Ezra Furman, Priya Ragu and Katy J Pearson among first names for SXSW 2022

This afternoon (20 October), Austin's SXSW festival has announced the first 240 artists playing the 36th edition of the festival in 2022.

After cancelling the festival in 2020 and moving online for 2021 due to the pandemic, SXSW will welcome the likes of Ezra Furman, Priya Ragu, Katy J Pearson, Yard Act, BLACKSTARKIDS, Maxo Kream, Poppy Ajudha, Surfbort, Brigid Mae Power, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, COBRAH, Geese, HMLTD, Horsegirl, Jockstrap, Katy Kirby, KAWALA, Penelope Isles, Pom Poko, Walt Disco and many more in Austin next March.

Announcing over 240 Showcasing Artists for the 2022 #SXSW Music Festival including Surfbort, @MAXOKREAM, @PoppyAjudha, @themonaleo, @oanavitoria and more. https://t.co/TLJ9vfQMj2

— SXSW (@sxsw) October 20, 2021