The Austin Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved a recommendation to give a pay raise to performers at South by Southwest (SXSW).
The Austin Parks Board is set to take a key vote on an effort to give a pay raise to performers at South by Southwest. Many musicians say they are grossly underpaid by a festival that makes millions.The Austin Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved a recommendation to give a pay raise to performers at. Many musicians say they are grossly underpaid by a festival that makes millions.
"$250 for a band which usually has four members or $100 for a solo act," said Sadie Wolfe, cellist for the band Batty Jr., describing the current rates of pay for performers at the festival.SXSW typically pulls in about $140 million each year. On top of that, the city usually waives fees for the festival to use public parks.
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