The Austin, Texas-based music, film, and media convention, South by Southwest (SXSW) has increased wages for artists performing at the festival after an intervention from musicians and Austin’s city council.
SXSW has recently come under intense criticism for its low pay rates for performers and its inclusion of application fees, which in effect, asks artists to pay to play.
In February, over 120 musicians signed a letter to the festival in collaboration with the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers, asking for changes to the previous policies.
The letter sought better pay for…
