SXSW to pay bands $350 if they don't want to attend the festival
For the first time in more than a decade, SXSW has raised the rate it pays musicians. But artists still must choose between a festival pass and cash.
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For the first time in more than a decade, SXSW has raised the rate it pays musicians. But artists still must choose between a festival pass and cash.
SXSW has raised its pay rates for musicians performing at the festival.
In February, more than 120 artists signed an open letter to SXSW from the Union Of Musicians And Allied Workers (UMAW) demanding higher pay, a wristband to the festival (in addition to financial compensation), remove the application fees, and provide the same compensation to international artists. Well, according to Texas Public Radio, SXSW Music has “quietly” increased wages for performers, starting in 2024. That’s it, though.
The festival has caught flak for its pay structure for years. It decided to boost wages and add benefits for performing artists.
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