As showcase and panel lineups rollout and excitement mounts ahead of the annual South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive festivals in Austin, Texas, the announcement of this year’s #OUTLOUD showcase marks the fest’s first-ever official showcase dedicated to Queer and LGBTQIA+ artists.

Plus, the event will be hosted by former “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” competitor, Morgan McMichaels.

According to the announcement, #OUTLOUD is set to take place on March 17 at the Mohawk in Austin, seeing performances from artists like Betty Who, Madame Gandhi, Capyac and La Dona across an indoor and outdoor stage from 7 p.m. through 2 a.m. Additional performers, established and up-and-coming alike, Cobra, Flavia, SWSH, Bang Bang Romeo, PineappleCiti, Ariel View, Ryan Cassata and more will round out sets on the night. 

Brought together in collaboration between SXSW and live event and entertainment firm JJ | LA, #OUTLOUD’s community pride partnerships include Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin and Phoenix.

"We are proud to partner with SXSW and provide a stage to help raise these creative voices even higher… #OUTLOUD and its community partners are focused on promoting love, acceptance, inclusiveness, identity and support by bringing all people together in this colorful celebration of community,” said JJ | LA CEO Jeff Conseletti in a statement discussing the event.

The sprawling film, music and interactive media festival is set to take place in Austin on March 13 – 22. For more information on festival admission and badges, programming and more, visit SXSW here.