(Via email from Australians @ SXSW) The tentative lineup of official SxSW showcases for Australian artists is:
Wednesday
After The Fall @ Sake on Sixth
Holly Throsby @ Copa
Thursday
Sarah Blasko @ Lounge
The Grates @ The Velvet Spade Patio
Jeff Lang @ Hard Rock
Little Birdy @ Pecan Street
Missy Higgins @ Maggie Mays
Morning After Girls @ Habana Calle
Friday
Gyroscope @ Lava Lounge Patio
Ben Lee @ La Zona Rosa
Starky @ Lava Lounge Patio
Saturday
Bumblebeez 81 @ Club De Ville
John Butler Trio @ Stubbs
Cut Copy @ Club De Ville
Old Man River @ Nuno’s
The Panda Band @ Nuno’s
Wolfmother @ Club De Ville
Oh how we LOVED some of the Australian bands we saw last year (Ground Components, Screamfeeder, etc.). Here’s hoping that we discover some great new Down Under talent this year.
Some great acts there. IMO the ones not to miss are Wolfmother, Cut Copy and The Morning After Girls.