SXSW 2022: Guide to shows, installations, activations, and pop-ups

A look at some of the fun and unique activations, shows, and installations that will be going this year at South by Southwest.

SXSW 2022: Film, Music, Comedy festivals guide

With SXSW just days away, FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide on the Film, Music and Comedy festivals.

SXSW 2022: Dates, tickets, events, COVID-19 policy guide

FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know about SXSW 2022, including important dates, ticket information, event locations and COVID-19 policies.

Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 2 ahead of SXSW

Health officials are still recommending precautions like wearing masks indoors, especially when social distancing is not possible, until March 20, 2022.

SXSW seeking volunteers for 2022 in-person conference, festivals

All volunteers will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before attending pre-event volunteer gatherings and before the first volunteer shift.

Austin city leaders to look over safety plans after Astroworld tragedy

Austin city leaders are evaluating event safety plans after eight people died and hundreds were injured at Astroworld Music Fest in Houston.

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.

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.