President Obama To Host South By South Lawn Music & Arts Festival

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We all know President Barack Obama loves music; Jill Scott, Beyonce, Jay-Z, The Roots, and more. So his own music festival doesn’t come as a shock. President Obama made this statement on the festival. In that spirit, South by South Lawn will challenge young leaders to build on our progress toward an America that is more tolerant, fair, and full of opportunities.”

President Barack Obama participates in a discussion and Q&A with Evan Smith, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune, during the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival at the Long Center for Performing Arts in Austin, Texas, March 11, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Barack Obama participates in a discussion and Q&A with Evan Smith, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune, during the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival at the Long Center for Performing Arts in Austin, Texas, March 11, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

South by South Lawn will take place on October 3rd, at the White House, and “will bring together creators, innovators, and organizers who work day in and day out to improve the lives of their fellow Americans and people around the world.”  The festival will consist of three parts; interactive, film, and music.

  • INTERACTIVE: Panel discussions throughout the day will explore topics like how to make change stick with organizers who are having an impact, as well as a discussion with influencers who are using their platforms to bring about positive change. Interactive booths will encourage attendees to engage with and learn about new technologies and innovations.
  • FILM: The film portion features the 3rd Annual White House Student Film Festival in association with its founding partner, the American Film Institute. Students in grades K-12 submitted more than 700 short films round this year’s theme, The World I Want to Live In.
  • MUSIC: Musical performances will include well-known and emerging artists who are using their music to inspire audiences.

To be able to attend the festival, you have to submit yourself, or be nominated. It is not said how many people will be selected, so everyone has a fair shot. The submission form is here. https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/09/01/announcing-south-south-lawn-white-house-festival-ideas-art-and-action All submission are due by September 10th at 5pm.

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