Obama To Host White House Festival: ‘South by South Lawn’

The Wrap reported that this coming October 3 Obama will gather creators, innovators and organizers from across the US for an exciting evening of music, film and great ideas in the White House.

President Barack Obama seems to have caught the festival fever during his appearance at South by Southwest (SXSW) last March this year. Obama was the keynote speaker  and was interviewed by Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune about how tech companies can help solve global problems and make the world a better place.

The White House announced that the one-day festival  will celebrate the spirit of innovation and will be wittily called  "South by South Lawn."

"The White House will convene creators, innovators, and organizers from across the country for an evening of music, film and great ideas. It is a call to arms for every American to roll up their sleeves and make a positive mark on our country - and a celebration of the great work so many of us have already accomplished," the White House announced. 

According to The Wrap the festival will feature three parts: interactive, music and film. The event is organized by SXSW, the American Film Institute and the President's Committee on Arts and Humanities.

The film portion will feature selections from the 3rd Annual White House Student Film Festival, which showcases films from students in grades K-12, and the music portion will highlight "well-known and emerging artists who are using their music to inspire audiences."

The interactive portion will be made up of panel discussions through the day and "encourage attendees to engage with and learn about new technologies and innovations."

Nominations for attendees will be accepted through September 10.