June 1-6, 2026

Media Centre

This is your go to resource for accreditation, press releases and image guidelines.

From accreditation to story assets, the Media Centre gives journalists and content creators direct access to festival news, resources and updates. Use this hub to stay informed, request materials and connect with the SXSW London press team.

Contact: press@sxswlondon.com

Only those who are successful will be contacted about the outcome of their application.

Press Releases

22 Sept 2025

SXSW London confirms its second year in the capital as it opens 2026 submissions

LONDON – 22 SEPTEMBER 2025 – The leading European platform for the convergence of crossindustry collaboration South by Southwest® (SXSW®) London, today opens submissions for session proposals across Conference, Music and Screen verticals for its 2026 programme.

11 Apr 2025

TikTok and Sony Music Publishing Partner with SXSW® London in Inaugural Year

London, 10 April 2025: South by Southwest® (SXSW®) London today announces 11 new partners for its inaugural European event, taking place across Shoreditch from June 2-7, 2025. Partnerships involve a range of bespoke activations from Bellwethers Group, Notion, Sage & Jester, Sony Music Publishing and TikTok, as well as conference track sponsorship from AVEVA, Frog, Globant, Sportico and Supercell.

28 Jan 2025

SXSW® London Announces Canva and Converse as First Major Brand Partners

London, UK – 27 January – South by Southwest® (SXSW®) London festival which takes place 2^nd – 7^th June 2025, announced today their first major brand partners for the inaugural European festival: Canva and Converse - These industry leaders will have a significant presence at the festival, hosting large-scale activations within the exclusive SXSW London campus.