As SXSW Sydney continues to take shape, head of screen Ghita Loebenstein talks about curating a line-up that takes inspiration from the Austin event while at the same time, standing on its own.
SXSW Sydney unveiled a first look at its conference and music festival line-up at a press conference yesterday, and announced the event will have a "walkable footprint" around the CBD and Tech Central district of Haymarket, Darling Harbour, Ultimo and Chippendale.
ACMI head of cinemas Ghita Loebenstein has joined SXSW Sydney as head of screen.
The event, to be headed by managing director Colin Daniels, will be an exploration of the best in music, screen, gaming, technology, and innovation, with more than 1,000 experiences.