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Over the past several days, have pulled out of participating in SXSW 2020 due to concerns surrounding . Now, SXSW 2020 has been canceled, Austin Mayor Steve Adler announced. “I’ve issued an order that effectively cancels South by Southwest,” Adler said during a press conference today (March 6). “There was no path forward that would mitigate the risk enough to protect our community.” The press conference also included officials from the city of Austin and the surrounding county. Find that below.SXSW released an to confirm the cancelation. “SXSW will faithfully follow the city’s directions. We are devastated to share this news with you,” it reads. “‘The show must go on’ is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place.” Find the full statement below.According to a report by , SXSW’s insurance will not cover the cancellation. “We have a lot of insurance (terrorism, injury, property destruction, weather),” SXSW co-founder and Managing Director Roland Swenson told the Chronicle. “However,” he added, “bacterial infections, communicable diseases, viruses and pandemics are not covered.” Additionally, SXSW co-founder Nick Barbaro (who is also the publisher of The Austin Chronicle) told the Chronicle that the festival does not have cancellation insurance relating to a disease outbreak or triggered by the city declaring a “local state of disaster.”City of Austin Cancels SXSW March EventsThe City of Austin has cancelled the March dates for SXSW and SXSWEDU. SXSW will faithfully follow the City’s directions.We are devastated to share this news with you. “The show must go on”is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the Marchevent will not take place. We are now working through theramifications of this unprecedented situation.As recently as Wednesday, Austin Public Health stated that “there’s noevidence that closing SXSW or any other gatherings will make thecommunity safer.” However, this situation evolved rapidly, and wehonor and respect the City of Austin’s decision. We are committed todo our part to help protect our staff, attendees, and fellowAustinites.We are exploring options to reschedule the event and are working toprovide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020participants, starting with SXSW EDU. For our registrants, clients,and participants we will be in touch as soon as possible and willpublish an FAQ.We understand the gravity of the situation for all the creatives whoutilize SXSW to accelerate their careers; for the global businesses;and for Austin and the hundreds of small businesses – venues,theatres, vendors, production companies, service industry staff, andother partners that rely so heavily on the increased business thatSXSW attracts.We will continue to work hard to bring you the unique events you love.Though it’s true that our March 2020 event will no longer take placein the way that we intended, we continue to strive toward our purpose– helping creative people achieve their goals.This article was originally published on Friday, March 6 at 5:07 p.m. Eastern. It was last updated on March 6 at 10:40 p.m. Eastern.A daily roundup of the most important stories in music

Over the past several days, have pulled out of participating in SXSW 2020 due to concerns surrounding . Now, SXSW 2020 has been canceled, Austin Mayor Steve Adler announced. “I’ve issued an order that effectively cancels South by Southwest,” Adler said during a press conference today (March 6). “There was no path forward that would mitigate the risk enough to protect our community.” The press conference also included officials from the city of Austin and the surrounding county. Find that below.SXSW released an to confirm the cancelation. “SXSW will faithfully follow the city’s directions....

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