Known for his screen-printed posters, album artwork and multi-disciplinary projects, Bergen-based artist, illustrator and musician Luke Drozd has carved out a distinctive space where sound, image and storytelling meet. In this conversation with Almass Badat, Drozd discusses his ongoing Propaganda poster series with British Underground’s Crispin Parry, the enduring power of physical print in a digital world and why collaging, collecting and the overlooked remain central to his creative process.

Following its milestone 30th anniversary edition in Manchester, UK, last October, the Horizons partnership at WOMEX continues its global journey in 2025, supporting showcasing musicians, industry delegates and a pioneering overland residency as they head to Finland, the happiest country in the world.

Every year, SXSW invites its global community to share bold, creative, and forward-thinking ideas by submitting proposals for presentations, panels, workshops, book readings, and more. Vote for the ideas you want to see on the world stage.

If you're pioneering new ways to tell stories, connect communities or challenge the senses through XR, SXSW Austin is your platform.

Poulomi Basu is an award-winning artist, activist, and Future Art and Culture alum whose work expands the boundaries of art, film, and emerging technologies. In this interview, Poulomi shares her journey after successfully showcasing at SXSW and why she pushes the boundaries of storytelling for international connection and cultural equality.

British Underground is proud to share the four UK-based artists selected to officially showcase at WOMEX 2025 in Tampere, Finland.

The SXSW Austin PanelPicker is now open for submissions, offering an unparalleled opportunity to share your ideas and insights at one of the world’s most influential events in technology, music, film, and culture.

With a background spanning visual arts, advertising, and music journalism, James Anderson-Hanney, Publisher of Songlines magazine, has carved a career that blends cultural curiosity with entrepreneurial spirit. British Underground spoke to James the enduring power of music to transcend borders and championing global music through editorial and strategic partnerships.

Two dynamic, well-attended Arts Council England events spotlight music talent and immersive innovation. Plus, download the Future Art and Culture SXSW Austin Roundtable report.

Whether your work is grounded in tradition or redefining the boundaries of genre and culture, performing at FAI is an opportunity to connect with community, media and peers and perform in front of an international industry audience.