The SXSW Music Opening Party, presented by Tencent Music Entertainment, is a cornerstone of the annual festival. Kick off the SXSW 2025 Music Festival with a stacked showcase of artists from around the globe.

This year’s lineup includes Meg Remy’s U.S. Girls, who will be offering a sneak peek new material, alongside a band of Nashville-based musicians she’s been collaborating with over the past year. (Fun fact: Remy scored Dead Lover (premiering at this year’s SXSW TV & Film Festival.) Also taking the stage are Immersion-the krautrock-leaning project of Colin Newman (Wire) and Malka Spigel (Minimal Compact), rising Spanish latin-pop singer La Cendejas, a beat-spitting battle royale with The Beatbox Collective vs SOUP (Jurassic 5), Beijing pop singer Runyu Quian and KCRW’s Ale Cohen DJing.

This show also benefits World Central Kitchen, who are commemorating 15 years of providing aid around the world.