The Australians and New Zealand peeps always put on great showcases, and I’m sure 2006 won’t be any different.
Sarah Blasko and The Living End are amongst the first Australian and New Zealand acts confirmed for the event. Around 40 acts from Australia and New Zealand are expected to be accepted for SxSW 2006.
Also included in the first round announcement are The Bats, The Saints, The Morning After Girls, The Brunettes, Grey Daturas, Decoder Ring, Die! Die! Die!, Flight of the Conchords, The Gear, The Grates, Ryan McPhun and the Ruby Suns, New Buffalo, Sia and Wolf and Cub. (full story)