Creativity 'the North Star' of SXSW, but some Austin musicians feel eclipsed during event

Project Summary

In the Live Music Capital of the World, a harsh reality hits a high note: some music industry workers say they’re underpaid by SXSW — one of the largest festivals of its kind. While the event claims to pump hundreds of millions into Austin’s economy each year, KXAN investigates the striking gap between SXSW’s financial effect on the community and the paychecks of those who help make it happen.

AUSTIN (KXAN) – South by Southwest Headquarters...