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    FOCUS WALES @ SXSW 2022

    THU 17 MARCH at Swan Dive, Austin
    615 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
    swandiveaustin.com

    Join the team behind the FOCUS Wales showcase festival at Swan Dive, Austin, on Thursday 17th March, from 7:30pm for complimentary drinks and networking (arrive early to avoid missing out), followed by a sample of the best in new music from Wales from 8:00pm RSVP HERE

    RSVP entry only valid with SXSW accreditation

    While SXSW festival goers may still access the venue for the showcase without an RSVP, this RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS from 7:30pm – until the drinks run out… do arrive early to avoid missing out!
    + PLEASE NOTE: COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS MIXER IS OPEN TO ALL SXSW PASSES
    AND THE MIXER IS ONLY OPEN TO THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 21.

    Introducing the FOCUS Wales @ SXSW showcase schedule:
    1:00am Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard
    12:00am The Royston Club
    11:00pm The School
    10:00pm Mace The Great
    9:00pm Bandicoot
    8:00pm Cara Hammond
    7:30pm FOCUS Wales Drinks Mixer in the front bar!

    #WelshMusicAbroad
    focuswales.com


    Other shows from Welsh artists at SXSW:

    MON 14th March at 1:00AM | Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard | BME stage at Cedar Street Courtyard
    MON 14th March at 1:00AM | Rachel K Collier | The Patreon Showcase @ Cheer up Charlie’s
    TUE 15th March at 9:00PM | Bandicoot | Cheer Up Charlie’s (Inside)
    WED 16th March at 10:00PM | The Royston Club | The Green Jay
    WED 16th March at 1:00AM | Rachel K Collier | BME stage at Cedar Street Courtyard
    THU 17th March at 5:00PM | Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard | Brush Park
    FRI 18th March at 3:50PM | Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard | BME stage at Cedar Street Courtyard
    FRI 18th March at 9:00PM | Mace The Great | BME at Cedar Street Courtyard
    FRI 18th March at 12:00AM | Cara Hammond | Stephen F’s Bar
    SAT 19th March at 5:30pm | The Royston Club | BME stage at Cedar Street Courtyard



    ENVIRONMENT

    FOCUS Wales are determined to reduce greenhouse emissions and make their work more sustainable, and as part of this intent they have committed to offsetting the entire carbon impact of this year’s showcase at SXSW. Read about the work we’re doing HERE


    FOCUS Wales at SXSW is supported by Wales Arts International, Arts Council of Wales, and the Welsh Government. Our project partners also include Filmcafe, and Visit Wales.