South by Southwest

KUTX shares the ones to watch this year at South by Southwest.

South by Southwest is underway, bringing a slew of music, film, art, comedy and technology events across the city.

City leaders are asking folks to get around safely during the festival.

Organizers are aiming to recruit about 3,000 volunteers — that’s about how many they had in 2018.

The in-person festival is another step toward a return to normal for Austin and its economy.

As we head into year three of the pandemic, where do things stand? And what might be ahead? KUT's Ashley Lopez tackles these questions and more.

Two years ago yesterday, Austin officials canceled the festival, making it one of the first major events in the country called off because of what would become the coronavirus pandemic.

Instead of attending SXSW 2022, the popular audio-only social app says it will hold its panel "The Power of Voice" on its platform, a spokesperson said.

After the pandemic led to the cancellation of the 2020 festival, SXSW returned this year in a shortened, virtual form but was looking for a financial lift to get back to a full-sized festival in 2022.

The 2021 South by Southwest music festival took place entirely online, but that didn't stop Bob Boilen from seeing dozens of performances. Watch a few of his favorite sets here.