Jessica Simpson's comeback and more of the best moments SXSW 2025

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Another SXSW is coming and going. Next year, we have a new holiday experience as the conference center will be demolished to make room Brand new complex. As things feel a little narrower, changes can already be felt this year. But, there was still an interesting time. These are just some of the best moments.

Our Favorite Moments on SXSW 2025

Movie Center Movie Party

Our favorite party on the festival is always Movie Center Author: Roxstar Entertainment. They had the best movies after the party and we never know who we will meet. This year, one of them is with Christopher Mintz-Plasse Superbad. I hung out with him at an ACL party many months ago, so it was fun to see him again and chat.

Another opportunity meeting involved Cristo Fernandezplays Danny Ted Lasso. We asked for a photo because there were few parties at that time. Even though he posed for one, he didn't really like that, which actually made the moment even more interesting.

Sunny sax party on the lawn

Every year, Sunshine Sachs hosts happy hours for clients and friends on the lawns of four seasons. I don't know what this year is, but I'm one of my favorite events. Probably because there are a lot of familiar faces out there – we have to sneak peek at celebrities who have passed through the hotel, such as Henry Golding and Michele Morrone Another simple busy.

Big Freedia at Soho House

The best shows we've seen during the festival aren't even official SXSW events. When the festival’s music section took over the scene, we found ourselves running out of steam. But that didn't stop us from spending a night in Soho House. That's because Big Freedia is playing a private scene that has all ages, all genders, all types of people flooding the dance floor. You can always rely on Soho House for a great show!

Best pop-up: cottage

Music festivals are always full of pop-ups. In fact, we create the best list every year. The best in 2025 is the hotel in Paramount Plus. The Rainey Street experience steals the spotlight with endless photo manipulation, interactive experience and free top-notch shelf drinks. Here is more information about this year's event.

Elvis of Tennessee

Another rock experience appears on us in the form of a rock king. House in Tennessee hosted an Elvis Copywriter’s night show, and we can’t help but fall in love with the experience. Free food, drinks and greetings from Tennessee swag were also blowing us all.

DJ Pee Wee at JBL

exist JBL Bodega We enjoyed a complete sensory experience in giveaways, drinks, Whataburger and more. But it was Anderson Paak who was his self-self that made the party so memorable. His scenes are known for spinning classic hip-hop, soul and fink, which is a fallback. When he threw it back to the 80s, the atmosphere was electric and then moved on. He walked a long way, and there was even a soul train line!

Best Celebrity Witnesses: Catherine O'Hara and Rod Stewart

If you follow us regularly, you will know that we are professionals to discover celebrities. At SXSW, there were never any sightings. You can see them here. But our favorite is Katherine O'Hara (Detected late night in four seasons) and Rod Stewart (who happened to perform at the Moody Center). I almost fainted as I walked past him. He is 80 years old and still as cool as ever!

Levi McConaughey's red carpet debut

although Matthew McConaughey It's definitely the premiere Amziah King's competitorsit's his son Levi McConaughey That stole the spotlight from the red carpet. He worked on the movie, and it was his first full red carpet experience. Obviously, we can expect to see him on the big screen in two upcoming projects. He talked to everyone on the carpet as his proud parents looked at it. We even had the opportunity to ask him some of his questions or this one.

Kyle Maclachlan

Every year we choose a festival friend, this year is Kyle Maclachlan. He is the most charming person. On the red carpet of the Iheart podcast awards, he handed us our own stickers! Then, later that night, we had to have a drink with him and take some photos at the party for the awards party.

Best Panels: Kesha and Lance

We didn't see many movies or panels, but we did take two of them. First, there is a dedicated to fighting loneliness in the digital world with Kesha. You can watch her speech clips on the panel here. Other groups we participated in featured Lance Bass to deal with chronic diseases. This is insightful for everyone, even those who don’t have the conditions for discussion.

Luck party

exist Luck party, Of course, we like the scenes of Aly and AJ, Lukas Nelson, Charley Crockett, Lucinda Williams and Willie, but the highlight of this year was a surprise performance by Jessica Simpson. Pop stars turn into fashion designer turn into country singer In fact Appeared twice at the festival. First, she popped up at the Grammy Party’s neighborhood party on the four seasons lawn. After 15 years off, her new music comes back to music, with the focus on the heartbreaking end of the marriage. You can see her videos in our performance Tiktok and Instagram account.

Best interview moments: See the video

If you have never seen our Texas or interviews, you will miss it. We compiled some of the favourite moments from this year's festival into a video, including Elijah Wood, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Ed Helms, Sophia Bush, Matthew McConaughey and more. Watch here.

fest

Finally, Festival West is a completely free show that takes place on the second Friday of the festival. It is placed by Mix 94.7 and it is completely free. The lineup is always fun to mix with new players and comeback artists. This year includes Tom Higgenson and Tim Lopez of Pure White T, Shine Down, Jane Leo and Edwin McCain among others. McCain was the highlight of my college degree in South Carolina in the 90s, when “I Will Be” singer was the regular bar bill.