Stevie Nicks, photo by Kristin Burns

The South By Southwest Music Conference proudly announces a very special interview with Stevie Nicks. The ever-evolving Nicks is in the middle of a whirlwind of activity this year. She is the subject of the documentary "In Your Dreams" telling the story of her latest album of the same title, including collaborations with Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. "In Your Dreams" is screening at the SXSW Film Festival. She is also featured in SXSW Keynote Dave Grohl's "Sound City" documentary and singing in a series of shows Grohl is playing with veterans of the famed studio. Later this spring, Fleetwood Mac hits the road for a heavily anticipated world tour. These current projects are the latest chapter in an acclaimed career as a singer, songwriter and icon of rock music.

2013 Showcasing Band Passion Pit. Photo courtesy Jason Nocito.

Taco Bell® will be handing the cameras and control over to its fans to film its first-ever Rockumentary starring Passion Pit and Wildcat! Wildcat!, culminating with their live performances during a Feed the Beat® event at this year’s South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals. Through Taco Bell’s social media fan base and a unique partnership with Twitter, the brand will support the creation of an experimental film, Feed the Beat®: SXSW 2013, under the direction of acclaimed documentarian Sam Jones – using footage captured and shared by passionate fans socially and showcasing great music.

The newly minted International Day Stage, located on the fourth floor of the ACC in Ballroom G, will host some of SXSW's most unique and diverse talents from across the globe. These acts will travel thousands of miles from home for their SXSW showcase, and you have a chance to check them out between panels and talks in the corner of the Convention Center. Sit down, relax and enjoy a wide range of artistry and unique acts that you may never see outside of SXSW. Highlights range from Mali's Terakaft Kel Tamasheq to Canada's Shout Out Out Out to Norway's Karpe Diem and much more.

Courtesy JW Walthall A gathering of gourmet food trucks and trailers, SouthBites is excited to announce the official selected eateries brought to you by local Austin Top Chef Paul Qui and SXSW!

In “Qui’s Corner” get a taste of Paul’s top choices – Cazamance, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, DUK Truck and East Side King. Filling out the rest of SouthBites will be local favorites featuring The Butcher’s Son, Chi’lantro, Dock & Roll Diner, Foreign & Domestic, Hey Cupcake!, Phamily Bites, The Seedling Truck, Sugar Shack BBQ, The Waffle Bus, House of Cards & Sounds Australia, as well as The Peached Tortilla in collaboration with NBC’s Hannibal.

Free up those hands for a little networking! Store your baggage in the bag + coat check area or recharge your phone in our cellular charging locker system. Come and go as you please in-between your packed schedule of panels, parties, showcases and overall SXSW festivities!

Reserve your SXSW locker space here!

Ultra Records returns to Austin with their second ever SXSW showcase. The label has a roster of some of the world's most notable DJs - Kaskade, deadmau5, Benny Benassi, Calvin Harris and Tiesto. In 2012, Ultra had 11 charted titles on the #1 Billboard Dance/Mixshow label. Join us in celebrating their legacy at Republic Live on Thursday, March 14th.

Sets will include Benny Benassi, Congorock, Adrian Lux, Rebecca & Fiona, Monsta, Nobody Beats the Drum, Tokimonsta, Nause and Brass Knuckles.