlie Rich and Ray Price golden years. In recent years, he has played a pivotal role in reviving an interest for Country Music in Europe, and with his recent move to Austin, TX, Theo Lawrence is bringing his honed craft back to its American cradle.

Newly signed to Warner Records, we expect to hear Theo's name a lot more in the coming months and years.


Joe Patitucci

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Joe Patitucci is a multi-media artist and pioneer in the field of plant music and bio-sonification, uniquely blending his background in music, design, and environmental advocacy. His innovative work creates immersive sonic environments that bridge  natural and digital worlds, resonating with audiences' intuitive connection to Earth.

As the creator of PlantWave, Joe uses specialized sensors to translate the bio-rhythms and electrical frequencies of plants into ambient music. This groundbreaking approach revolutionizes how we perceive and interact with plant life, opening new avenues in sound art, wellness, and environmental consciousness.

Joe's installations and performances, ranging from intimate galleries to large-scale festivals, have captivated audiences worldwide. His commitment to art as a medium fosters a deeper understanding of the bond between humans and nature.

In 2021, Joe’s company, Data Garden, released PlantWave. PlantWave enables anyone to experience plant music in their homes, gardens, or on the trail, democratizing this unique interaction and integrating Joe's vision into everyday life.


Fime

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LA alternative indie rock quartet Fime released their debut LP “Sweeter Memory” in 2022. Working with producer Melina Duterte from Jay Som, they infused their garage rock sound with shoegaze, ethereal and gauzy vocals and distorted, reverb laden guitar melodies. Fime is set to release there second album “Just Can’t Win” in September 2025.


Oscar Ortiz

“Music will never stop evolving, and I will continue to grow with it.” ~Oscar Ortiz

Born into an artistic family of Regional Mexican artists, Oscar Ortiz is the youngest of four leading artists in the genre: Gerardo, William, and Kevin Ortiz. However, Oscar shines on his own with his youthful style and talent as a composer, fusing cumbia and ballads with modern corridos.

His solo music began to transcend borders with the singles “El Del C8” (2023) and “FIRST LOVE” (2024) with Edgardo Núñez; the latter catapulting him onto the global scene with over 200 million streams on Spotify, a No. 1 spot on Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay, platinum certifications, and virality on TikTok.
This phenomenon was followed by other songs that consolidated his musical identity, such as "ALVRGZO" (with Alex Favela and Código FN), "Anillos" (with Oscar Maydón), "Modo Bélico" (with Polo González), "23/7," and "Ice Cream" (with Los Mismos de la M).

Oscar Ortiz didn't stop there. In 2025, he continued to reap hits like "Y Si Te Vas," a single released with Carin León, which peaked at #5 and is currently #7 on Billboard's Regional Mexican Airplay charts. Additionally, he has other songs released this year, such as “Aplauso” with Matisse, “AMIGOS PARA QUÉ”, “CARO,” and soon “LAST KISS” which will be released in October 2025. Added to this is his biggest project to date: his first studio album, projected to be released in January 2026. In Oscar's words, this project brings “a lot of love and heartbreak… corridos, versatile sounds, a little bit of everything,” in addition to collaborations with artists from different regional currents.


Esau Ortiz

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Desafiante, innovador e inquebrantable, Esaú Ortiz se ha consolidado como una de las voces más originales de la nueva música mexicana. Creador del fenómeno global “Triple Lavada”, el artista originario de Monterrey, NL, rompe con lo establecido al fusionar la música regional mexicana con pop, rap y funk, dando forma a un sonido propio que él denomina retro bélico.
Antes de consolidarse como intérprete, Ortiz ya era una fuerza creativa dentro de la industria. Su talento como compositor escribió éxitos para Carin León, Grupo Firme, Junior H, Tito Double P, Luis R. Conriquez y Peso Pluma, colaboración que le valió su primer Latin GRAMMY® en 2024. Entre sus composiciones más reconocidas destacan “Voy a Amarte”, “De Fresa y de Coco”, “Tronando Ligas”, “VVS” y “Mr. International”.
 escribió su primera canción a los 13 años,  desarrolló un estilo versátil tras explorar géneros como el hip-hop, la música reginoal. El punto de quiebre llegó con “Triple Lavada”, tema que se viralizó en TikTok antes de su lanzamiento oficial, superó los 62M de streams y alcanzó el Top 10 de Billboard con su remix. Esaú Ortiz representa la evolución sonora del regional mexicano y su proyección global.


Trophy Wife

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Trophy Wife is unapologetic. Based in Brooklyn, this trio bares all through a hazy, distorted lens. With the 2024 release of their debut album Get Ugly, McKenzie Iazzetta’s confessional lyrics, Christian Pace’s riff-like bass lines, and Michael Martelli’s pounding drums transform raw diary entries into cathartic anthems for the parts of ourselves that are best swept under the rug.


MARCO PLUS

Marco Plus is carving out his own lane in hip-hop, blending razor-sharp lyricism with boundless sonic versatility. Hailed as a symbol that rap is alive and well, his technical prowess and raw authenticity have earned nods from outlets like Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, Complex Mag, Rap Caviar and more.

After spending a week with the giants of Dreamville, it was clear that Marco’s pen could hold weight in any room. His viral moment on Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon stream only further solidified his undeniable talent and magnetic presence, showing the world that his confidence is rooted in skill, not hype. His latest album, Marco Plus vs. Tha Underworld, continues that statement featuring a standout collaboration with Smino and proving he can spar with some of the sharpest voices in the game. Whether it’s on livestreams, stages, or in the booth, he’s amongst those leading the charge.


Lena Dardelet

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Marni Ct.

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Marni carries a down-to-earth and authentic energy. The indie rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2022, and consists of Nicolas Lara (vocals, guitar), and Michaela Gradstein (vocals, guitar). The project began as Lara’s solo work in Palm Springs, where he released the debut album Whiskey Girl, before evolving into a full band the following year.

Marni intertwines heavy distorted guitars with beautifully soft moments, drawing on influences such as Title Fight, Greet Death, and Hovvdy. Their newest  EP fml era (2025), produced by Corey Coffman of Gleemer, is a portrait of being down on your luck, with unpolished guitars, and emotionally direct storytelling.


Raq Baby

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Chicago-born and Atlanta-raised, Raq Baby is carving out his own lane in hip-hop with an unapologetic sound that blends raw street emotion with melodic vulnerability. His music captures the highs and lows of his come-up — gritty, honest, and charged with energy that connects instantly with the youth of his generation. Raq continues to captivate his audience with is newest project I Never Gave AF, a bold statement of self-determination that earned him a placement on local playlists and music blogs across the South. His sound fuses the unfiltered storytelling of classic trap with drill rap — creating music that hits hard both in the club and through headphones. On stage, Raq’s presence is magnetic. He’s performed alongside artists like SahBabii, YTB Fatt, Hunxho, and Vonoff1700, bringing an unmatched energy that’s helped him sell out his first headline show at Atlanta’s Aisle 5 and secure bookings at Rolling Loud. Beyond the music, Raq Baby stands as a voice for authenticity — a young artist who’s seen struggle, growth, and triumph, and channels all of it into his art. Raq Baby is more than an artist — he’s a movement in the making.


Batry Powr (Nicole Miglis)

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Batry Powr is Hundred Waters frontwoman Nicole Miglis exploring long-form meditation music with battery-powered instruments.

Nicole Miglis is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer who's music has been featured in publications including Pitchfork, Stereogum, Rolling Stone, NPR and The New York Times. Her band Hundred Waters have performed on the David Letterman and Stephen Colbert late night shows, as well as festivals including Coachella, Bonnaroo, and the band’s own festival FORM. From 2022-24 she toured as the lead vocalist for Bonobo’s Fragments world tour, and artist with whom she’s collaborated with, most recently for the 2025 soundtrack of Shinichirō Watanabe’s latest anime series, Lazarus.

Her live performances feature her love of blending electronic and acoustic instrumentation, and background in classical piano, into a musical form form all her own.


Girl Tones

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Girl Tones, of planet Earth, are a high-energy rock duo brought to life by two sisters named Kenzie and Laila. Both classically trained musicians, Kenzie transitioned from cello to guitar and Laila from piano to drums in an effort to electrify sentient beings from this galaxy to the next. Their debut releases were produced by Brad Shultz of Cage The Elephant and released via his label Parallel Vision in partnership with Big Loud Rock.
Their first offerings have earned the praise of Rolling Stone, VICE, Consequence, PAPER, NME, DORK and many others with Flaunt saying, “Their sound is fluid, and yet with each release, they evolve as a harmonious group, developing their unique sound as one.”
Girl Tones has toured with Cage The Elephant across the globe, as well as The Velveteers, hey, nothing. and Silversun Pickups in North America. Making their unignorable festival debut at Lollapalooza, Shaky Knees, Austin City Limits and more, Rolling Stone said, “While the White Stripes — their most obvious comparison — were about controlled energy, Girl Tones are proudly imperfect.”
As the band jumps into 2026, they have no shortage of new music and new tour dates up their sleeves.


Annabelle Chairlegs

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Oya Noire

Oya Noire

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Oya Noire (she/they) is a stunning Haitian-American singer and songwriter from Brooklyn, NY. An undeniable force and artist, Oya started off as a backup vocalist for 2x Grammy winner, Timothy Bloom. Now, as an independent artist, Oya Noire channels her New York City roots fusing high-energy with Neo-soul and Jazzy rhythms that linger long after the song ends.

