SXSW does not agree with Governor Abbott.

We are an organization that welcomes diverse viewpoints. Music is the soul of SXSW, and it has long been our legacy. We fully respect the decision these artists made to exercise their right to free speech.

Across the globe, we are witnessing unspeakable tragedies, the rise of repressive regimes, and the increasing spread of violent conflict. It’s more crucial than ever that we come together to solve these greater humanitarian issues.

The defense industry has historically been a proving ground for many of the systems we rely on today. These institutions are often leaders in emerging technologies, and we believe it’s better to understand how their approach will impact our lives.

The Army’s sponsorship is part of our commitment to bring forward ideas that shape our world. In regard to Collins Aerospace, they participated this year as a sponsor of two SXSW Pitch categories, giving entrepreneurs visibility and funding for potentially game-changing work.

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@sxsw pay the bands

@sxsw injustice for whom?

@sxsw _the situation_

@sxsw the situation is tragic

@sxsw Which injustice?

@sxsw Nobody is surprised that you’re a bunch of sellouts.

@sxsw shameful statement from an org taking money from and platforming those profiting from the “situation in the Middle East” aka US/Israeli genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza

@sxsw you’re supporting human wrongs

@sxsw Standing together against injustice = platforming war profiteers? Okay.

@sxsw

@sxsw Say Palestine cowards

@sxsw Lmao what a pathetic response. Washed. Cooked product.

@sxsw "sxsw doesn't agree with gov abbott but...." #freepalestine

@sxsw "Situation"? Is that all you think it is? #IsraelIsATerroristState #GazaGenocide

@sxsw Over/under on how long this stays up before they delete it?

@sxsw pandering at its finest. bring SXSW to the middle east

@sxsw How would you recommend we stand together against injustice here

@sxsw You can’t stand with the hand that provides the bullets and bombs that have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. Standing against injustice would mean removing the US army from your event.