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This Sunday, March 9, 2014, photo released courtesy of Op and Buffalo David Bitton shows Justin Bieber performing at the Scooter Braun Projects “Sunday Funday Showcase” at South By SouthWest, sponsored by Op and Buffalo David Bitton, in Austin, Texas.
Monday, March 10, 2014 | 2:28 p.m.
NEW YORK — Justin Bieber has kicked off the music portion of South by Southwest before the real program begins.
The 20-year-old pop star surprised a small crowd at Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden in Austin, Texas, on Sunday night.
Audience member Ashley Gregg said Monday that Bieber performed two songs, dedicating "Boyfriend" to ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, who was backstage.
"This goes out to my baby girl," Bieber told a crowd of about 100 people.
The bar was hosting an event for Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun. Surprise performers included Bieber and boy band The Wanted. Cody Simpson, Dan + Shay, Tori Kelly and Rixton, who are among Braun's clients, also performed.
The music portion of South by Southwest, which will feature Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Willie Nelson and Kendrick Lamar, starts Tuesday.
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