A storyteller with magnetic lyrics, Oya writes songs that are honest and unapologetically her own. She mesmerizes audiences, captivating music lovers at iconic venues such as Baby’s All Right, SOBs NY, and Blue Note Jazz Club. With her stage presence and call-and-response hooks, Oya's hit singles “Slow Down”, “Hunnid Band$”, and “Gangsta” are sure to warm up any crowd. A fan-favorite with over 5.5 million streams across DSPs and a well-anticipated mixtape on the way, Oya Noire leaves no heart untouched and no lyric wasted.

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AKA BK

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AKA BK is an alternative indie project based in Los Angeles. With influences from bands like The Pixies, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and the Breeders, their live show plays like nerves exposed: charged, joyful and disarmingly human, turning their vulnerability into sharpened momentum. The band closes the distance between their fans, both literally and figuratively, inviting them to join in on their tongue-in-cheek moments of mushy playfulness and feverish moshing.

The foundation of AKA BK is built on long standing friendships, with BK (lead vocals) and Cecile Herledan (bassist) forming their first band at the age of 11 in Metro Detroit. The band is rounded out by fellow guitarists Julian Cullars and Sean Gunner Lee, who have been playing in LA bands since 2013.


bloodsports

Taking over the sweaty New York venues and curbside congregations that came to be
synonymous with the name, Bloodsports is set to release their long awaited debut LP Anything
Can Be A Hammer via brand new New York label Good English Records on October 17th.
Bloodsports has become an undeniable force amidst their latest line up, where members Sam
Murphy (guitar/vox), Jeremy Mock (Guitar), Liv Eriksen (bass/vox) and Scott Hale (drums) find
solace in the capitulation of sonic strain; where angular sedition blends with economical
melodies that lighten the load of the self-destruction that these songs embrace. But as bold as
their landscapes have been prior, Anything Can Be A Hammer finds the band embracing a more
dynamic approach, maturing in their techniques as these songs brim over with subtle fixations –
balancing a steady pace of experimentation and curiosity that linger amongst the rhythmic blows
and befuddling depths that the band confidently explores. Fragile, yet abundant, Bloodsports
leans into that patience that plays to our own interior designs, where Murphy’s lyricism is a
notion of both what we know and what we think we know, as it all comes to the fore when our
obsessions are at large. It’s an album that’s got blood in its veins and a finger on the pulse.


DJ AG

DJ AG is a genre-shifting DJ and producer whose influence sits at the crossroads of Black British culture, global pop and contemporary electronic music. His sets move from grime and UK rap to afrobeats and alternative soul without losing pace or purpose. This approach has made him a trusted name for artists and audiences who want more than a standard club experience.

AG has shared stages with and played for artists including Ed Sheeran, Will Smith, Burna Boy and Skepta. His profile continues to grow as he brings his sound to live shows, brand events and cultural moments that pull in diverse crowds. Known for reading a room with accuracy rather than hype, AG builds environments where every transition feels intentional.

His work has been covered by a range of platforms and press titles reflecting his reach across culture, style and music. Coverage includes features and appearances in GRM Daily, Complex, Notion, Trench, Mixtape Madness and BBC platforms which have positioned him as one of the most versatile names emerging from the UK scene.

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Don Glori

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Unpicking the thread that stitches together Don Glori’s music would be an impossible task. His records combine elements of Jazz, Funk, Soul, RnB and Samba, yet he doesn’t fit neatly into any of those genres. His live show is more jazz - punk - funk than anything. One thing is certain, there is an undeniable, joyful, spirit that permeates through his music.

Following on from the success of his 2024 album ‘Don’t Forget to Have Fun’, Don Glori is back with his third offering, this time on Mr. Bongo - ‘Paper Can’t Wrap Fire’.
“A kaleidoscopic genre-surfing odyssey that brings together the worlds of jazz, soul and funk. Feeling both contemporary and classic, familiar yet novel, it’s an assured third release that sees an artist in full flight, showcasing their creative prowess and the uniqueness of their musical voice.”


Steven Bamidele

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Nigerian-born, London-based singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Steven Bamidele is known for his distinctive reverb-drenched falsetto, synth textures, and syncopated beats. Citing the influences of contemporary creators Frank Ocean, Tyler the Creator, Solange and Childish Gambino, he puts social commentary and artistic narratives at the forefront of his music.

His recent sophomore album THE CRASH! was written against the backdrop of an ever-changing world, combining indie-soul and jazz, acoustic and electronic textures, along with daydream-esque storytelling. The LP received support from Blues Project, Somewhere Soul, BBC Radio 3, BBC 6Music, BBC Introducing, WorldwideFM, Clash, Wordplay and Fusicology, alongside playlisting from Jazz FM, FIP Radio France and KCRW.

To critical acclaim, he has headlined London’s iconic 100 Club, Brighton's Dome Studio and Prince Albert, Jazz re:freshed, Pizza Express Live Soho and more.  Steven has supported renowned artists Alice Russell, Sly5thAve, Hot 8 Brass Band, Marlon Craft, Kymara, Ebi Soda, while making festival appearances at We Out Here, Love Supreme, Shambala, The Great Escape, Brick Lane Jazz, SXSW London and beyond.


amri

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amri fuses her Indian roots into putting a spin on her much-loved Soul and R&B to create a fresh, new, jazzy, colourful sound. Branching into a range of sounds built in Carnatic melodies, amri balances relatable lyrics to a fun, fresh groove. Born and primarily brought up in London alongside Guernsey, she draws from these experiences in her writing. With so many inspirations she branches from, her soulful, sweet melodies will surely hold a piece of something you love and play over in your head!

She touches on her exposure in the world as a young woman of colour, translating this into getting you to feel, sing and move with her. Her debut EP ‘grooves in a SMILE’ invites you into her world to feel, sing and move with her. Having been interviewed on BBC Bristol’s Breakfast show, songs featured on BBC Introducing Radio and showcased in RESONATE and KICKDRUM magazines, amri has been gaining attention, and seems not to be slowing down.
Now based in Bristol with her band, her blend of the smooth, sultry edges of jazz and soul, combined with brass and sitar, creates a unique fusion that’s not one to miss..


Azamiah

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Primed to be the next group from the UK jazz underground to break out, Azamiah draw on
jazz roots while touching on everything from James Blake’s production techniques to dubby
low-end, taking the listener on a journey across moody and light landscapes.  Their 2023
debut album ‘In Phases’ won praise from The Skinny and CLASH and received plays on BBC
6Music and NTS.  A bridge between first album, and second, their recent EP ‘Two Lands’
released in May 2025 resonates with emotional honesty and is played with a fresh intensity.
The band has played on stages across the UK and Europe including Latitude Festival, Jazz on Wick, Hidden Door, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, JAZZMI (IT) & North Sea Round Town (NL). Having recently completed their first UK headline tour in October 2025 to electric audiences in Glasgow, London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and Brighton and flooded with requests for a re-press of 'In Phases', a dedicated fanbase is making themselves known.


Radium Dolls

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Radium Dolls are a four-piece powerhouse from Brisbane/Meanjin, known for explosive live shows, razor-sharp lyricism, and a swaggering sound packed with punch, confidence, and grit. Blending ferocity, humour, and introspection, they’ve carved out a distinct place in Australia’s modern rock landscape—raw, fearless, and unapologetically their own.
Their debut album Legal Speed dropped in March 2024, earning national airplay, critical acclaim, and a QLD Album of the Year nomination. Singles like ‘CIA’, ‘Wandering Eye’, and ‘NAA’ quickly became fan favourites, launching a packed East Coast tour capped off with a sold-out hometown show at Brisbane’s iconic venue, The Zoo. They followed it up with the Man Scout single tour in November—further fuelling their reputation for unmissable, high-octane performances.
Now, fresh off their biggest run yet, the Scorching Heat headline tour saw them sell out all shows and play to their largest crowds to date. With new music on the horizon and international ambitions in sight, Radium Dolls are charging into their next chapter—poised to push Australian rock into bold new territory.


lluvii

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Grrrl Gang

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Hailing from the cultural city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Grrrl Gang is a rising force in the independent music scene with their infectious melodies, anthemic songs, and electrifying live performances. The power trio, composed of Angeeta Sentana on guitar and vocals, Akbar Rumandung on bass, and Edo Alventa on guitar, has been making waves in the Southeast Asian music scene since their formation in 2016. Grrrl Gang's music is a celebration of their collective roots and a testament to the power of pop music to connect people across cultures and borders. Their lyrics touch on themes such as feminism, mental health, and relationships with a raw honesty that speaks to a generation of young listeners. With their infectious energy, socially conscious lyrics, and unique sound, Grrrl Gang is poised to take the global music scene by storm and become a voice for a new generation. Their full-length debut album, Spunky! is the sound of a band not content to rest on its laurels, despite gathering an impressive list of achievements since Grrrl Gang first got together in 2016 and proceeded to take the local, regional, and international indie scenes by storm.


Swapmeet

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Swapmeet are an Adelaide/Kaurna Country based four piece who are set to release their debut album in 2026. With indie rock foundations, characterised by sonic experimentation, and a punk spirit, Swapmeet are known in the local and international circuit for their playful, chaotic onstage presence.

After a successful showcasing debut at BIGSOUND 2024 - the band returned home for the South Australian Music Awards where Swapmeet were awarded "Best Release" for their debut EP "Oxalis" and "Best Song" for fan favourite "Ceiling Fan".

2025 saw the band tour nationally with The Murder Capital and support Suki Waterhouse at PICA. In between sold out debut headline shows - Swapmeet showcased at SXSW Sydney 2025 and left having been awarded with "Best Emerging Artist". Swapmeet will be backing this up at SXSW Texas - making this the bands international live debut.


