Rolling Stone Returns to SXSW with Future of Music Showcase

Rolling Stone’s annual showcase is back at ACL Live from March 11–14, featuring a roster of breakthrough acts, including Benson Boone and Hannah Bahng.
Rolling Stone is bringing back its third annual Future of Music Showcase at ACL Live in Austin from March 11–14, 2025, as part of SXSW — a wide-ranging festival known for its music, film, and interactive programming.
This year’s event, presented by JBL, spotlights rising talents like Benson Boone,
Hannah Bahng,
Megan Moroney,
Ivan Cornejo, and
Anycia. According to CEO Gus Wenner, the showcase serves as a “living expression” of Rolling Stone’s vision and celebrates artists featured in the magazine’s Future of Music print issue (out in April).
Lineup Schedule
- Tuesday (Mar 11):
Benson Boone,
Hannah Bahng,
LAILA!, Jasmine 4.t, Duplexity,
DJ Mel
- Wednesday (Mar 12):
Megan Moroney,
Stephen Wilson Jr., Larkin Poe,
Brittney Spencer,
DJs Moonshine & Prison Rodeo
- Thursday (Mar 13):
Ivan Cornejo, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso,
Nsqk, GALE,
Riobamba
- Friday (Mar 14):
Rema,
Anycia,
Samara Cyn,
AJ McQueen,
Annabelle Kline
SXSW badge holders (Platinum, Music, Film & TV, Interactive) and Music Wristband holders receive priority access, while the public can RSVP for limited entry. SXSW 2025 runs March 7–15, featuring showcases, film screenings, and more.