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The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals 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. Mark your calendar for SXSW 2014 (March 8-16, 2014) and SXSW EDU (March 3-6, 2014) and check out our other events SXSW V2V (Aug 11-14, 2013) and SXSW Eco (Oct 7-9, 2013).

Recent News

Rally Right with Hipstamatic at SXSW

Created by peter on March 5, 2013
Music Interactive

The Morning After BrunchGreat SXSW sessions are followed by killer parties, meaning the next day can be rough. Hipstamatic can help you rally.

The Morning After brunch at Haus of Hipstamatic brings together live music, food, friends, and photos so you can relive the disaster/awesomeness from the night before, and prep for a repeat performance.

Live music by Capital Cities, Neon Indian (DJ set), Guards, Quiet Company, The Limousines (DJ set), and more. There’s even a Bloody Mary bar...what are you waiting for?

Slumberland Records Returns to SXSW Music

Created by stacey on March 4, 2013
Music

2013 Showcasing Band Weekend

Oakland based indie label Slumberland Records will return to Austin to showcase some of their roster's finest on Wednesday, March 13th at The Iron Bear. Punk group Gold-Bears will open up the night with a high-energy set at 8pm. Cali's own lo-fi rockers Kids On A Crime Spree will follow in suit. Also on the bill is former Osker vocalist and guitarist Devon Williams, and the female noise pop quartet, Wax Idols. Girls Names, an Irish band known for their ethereal surf pop sound, will be providing direct support. Heading the lineup is New York shoegaze act, Weekend, whose second LP is due to be out later this year.

SXSW Comedy Spotlight: The Creek and The Cave

Created by Samantha on March 4, 2013
Comedy
Image from The Creek and The Cave


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.

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