Rafa Parra

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Rafa Parra, cantautor/productor originario de la Ciudad de México. Experimentando con nuevas formas de expresión dentro del pop urbano, mezclando letras románticas con ritmos irresistibles como el dembow y el merenguetón. Su estilo fresco y
emocional invita tanto a bailar como a enamorarse.
Con canciones como “A Besos Si” y “Olaya <3”, Rafa ha comenzado a llamar la atención por su forma única
de contar historias de amor con flow, ritmo y mucha sensibilidad. Su música suena a momentos reales:
mensajes no enviados, fiestas que terminan en confesiones y corazones que laten más fuerte.
Rafa crea canciones que se sienten cercanas, con hooks pegajosos y melodías que se quedan en la
cabeza. Su propuesta es emocional y pensada para conectar con quienes viven el amor con intensidad,
entre el reggaetón lento y las composiciones.


Bohemio

Bohemio is a collective of friends from different cities, united by music and a shared creative vision. Blending their talent with natural charisma, they’ve taken off on social media, inviting audiences to connect with their youthful energy and rich musical roots.

Positioned at the forefront of the new wave of cumbia and regional Mexican music, Bohemio fuses the genre’s tradition with a fresh, original sound. They’ve built a highly engaged fanbase on TikTok and Instagram, where their modern cumbias frequently go viral and become part of their audience’s everyday soundtrack, setting them apart as one of the most promising acts in today’s regional scene.


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Soucream

Isaac Sosa, better known as SOUCREAM, is a Venezuelan artist born on July 5, 2003. He lived in his country until 2018, the year in which he emigrated with his family to Buenos Aires, Argentina. There he discovered the world of funk and began to collaborate with Mauro Hansen, his producer and creative ally, with whom he continues to create today.

In January 2023, he decided to leave Buenos Aires and settle in Miami, Florida, a city that opened the doors to accelerated growth within the Latin Funk movement, recognized “el funk de tu pais”.


Attalie

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Attalie is a California-based music seamstress whose sound lives at the intersection of jazz, alternative R&B, and neo-soul. Her music serves as a sanctuary — a space where listeners are invited to let their guard down, look inward, and reconnect with themselves, empowered to be and become in spite of societal norms.

Her work has received critical acclaim and has been featured by The Guardian, The FADER, CLASH, Mixmag, BBC Radio 1Xtra, KEXP, KCRW, NTS Live and more.

She is currently unveiling a new chapter of her work led by two visual singles, Carry Me and Light, both offering an intimate glimpse into the sonic and visual world of her upcoming project, set for release in 2026.


mypilotis

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mypilotis (pronounced: “my-pilloh-TEA”, one-word, stylized in all lowercase) is a San Antonio-based indie project and alias of multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and self-proclaimed “homemade producer”, Chesca Umeno, blending DIY charm with catchy melodies, addictive hooks, and thoughtful songwriting, crafted with love at home in a small room, played with electric energy, and shared with awkward charm.

In the studio, mypilotis consists of solely Chesca who writes, records, and plays all of the parts and instruments. On tour and during live performances, mypilotis is supported by close friends and fellow musicians – Joey Gonzalez on lead guitar, Edgar Betancourt on drums, Sophie Kurihara bass, and JJ Herron on keys. mypilotis takes inspiration from artists such as Dayglow, Ginger Root, Boy Pablo, Mini Trees, and ATARASHII GAKKO! where the artist has grown from intimate DIY home recordings to a must-see high-energy live act.


The Red Eye Gamblers

The Red Eye Gamblers are a psychedelic southern rock band with a uniquely Austin, Texas sound. They bridge elements of rock, bluegrass, and jammy psychedelia to create a new experience with every show.

They have a deep repertoire, and in over two years of live shows, they have never played the same set list twice. They will often venture outside of their normal 5-piece lineup featuring a saxophone, djembe, and harmonica to create an unforgettable live experience.

They released their debut single "Let You Down Easy" in October 2024. A fan favorite from live shows, "Let You Down Easy" is a fast-paced song about simply saying goodbye. In September 2025, they followed it up with their next single "Whiskey Memories." "Whiskey Memories" is a powerful ballad about reminiscing on the past and learning to move on from the troubles it may have caused. The song features introspective lyrics, instrumental breakdowns, and showcases even more of what The Red Eye Gamblers have to offer.

From starting with backyard shows in east Austin, all the way to the Continental Club and the incredible stages at SXSW 2025,  The Red Eye Gamblers are one of THE bands to watch for SXSW 2026 & beyond


Bubba Lucky

Bubba Lucky is a project created by Taylor Lumpkin initially performing solo with a drum machine, now the band has six members, including members from Gus Baldwin, and the sketch, whisper, commercial breaks, and late wife. Taylor Lumpkin is originally from Louisiana but has spent over a decade Participating in the Austin music scene.


Spike Fuck

Spike F*ck is a rare figure in contemporary music: direct, disarming, and impossible to pin down. Emerging from Melbourne’s underground in the late 2010s with The Smackwave EP, Spike fused bleak synth-pop, post-punk melodrama, and brutally honest songwriting into something both vulnerable and confrontational. Armed with only a backing track and a microphone, early live shows saw Spike sing candidly about addiction, gender, dysfunctional love, and collapse: a kind of wounded sincerity that quickly drew a cult following. Just as things seemed to be breaking open, Spike disappeared, retreating from public life amid a personal reckoning.

After a four-year hiatus -- during which time rumours swirled about death, institutions, or becoming a monk -- Spike returned sober, clear-eyed, and transformed. The music that followed is bigger, wilder, and more alive. Performed with a rotating full band, the new material draws from ‘70s glam, spiritual soul, and damaged rock and roll, but always filtered through Spike’s unmistakable voice: bruised, intense, poetic.

These are songs about recovery, identity, survival, and letting go not sanitised, not triumphant, but real. Where the early work stared into the void, the new work steps forward with purpose. It’s not a reinvention. It’s an evolution, one born from chaos, now grounded in clarity.


Marley Hale

Label Management, Brand Partnership, Distribution - US, Booking Agent - US, PR/Publicity Agency, Publishing

Born in Texas and raised in Northern California, Marley Hale’s musical influences followed: Texas’s deep, country and western swing roots met San Francisco’s folk and rock legends. The result: classic country tropes, turned on their heads through a switching of roles or a repossessed identity; delicate, revelatory explorations of what it means to be a friend, lover, or neither; and second person addresses to herself that offer both an onlooker’s and her own perspective. After California, Hale spent time in Austin, TX and Portland, OR before relocating to Brooklyn, NY, where she recorded her debut EP, By My Own Ways, released July 2024, and began touring the US and Canada. After spending the better part of three years on the road, she moved back home to Austin, where she now resides.


Money Mark

Gear Endorsement, Other Artists to Tour With, Booking Agent - US, Booking Agent - UK/Europe

Legendary composer, inventor, and the unofficial “Fourth Beastie Boy,” Money Mark has been rewriting the sonic playbook since ’75. With a career spanning Billboard #1s and collaborations with icons like David Byrne, Jack White, Miley Cyrus, and Beck, he is the ultimate musical pivot point. Part virtuoso, part mad scientist, Mark currently spends his time inventing new instruments and using unconventional experiments to find the sounds of tomorrow.


DJ Jester the Filipino Fist

Gear Endorsement, Distribution - US, Other Artists to Tour With, Booking Agent - US, PR/Publicity Agency


Rehash

Rehash is an indie-rock band from South Florida that began with two high schoolers making music in their bedrooms. In June 2023, they wrote and recorded their self-titled debut album “Rehash”, cementing themselves as one of the most exciting emerging acts on the East Coast. To date, everything has been written, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by the band. Their latest project “mock” has been a favorite of fans since its release in June of 2025. With more music on the way, Rehash is gearing up for their biggest year yet.

They started off touring on opening runs with acts like Alexsucks and Dogpark. They’re currently on tour and have sold out 75% of the shows.

With the release of their sophomore album Mock in June 2025, Rehash saw explosive growth—streaming numbers jumped over 50% in the last two months, reaching over 5 million monthly streams.


Passion Pit

Passion Pit is an American alternative indie pop band formed in 2007 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, primarily acting as the moniker for singer-songwriter and producer Michael Angelakos. Initially a solo project, the band gained fame for, high-energy, synth-driven pop, with hits like "Sleepyhead" and "Take a Walk".


J’cuuzi

Label Management, Brand Partnership, Gear Endorsement, Other Artists to Tour With, Booking Agent - US, Booking Agent - Worldwide, PR/Publicity Agency, Publishing, Sync/Music Supervisors


Kodie Shane

A cornerstone of Atlanta’s alternative scene, Kodie Shane is the seasoned architect of "Ethereal Trap." Evolving from a teenage prodigy into a fully autonomous force, she navigated the major-label system at Epic Records before successfully negotiating her independence. Today, she operates with 100% creative control and a "glitter-eyed" aesthetic that defies convention.

A songwriter first, Kodie holds credits on 95% of her catalog, with over 100 releases and 100M+ streams to her name. Her raw vulnerability and melodic precision have made her a premier collaborator and a global touring staple. Whether headlining international dates from London to South Africa or supporting icons like Jhené Aiko, Lil Uzi Vert, and Willow Smith, her high-octane stage presence is unmatched.

