Now is the time for artists to begin making plans for playing at SXSW 2018.

Calling keen early adopters who still think that SXSW is the place to play.

Applications for performing at the 2018 SXSW Music Festival open on Monday, June 2 (that’s US time mind).

The initial application fee for Showcasing Artist applications are US$35, that’s up until September 8 when the fee goes up to $55. Final application deadline is October 20.

More than 2000 artists performed at SXSW this past March, with 544 acts coming from outside of the U.S.A. Visit the Showcase FAQ page for more information about performing at SXSW 2018, and the showcase applications page from Tuesday to apply.