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

SXSW Comedy Spotlight: The Creek and The Cave

Created by Samantha on March 4, 2013
Comedy
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The Creek and The Cave has made New York City funnier; dubbed "the deserving gem of the Queens comedy scene" by TimeOut New York, The Creek's stellar programming and warm atmosphere have made it a favorite place for both fans and performers. Since 2007, owner Rebecca Trent has been highlighting exciting, emerging and established comics, and this year she's bringing a bit of New York to Austin with two standup showcases, The Creek and The Cave Presents. 

Improve Your Chances to See Sound City Players, Green Day, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nick Cave and More!

Created by melissa on March 4, 2013
Music

SXSW has recently announced some extremely special shows including:

Sound City Players Poster

Sound City Players
Featuring: Fogerty, Greene, Goss, Grohl, Hawkins, Jaffee, Johannes, Mendel, Nicks, Nielsen, Novoselic, Shiflett, Smear, Springfield, Taylor, Ving, Wilk
Thursday, March 14 at 8:00 PM Stubb's (801 Red River)

Green Day Black Background

Green Day
Friday, March 15 8:00 PM
ACL LIve at the Moody Theater (310 Willie Nelson Blvd)

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds in a dark room

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Alt-J
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Cafe Tacvba
 Wednesday, March 13 at 7:45 PM Stubb's (801 Red River)

To determine which SXSW Badge holders will be admitted to each show, SXSW will conduct a ticket drawing, which will grant priority entry for Platinum and Music Badge Holders only. No other credentials are eligible to enter these drawings. A limited number of SXSW Wristbands may also be eligible for tickets through a separate process which will be announced closer to the dates of the shows.

Click here to learn how to enter the drawing for a chance to see one or more of these shows at SXSW 2013.

Don't Miss Navigating Washington: Policy and Music in 2013, featuring FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel

Created by Bobby on March 4, 2013
Music

Jessica RosenworcelFCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel

SXSW Music is proud to announce a special session featuring FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on Wednesday, March 13 from 5-6PM. She will be joined by Dan Lurie (NEA) and moderator Michael Bracy (FMC) for Navigating Washington - Policy and Music in 2013. Hear a frank discussion of the current state of National policy issues affecting the music community, from copyright enforcement and non-com radio to how economics affects local music scenes. These issues are paramount to the growth and sustainability of the modern-day music industry.

We're delighted to have these prominent policymakers share with us. Please join us for this engaging and important discussion.

SXSW Official T-shirt Sponsor Gap to Host In-store Event this Thursday

Created by Kristin on March 4, 2013
Music Film Interactive

As SXSW's official t-shirt sponsor for 2013, Gap is gearing up for next week's festivities with three multi-city, in-store events this Thursday, March 7.

If you live in San Francisco, Los Angeles or New York, you're in luck! Each store will host a different act for the exclusive performance, featuring none other than Geographer, Sea Wolf, and We Are Scientists.

Grab some festival gear while checking out an unforgettable show by RSVP'ing at http://filtermagazine.com/gaprsvp. And, if you're in Austin this coming week, keep on the look out for Gap's Official SXSW merchandise.

SXSWfm Featured Song: “Dressing Room” by The Away Days

Created by Rory on March 4, 2013
SXSW FM

2013 SXSW Showcasing Band, The Away Days2013 SXSW Showcasing Band, Away Days

From The Away Days debut EP, How Did It All Start, the track "Dressing Room” features crystal-clear guitars that pop out, lead the transitions between each section and really drive the song overall. The Away Days’ music is deep, relaxing and ethereal. This is a band that puts your body and mind at ease while keeping you engaged and thoroughly entertained throughout each song.

Listen to The Away Days and more SXSW Showcasing Artists on SXSWfm. Stay tuned and check the SXSWfm blog for daily updates!

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