Beyond music, Kodie is a premier tastemaker cited by Vogue and Pitchfork. Blending luxury high fashion with streetwear, she has fronted global campaigns that challenge gender norms, solidifying her status as a visual icon for a loyal community of 850,000+ followers and 300,000 + monthly listeners on Spotify


Victoryland

Distribution - Worldwide, Other Artists to Tour With, Booking Agent - US, Booking Agent - UK/Europe, Booking Agent - Worldwide, PR/Publicity Agency

Victoryland is the Brooklyn-based project of musician Julian McCamman. His label-debut, My Heart Is A Room With No Cameras In It, out January 23, 2026 via Good English, is a triumphant, despondent, and ultimately fun experimental pop-rock album. Victoryland started in Philly 2023 with the release of tape, Sprain, which echoed more of what the Philly scene was dishing out: lo-fi, tape-recorded rock with a capital R. It was the collaborative efforts of producer Dan Howard that brought the new vision and sound into full focus.Dan and Julian previously worked on Julian’s now-defunct Texas-to-Philly based band, Blood’s Loving You Backwards LP, a collaborative effort between six bandmates. That experience pushed Julian toward a more personal process of recording, starting with home demos and then bringing them to Dan to shape into songs. This relationship ultimately led Julian to move to NYC.

The sound of the album, recorded between Julian’s Bed Stuy basement and Dan’s Williamsburg studio, is the sound of a bright and beaming collaboration. Landing somewhere between lo-fi and hi-fi production, the songs have the glossiness of a radio-friendly hit mixed with the distortion and rough edges of a home demo. Every song keeps at least one element of the initial recording, while building around the loops and half-songs Julian scrapped together. The lyrics on the record span from humorous self-aware popisms (“‘you and I’ will soon be, used to be ‘us’”) to crushing realities of bitterness(“i’ll never forgive you, that’s how I keep you close”) to abstract imagery (“mothers wave from doorways, in ostinato”), all delivered with such an immediacy and fervor that in the middle of singing along, you wonder if this guy slept much last night.

My Heart wrangles with heavy subject matter (love, disconnection, sexual frustration, emptiness etc.), but the terminal statement of the record is about the cleansing nature of pop music. That, if a song can force you to “bliss out” over a hook or a loop, or even make you dance, it can be the spoonful of sugar to swallow the hard pill with; this is what Victoryland strives to do: package the most exhausting realities of life, love, and the search for connection in a world starved of it, into a fun 2-5 minutes, and for the runtime of Victoryland’s first major statement, you might even feel like you’re not alone.


Reading the Room: Keys to Career Growth in the Music Business

Nick Ayoub

Head of Digital Strategy and Operations

A 2024 Billboard 40 Under 40 honoree and Pollstar Impact: NextGen honoree, Nick Ayoub is the Head of Digital Strategy and Operations at Messina Touring Group, where he leads digital strategy for record-breaking stadium tours, including Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and The Lumineers. Since joining MTG in 2017, he has marketed over 2,000 shows and spearheaded the expansion of the company’s digital department, driving data-driven campaigns, bespoke digital activations, and innovative partnerships that have reached millions of fans globally. Nick also leads cross-functional operations, streamlining internal processes and data strategies to improve efficiency, innovation, and long-term growth across the business. He is also a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ representation, sharing insights on panels such as Music Biz’s A Celebration of Queer Innovation and From Announce to Encore: Mapping the Fan’s Concert-Going Journey Through the Eyes of the Industry.

Faryal Khan-Thompson

VP Global Markets, Strategy & Development

Faryal is a global music executive and artist manager with a knack for turning ideas into impact. A first-gen Pakistani American, she grew up in a house where North Indian classical, hip-hop, and show tunes all shared the same speakers—and she’s been blending worlds ever since. She’s worked across marketing, international strategy, and artist expansion, driven by a mission to open doors for women, gender minorities, and underrepresented communities. As a mentor, she’s candid, energizing, and real—offering insight on breaking into music, navigating the industry as an outsider, building global fanbases that transcend borders, and demystifying the world of artist management.

Anthony Langone

Head of Music and Brand Communications

Anthony Langone has served as Spotify’s Head of Music Publicity since 2022, where he overlooks all music PR – including spearheading key digital campaigns as well as annual cornerstone events including Spotify’s Best New Artist party and Spotify House at CMA Fest – for the global music streaming giant. In his role at Spotify, Langone also oversees music trends PR, where he is responsible for executing on key cultural storytelling moments. Anthony joined Spotify in 2021, where he played an integral role in expanding Spotify’s podcast business – executing digital campaigns for key podcasts including “The Big Hit Show” from Michelle and Barack Obama’s “Higher Ground” and “CoComelon Story Time.” Anthony got his start in artist PR in Nashville, leading digital campaigns for country stars including Dolly Parton, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Carly Peace, and Cole Swindell. Langone also helped to launch Kelsea Ballerini in 2015.

Jess Tomlins

Project Manager/Day-to-Day Manager

Jess Tomlins has over 13 years of experience in entertainment law and the music industry, combining strategic expertise with a deep understanding of the creative process. Currently, the HITS Magazine Noisemaker is Project Manager and Day-to-Day Manager at Neon Coast, the forward-thinking music and entertainment company behind global superstars such as Kane Brown, Julia Cole, and Kat Luna.

If you’ve ever hit “send” and immediately regretted it, you’re not alone. Communication isn’t just what we say—it’s how, when, and why we say it. That said, the music business often feels like guessing the vibe in a room you’ve never walked into. From making meaningful connections to recognizing when you’re overthinking, this panel will help you unpack how to implement the intangibles (personality, first impressions, etiquette, etc.) with purpose and clarity in the music industry. We’ll also explore the fine line between being overbearing and simply asking for help. No matter where you're at, this is about learning to show up with confidence and authenticity every time.

READING THE ROOM: KEYS TO CAREER GROWTH IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS


Artist Demo Listening Session (Indie/Rock/Alt) Presented by Discovr Radio

Max Hirsh

A&R Manager

Being in love with music his whole life, Max dreamed of working in the music industry since he was a child. After studying Political Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, Max decided to make that dream a reality and continued his education getting a B.S. in Music Business from the University of Colorado Denver. While in school, Max dipped his feet in as many aspects of the industry as possible by interning and working for multiple companies including The Orchard, Superfly, and 7S Management. It was through these experiences that he found his true passion of discovering emerging talents and working directly with songwriters and producers in developing their craft and growing their professional careers.

In 2019, Max made the move from Denver to Los Angeles and joined Angry Mob Music as A&R Coordinator. Max is now A&R Manager with day to day tasks including setting up co-writing sessions, pitching music to artists and their representatives, and developing the AMM roster as a whole. He is also the proud co-founder of The New Normal Writing Camp which was created to bring our songwriting community together and lift each other up in an industry where underrepresented voices are often held back due to the old ways of thinking. The New Normal encourages diversity and champions the melting pot of cultural backgrounds, which brings a unique and universally relatable perspective into the music world.

Blasko

Owner

Blasko has been a recording and touring musician since he was 16 years old. His credible career began with the seminal hardcore thrash band Cryptic Slaughter signed to Metal Blade Records in 1985. The band released 3 records for the label between 1986 and 1988. In time he eventually went on to become the bass player for such heavy metal heavy weights as Danzig, Rob Zombie and since 2005, Ozzy Osbourne.  He founded his boutique artist management and marketing firm in early 2005. He currently manages the careers of Black Veil Brides, Black Label Society and guitar legend Zakk Wylde

Artist Demo Listening Sessions, Presented by Discovr Radio, at SXSW are an interactive format where attendees have the opportunity to play demos for music experts, sparking real-time feedback and meaningful industry connections. You must be present to have your music in the running to be heard! SXSW attendees not having demos played are encouraged to attend and listen in on the fun! Each session will be followed up a social hour. Physical submissions will not be accepted at the door. Demo’s will be played on a first-come, first-served basis and attendees must submit their demo’s prior to the day of the session  by 11:59pm.  Please carefully read and fill out the form below to officially submit your demo: https://airtable.com/appYFNh7bkKd8nmwh/pagfBEWaVPizme5jr/form

ARTIST DEMO LISTENING SESSION (INDIE/ROCK/ALT) PRESENTED BY DISCOVR RADIO

Discovr Radio

Discovr is an artist-focused service that lets musicians and songwriters have their music played on radio station streams, alongside broadcast programming. Artists, labels, managers, and distributors can use Discovr to upload tracks and have them inserted into radio streams – in place of ad interruptions – through faidr, a radio streaming app. Once a track has been approved, Discovr customers can monitor listener engagement and behavior through a robust analytics dashboard.

Artist Demo Listening Session (Pop) Part 1 Presented by Discovr Radio

Artist Demo Listening Session (Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B) Part 2 Presented by Discovr Radio

Artist Demo Listening Session (Pop) Part 2 Presented by Discovr Radio

Artist Demo Listening Session (Music for Sync) Presented by Discovr Radio

Artist Demo Listening Session (Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B) Part 1 Presented by Discovr Radio


Don't Be Cringe: How to Actually Win Gen Z & Alpha

Steven Schnur

Worldwide Executive and President of Music

Steve Schnur is a two-time GRAMMY Award-winning producer and Worldwide President of Music & Marketing for EA, where he has shaped the soundtracks, scores, and marketing for cultural touchstones like Madden NFL, FIFA/FC, The Sims, Star Wars, and Battlefield since 2001. A visionary who has transformed music across games, film, and sports entertainment, Schnur's advocacy led to the Recording Academy's 2022 creation of a new Grammy category for video game scores. His career spans roles as label president, music supervisor, composer, and professor, earning recognition from Billboard, Forbes, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, and Entertainment Weekly as one of the most powerful and creative figures in entertainment.

