Festivals
The Big Moon, Vant, Nao to play SXSW 2016
215 new acts have been added to the March festival.
Music, film and arts extravaganza SXSW has announced 215 more acts for 2016’s bill, running 15th-20th March.
Fresh from playing DIY’s Neu Tour, The Big Moon and Vant have been confirmed spots for next year.
They’ll be joined by fellow UK newcomers Nao, Honne and 4AD signing Pixx. There’s also Hooton Tennis Club, Jane Weaver, Blanck Mass, Fickle Friends and Grimm Grimm.
Elsewhere, new additions include Diet Cig, Big Ups, Taiwanese rapper Aristophanes, Phoebe Ryan, So Pitted, Liss and The Heirs.
Head here for the full list of additions.
Listen to The Big Moon’s ‘Nothing Without You’ below.
Photo: Carolina Faruolo / DIY.
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