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New Initiatives on the Next Stage!

Created by Cori on January 11, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Photo courtesy of JW Walthall

A new year on the Next Stage, located on the Trade Show floor, brings in even more intriguing performances, presentations and opportunities at this center for convergence!

An extended series from last season, Agency Speed Dating: Get to Know Your Next Employer in 300 Seconds, turns the tables and gives agencies the chance to pitch themselves to you, the career-seeker. We welcome Fleishman-Hillard, Waggener Edstrom, Resource, SapientNitro, Threespot, POP, Edelman Digital, R/GA and Duarte Design as our participating agencies.

Reach Thousands with Airport Security Tray Branding!

Created by Cori on January 10, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Image courtesy of SecurityPoint Media Starting this year, SXSW is working with SecurityPoint Media, the leading producer of airport security tray art, to provide wide reaching and valuable advertising space for brands aiming to reach the thousands of people coming to Austin for SXSW this March.

Register By Tomorrow And Save!

Created by jordan on January 10, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Auditorium Shores at SXSW 2012. Photo Courtesy: Extreme AirshotsAuditorium Shores at SXSW 2012. Photo Courtesy: Extreme Airshots

The third registration deadline is nearing! Register for SXSW 2013 by 11:59 CT this Friday, January 11th to save off of the walk-up rate of a Platinum, Gold, Music, Film, or Interactive badge.

Come join us in Austin, Texas on March 8-17 and experience all the great showcases, screenings, panels, keynotes, and parties SXSW has to offer! SXSW 2013 is sure to be the best yet so register today to make sure you’re part of the action this spring!

More Music Festival 2013 Bands

Created by stacey on January 10, 2013
Music

2013 Showcasing Band Local Natives Here are another few hundred acts scheduled to officially showcase during 2013's Music Festival. With well over one thousand names now announced, the festival is proud of the diverse range of hugely talented acts represented. However, this still isn't everyone. More and more additions will continue to be added as we get closer to March. Continue to stay connected to learn of all the exciting announcements coming in later this month and leading into the final weeks before SXSW 2013!

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