About this Event
Planning on attending SXSW 2026? Join us and experience the vibrant diversity of European sound across borders and genres. The European Union and German Music Export are teaming up to present four distinct European voices. This showcase celebrates the creative energy fueling Europe's music scene. Join us for an unforgettable night of transatlantic cultural exchange.
In addition to the music event, you will also have the opportunity to experience the interactive walkthrough of how the European Union protects and empowers minors online, through the eyes of a child.
European Union Deputy Ambassador Ruth Bajada will open the event.
Complimentary drinks will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Friday, March 13, 2026
- Doors open at 7:30pm
- Welcome remarks at 7:50pm
- 8pm - 11:30pm: Interactive experience on child safety online
- 8pm - 8:40pm: Live performance by from the Czech Republic
- 9pm - 9.40pm: Live performance by from Ukraine
- 10pm - 10:40pm: Live performance by from Germany
- 11pm - 11:40pm: Live performance by from Germany
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE
Behind the Scroll: How the EU Protects and Empowers Minors Online
What really happens to children online? What risks do they encounter, and how is the European Union responding? Step inside the digital world as young users experience it today. This immersive, interactive walkthrough puts you in a child’s shoes as you navigate realistic online scenarios, confronting risks such as sexual solicitation, commercial exploitation, and addictive platform design. Along the way, discover how the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) is designed to protect minors and strengthen their rights in the digital environment. Engaging, eye-opening, and grounded in real-world challenges, this activation brings to life the tangible and immediate impact of smart digital policies.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
- Aiko(Czech Republic)
AIKO is a Czech artist blending alternative pop and rock, with songs centred on feminism and empowerment, paired with strong visual storytelling. After releasing her debut EP in 2018, she went on to release the albums Expiration Date (2020), Fortune’s Child (2023), and Aikonic (2024), building a loyal fanbase that gradually grew into a community. In 2024, she represented the Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Pedestal, earning international recognition for her energetic performance. She has performed at major festivals such as Sziget, SXSW, Grape, Rock for People, Metronome Prague, and The Great Escape, has toured across Europe, Japan, became the first Czech artist to appear on the billboards of Times Square as part of Spotify’s EQUAL campaign. You can hear her music in Netflix series Elite, Love Island UK, or multiple MTV series. AIKO stands out for her powerful stage presence, vocal versatility, and ability to connect with international audiences.
- Alina Pash (Ukraine)
Alina Pash is a Ukrainian artist now based in Los Angeles, building a bold new live experience in the U.S.—a mystic rap-based opera that fuses deep-root Ukrainian ritual, ethnic vocal power, and modern bass/electronic production. Her performances feel like ceremony: cinematic, high-voltage, and emotionally precise—where folklore meets the club, and tradition becomes future music.
Back home, Alina built a major name fast: she performed on Kyiv’s main square for Independence Day in front of President Volodymyr Zelensky, and later that same night headlined the country’s biggest rave, Brave! Factory—proof of her rare ability to command both national stages and underground culture. She’s shared bills with top international acts, earned wide media attention, and continues to push Ukrainian sound into global pop and bass ecosystems.
In March she drops a deluxe release with 15 remix features—largely U.S. collaborators—bridging her world into American scenes. Now, she’s developing a new album and an expanded 2026–2027 performance program—built for discovery rooms and tastemaker festivals in the U.S. and beyond.
- The Dharma Chain (Germany)
The Dharma Chain has become known for delivering distinctive and captivating live performances across Europe. The band is recognized for their ethereal and at times offensive guitars, reverb-soaked vocals, and industrial undercurrents. They have toured extensively across Europe and Australia, appearing at festivals such as Fusion, Sharpe, and Yonder.
In 2022, following their relocation from Australia to Berlin, TDC signed with Anomic Records and released their debut studio album, ‘NOWHERE’, showcasing their unmistakably unique sound.
Emerging from Byron Bay, Australia, and now thriving in Berlin, The Dharma Chain, founded in 2020, brings a fluid, ever-shifting approach to their live performances. With no front person, roles constantly shift between members, allowing multiple singers and guitarists to build a powerful wall of sound. This creates a dynamic and unpredictable live experience, where the collaborative energy forms the backbone of their music, ensuring each performance feels like a new journey — constantly evolving and never static.
- Nilipek (Germany)
Nilipek. released her first studio album in 2015. Her first album Sabah has been noted by critics as one of the best albums of 2015 and since then Nilipek. continues to influence alternative music with a distinct arrangement and vocal style throughout her releases and collaborations. Nilipek. has been playing in various venues and festivals with her band, and has supported acts such as Angel Olsen, Oh Land, Tamino and Lucy Rose.
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Disclaimer:
Due to high demand and limited capacity, we strongly recommend arriving early. SXSW badge holders are granted primary access.
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Attendees must be 21 or older.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Speakeasy, 412 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States
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