Same Day Featured Speaking Engagement
“Creation and Connection: A Conversation with Keith Urban”
To Highlight Career, Creative Process and Staying Connected
Four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban is headed to SXSW on March 16th for a featured speaking engagement and performance, to be presented by Bumble, the first female-first social networking app with over 27 million global users.
“Creation and Connection: A Conversation with Keith Urban,” will be held at the Austin Convention Center at 12:30pm and will see Urban speak about his career, creative process and how he stays connected in an isolating age. Later that night, Urban will then take to the stage with a performance at Stubb’s BBQ outdoor stage (Waller Creek Amphitheater). The confirmed opening the performances will begin at 8:00pm and include Devon Gilfillian, Lauren Ruth Ward, and Larkin Poe.
Bumble’s Head of Brand, Alex Williamson, cited the impact of Urban’s song “Female,” and the importance of sharing its message.
“‘Female’ is a celebration of the power and the importance of women,” Williamson said. “We believe strongly in the song’s message as it aligns with our company’s mission of empowering women to make the first move in creating impactful relationships in every aspect of their lives.”
Music and Platinum badge holders receive primary access to official music showcases. SXSW Film, Interactive badge holders, Music Festival wristbands Showcasing Artist wristbands have secondary access. All admissions subject to capacity.
Urban’s forthcoming studio album, GRAFFITI U, is slated to come out prior to his “GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR 2018,” which will kick off in St. Louis on June 15th. For tour and ticket info please visit keithurban.net.