The Latest Breaking News from SXSW London

Two left-wing US commentators blocked from entering UK for London event

Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur were both due to speak at London SXSW in early June

Evening Standard · Jun 1

London SXSW festival issues statement as speakers barred from UK over Israel views

A LONDON festival has spoken out after two left-wing speakers due to appear at the event were banned from entering the UK by the Labour Government.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1

SXSW London: The hottest events at this year’s 'Festival Of Ideas'

After debuting last year to instant acclaim, SXSW is returning to London for an expansive series of events across industries, with creativity at its core

Evening Standard · May 29

Super Trouper meets supercomputer: AI helping Abba star to write musical

Björn Ulvaeus tells audience at SXSW London the technology is ‘very bad at lyrics’ but has helped him break through creative impasses

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025

Film co-produced by Eminem to open inaugural SXSW London Screen Festival

Documentary Stans will open the screen portion of the South by Southwest festival in London.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Idris Elba and Tems to headline London's first ever SXSW festival

South By Southwest London has revealed its first set of culture and music acts for the June event

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025

Texan creativity festival SXSW to launch London edition in Shoreditch

European debut to take over venues, galleries, clubs and spaces with focus on continent’s creative talent

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024