Welcome to SXSW 2013

The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals (March 8-17, 2013) offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery.

Recent News

SXSWfm Featured Artist: Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes

Created by Rory on March 28, 2013
SXSW FM

2013 SXSW Showcasing Band Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes

2013 is going to be a very busy year for Clairy Browne and the Bangin' Rackettes, a nine-piece explosion of sound from Melbourne, Australia. The band kicked off their first U.S. tour immediately after SXSW 2013 and they are releasing their debut record, Baby Caught The Bus, in May. They will be touring in the U.S. through mid-April. Are they coming to your city?

Listen to Clairy Browne and the Bangin’ Rackettes and more SXSW Showcasing Artists on SXSWfm. Stay tuned and check the SXSWfm blog for daily updates, year-round. Thank you for listening!

Successful V2V Preview Events in Austin Pave Way for August in Las Vegas!

Created by Christine on March 27, 2013
V2V

Photo by Caroline St. Romain

We would like to send a big thanks to everyone who came out to join us for our SXSW V2V Launch Party at Brush Square Park during SXSW this year! We had a blast bouncing in the castle, washing down corn dogs and cotton candy with beer and vodka, playing board games and giant chess, and talking all things SXSW V2V.

Now that the dust has settled, it's time to roll up our sleeves and dive deep into SXSW V2V.

Special SXSW Music Selections on SXSpotify

Created by jordan on March 21, 2013
Music

There are so many amazing bands at SXSW that it can be hard to catch all of them in 5 days. In case you missed some of the amazing artists that were playing in Austin, or you're just feeling nostalgic about last week, check out this collection of playlists from some of our tastemaker friends including NME, Boiler Room, Pitchfork, Filter, All Hip Hop and of course Spotify!

Click here to start your SXSpotify experience!

The Happy Poet in Theaters This Friday!

Created by jim on March 20, 2013
Film

Paul Gordon's The Happy Poet delighted SXSW audiences during the 2010 edition. Well now the "all organic, mostly vegetarian comedy" finally hits the big screen again.

The film will receive a one week engagement at Santa Monica's Laemmle 4-plex this Friday, March 22. Director Paul Gordon and producer David Hartstein will conduct Q&As following the Friday and Saturday 7:30pm screenings. For more info check out this page and head here for tickets.

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