SXSW London 2025 has confirmed the first 100 showcase acts to perform at the festival. Taking place in venues around Shoreditch from June 2 – June 7, the festival will host a diverse array of artists. Some names, such as Tems at the Troxy on June 5, have already been confirmed for the SXSW London lineup, as we get a new wave of acts set to grace the stage.
Kicking things off at Shoreditch Town Hall will be “The House of R&B”, a stage dedicated to highlighting rising stars in the genre from the UK and across the globe. Brit award-winning singer Mabel will get things underway. Alt-soul songstress Sasha Keable and Grammy-nominated star NAO will also perform. Later in the week, Miraa May and Sienna Spiro will take to the stage, on a bill that promises a wealth of soulful R&B talent.
On Thursday June 5, the Caribbean Music House will take over Strongrooms, an eclectic, independently owned venue in Shoreditch. Here, they will feature a lineup of exciting artists from the Caribbean diaspora, with a showcase from Deadly, featuring Lila Iké in the live room, while the courtyard audience will be given an invigorating set from Seani B’s Bruk Out session, playing Caribbean music such as dancehall, reggae and more.
On Friday, the renowned reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats festival City Splash will storm through Strongrooms, providing an electrifying mix of Caribbean and African-influenced music.
Elsewhere, Canadian singer-songwriter Alice Glass will bring her electronic-fusion sounds to Village Underground. Shoreditch Town Hall will also have some classical sets in store for the crowd, playing host to The Future of Classical Music Series.
Across the SXSW London 2025 festival, several showcases will take place highlighting queer music, with platforms such as Gay Times, Queer Alt Music, Wraith and more presenting LGBTQ+ acts such as Canadian singer and drag performer Queen Priyanka at the Old Blue Last.
As well as a stacked musical lineup, there will be several conferences, screenings and panel discussions involving significant voices from around the globe, featuring speakers like actor/activist Idris Elba, comedian Katherine Ryan, actor and philanthropist Gillian Anderson, Google Deepmind CEO Sir Dennis Anderson and OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair.
Founded in Austin, Texas in 1987, SXSW has held its festival for decades with the aim to “help creative people to achieve their goals”, combining a rich mix of creative and technological industries into a hotbed of entertainment and networking between creative, innovative thinkers. Taking place in London for the first time ever, this summer’s Shoreditch-based festival will be one of the biggest cross-industry events in Europe.
Adam Holness, Head of Music for SXSW London, shared his excitement for the event in a press release: “One of the things I love most about London is that you can step out of any tube station and find yourself in a distinct community. That’s exactly how I want our festival to feel — each of our music venues will be a gateway into a different international new music scene. We’re collaborating with the most exciting pioneers in underground music movements to present the future of music from their unique perspectives, and I’m beyond excited by the artists they’ve chosen to platform.”
Single music festival wristbands starting at £65 will be available from April 14th, and three-day passes are available now for £595. Both SXSW London tickets and more event info can be found here.
FULL FIRST 100 ACTS LIST:
Ace Clvrk, Adeshola, Adjua, Aja Ireland, Allen Anjeh, AlvarezFunk, Anaiis, Anthonia, Baldo Verdu, Balter, Bemz, Benefits, Bison Rouge, Blasé, Blvk H3ro, Braimah Kanneh Mason with Plinio Fernandes, Caleb Kunle, Charlie Austen, Cheb Mimo, Christopher Clarke, Clara Serra Lopez, Coco & Breezy, Cooper T, Csicskakoporsó, D3MOR, Deca Ota, Demae, Eddie Peak & Proscenium Arch, Eden J Howells, El Combo De London, Ellie Wilson, Emmeline, Eugy, Eyve, Freddie Lewis, GBRL PRKFV Ensemble, Gender Crisis, Gia Ford, Hakumba, Heartworms, Heren Wolf, Hiba, Hot Face, Hunnid22, Ivy Lab, Jay Chakravorty, Jayahadadream, Jaz Elise, Jianbo, JOEJAS, Kalpee, Kanis, Kay Greyson, Korda Korder, Last Nubian, Lewis G Burton, Lostchild, Mace the Great, MAJUR, Malthus, Mandragora, Mayelli, Melodees Choir, Micromoon, Minihi, MLizzy, Montanera, MORN, Myylo, Nic Billington, Nicole Blakk, Polldarier, Ras-I, Retropxssy, Ruff Sqwad, Samantha Togni, Samuel Sharp, Sarah Angel, Sauropoda, Sean Focus, Siobhan Élouise & The Neon Souls, Sola Akingbola, Sophie Grey, Still Shadey, Swanasa, Tatyana, The Deep, The Forever Presence, Tochi Rebecca, Tokio Myers, Tony Njoku, TWST, Tygermylk, Új Bála, Violeta Vicci, Vulva Voce, Werkha, Wohdee, Xani Kolac, XAV
