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SXSW 2013 Music Panels Update

Created by Bobby on December 4, 2012
Music

SXSW Music Panels - Photo Credit: Hutton Supancic

The SXSW Music Conference is hard at work finalizing its 2013 programming, and is pleased to announce 32 more sessions for SXSW 2013. Check them out below in alphabetical order.

This is far from an exhaustive list of the many panels, talks, and events you'll see at SXSW Music (see all announced panels here), and we'll continue to announce more programming in the coming weeks.

These panels and talks run the gamut from exploring new revenue streams, band/brand collaborations, crowdfunding, policy and international issues, and much much more. If you want to explore the future of the music industry with us, be sure to register for SXSW.

The Daily Chord - Tuesday, December 4

Created by Andy on December 4, 2012
Music Daily Chord

Beyond Business: Career Connections and Interactive Experiences at the SXSW Trade Show

Created by Cori on December 3, 2012
Music Film Interactive

Photo Credit: JW Walthall

A communal networking hub amongst the SXSW Trade Show bustle, the Meet Up Pavilion is the place to rub elbows with other peers and professionals who share your interests, passions and concerns. After a successful debut during SXSW 2012, we are expanding our agency and job-seeker mingling event into: I Met My Agency @ SXSW. This four day series allows registrants dedicated time to meet with their future employers. Check the Meet Up Page for other events, including networking for startups and investors, futurists, and online activists. Check back for an updated schedule.

SXSW Music Has It All

Created by stacey on December 3, 2012
Music

2013 Performing Band Of Mice & Men

SXSW Music is home to all genres and styles of music from all over the world. Attendees to the music festival can get a taste of what's happening in metal, EDM, indie rock, folk, Americana, hip hop, rap, singer-songwriter, world music and everything in between. During 2012's event, 49 different countries were represented, showcasing their own burgeoning and established talents in multiple genres. As always, we'll have premier programming from Latin America, the UK, Canada and Western Europe, as well as acts making the trip from other far away places such as Africa, Japan, China, Russia, and many more.

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