Startup Alley offers two places to discover and interact with entertainment entrepreneurs with the Launchpad—a curated exhibition featuring 16 top film, television and digital media startups—and Fastball Speed Pitches—a fast-paced elevator pitch event. This new track within SXSW Film takes place on Sunday, March 10 on the 4th Floor of the Austin Convention Center.
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.
L-R: Jay Bond, courtesy Oily Film Company Inc.; Ian Albinson, courtesy Raedia Albinson
Celebrating the unsung heroes of the world of Title Design, SXSW will again host a special screening of our Title Design Award finalists.
The screening will take place Monday, March 11, 9:30pm in the Vimeo Theater, and we're pleased to reveal that field leaders Jay Bond and Ian Albinson will be conducting a conversation as part of the event.
Jay is an award-winning main titles designer and broadcast editor, and co-founder of Oily Film Company Inc. Oily were responsible for 2012 Award-winner Les Bleus de Ramville.
Welcome to the new SXSWfm, the official online radio channel for SXSW,
powered by Triton Digital. Tune in to sxsw.com/fm and check out songs from
a wide spectrum of the SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artists.
The SXSW Video Channel and its life partner, SXSW Audio, are both most excellent places to spend your pre-fest time.
SXSW Video offers many fine content options including music videos, film trailers and clips from past performances and featured speakers.
Why, you could hang out and watch FKi featuring Retro Sushi's video for "Stuntin." It takes place in front of a Waffle House and features a bike gang, something we're fond of here at the SXSW. Also, I sort of love that there's someone in the world called Retro Sushi.
Elon Musk courtesy SpaceXLooking for the hottest trends at the 2013 SXSW Interactive Festival? A good bet for a topic that will gain lots of traction at this year's event is space exploration. This topic will gain a quick jumpstart on the agenda with the Elon Musk Keynote on Saturday, March 9 at 2:00 pm in Exhibit Hall 5 (and simulcast at numerous other SXSW Interactive venues). The founder / CEO of the company SpaceX, Musk oversees development of rockets and spacecraft for missions to Earth orbit and ultimately to other planets. Fans of the movie Iron Man will remember that the Tony Stark character played by Robert Downey Jr. is patterned after this dynamic South African entrepreneur.
Auditorium Shores Courtesty of Extreme Air ShotsThe Market, a new addition to SXSW’s annual Auditorium Shores music series, is the best place to find clothing, jewelry and art during SXSW Music. This year, The Market will feature a curated selection of stands by vintage and independent vendors from across the country, including:
2013 Showcasing Artist Ghostface Killah
As the Wu Tang Clan celebrates the 20th anniversary of their debut album Welcome To The 36 Chambers this year, the crew from Staten Island shows us that they are still going strong with RZA's Soul Temple label showcase on Thursday, March 14 at Scoot Inn.
New! 2014 dates!
Interactive: March 7–11
Film: March 7–16
Music: March 11–16