Sam (DuckyTheGamer) Hatch

Video Creator

Sam Hatch, known online as DuckyTheGamer and Quacks (on his Roblox channel QuacksBlox), is an American content creator, YouTuber, and Twitch streamer. He launched his YouTube career at age 11, starting with Minecraft mobile content before finding early success with Madden Mobile tutorials. His breakthrough came with Fortnite Mobile, where he became one of the most recognized competitive mobile players, earning six figures in tournament winnings. A self-described "professional iPad Kid," Sam dropped out of his engineering program just four months into college to pursue content full-time, building his main channel DuckyTheGamer to nearly 1 million subscribers while expanding into Roblox content through his second channel QuacksBlox. His content philosophy centers on authenticity: creating videos he would want to watch himself, which has helped him build a loyal following allowing him to tap into the massive Gen Z and Gen Alpha audience that dominates the platform.

Tina Tran

Global Lead, Gaming Partnerships & Business Development

Tina is the global leader for Business Development and Gaming at TikTok. She's previously had roles as a Business Development executive at Microsoft and has led enterprise virtual reality partnerships globally for Meta's Reality Labs, formerly Facebook Reality Labs.

Kane Lee

Chief Content Officer

Multi-Emmy Award®-winning producer Kane Lee is Chief Content Officer of Baobab Studios, the ten-time Emmy and three-time Annie winning interactive animation studio. Lee oversees Baobab universes being adapted into films (Disney), series (Disney+, HBO Max), books (Penguin Random House), and games (Roblox, Oculus), featuring voices like Oprah Winfrey, Kate Winslet, Ed Norton, and John Legend.

Lee executive produced Netflix's ONI, which won the first Annie Award for Outstanding Limited Series, and produced Paramount's TIGER'S APPRENTICE and Netflix's THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL (#1 in 80 countries). He sits on Baobab's creative brain trust with Eric Darnell (Madagascar films) and advisors including Ed Catmull (Pixar Co-Founder) and Oscar®-winner Glen Keane (Over the Moon).

Winning Gen Z/Gen Alpha means rewriting storytelling—yet most attempts feel like pandering. Hear from Grammy-winning EA exec Steven Schnur, TikTok gaming lead Tina Tran, YouTuber and Fortnite legend Sam “DuckyTheGamer” Hatch, and Emmy-winning Baobab Studio’s Content Chief Kane Lee on what works now. Roblox to TikTok: how trends start, why authenticity beats budget, and how to build worlds audiences actually live in.

DON'T BE CRINGE: HOW TO ACTUALLY WIN GEN Z & ALPHA


Registration (JW Marriott)

Pick up your SXSW Badge or Music Wristband in Griffin Hall of the JW Marriott. Your badge is required in order to attend any sessions, events, or socials.


Registration (Fairmont Austin)

Pick up your SXSW Badge in the Manchester Ballroom of the Fairmont Austin. Your badge is required in order to attend any sessions, events, or socials.


Registration (Omni Austin Hotel - Downtown)

Pick up your SXSW Badge in the Guadalupe Room of the Omni Downtown. Your badge is required in order to attend any sessions, events, or socials.

REGISTRATION (OMNI AUSTIN HOTEL - DOWNTOWN)


Registration (Downright Austin)

Pick up your SXSW Badge or Music Wristband on the Capitol View Terrace of the Downright Hotel. Your badge is required in order to attend any sessions, events, or socials.


SXSW Expo: Emerging Tech

Manchester Ballroom

SXSW Expo: International Innovations

SXSW Expo 2025 - Photo by Melissa Bordeau Mark

SXSW Expo: International Innovations (Free & Open to the Public)

Precision Camera & Video and Fujifilm Presents: Free Professional Headshots

Showcasing a collective of industry disruptors, the Emerging Tech Expo features businesses spearheading the development of revolutionary technology. At the forefront of tech, these breakthrough exhibitors are shaping the future of tomorrow’s solutions. Plug into the network of visionary leaders that are pioneering the digital frontier. The Expo will be free and open to the public on Wednesday, March 18.

FellowGo

SXSW Expo: Emerging Tech (Free & Open to the Public)


Free Professional Headshots Presented by Precision Camera & Video with Fujifilm

Precision Camera & Video, in partnership with Fujifilm, is offering FREE professional headshots! This is a great opportunity to get a sharp, high-quality image with expert guidance. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your professional look.

FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS PRESENTED BY PRECISION CAMERA & VIDEO WITH FUJIFILM


The Chief Suite at SXSW

The Chief Suite at SXSW is a space for executive women to hear from top leaders, connect, and get inspired.

From Chief, the most powerful network of senior women leaders. Learn more about membership at www.chief.com.

Chief

Chief is the most powerful membership and community platform for senior women leaders. We bring together influential multihyphenate leaders across every facet of business, tailoring the Chief experience to our members’ unique career journeys. Offering best-in-class coaching, curated programming and events, five Clubhouse spaces, and a powerful network, Chief is designed for women defining ambition on their own terms. To learn more about Chief or apply for membership, visit our website.


Looking to update your LinkedIn profile, business card, or marketing material? Swing by for a free professional headshot by Precision Camera & Video and Fujifilm. This is an awesome chance to get a sharp, high-quality photo. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to elevate your image with expert help!

PRECISION CAMERA & VIDEO AND FUJIFILM PRESENTS: FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS


SÃO PAULO HOUSE 2026 - WE ARE BORDERLESS

Organized by the Government of the State of São Paulo, through the Secretariat of Culture, Creative Economy and Creative Industries, in partnership with InvestSP, the investment promotion agency linked to the Secretariat for Economic Development, with support from the City of São Paulo.

Welcome to São Paulo House, a borderless hub where the world meets São Paulo, now.

Across four days at SXSW, the house brings together global content, meaningful encounters, live music
and immersive experiences in one vibrant space on Congress Avenue. By day, ideas and exchanges
shape conversations. By night, shows and performances transform the house into a cultural hotspot.

Explore creativity, innovation, and culture, shaping what’s next from the energy of now.

Please find more information here: https://saopaulohouse.com/

SAO PAULO HOUSE 2026 - WE ARE BORDERLESS


Superhuman makes its SXSW debut with a three-day takeover of Antone’s. Check out the immersive Epochs of Communication, along with panels, keynotes, comedy, and live music!

11:30am - 12:30pm: The Future of Work Is Still Human

1:00pm - 2:00pm: Unprompted Advice: How to Sharpen the Skills that AI Can’t Touch

2:30pm - 3:15pm: Before You Hit Send: What Work Actually Feels Like in an AI Era

4:00pm - 5:00pm: It Writes Itself: A Live AI Comedy Variety Hour

7:30pm - 10:30pm: Top Dawg Entertainment Music Showcase

SUPERHUMAN SUITE AT ANTONE?S: THE FUTURE IS ALL YOU

Superhuman

Superhuman Suite at Antone’s: The Future Is All You

Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) is an AI productivity platform on a mission to unlock the superhuman potential in everyone. Its products include Grammarly’s writing assistance, Coda’s collaborative workspaces, Mail’s inbox management and Go, a proactive AI assistant that understands context and delivers help automatically. Founded in 2009, Superhuman empowers 40+ million people, 50,000 organizations and 3,000 educational institutions worldwide to eliminate busywork and focus on what matters.


Vibrant Wellness Exhibit Booth

Personalized health and longevity are no longer niche topics—they’re becoming cultural priorities that will define the future of medicine, wellness, and human potential. Our exhibit space brings together integrative medicine, nutrition, longevity, and lifestyle optimization to explore how cutting-edge science and holistic approaches are reshaping the way we think about aging and long-term vitality. From cellular function to optimizing hormones, nutrition, brain performance, and exercise routines, our clinical experts will share what’s next in the rapidly evolving field of longevity—and how diagnostics can help inform longevity roadmaps.
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Vibrant Wellness

Advanced Specialty Lab Testing for Personalized Longevity

Vibrant Wellness is an advanced lab that helps people better understand what’s happening inside their bodies. Our tests explore how genetics, lifestyle, and environment work together across the most critical health domains, including heart and brain health, hormone, gut, immune, and cellular function, food and nutrients, and environmental toxins. We pair standard-of-care clinical markers with innovative and emerging ones to provide a more complete view of health.

Unlocking Her Next Chapter | Fitness with Kayla Barnes

Unlocking Her Next Chapter | Fertility with Dr. Molly Maloof, MD

Female Voices Shaping the Next Era of Preventive Health

Unlocking Her Next Chapter | Food & Nutrition with Dr. Poonam Desai, DO


Retail as a Stage: Merch, Culture & Artist Identity

Gabby Pharms

Award-winning journalist, columnist, and cultural strategist

Gabrielle Nicole Pharms is a Texas-based, award-winning writer, columnist, and brand storyteller whose work lives at the intersection of music, culture, and commerce. Her bylines span major publications including Rolling Stone, ADWEEK, Mixmag, MARVIN, W Magazine, and more. She currently pens a music-meets-booze column for Men’s Journal, and over the past decade, she’s interviewed 100+ artists, reviewed records, and covered live events around the globe. In addition to editorial work, Gabrielle crafts compelling brand narratives for music-driven campaigns. She’s shaped the voice of global entities like ID&T (the force behind Mysteryland), Elements Music & Arts Festival, and Our House — the world’s first museum dedicated to electronic music.

