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Lizzy Newton

Director Of Partner Programming at South by Southwest

Lizzy Newton, currently the Director of Partner Programming at SXSW, brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Overseeing Partner Programming initiatives across the SXSW Festival, Conference, and EDU platforms, Lizzy's diverse roles within the organization, including Music Festival Programmer & Special Projects Project Manager and UK & Ireland Music Programming Lead, highlight her deep industry understanding.

Prior to joining SXSW, Lizzy embarked on her music industry journey as an intern at Capitol Records' Publicity & Media Relations department in 2002, laying the foundation for her experience. She then broadened her expertise by serving in various capacities at Sony Music Entertainment, Virgin Megastore Times Square, RajiWorld Tour Consultants, and Waterloo Records.

Location

Austin, United States

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Timeline

  • Director Of Partner Programming

    July, 2022 - present

  • Senior Manager Music Partner Programming

    July, 2016

  • Music Festival Programmer Special Projects Project Manager UK Ireland Music Programming Lead

    May, 2012

  • Music Festival Programmer Panels UK Ireland Music Programming Lead

    May, 2009

  • Music Festival Coordinator

    November, 2008