BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) was back in Austin, TX, during the 2024 SXSW Music Conference and Festival. As a founding sponsor of the festival for over 30 years, BMI stages and events have been known for consistently presenting the best new music from its incredible songwriters, and this year was no exception. From March 12-15, BMI hosted an exciting lineup of showcases, featuring rising talent in indie, hip-hop, Latin, pop, R&B, rock, country and everything in between, continuing our tradition of being the go-to source for music discovery. Check out details from each of the events below.See below for photos and captions from BMI’s lineup.
For more information on this year’s events and featured artists, go to bmi.com/stages/sxsw2024 and use #BMISXSW to join the conversation on social media.
BMI PRESENTS HOWDY TEXAS - CELEBRATING THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF BMI AUSTIN Tuesday, March 12th at STILL Austin BMI celebrated the 5th Anniversary of its Austin office at the annual Howdy Texas party at STILL Austin Whiskey Co. (440 E St Elmo Rd Suite F). The event, which was free and open to the public, featured performances from nine diverse Texas-based artists, including Alesia Lani, Farmer’s Wife, Nicky Diamonds, RUTHIE CRAFT, Shelby Stone, The Tiarras, West 22nd, West Texas Exiles and Midnight River Choir, with styles ranging from R&B, Americana and rock with western influences to cathartic grunge, Latin pop and that classic Lone Star sound. Howdy Texas was supported by Austin Music Movement.
(LEFT): The Tiarras onstage at BMI Presents Howdy Texas at STILL Austin Whiskey Co. on March 12, 2024 in Austin, TX. Photo Erika Goldring for BMI.(RIGHT): BMI’s Kristen Townsend (L) and Mitch Ballard (R) present Texas Music Office’s Brendon Anthony (C) with a special guitar in celebration of the 5th anniversary of BMI’s Austin office onstage at BMI Presents Howdy Texas at STILL Austin Whiskey Co. on March 12, 2024 in Austin, TX. Photo Erika Goldring for BMI.
YETI MUSIC SHOWCASE: PRESENTED BY BMI March 13th-15th at YETI Flagship Over the course of three amazing days, the annual YETI Music Showcase: Presented by BMI at the YETI Flagship on South Congress (220 S Congress Ave) played host to eighteen diverse sets from emerging artists spanning the spectrum from psychedelia, introspective pop and contemporary country to modern folk, buzzy indie rock and punk thrash. The event also included drink specials, food pop-ups and other surprises. The showcase was additionally sponsored by George Dickel Bourbon, Karbach Brewing Co. and Liquid Death.3/13: Scott Ballew, Alisa Amador, ALEC MEZA, Vision Arcade, Brainstory, Giovannie & The Hired Guns3/14: Tony Evans, Jr., Chloe Tang, Nemegata, Wolves of Glendale, Winona Fighter, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country3/15: Maddy Davis, Jobi Riccio, wilt, Chance Emerson, Zach Person, Michigander
(LEFT): Alec Meza performs at the YETI Music Showcase Presented by BMI at the YETI Flagship store on March 13, 2024 in Austin, TX. Photo Erika Goldring for BMI.(RIGHT): Michigander perform at the YETI Music Showcase Presented by BMI at the YETI Flagship store on March 15, 2024 in Austin, TX. Photo Erika Goldring for BMI.
(BOTTOM): Chloe Tang performs at the YETI Music Showcase Presented by BMI at the YETI Flagship store on March 14, 2024 in Austin, TX. Photo Erika Goldring for BMI.
BMI SONGWRITERS CIRCLE AT LUCK REUNION Thursday, March 14th at Willie Nelson’s Luck RanchBMI was proud to present the BMI Songwriters Circle under the Revival Tent at Luck Reunion. BMI songwriters Tyler Halverson, Kade Hoffman and Harper O’Neill performed intimate renditions of some of their favorite songs and share stories of the inspiration behind them.For additional photos and captions click here.
(LEFT): Harper O’Neill, Kade Hoffman and Tyler Halverson perform during the BMI Songwriters Circle at Luck Reunion on March 14, 2024. Credit Alex Parker for Luck Reunion. (RIGHT): Harper O’Neill performs during the BMI Songwriters Circle at Luck Reunion on March 14, 2024. Credit Alex Parker for Luck Reunion.
BMI BRUNCH Hosted by THEBROSFRESH
Friday, March 15th at Geraldine’s at Hotel Van Zandt The BMI Brunch is one of the most anticipated events during SXSW, taking place at Geraldine’s at the Hotel Van Zandt (605 Davis St). This two-stage marquee event featured the eclectic sounds of artists Ethan Tasch, Matilda Marigolds, Tamera, Benjamin Walker, Ashley Kutcher, Choszn, Kylie Frey, Baby Fisher, Britti, Courtney Patton, Swamp Dogg, and Jhariah. The BMI Brunch was sponsored by George Dickel Bourbon, First Horizon Bank, ONErpm, The MLC, Liquid Death, Texas Music Office, Austin Music Movement, and the BMI Foundation.For additional photos and captions click here.
(LEFT): Jhariah performs at the BMI Brunch at Geraldine’s on March 15, 2024 in Austin, TX. Photo Erika Goldring for BMI.(RIGHT): Tamera performs at the BMI Brunch at Geraldine’s on March 15, 2024 in Austin, TX. Photo Erika Goldring for BMI.
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