Christina Meloche

Vice President of Revenue

Christina Meloche is Vice President of Revenue at Interscope Records, where she leads strategy across commerce, distribution, and retail. With a background in business consulting, music marketing, and logistics, she’s held roles at Fender, ANTHEMIC Agency, and The C Level. Christina brings a unique blend of creative and operational expertise to the music industry, backed by an MBA from the University of Tampa and a BA in Communication & Media Studies from the University of South Florida.

Mikey Seitis

DMM of Music

Mikey Seitis is the DMM of Music at Hot Topic, where he's spent 25 years turning a lifelong passion for music into a career. From his start as an Assistant Store Manager in 2000 to leading music merchandising today, Mikey’s journey has always centered on music. He grew up in New Jersey’s local scene and worked at Guitar Center and Tower Records before joining Hot Topic. For him, the reward is in tackling projects with his team, working with artists he loves, and getting to say, “Hell yeah, that’s cool!” on a daily basis as both a retail professional and a huge music fan.

Briana Farrell

Vice President, Retail

Briana Farrell is the VP of US Retail at Bravado. She joined Bravado in 2010 as an assistant and has been in her current role since 2024. With roots in the music industry and a background in fashion, she was drawn to Bravado as a place where both passions meet. Over the past decade, she’s witnessed the industry’s remarkable evolution and is proud to be part of the leadership team shaping Bravado’s most exciting chapter yet.

Capitol Ballroom E

Global Stage @ Downright Austin Backyard

Tour Support 2.0: How Mental Health is Reshaping Live Music

From Streams to Strategy: The Label Services Evolution

Rock’s Biggest Promoter on the Future of Festivals

Music Nostalgia: The Secret Weapon in Modern Advertising

Retail has become more than a revenue stream. It’s a cultural touchpoint and a powerful platform for artist marketing. This panel explores how brands and bands collaborate to extend an artist’s presence far beyond the stage through merch, in-store activations, exclusive drops, and co-branded campaigns. Hear how retail partnerships are shaping music fandom, fueling discovery, and embedding artists deeper into culture. We’ll break down how artists are leveraging retail to build lasting fan engagement.

RETAIL AS A STAGE: MERCH, CULTURE & ARTIST IDENTITY


Intro to Vibe Coding: Build Without Code

Pranathi Peri

Head Of Design, V0

Aryaman Khandelwal

Head Of Product, V0

Aryaman Khandelwal is the Head of Product for v0. Aryaman has been obsessed with making building accessible to everyone far before Vercel. He joined v0 after Vivid — a design-to-code startup he founded — was acquired by Vercel. He is a graduate of Princeton University and lives in New York City.

Brazos I-III

Division Defiance: Building Cross-Racial Solidarity

In Search of Hope: Teaching Climate Emotions Through Story

Beyond Borders: Diverse Alliances for Immigrant Wellbeing

Future-Proof Your Strategy: An AI Test and Learn Lab

Pitch Camp! How To Win Creative Pitches by Being More Human

Skip coding bootcamp and come see how AI is changing the way we build. In this hands-on workshop, the product and design leaders from v0 by Vercel will demo how anyone can use natural language and visual editing to create fully functional software. You'll learn the basics of vibe coding, explore creative workflows, and walk away with something you made—no tech background needed and no coding required...just curiosity and ideas.

INTRO TO VIBE CODING: BUILD WITHOUT CODE


Mentor Session: Helia Taheri (Arcadis Inc.)

Helia Taheri, Ph.D.

Human-Centric Research Lead

With 9+ years of experience in strategizing and conducting mixed-methods human-centric research, Dr. Helia Taheri is an award-winning researcher cross-pollination between different fields of architecture, human behaviour, and sustainability, and committed to bridging the gap between industry and academia. She has led and conducted human-centric research in client projects (i.e., workplace, residential, mixed-use, master planning, retail) across the globe, and led multiple internal research initiatives (i.e., KPI-Driven Design Toolkit, and workplace post-occupancy evaluation (POE) toolkit). Her strength is to design inclusive methods to gather reliable and credible data from multiple stakeholders and synthesize them to inform design decisions and have a positive impact on people, the planet, and business.
Helia holds a Ph.D. in human-centric research from North Carolina State University, an M.S. in Sustainability, and a B.Arch. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Tehran, Iran. She serves as co-chair of the Researchers in Professional Practice Knowledge Network at the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA), acts as a Design Research Advisor for the Coalition for the Advanced Understanding of School Environment (CAUSE), and is also a SXSW mentor and a member of the Building Brains Coalition.
In her free time, she loves hiking and traveling across the world to explore different cities, architecture, cultures and food with her lovely life partner.

Room 400-402

Mentor Session: Ali Tager (National Cryptocurrency Association)

Mentor Session: Aniesia Williams (dreambloc)

Mentor Session: Avantika Bagri (Centana Growth Partners)

Mentor Session: Brittan Heller (Stanford Law School)

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Architecture, Future of Work, Storytelling.

MENTOR SESSION: HELIA TAHERI (ARCADIS INC.)


Mentor Session: Nathan Weyer (DNA INC.)

Nathan Weyer

CCO

Nathan is a true design & digital leader, business builder, and extroverted to a fault. He has excelled in global executive roles leading creative, strategy and technology teams by putting people at the center of his work.

At DNA Inc., he is shaping the future of digital product development in media, financial services, and software.  Previously as CEO of forpeople, helped raise the brand experience agency's global profile and transition it to employee ownership.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Business Development, Future of Work, Storytelling, Marketing/Advertising/PR.

Brand & Marketing track sponsored by Youtube


Mentor Session: David Muntz (StarBridge Advisors)

David Stephen Muntz

Principal

David Muntz, a 40-year veteran of HIT, currently a Principal and co-Founder at StarBridge Advisors, began his career as a biostatistician, then became CIO, and ultimately rose to the position of CEO at Wadley Research Institute and Blood Bank in Dallas, TX.  He later worked as the SVP & CIO at Texas Health Resources and Baylor Health Care System prior to 2012, when he accepted a White House appointment to serve as the first Principal Deputy National Coordinator and CIO at ONC (Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator) until 2013.  David returned to the private sector as CIO of GetWellNetwork through 2015 where he served as a member of the Board of Directors until its sale in 2018.  David has served on more than 25 other Boards.

He teaches an HIT related leadership course for the Baylor University EMBA program and is an advisor at the University of Texas. He has Fellow and Life status at CHIME where he served on the Board and led Advocacy efforts. He has also been active with HIMSS at all levels and enjoys Fellow status.  David currently serves as an SME for the Scottsdale Institute.

For more than 25 years in a row, he and his teams received numerous national industry recognitions including CHIME’s Innovator of the Year at 2 different employers, and in 2014, David was recognized by the CHIME Board with its CIO Legacy Award.  David attributes all his accomplishments to collaboration with incredibly talented people and the strong support from his family.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, MedTech, Policy.

MENTOR SESSION: DAVID MUNTZ (STARBRIDGE ADVISORS)


Mentor Session: Katy Rudd (Salesforce)

Katy Rudd

Senior Business Architect

Katy Rudd is a technology leader with 15+ years of experience in developing and launching digital transformation strategies. Guiding transformative business solutions at Salesforce, her expertise in CPQ technologies and process improvement shapes her approach to optimizing customer experiences and operational efficiency. Her experience has honed her ability to align technological capabilities with strategic business objectives, resulting in enhanced revenue growth and business agility.

She advises and mentors those at inflection or transition points in their career journeys, both on what paths are open to them and a roadmap to get there. Most recently, she is teaching others how to best utilize AI related tools for both understanding AI impacts to job roles and for income creation.

Katy has a Bachelor's of Science, earned numerous professional certifications in Salesforce, Agile, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the Business Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Future of Work.


Mentor Session: Kimberly Storin (Zoom)

Kimberly Storin

Chief Marketing Officer

Kimberly Storin is the CMO at Zoom, where she leads global marketing and communications. Prior to Zoom, Kim held marketing leadership roles at various tech companies, from SaaS start-ups to Fortune 50 companies, and was an M&A consultant at Deloitte earlier in her career.

She lives in Austin, is deeply involved with the Austin philanthropic community through the Austin Community Foundation, and serves on the Advisory Board for Women in Revenue.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Business Development, Future of Work, Marketing/Advertising/PR.


Featured Session: Launch, Land, Orbit: The Future of Space with Firefly

Jason Kim

CEO

Jason Kim serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Firefly Aerospace. Jason has 25 years of experience in executive management of satellites, rockets, ground systems, and autonomous systems and has supported hundreds of missions for national security, NASA, and commercial customers. Prior to joining Firefly, Jason served as CEO of Millennium Space Systems, where he led the company through a period of significant expansion and technology advancements. His extensive career also includes leadership roles at Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, and the U.S. Air Force. Jason also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Air Force Academy Foundation and a member of the Executive Committee for Space Workforce 2030. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He also received a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California at Los Angeles Anderson School of Management.

Brigette Oakes

VP of Engineering

As Vice President of Engineering at Firefly Aerospace, Brigette Oakes leads the engineering department across Firefly’s launch, lunar, and orbital vehicles with a focus on agility, optimization, and vertical integration between the teams. Prior to her current role, Brigette was formerly the Director of Propulsion at Firefly, overseeing the development and scalability of Firefly’s five propulsion systems.

Brigette has more than 15 years of experience in the industry from both legacy and new space companies, including SpaceX, Relativity, and Lockheed Martin. Her robust experience spans propulsion design, modeling, and test in addition to guidance, navigation and control (GNC) software, performance analysis, and ground support equipment.

