Our 2012 Sponsors

Save the Date: SXSW 2013!

Alabama Shakes at SXSW Radio Day StageWe are pleased to announce the dates for SXSW 2013:

SXSWedu March 4-7
SXSW Interactive March 8-12
SXSW Film March 8-16
SXSW Music March 12-17

Registration for all these events will open on August 1, 2012, but a few lucky registrants from this year are already guaranteed admission to their choice of 2013 conferences.

In an effort to always improve the SXSW experience, we invite registrants to complete the SXSW Feedback Questionnaire. As an incentive, all respondents are eligible to win free registrations for SXSW 2013. Congratulations to our 5 winners and thanks to everyone who took the time to respond.

On the Horizon: SXSW Eco

SXSW Eco LogoWe are just days away from the launch of the 2012 season for SXSW Eco, a three-day conference acknowledging the need for a concerted, cross-sector approach to solving the recognized challenges facing our environment, economy and society. Now in its second year, SXSW Eco will be held October 3-5, 2012 at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, Texas.

Beginning May 1st, you'll be welcome to visit www.sxsweco.com to take advantage of the lowest registration rates, submit a session proposal via PanelPicker, or enter your cleantech startup into the SXSW Eco Startup Showcase. Companies interested in learning more about how to participate can contact SXSW Eco Sponsorship.

Barefoot Wine Encourages Creativity and Innovation to Keep Beaches Clean

Directed by Jason Baffa, One Beach is a film about those using creativity and innovation to keep our beaches "barefoot friendly." Presented by Barefoot Wine in collaboration with Surfrider Foundation, One Beach strives to promote creativity, optimism, and fun at work on our coasts around the world.

To learn more about One Beach and to see the film, visit OneBeachTheFilm.com.

To Our 2012 Major Music Sponsors: Thank You!

punchbrothers_bb_1.jpgWe would like to take this opportunity to thank all our valued Major Music Sponsors for their support in 2012. They are a large part of enabling SXSW to thrive year after year.

Thanks to the following Sponsors of SXSW 2012!

WSJ's Jim Fusilli Checks Out the 2012 Gear Expo

Jim Fusilli, author and music critic for the Wall St. Journal, paid a visit to the Music Gear Expo during SXSW 2012.

To Our 2012 Major Interactive Sponsors: Thank You!

closingparty_crowd2_3_13_12_dl_0.jpgWe would like to take this opportunity to thank all our valued Major Interactive Sponsors for their support in 2012. They are a large part of enabling SXSW to thrive year after year.

Thanks to the following Sponsors of SXSW 2012!

Launched at SXSW, Nature Valley Trail View is Live

naturevalley3.jpgNature Valley Trail View, one of the most anticipated new technologies of SXSW 2012, is now live!

Nature lovers everywhere can log-on to NatureValleyTrailView.com to enjoy hundreds of miles of virtual hiking, interactive experience and rich visuals across three national parks. Using geo location, the experience is annotated at specific points to offer in-depth parks information for trip planners, including key points of interest and notable trail markers.

Nature Valley showcased the first-of-its-kind platform at the 2012 Mashable SXSW House. SXSW Registrants were treated to a first look at the large-scale application of experiential, street-view style exploration of three of our most iconic parks – Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains and Yellowstone.

Don't Forget Your Swag!

SXswag logoWhile SXSW 2012 may have officially come to a close, you can still redeem some great offers at SXswag.

Melbourne's ALPINE Wins Gear Giveaway at SXSW

The 2012 Gear Package. Photo by JW Walthall.SXSW 2012 Music Showcasing band, ALPINE, won the first annual Artist Giveaway at the Music Gear Expo. The Melbourne, Australia sextet were one of many bands at SXSW 2012 vying for a prize package comprised of gear provided by a slew of exhibiting companies at SXSW.

Freecreditscore.com Presents Citizen Cope and American Secrets Tonight

ifc_ifchouse_31412_ja.jpgThe IFC Crossroads House wraps up its SXSW 2012 schedule tonight (Friday, March 16) with a big freecreditscore.com presented showcase. The Crossroads House has a new location this year at Vice Bar, right in the middle of the downtown action at 302 E 6th St.