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.
By now you have no doubt heard about the VEVO TV Control Room (4th and Lavaca), VEVO’s home base during SXSW and command central for performances by HAIM and Krewella, daytime events and more. But VEVO, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, came to Austin for another reason – the launch of its groundbreaking VEVO TV.
Richie Hawtin & Deadmau5 at yesterday's SXSW Interview. photo by Dustin Finkelstein/Wire Image
Image from Short Term 12 courtesy Traction Media
Without further ado, we’re delighted to reveal the Jury & Special Awards for SXSW Film 2013. The two winning features are Short Term 12 in the Narrative Feature Category, and William and the Windmill in the Documentary Feature Category, and we've added screenings to the schedule so you can see what all the fuss is about. The screenings take place:
Photo by Piero F Giunti
Registrants will have three chances to hear from legendary hip hop pioneer Chuck D at this year's conference. The lyrical master will appear starting tomorrow on the following panels:
The Power of Lyrics in the Digital Age
Wed, 3/14 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, Room 13AB
Downloaded: The Music Industry in the Digital Age
Thur, 3/15 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Room 16AB
SXSW Conversation: Bootsy Collins & Chuck D
Friday, 3/16 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Room 18ABC
Make sure to catch Chuck at one of these badass sessions!
Panache Booking is excited to be hosting their official showcase; a four stage extravaganza on Friday March 15 @ Hotel Vegas. The showcase features 25 of their artists including Thee Oh Sees, Mac Demarco, Mikal Cronin, Bleached, Marnie Stern, Vietnam, Roomrunner, Ex-Cult, Jonathan Toubin & more.
They are thrilled to bring in artists from all over the globe including Jacco Gardner from the Netherlands who will be making his North American debut at this year's festival and Maria Minerva who hails from Estonia. As an agency known for its success in introducing foreign bands to USA soil, they're really excited to have this new group of international acts here.
New! 2014 dates!
Interactive: March 7–11
Film: March 7–16
Music: March 11–16
