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Performing at SXSW? Not Anymore! Trump’s Immigration Rules Keeps Musicians Out!

March 14, 2017

Members were denied visas just a few days before their arrival into the country. Everyone is looking forward to the South By South West a.k.a SXSW festival but due to the current issues with international tr...

Obama Proves He’s The Coolest President Evah By Hosting His Own Music Festival.

Natasha Nair

September 3, 2016

FS News, International

If his “Obama Out” mic-drop speech wasn’t a testament to his swag, then this will make you flip. The White House is set to host a one-day festival on October 3rd called South by South Lawn. You guessed it; t...

8 Times Artists Have Gone Batshit On Festival Stages!

Brij Dalvi

March 28, 2016

FS Features

How often does it happen that the biggest musicians do the strangest, the most annoying, or weirdest things at festivals? The Sherp has picked 8 such incidents that deserve your attention! 1. David Guetta trip...

The Most Wicked Street Fashion And Art At SXSW 2016

Sanskriti Shukla

March 26, 2016

Culture, FS Features

The world's most immersive festival SXSW just ended and we rounded up of the most drool worthy street fashion and art trends seen this year! The South By South West Festival that took place in Austin this ye...

Drake Surprises Everyone At SXSW With Phenomenal Set!

Brij Dalvi

March 21, 2016

FS News, International

SXSW pulled yet another one for their 30th anniversary, when chart-topper Drake made an appearance to close out the Fader Fort arena at the festival, after a good showcase by his fellow label mates from OVO Sou...

Michelle Obama Sings At Festivals, These Days

Brij Dalvi

March 18, 2016

FS News, International

The impressive FLOTUS has made quite an impression at SXSW, with all the singing and joking. Michelle Obama also enthralled the crowd during her panel on women education and empowerment! The crowd let out a ...

Seth Rogen Premieres Hilarious New ‘Sausage Party’ At SXSW!

Brij Dalvi

March 15, 2016

FS News, International

SXSW has a lot going on this year, considering that this year marks its 30th anniversary. Among those things, comedy actor Seth Rogen premiered his upcoming R-rated animated movie, Sausage Party at SXSW this we...

Seven Hells! SXSW Festival Just Fuelled Some Major Game Of Thrones Rumours

Mohit Thakkar

March 15, 2016

FS News, International

The newly released secret Game Of Thrones trailer at the SXSW Festival hinted at something that has for long, been driving fans nuts! This article is dark and full of spoilers. Season 6 of the Game Of Thr...

SXSW To Showcase Cuban Music For The First Time!

Brij Dalvi

March 8, 2016

FS News, International

The 2016 edition of the annual SXSW Festival in San Francisco is all set to host a showcase entirely dedicated to Cuban music, for the first time in their 30-year existence. While Cuban artists have performe...

Barack Obama To Skip Nancy Reagan’s Funeral For SXSW

Brij Dalvi

March 4, 2016

FS News, International

Savagery level = President. While the 30th anniversary of SXSW marks the first time a US President has ever spoken at the festival, it comes at a price. President Barack Obama will be skipping ex-President R...

On SxSW’s 30th Anniversary: An Ode To The Most Culturally Relevant Festival

Meher Manda

February 26, 2016

Culture, FS Features

SxSW continues to be the meeting point of cinema, music and art, and remains a pertinent cultural phenomenon, 30 years since its inception. Music and film festivals are aplenty. But few can boast the cultur...

Watch Wiz Khalifa’s Gnarly DJ Set From EDC 2015

Mohit Thakkar

January 27, 2016

FS News, International

Who knew Wiz Khalifa had a dual identity as a DJ? The DJ industry is booming right now and it seems everybody wants a piece of the pie. Wiz Khalifa debuted his DJ alias Daddy Kat last year and seems to have ...

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