Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Passion Pit, Ginuwine, Everclear and more will perform at SXSW showcases organized by Artist for Action, a non-political coalition of musicians including Billie Eilish, Peter Gabriel and Sheryl Crow that is committed to ending the gun-violence epidemic, and Sandy Hook Promise, a national nonprofit whose mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities.
Sexpop, the Dumes, Mark Barden & Friends, Artie Tobia & Redtail Revival, Tribe Friday, King Cruff, JC Stewart, Revenge Wife, Jo Alice, Of Good Nature, Lvvrs are also scheduled to perform.
Take Action x SXSW, an official SXSW event series, will take place March 10 at Mohawk and March 11 at Empire Control Room & Garage.
The event series will run from 7 PM – 2AM on March 10th and 11:30 AM – 2 AM on March 11th and will feature live performances, interactive art installations, a music and social impact summit with panels and community gatherings, including complimentary brunch and happy hour. In collaboration with Bandsintown and Music Managers Forum-US, Artist for Action and Sandy Hook Promise are curating the Take Action x SXSW Music & Social Impact Summit.
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