Awesome Black is a creative consultancy and studio committed to transforming contemporary culture through a First Nations perspective. This year, they joined us at NSW House, hosting a t-shirt printing activation and taking over the DJ decks — showcasing contemporary Indigenous artistry through both music and imagery.
Guests stepped in front of the camera for free professional headshots and walked away with fresh portraits. Perfect for all those new SXSW connections!
Award-winning First Nations chef Sharon Windsor from Indigiearth treated guests to a taste of NSW, showcasing native ingredients and cultural storytelling through food.
Visitors experienced the making of an icon like never before. Through an immersive VR journey, they climbed the Sydney Opera House sails and explored the original construction site, uncovering the pioneering techniques behind one of the world’s most celebrated architectural achievements.
Innovation met interaction as guests shook hands (and paws) with the NeuraNext humanoid G1 and Go2 robot. Through gesture-based control and voice commands and powered by ChatGPT, impressive demonstrations showcased the incredible future of robotics.
Guests chilled-out with a refreshing range of non-alcoholic beverages from local innovators — a hit with the mindful, the curious, and the designated drivers alike.
Powerhouse Museum provided visitors the opportunity to record heartfelt messages for a once-in-a-generation space broadcast, HUMANS. Inspired by NASA’s 1977 Golden Record, these new messages will be sent into deep space on 5 September 2027, marking the 50th anniversary of the original launch.