A 'fair pay' event, organized by an activist group of musicians, made a point of compensating artists $750 as the group highlights a contrast to the $250 fee for official festival shows.
The event marked the latest demonstration for UMAW, the group of activists that have protested Spotify’s royalty rates for artists as well as highlighted antitrust concerns over Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s hold on the events industry. On Feb. 7, a little over a month before SXSW’s start date, UMAW published a petition of asks to festival organizers. Those included raising pay from “$250 to at least $750 for all performers,” as well as giving artists a wristband so that they can attend events.
At the Hole in the Wall showcase, UMAW enlisted a local politician, Austin city council member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri — who represents District 9, where the venue is located — as a partner. “SXSW is ingrained into the fabric of what Austin is. It’s a festival that brings tens of thousands of people together, both within the city and throughout this country and throughout the world,” Qadri told.
The council member said he has not been in touch with SXSW organizers about UMAW’s ask on artist pay, but is seeking a solution. In a
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