BMI Spotlights 42 Diverse Acts During SXSW 2025 (Photos)

BMI wrapped up another exciting week of events during the 2025 SXSW Music Conference and Festival. From March 11-14, BMI spotlighted 42 acts across six showcases, providing a go-to destination to discover today’s rising stars in pop, country, Latin, hip-hop, R&B, rock, and everything in between. Additionally, BMI presented a special evening of John Fogerty at Stubb’s in appreciation of the BMI Icon’s Texas fanbase. As a founding sponsor of the festival for over 30 years, BMI has been known for consistently presenting the best new music from its incredible roster of songwriters.

BMI Presents John Fogerty
Tuesday, March 11th at Stubb’s

BMI proudly presented a special evening of GRAMMY Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and BMI Icon John Fogerty at Stubb’s in Austin, TX, during SXSW. In appreciation of his Texas fanbase and as a precursor to his Keynote conversation with fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello on March 12, Fogerty played several of his iconic hits, including “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son,” “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” and more. Before wrapping up the evening, he surprised fans by welcoming Morello to the stage, who joined him in performing “Travelin’ Band” and “Proud Mary.”

BMI Presents Howdy Texas
Tuesday, March 11th at Still Austin

BMI was thrilled to present its annual Howdy Texas party at Still Austin Whiskey Co. (440 E St Elmo Rd Suite F). The event, which was free and open to the public, featured performances from nine diverse Texas-based artists, including Smooth Nature, Sydney Wright, KAZIMI, Sunny Sauceda, Mikky & The Doom, and more, with styles ranging from R&B/pop with western influences to southern rap, indie-pop, and post-punk.

YETI Music Showcase, Presented by BMI
March 12th-14th at YETI Flagship

There was something for everyone at the annual YETI Music Showcase, Presented by BMI at the YETI Flagship on South Congress (220 S Congress Ave). Over three days, attendees had the chance to check out 18 sets from emerging artists spanning the spectrum from bedroom pop and rock to indie singer/songwriter and country. The event included drink specials and food pop-ups. The showcase was sponsored by Agazul, Coca-Cola, Dickel, Karbach, Smartwater, Topo Chico, and White Claw.

BMI Songwriters Circle at Luck Reunion
Thursday, March 13th at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch

BMI was excited to present the BMI Songwriters Circle under the Revival Tent at Luck Reunion for the third consecutive year. BMI songwriters Valley James, Coleman Jennings, and JD Clayton performed intimate renditions of some of their favorite songs and shared stories of the inspiration behind them.

BMI Brunch
Hosted by THEBROSFRESH, Friday, March 14th

The week concluded on a high note with one of the most highly anticipated events of the festival, the BMI Brunch. This year’s marquee event featured the diverse sounds of songwriters like JC Stewart, Presley Haile, Sierra Spirit, Chri$tian Gate$, Tish Melton, J Soulja, Kat Cunning, and many more across two stages. The BMI Brunch was sponsored by Agazul, Coca-Cola, Dickel, ONErpm, Smartwater, Topo Chico, and White Claw.