South By Southwest Festival Canceled Amid Coronavirus Fears

The South by Southwest festival, scheduled for March 13th in Austin, Texas, was canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Local authorities declared a state of disaster, banning large events unless safety plans were in place. With five confirmed cases in Texas, major companies like Facebook and Twitter withdrew from the event. This marks the first cancellation in 34 years. Organizers plan to offer a virtual experience and are committed to public safety.

Why was the South by Southwest festival canceled?

• Because of poor ticket sales

• Amid concerns over the coronavirus

• Due to a scheduling conflict

• Due to a lack of funding

What action did Austin Travis County leaders take regarding large events?

• They declared a local state of disaster and banned large events

• They increased the number of allowed attendees

• They provided additional funding for events

• They encouraged more events to take place

Which companies withdrew from the South by Southwest festival due to virus concerns?

• Google and Microsoft

• Apple and Amazon

• Facebook and Twitter

• Netflix and Hulu

How many years had the South by Southwest festival been held without cancellation before 2020?

• 25 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 34 years

What are the organizers planning to offer as an alternative to the canceled festival?

• A smaller in-person event

• A documentary film

• A virtual experience

• A series of podcasts