Barack And Michelle Obama Announced As Keynote Speakers At SXSW
South By Southwest (SXSW) is just about the coolest musical and art gathering in the world already, but it just got a whole lot cooler – President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have both been announced as this year’s keynote speakers.
For those who are unaware, the week-long music, art and film conference takes place in Austin, Texas and is a huge platform for both up-and-coming and established artists to showcase themselves to the who’s who of the music industry.
Every year, notable guests deliver keynote speeches aimed to inspire the masses. Previous speakers include Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chelsea Clinton – it’s fair to say that the’ve upped the game in 2016!
In a statement on the SXSW website, organisers say:
“SXSW is honored to announce President Barack Obama will appear as part of a Keynote Conversation at SXSW Interactive on Friday, March 11 and First Lady Michelle Obama will be the opening Keynote at SXSW Music on Wednesday, March 16. This marks the first time in the 30-year history of SXSW that a sitting President and the First Lady have participated in the event.”
This year’s event runs from March 11-20 and features a bevy of fine Aussie talent, including DMA’s, Stonefield and DZ Deathrays.