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The many international organizations, tech companies, filmmakers and bands who attend SXSW know full well how they can further their careers, take their businesses to the next level and make great contacts at SXSW.
Mexico is joining the fold with a bigger presence this year. SXSW, in conjunction with Bonus Creative, held a networking and mentoring event in Mexico City on January 22.
SXSW Music 2013 Showcasing Band El Cuarteto De Nos
Uruguay, given its geographical and historical context, is a breeding ground of genre blends and many sounds. This year, SXSW brings to the stage seven acts that exemplify this phenomenon.
On the bill is Candombe-specialist Daniel ‘Tatita’ Marquez and tango ‘cantante’ Malena Muyala. Both bring to Austin their interpretations of traditional sounds overlaid with reimagined, contemporary ones. Bonafide singer-songwriter Franny Glass emphasises vibrant storytelling over an indie-acoustic feel. Max Capote, with his tremolo guitar and trademark raspy voice, finally makes his U.S. debut here at SXSW. Capote is upfront with his blends as he mixes hard rock with a funky beat and jazz bridges between tropical rhythms. And adding big star power is multi-award winning, arena-filling band El Cuarteto De Nos to join the mix. The band’s played some 20 plus years now and they still hold on to that same signature wit and solid composition that has defined the act from day one.
More than five hundred companies submitted their web-based products to the fifth annual SXSW Interactive Accelerator. Competition was tough and we're extremely grateful for all of the great submissions we received this year. Congratulations to all the finalists who will be showcasing their products during SXSW Interactive on Monday and Tuesday, March 11 and 12 at the Hilton Austin Downtown. Get more SXSW Interactive Accelerator information here.
Click here for a complete listing of SXSW 2013 Interactive Accelerator finalists
Click here for a complete listing of SXSW 2013 Music Accelerator finalists
Vu Bui demonstrating DSLR at SXSW 2012, courtesy Sam Seizert
The Come & Capture Film Factory, new for SXSW Film 2013, encourages registrants to learn, discuss, explore and interact with the newest tools for creating content and go out and capture their experiences at SXSW. With panels and workshops running the gamut from smartphone movie making to the latest options for video collaboration, the Come and Capture Film Factory is a hub you’ll want to return to day after day.
Taking place March 9–12 from 11AM to 6PM and located at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel in the Capital Ballroom, Section B, each day will include a panel and workshop with the space turning into a demo pavillion in the afternoon with products from companies including: WeVideo, Mozilla, BlackMagic Design, Clinch Labs, Equilibrium and Olloclip.
Photo Courtesy of JW WalthallThe Music Gear Expo Lounge is the perfect place to take a break and network with other music fans and gear experts during a full day of SXSW programming.
The lounge, located at the heart of the SXSW 2013 Music Gear Expo features a full bar, comfortable seating and free WiFi – not to mention daily happy hours from 4-5pm! The Music Gear Expo is free and open to the public.
Pro basketball champion discusses social media success.
SXsocial is the way to meet and network with registrants before, during and after the event. This year we have made it even easier to find your colleagues, clients, partners, or new connections among SXSW registrants. You can search by name, position, company, country, industry and more. Find someone you are interested in meeting? Send them a message or "star" them to mark them as a favorite for later.
New! 2014 dates!
Interactive: March 7–11
Film: March 7–16
Music: March 11–16
