{"id":901458,"date":"2026-04-25T00:29:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/25\/sxsw-2026-day-two-recap-live-music-photos-and-highlights\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T00:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:29:51","slug":"sxsw-2026-day-two-recap-live-music-photos-and-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/25\/sxsw-2026-day-two-recap-live-music-photos-and-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"SXSW 2026 Day Two Recap: Live Music Photos and Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Music <\/p>\n

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S<\/span>outh by Southwest (SXSW<\/a>) 2026<\/strong> continued its momentum in Austin, Texas<\/a> on Day Two, delivering another packed day of live music, standout performances, and exciting emerging artists. With venues across the city buzzing from afternoon showcases to late-night sets, the festival once again proved why it remains a global destination for discovering new talent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Photographer Kirk Stauffer captures the energy of Day Two with a vibrant collection of live performance moments, highlighting a diverse mix of artists and genres. From intimate courtyard sessions to high-energy club performances, these images reflect the creativity and spirit that define SXSW.<\/p>\n

Take a look at some of our favorite moments from
\nDay Two of SXSW 2026.<\/h2>\n

Devon Gabriella @ Elysium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Devon Gabriella<\/strong> brought an engaging and emotionally resonant performance to Elysium during SXSW 2026. With a blend of heartfelt songwriting and a captivating stage presence, her set connected deeply with the audience and showcased her growing presence in the indie music scene.<\/p>\n

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Devon Gabriella performing at Elysium during SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas. Photo by Kirk Stauffer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Devon Gabriella SXSW 2026 Photos \u2013 Live at Elysium<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Stella Prince @ Courtyard ATX<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Stella Prince<\/strong> delivered a standout performance at Courtyard ATX during SXSW 2026, blending modern folk sensibilities with introspective songwriting. Her expressive vocals and authentic presence created an intimate and memorable moment that resonated with listeners.<\/p>\n

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Stella Prince performing at Courtyard ATX during SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas. Photo by Kirk Stauffer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Stella Prince SXSW 2026 Photos \u2013 Live at Courtyard ATX<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Runo Plum @ Valhalla<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Runo Plum<\/strong> took the stage at Valhalla during SXSW 2026 with a dynamic performance that highlighted a unique blend of sound and style. Their set added to the diverse musical landscape of the festival, capturing the attention of the crowd with an engaging live presence.<\/p>\n

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Runo Plum performing at Valhalla during SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas. Photo by Kirk Stauffer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Runo Plum SXSW 2026 Photos \u2013 Live at Valhalla<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Rejay @ Global Stage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rejay performed at the Global Stage during SXSW 2026, delivering a vibrant and energetic set that reflected the international and genre-spanning nature of the festival. Their performance brought a fresh perspective and strong stage energy to the lineup.<\/p>\n

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Rejay performing at Global Stage during SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas. Photo by Kirk Stauffer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rejay SXSW 2026 Photos \u2013 Live at Global Stage<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Anna Shoemaker @ Las Perlas<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Anna Shoemaker<\/strong> lit up Las Perlas during SXSW 2026 with a polished and emotionally driven performance. Known for her blend of indie pop and introspective lyrics, her set delivered both energy and vulnerability, making it a standout moment of the day.<\/p>\n

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Anna Shoemaker performing at Las Perlas during SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas. Photo by Kirk Stauffer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Anna Shoemaker SXSW 2026 Photos \u2013 Live at Las Perlas<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Georgia Webster @ Central Presbyterian Church<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Georgia Webster<\/strong> brought her signature country-pop charm to Central Presbyterian Church during SXSW 2026. With catchy melodies and relatable storytelling, her performance connected effortlessly with the audience and highlighted her continued rise in the genre.<\/p>\n

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Georgia Webster performing at Central Presbyterian Church during SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas. Photo by Kirk Stauffer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Georgia Webster SXSW 2026 Photos \u2013 Live at Central Presbyterian Church<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Stay tuned for Day 3 SXSW 2026 coverage from Guitar Girl Magazine, including additional photo galleries and artist spotlights from Austin.<\/h4>\n

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Music South by Southwest (SXSW) 2026 continued its momentum in Austin, Texas on Day Two, delivering another packed day of live music, standout performances, and exciting emerging artists. With venues across the city buzzing from afternoon showcases to late-night sets, the festival once again proved why it remains a global destination for discovering new talent. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":901459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[131522],"class_list":{"0":"post-901458","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business-news","8":"tag-podcast-music"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/901458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=901458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/901458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/901459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=901458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=901458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=901458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}