SXSW Cancelled

[jazzbill]

https://www.kxan.com/news/coronaviru...d-19-concerns/

[Sue Nami]

https://www.sxsw.com/2020-event-upda...ZBGg_rYQoIYi-4

2020 EVENT UPDATE
City of Austin Cancels SXSW March Events

The City of Austin has cancelled the March dates for SXSW and SXSW EDU. SXSW will faithfully follow the City’s directions.

We are devastated to share this news with you. “The show must go on” is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place. We are now working through the ramifications of this unprecedented situation.

As recently as Wednesday, Austin Public Health stated that “there’s no evidence that closing SXSW or any other gatherings will make the community safer.” However, this situation evolved rapidly, and we honor and respect the City of Austin’s decision. We are committed to do our part to help protect our staff, attendees, and fellow Austinites.

We are exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU. For our registrants, clients, and participants we will be in touch as soon as possible and will publish an FAQ.

We understand the gravity of the situation for all the creatives who utilize SXSW to accelerate their careers; for the global businesses; and for Austin and the hundreds of small businesses – venues, theatres, vendors, production companies, service industry staff, and other partners that rely so heavily on the increased business that SXSW attracts.

We will continue to work hard to bring you the unique events you love. Though it’s true that our March 2020 event will no longer take place in the way that we intended, we continue to strive toward our purpose – helping creative people achieve their goals.

[Sue Nami]

I'm already hearing plans for plenty of local parties and bands continuing with day parties for locals and the travelers who decide to come here anyway. Ao for sure, there will be a music celebration and party. maybe it will be more like sxsw was at first with plenty of music and less corporate influence. I have heard waterloo record store canceled their day party but sam's town point is still having all day music thurs-sun. I will post what local music events will be happening to make up for the loss of the event.

[ProSlacker]

If there had been an outbreak here that was linked to SxSW attendees, the cost to disinfect the venues involved might be pretty high - and those might lose business for a while. Cancelling does seem like the best option.

[Lovinglifeinaustin]

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[Lovinglifeinaustin]

The rodeo might be next.

[AlexandraSand]

The are no concerts canceled in Gruene Hall.

No bike rides canceled at F1 Track in Austin on Tuesday evening.

No car races are canceled at Alamo Race track.


Going to SXSW events was pain in the ass anyway. I am not missing it one bit. Plenty of YouTube Concerts to watch on the couch.

[quzi]

SXSW may have been cancelled (FYI the WSJ writes that SXSW insurance policy didn't cover disease so they may run out of money by summer). I have friends coming anyway to play some venues around town. It'll be less crazy with just us locals attending.

[Precious_b]

Well, the room rates are definitely going to favour the Providers.

[Italia]

SoOo... what;s everyoen doing this weekend? I'm guessing hotels will have super nice rates

Y'all stay safe!