For the first time in its history, the trailblazing festival of ideas SXSW will leave its home of Austin, Texas and head Down Under, taking over the thriving cultural hub of Sydney. It comes hot on the heels of a huge year for the Harbour City, from Sydney WorldPride to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. And now, this month, Sydney’s CBD plays host to thought leaders in industries including music, technology, gaming, art and film who will descend on our shores to speak about the creativity in shaping a new vision of the world. To celebrate, we check in with a group of young musicians taking part in the festival’s world-class music program.
Elle Shimada
When she was 15, two life-changing things happened to the multidisciplinary DJ, producer and curator Elle Shimada: she moved to
