J Soulja and DJ Napalm host the first round of a 32-artist, head-to-head, single-elimination tournament in which the winner will earn an official SXSW 2023 slot. The final rounds occur two weeks later, on Jan. 31. Ones to watch: 3K Bri, 9wavynavy9, Billy Vincent, OTM Zay, Skylar T.
Tue., Jan. 17, 7:30pm. $10 cover.