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Which festival began as a music festival in 1987 before later adding Film and Interactive?

Correct answer SXSW (South by Southwest)

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SXSW began in Austin in 1987 as a music festival and conference created to give the city’s music community greater exposure. In 1994, Film and Interactive were added. Today, SXSW brings together music, film, technology, education and culture, but its origin was music—not a technology conference.

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