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Scottish bands and DJs aim to impress at US music showcase

Five Scottish bands and three DJs are to perform at one of the world's biggest music showcase festivals this year.

The annual South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin, Texas, is regarded as one of the most important platforms for new music talent.

Supported by Creative Scotland, The View, Camera Obscura, Young Fathers, PAWS, Kassidy, Jackmaster and JD Twitch and JG Wilkes from Optimo will appear alongside other Scottish artists in two Scottish concerts at the festival.

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