Brigette has a Ph.D. in engineering physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Stanford University, a master’s degree in physics from the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Loren Grush

Space Reporter

Loren Grush is a space reporter for Bloomberg, where she covers everything from NASA, human spaceflight, and the booming commercial space industry to distant stars and planets. The daughter of two NASA engineers, she grew up surrounded by space shuttles and rocket scientists—literally. She is also the author of The Six, The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts. Prior to joining Bloomberg, she was a senior science reporter for The Verge, where she covered space and hosted her own online video series called Space Craft, a show the examined what it takes to send people into the cosmos. Loren has also published stories in Popular Science, The New York Times, Nautilus Magazine, Digital Trends, Fox News, and ABC News.

Salon 1-4

Featured Session: Multiplayer Futures: Co-Creating a Vision of SXSW 2030 (live!)

Featured Session: A Conversation with The All-American Rejects

Featured Session: Enough with the Bullsh*T: BuzzFeed Founder Shares His Plan to Make the Internet Fun Again

Featured Session: Why Work Feels So Unfair and How Hard Conversations Help

Featured Session: The Internet After Search

A fireside chat with Jason Kim, CEO, and Brigette Oakes, VP of Engineering, at Firefly Aerospace. In 2025, Firefly became the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon, and now the company is working towards a repeat in 2026. Firefly’s next lunar is bigger and bolder, set to land on the far side of the Moon for the first time in American history. This company is simultaneously launching rockets to fill a void in the growing satellite market while also preparing to orbit a constellation of spacecraft in support of in-space maneuverability, space domain awareness, and more. Jason and Brigette will discuss what’s next for the company and where the space industry is headed next.

FEATURED SESSION: LAUNCH, LAND, ORBIT: THE FUTURE OF SPACE WITH FIREFLY


Connecting Creatives Networking Meet Up

Chanté Douglas

Marketing Strategist

Since its March 2025 launch with a signature speakeasy-style event, Connect 4 has energized audiences at industry gatherings such as the Black Marketer Hub Conference, Amazon Black Employee Network events, the Women in Power Entrepreneur Conference, and the Girl Com Ecommerce Women’s Conference Week Retreat. Chanté’s sessions blend interactive, culturally grounded exercises with actionable marketing insights, helping women and men build networks that fuel both personal and professional success

Room 408

Convene, Collaborate, & Cultivate Connection: Moms Meet Up

Tired of surface-level networking and awkward pitches? You’re not alone—53% of professionals say making real connections is their biggest challenge. Join this interactive, no-pitch Connect 4 Speakeasy, a collaborative space for creatives to engage deeply through real conversations, problem solving, and discovering the four allies every creative career needs. Learn to navigate networking strategically at SXSW and beyond to grow your audience and elevate your brand while connecting with people, not positions, to build authentic bonds.

Workplace track sponsored by University of Cincinnati


Featured Session: Shit You Should Care About: Live

Lucy Blakiston

CEO

Lucy Blakiston is a dynamic storyteller and changemaker from Marlborough, best known as the Founder and CEO of Shit You Should Care About (SYSCA) – one of the world’s most influential youth-led media platforms. What began as a small passion project in her bedroom has become a trusted news and commentary source for millions of young people globally. With over three million Instagram followers and a fast-growing daily newsletter, Lucy’s work empowers her audience to engage with current issues in an accessible, informed, and empathetic way.

Beyond digital media, Lucy has co-authored Make It Make Sense, a guidebook helping young people navigate the complexities of modern life.

Salon 6-8

Featured Session: A Conversation With Spotify's New Co-CEO About The Past, Present And Future Of Delivering Creativity To The World

Featured Session: Shaping Brand Relevance for a New Generation

Featured Session: A Waste of Time with Larry David and Jeff Schaffer

Featured Session: Why Saying Yes to the Unthinkable Works

Featured Session: Albuquerque Aftermath: From Breaking Bad to Pluribus with Rhea Seehorn, Vince Gilligan, and Key Creatives

Ever wondered what it’s like to accidentally start a global media empire from your uni group chat? In this live SXSW show, Lucy Blakiston scrolls back through the feed that is the Shit You Should Care About story. Expect internet reckonings, hot takes, a fangirl-to-SHE-EO pipeline, and behind-the-scenes SYSCA drama - all stitched together with honesty, humour, and a little bit of heartache. It’s like flicking through your favourite Instagram account, but in real life. No bullshit - just Lucy, the posts that changed everything, and what it’s like being a very normal girl trying to stay real in front of a very not-normal number of people.

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FEATURED SESSION: SHIT YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT: LIVE


Mentor Session: Laura Carisa Gardea (Proxevita Productions LLC/Southside Food Forest/Winston-Salem Permaculture Collective)

Laura Carisa Gardea

Proxevita Productions/Southside Food Forest/Winston-Salem Permaculture Collective

Founder/Executive Creative Director

Linking the arts & cultural diversity to biodiversity, Laura Carisa Gardea is a multidisciplinary artist & creative director whose work bridges music, opera, & environmental storytelling. As the founder of Proxevita Productions & the Southside Food Forest/Winston-Salem Permaculture Collective, she uses the arts as a catalyst for community resilience, youth leadership, multigenerational engagement & regenerative design. The @southsidefoodforestwsnc is a UN Summit of the Future recognized scalable model actively elevating 10 of the 17 UN SDGs.

Laura has performed & presented her work internationally, including at the United Nations Climate Conferences, where her 1st-of-it’s-kind climate-themed opera ‘Corazón de la Selva’ debuted. Her practice blends Indigenous ethos, sound healing, & sustainability education, empowering emerging creatives to lead with purpose, authenticity, & systems-level awareness. She mentors in creative strategy, artistic development, & building impact-driven projects from the ground up.

Room 400-402

Mentor Session: Ali Tager (National Cryptocurrency Association)

Mentor Session: Aniesia Williams (dreambloc)

Mentor Session: Avantika Bagri (Centana Growth Partners)

Mentor Session: Brittan Heller (Stanford Law School)

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Art, Sustainability, Food/AgTech.

MENTOR SESSION: LAURA CARISA GARDEA (PROXEVITA PRODUCTIONS LLC/SOUTHSIDE FOOD FOREST/WINSTON-SALEM PERMACULTURE COLLECTIVE)


Mentor Session: Dr. Steph Habif

Steph Habif

Consultant

Dr. Steph Habif consults, writes and teaches at the intersection of psychology, design, and health technology. She is the developer of Health Behavior by DesignTM a framework used by by people supporting health behavior change at home; and by global health and med tech companies to drive sustained adoption of apps, wearables, implantables and connected devices. Drawing on over two decades of research and applied work with Fortune 100 companies and start-ups, she leads teams focused on health technology user experience and engagement. Steph holds a doctorate in Health Behavior Science and a master’s in Sport Psychology. She is a 4-time NCAA Volleyball Champion.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in MedTech, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Accessibility.


Mentor Session: Laurie McGinley (Via Lucent)

Laurie Mcginley

transformation guide

I guide people to elevated consciousness with neuro science based learning, somatic awareness, and some frick'n magic. I speak in metaphors the way fish breathe in water.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Architecture.

MENTOR SESSION: LAURIE MCGINLEY (VIA LUCENT)


Mentor Session: Jesse Crosson (Second Chancer Foundation)

Jesse Crosson

Executive Director

Jesse Crosson was incarcerated just after his 18th birthday and sentenced to serve 32 years in prison. It seemed like the end, but it was only the beginning.

Jesse turned his life around, graduated from Ohio University, helped start a peer support mental health program and eventually earned a conditional pardon from the Governor.

After receiving the pardon, Crosson walked out into the world after 19 years of incarceration and hit the ground running. He exploded on social media and started Second Chancer Foundation to help bridge the gap between incarceration and opportunity.

His book, The Best Part of Prison is released March 10, 2026, and will have its debut reading at SXSW.

Jesse is passionate about helping people earn second chances and find freedom.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Content Strategy/Production, "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion", Storytelling.

MENTOR SESSION: JESSE CROSSON (SECOND CHANCER FOUNDATION)


Mentor Session: Katy Boos (Remix Communications)

Katy Boos

CEO

Katy Boos is the founder/CEO of Remix Communications, an executive visibility agency that places its clients on top stages and as guests on podcasts. Clients include Adobe, Stitch Fix, Zoom and several successful start-ups. Before Remix, Katy co-founded a successful Silicon Valley agency before exiting to focus on thought leadership. Earlier she managed PR programs at Apple for Media & Entertainment and mobile products. Katy lives in Los Angeles, CA. She was selected as a TEDx speaker curator and coach, and has been a SXSW Advisory Member since 2022.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Storytelling, Marketing/Advertising/PR.

MENTOR SESSION: KATY BOOS (REMIX COMMUNICATIONS)


Global Advertising and Marketing Meet Up

Matthew Lambert

Advertising Executive

I love the world of business. I love brilliant creative ideas that drive business growth. And I love understanding what makes people tick. Whether that’s consumers, employees, prospects or partners. An experienced agency growth lead, I have led business development at board level at M&C Saatchi, TMW, Miroma Group and Dentsu Creative. I specialize in agency brand building, go-to-market strategy and client solutions. Over the past 15 years, I have worked across industry verticals and with established global brands including IKEA, Coca-Cola, Pernod Ricard, Coty, Ferrero and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars – as well as start-up and scale-up brands in LA, London and Sydney. Bringing together the right expertise to deliver integrated marketing strategies that work.

