Amazon Prime Video, SXSW launch online film festival
Amazon says the film festival will be available in front of the Prime Video paywall to all U.S. audiences with a free Amazon account.
ATX Living Room Picnic event to help support local businesses & musicians
To participate in the ATX Living Room Picnic, people are asked to purchase a meal from a restaurant, grab a bottle of wine or crowler of beer and then spread out a blanket and safely enjoy from the comfort of your home.
Roads, parking spots blocked off downtown despite SXSW being canceled
According to the Austin Transportation Department, even though SXSW is canceled, they are still expecting more than average the amount of people to show up based on this time of the year.
Austin community steps up to help each other after SXSW cancelation
Canceling SXSW has affected many in the Austin community, but for some, it's a chance to lean on their community for help and for businesses to give back.
Violet Crown Theatre to still screen films after SXSW cancelation
The Violet Crown is debuting “Feels Good Man,” a documentary about the internet meme, Pepe the Frog, and his battle to take back his image from those who used it for their own purposes.
APD to keep majority of overtime staffing despite SXSW cancelation
APD says they are aware of several unofficial SXSW events happening and that Austin will still see an influx of visitors despite the cancelation of the annual event due to concerns about the coronavirus.
FOX 7 Austin interview with the creators of 'I Lost My Gig' website
The website is chronicling some of the economic impact on Austin's creative community and service industry after SXSW's cancellation.
Organizers for "Banding Together" say show must still go on after SXSW is canceled
Those in the Red River District are "banding together" to make sure those who have been impacted by the cancelation of SXSW still have a place to go.
SXSW lays off one-third of full-time staff following cancellation of 2020 event
The 2020 events were due to start this week but were canceled on Friday in a joint press conference of city and county leaders. Austin and Travis County
Austin leaders, business owners react to SXSW cancellation
Now that it is not happening, local businesses say they are preparing to take a major hit financially because fewer people are expected to show up.
Celebrities, participants react to cancellation of SXSW
Celebrities and planned attendees for SXSW are reacting to the news that the annual conference has been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Local business owners react to SXSW being canceled
Now that the decision has been made by city leaders to cancel SXSW, bar employees say this is their worst nightmare come true.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on SXSW cancellation
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the unprecedented move, the local disaster declaration and what this means for the Austin economy.
Economic impact from SXSW 2019 shows how much Austin stands to lose amid cancellation
Many in the community have voiced concerns over the spread of the virus, but with the cancellation confirmed, now many are wondering about the finical consequences the City and Austin-area business owners stand to face.
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians cancels events following recommendation from Mayor, city officials
"Following the recommendation of Mayor Steve Adler, city health officials and South by Southwest officials, we have decided to cancel all Health Alliance for Austin Musicians hosted events during the week of SXSW."
SXSW canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus
SXSW says they 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."
List of companies, speakers that have pulled out of SXSW due to coronavirus
The following list comprises of all the companies and speakers who have dropped out or canceled panels at SXSW.
Canceling SXSW could be nightmare for local businesses, Austin economy, says economists
If SXSW gets canceled, Gold says local businesses could lose a lot.
Cosmetic procedure resource site RealSelf cancels event at SXSW due to coronavirus
RealSelf joins social media companies Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, media company Mashable and software company SAP, who have all decided to cancel events at SXSW due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Latinx House cancels events at SXSW due to coronavirus concerns
The organization issued a statement, saying "it is with a heavy heart that we have decided to cancel our events at South by Southwest this year."