SXSW Sydney axed two years before taxpayer-funded, multimillion-dollar deal expires
- Posted on January 14, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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SXSW Sydney axed two years before taxpayer-funded, multimillion-dollar deal expires
The “festival of festivals” was lauded as an “unparalleled coup” for the city by industry heavyweights – but the gamble didn’t pay off.