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Austin Festivals

‘Mickey: The Story of a Mouse’ director Jeff Malmberg talks Mickey’s magic, telling story of American icon

‘Mickey: The Story of a Mouse’ director Jeff Malmberg talks Mickey’s magic, telling story of American icon

Zoe Tzanis, Life & Arts Reporter March 12, 2022

After nearly 100 years in the business, Mickey Mouse returns to screens with his age-old charm and an all-new biographical narrative in the Disney+ documentary “Mickey: The Story of a Mouse.” Director...

Looking for a Longhorn to support at SXSW? Here's a list of burnt orange connections

Looking for a Longhorn to support at SXSW? Here’s a list of burnt orange connections

Sofia Treviño, Life & Arts Associate Editor March 11, 2022
The Daily Texan compiled a list of Longhorn SXSW participants to support.
UT radio-television-film students discuss excitement about volunteering at SXSW

UT radio-television-film students discuss excitement about volunteering at SXSW

Jessica Garcia, Life & Arts Reporter March 11, 2022
An interactive SXSW student pass costs upward of $600, so many opt for a much more affordable ticket — volunteering.
Texas filmmakers take SXSW’s Film Festival by storm

Texas filmmakers take SXSW’s Film Festival by storm

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist March 9, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, SXSW finally returns in-person, in its full glory to Austin, Texas. During the festival, which features an extensive education, comedy, music, experience and film lineup, up-and-coming...

Artist Susannah Joffe talks first EP The Punch ahead of SXSW

Artist Susannah Joffe talks first EP The Punch ahead of SXSW

Angela Lim, Life and Arts senior reporter February 25, 2022

In a fluorescent, rose-colored room, Susannah Joffe’s cold gaze pierces through her heartbreak. The radio-television-film and Plan II senior courageously shares her untethered state of mind through her...

Disko Cowboy talks unique mix of country and club music

Disko Cowboy talks unique mix of country and club music

Fiza Kuzhiyil, Life and Arts Reporter October 26, 2021
Before his Weekend 2 ACL set, The Daily Texan spoke with Disko Cowboy, also known as Dave Wrangler,about his unique act.
Tyler, The Creator falls short

Tyler, The Creator falls short

Morgan-Taylor Thomas, Life & Arts Associate Editor October 25, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 5th flipbook.  Intimidatingly bright and aggressively powerful fireworks blast through the set’s center as the first beats of opener...

A crowd gathers at Weekend 1 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 1.

ACL Weekend 1 recap

Fiza Kuzhiyil and Morgan-Taylor Thomas, Life & Arts Editor and Associate Editor October 25, 2021

With almost a dozen acts cancelled Friday morning due to rain, ACL 2021 started off slippery and muddy. Still, a crowd of hundreds burst into the gates at 3 p.m. to kick off a memorable weekend. More people...

Women of Austin City Limits Music Festival

Women of Austin City Limits Music Festival

Fiza Kuzhiyil and Morgan-Taylor Thomas, Life & Arts Editor and Associate Editor October 20, 2021

Over a span of six days and over 130 acts, both large and small graced Zilker Park, showing off their mad talent in the 18th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. Yet, who only made up two of the six...

ACL performers empower attendees, speak on abortion ban

ACL performers empower attendees, speak on abortion ban

Mackenzie Sullivan, Dina Barrish, Life and Arts Reporters October 19, 2021

During Weekend 1 of Austin City Limits Festival, Megan Thee Stallion denounced the Texas abortion ban during her set. The Houston rapper asked her audience to raise their middle fingers up in agreement,...

Pop punk artist Jxdn talks influences, performing with Machine Gun Kelly

Pop punk artist Jxdn talks influences, performing with Machine Gun Kelly

Fiza Kuzhiyil, Life & Arts Editor October 15, 2021

For pop punk artist Jxdn, performing on one of the biggest stages at Austin City Limits Festival is nothing — he’s used to having over 9.3 million followers view his every move on Tik Tok. Ahead...

UT students reflect on attending both weekends of ACL

UT students reflect on attending both weekends of ACL

Ikram Mohamed, Life & Arts Senior Reporter October 13, 2021

When Austin City Limits Music Festival’s tickets first went on sale in May, Dorian Villalba said she chose not to buy in because she thought the festival would get canceled. She never expected to attend,...

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