We could all use a little more real human connection in the creative industries right about now. This is a come-as-you-are gathering for passionate creative folk who work in advertising, marketing, or a creative field nearby. If you’re someone who makes things, shape ideas, and cares deeply about the work, you are one of us. Whether you’re here to meet new friends in the business, trade stories and insights, or let your network grow naturally, this is an ego-free zone. No sales pitches and no icky networking – just bring a coffee, a curious mind and positively lovely vibes.

GLOBAL ADVERTISING AND MARKETING MEET UP


Creative Pitching: Nerve Bundle To Boardroom Wrecking Ball

Jon Burkhart

Founder & Chief Creative Officer

A firecracker keynote speaker & coach, Jon helps leaders/teams find their presenter superpowers to stand out & win. He’s best known for coining the term Newsjacking which led to him writing one of the first books on brands behaving bravely in real-time on social channels. Through his consultancy TBC Global, he compiles “super-teams” to helps brands rethink the way they do business, so they stand out with a more impactful story. In his workshops, he uses his Firecracker Storytelling framework to solve marketing, company culture and fan engagement problems. Over the last decade, he's helped 1000s of leaders be more audacious. He's spoken at SXSW 18 times in 15 years. He now he serves on their advisory board. You can find his work in places like Rolling Stone, Fast Company, and The Guardian.

Rio Grande Ballroom 1

You Are STILL the Brand: What AI Can’t Do for You

Sprints for Social Impact: Turn Time Pressure into Purpose

Vibe Coding: From Idea to MVP at Warp Speed

Look What You Made Me Do: Revenge as Creative Catalyst

Artistic Disruption for Business Innovation

Next time you’re nervous pitching to a client, ask yourself, “What’s my wrecking ball here?” It could be your tone, your brevity, or your charisma. FACT: Most creative folk don’t get proper pitch/prezo training. They wing it. What if you could learn to tell/sell energizing stories that sprinkle magic dust all over the client? Did you know this is an often-overlooked, age-old art form? Your workshop guide is keynote speaker & firecracker pitching coach Jon, and he’s spoken at SX 18 times & trained 1000s in 26 countries. He’ll prep you to deliver & destroy in boardrooms & on stages the world over.

CREATIVE PITCHING: NERVE BUNDLE TO BOARDROOM WRECKING BALL


Corporate Dark Arts: The Real Rules of Marketing Power

Michelle Peterson

Chief Marketing Officer

Michelle serves as Chief Marketing Officer of Kendra Scott, where she leads the brand’s integrated marketing organization for the growing lifestyle company. She brings more than 20 years of diverse marketing experience and a proven track record of building brands and driving strategic growth across leading consumer businesses in food and packaged goods, as well as multi-unit retail. Under her leadership, Kendra Scott has achieved record-breaking growth, fueled by innovative, customer-first marketing strategies that accelerated momentum for both the Kendra Scott brand and its western-inspired sister brand, Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott.

Prior to joining Kendra Scott, Peterson was CMO at Pressed, a leading plant-based treats and cold pressed juice brand. Michelle spent 18 years of her career with General Mills where she held various leadership positions in marketing, strategic growth channels, and new product innovation. After General Mills, she served as the Vice President at LifeSpa, Lifetime Fitness and the Global Vice President of Holiday Inn Express.

Michelle has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, and a Master of Engineering Management from Northwestern University. Michelle says her purpose in life is to create moments of joy – for customers, with her team, during her Orange Theory workouts, and most importantly for her amazing husband, Kyle, and three wonderful daughters Sierra, Sonoma, and Gianna.

Melissa Grady Dias

CMO

Melissa Grady Dias is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Cadillac, where she leads global brand strategy, performance marketing, and the shift to an all-electric future. Since joining in 2019, she has launched the Escalade and Lyriq, and introduced Cadillac’s new brand identity. Known for blending creativity with data-driven precision, she’s been named one of Forbes’ 50 Most Influential CMOs. Melissa has held senior roles at Motorola, MetLife, and Jackson Hewitt, and holds an M.S. in Integrated Marketing from Northwestern University.

Dominic Leung

Executive Director of Strategy and Transformation

Dominic Leung is a seasoned brand and marketing strategist with two decades of global experience helping companies unlock brand as a driver of growth, culture, and transformation. At Monigle, he leads enterprise engagements focused on brand architecture, positioning, and experience. He’s the lead interviewer of the widely circulated research series Confessions of a CMO, known for surfacing raw, honest insights from senior marketers around the world. Dominic brings a sharp point of view, empathetic curiosity, and deep expertise to every conversation—bridging bold ideas with practical action for modern brand leaders.

Waterloo Ballroom 4-6

The B Word: How to Get Creative with Marketing Budget

Meet Gen Alpha: Defying Predictions & Rewiring Marketing

Launching the Ultimate, Research-Driven Creative Power Playbook

Pride Preview '26: Marketers, LGBTQ+ & Where We Go From Here

This panel cracks open a vault of 60+ anonymous confessions from marketing leaders all over the world who've survived the C-suite by honing a new set of under-the-radar corporate superpowers. They evolved, not by fighting the forces of doubt, but by flipping them—using ambiguity as leverage, tension as traction, and absurdity as armor. What they faced first, every role faces now.

CORPORATE DARK ARTS: THE REAL RULES OF MARKETING POWER


The Great Fusion Debate: How Far Away Are We Really?

Investment Manager

Luke Ward is an investment manager in the Private Companies Team and a co-manager for the Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust which invests in both public and private companies. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2012 and, prior to joining the Private Companies Team full-time in 2024, was an investment manager in the Global Discovery Team. Luke graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2012 with an MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering.

Melanie Windridge

Founder, Director

Dr Melanie Windridge is a founder, advisor and communicator in fusion energy. She helps investors, policymakers and innovators understand the fusion landscape, and connect with the right people, so they can make confident decisions and accelerate fusion development. She is co-founder of FusionX Group and Fusion Advisory Services, founder of Fusion Energy Insights and a Director of the Fusion Igniter. Melanie has a PhD in plasma physics from Imperial College London and sits on advisory boards including the UK Fusion Cluster, London GreenCity and Energy for the Common Good (US). She is a Fellow of the Clean Growth Leadership Network.

Jacob Goldstein

Podcast Host and Author

Jacob Goldstein is an executive producer and host at Pushkin Industries, a podcast and audiobook production company. He’s spent more than a decade as co-host of NPR’s Planet Money podcast. He’s also the author of the book Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing, which the New York Times called “a history of currency full of astonishing tales you might tell a friend in the pub.”

Before discovering podcasts, Jacob worked as a staff writer at the Wall Street Journal, the Miami Herald, and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. He has done stories for the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Morning Edition and All Things Considered. He has a bachelor’s degree in English from Stanford and a master’s in journalism from Columbia.

Greg Piefer

Founder and CEO

Dr. Greg Piefer is the founder and CEO of SHINE Technologies, a leader in next-generation fusion solutions. With a unique phased approach, SHINE is leveraging fusion technology to address urgent global needs—starting with the production of medical isotopes that save lives today and progressing toward clean, sustainable fusion energy.

Greg holds a PhD in nuclear engineering and BS degrees in physics and electrical and computer engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is an accomplished inventor, holding multiple patents, and a respected thought leader with numerous publications.

With nearly two decades of experience in advancing growth-stage technology companies, Greg’s mission is to commercialize scientific breakthroughs that serve society and improve the world.

Room 201-202

Rewriting the Rules of Business: A Guide to Purpose & Profit

The Geography of Prosperity: A New Map for Resilient Cities

Saving Monarchs With Machine Learning and Computer Vision

Where Climate Science Meets Industry Innovation

Fusion energy could transform civilization or remain perpetually out of reach. Some say commercially viable fusion is decades and billions of dollars away, one of the hardest problems humanity will solve. Others claim it's coming by 2028. Which is it? The gap between these predictions comes down to what “viable” means and which technical barriers matter most. This panel tackles the friction head-on with grounded discussion on fusion milestones, market economics, and fusion's role in powering AI and energy infrastructure. Expect hard questions and competing perspectives from people building and tracking the technology.

GREAT FUSION DEBATE: HOW FAR AWAY ARE WE REALLY?


Why Work Sucks (And How We Can Make It Joyful Again).

Wesley Faulkner

Founder

Wesley Faulkner is a community leader, public speaker, developer relations expert, and workplace futurist with over 25 years in tech, marketing, and community management. He co-hosts the Radical Respect podcast alongside Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor, where they explore bias, bullying, and respect at work. He also co-hosts Community Pulse, focusing on building strong developer ecosystems. Wesley has held roles at IBM, Dell, AMD, Atlassian, MongoDB, and AWS, and sits on the Steering Committee of the Developer Relations Foundation. As a neurodivergent Black professional, he champions inclusion, transparency, equity, and psychological safety. His signature talks combine big picture insight with practical tools to help individuals and teams redesign work for purpose, trust, and growth.

Salon B

Innovating in Science & Tech When Budgets are Tight

How To Meaningfully Connect in a World That Has Gone to Sh*t

It's a Whole Thing: Gen Z Work Relationships in the Age of AI

Better Leadership Starts with Understanding the Stressed Brain

Feeling burned out, underpaid, or like your work doesn’t matter? You’re not alone. Most companies mean well, but outdated systems give too much power to bad actors, leading to misaligned incentives and broken cultures. This session introduces the Work Evolution Framework, a six-part roadmap that helps you identify where things have gone off track and how to fix them. Walk away with a clear diagnostic tool and practical steps to build a work culture where everyone can be successful and happy.

WHY WORK SUCKS (AND HOW WE CAN MAKE IT JOYFUL AGAIN).