Former SXSW President Hugh Forrest Discusses Austin’s Rise on Austin Eras Podcast
The Austin Eras podcast recently released a new episode featuring Hugh Forrest, former President and Chief Programming Officer of SXSW. In the conversation, Forrest reflects on more than three decades helping shape the festival and discusses how SXSW and Austin grew together over the past four decades.
The episode explores the cultural and entrepreneurial forces that helped transform Austin into a global hub for music, film, technology, and innovation.
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March 16, 2026
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