SXSW Comedy Invades the Next Stage

Funny or Die on the 2011 Next Stage. Photo courtesy of Jordan Warren.

Stay Ahead with Alcatel-Lucent's Trend Lounge

Everyone loves those angry birds. Registrants at the 2011 Alcatel-Lucent lounge. Photo by JW Walthall.

Sponsor the SXSW Radio Day Stage

Fitz & the Tantrums perform at the 2011 SXSW Day Stage. Photo by JW Walthall.

Start Smart with the IA Opening Party

SXSW 2011 IA Opening Party. Photo by Jojo Marion.

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Maywa Denki Displays Musical Ingenuity Through Creative Instruments

Nobumichi Tosa of Maywa Denki. Photo courtesy of Leigh Durst.The Tsukuba Series of the group Maywa Denki is a series of expertly crafted musical instruments that look nothing like the traditional brass or woodwinds. With a one-word philosophy of “nonsense,” Maywa Denki has created everything from an anthropomorphic music note to a set of robotic, percussive wings.

ScreenBurn & IPL present Capcom's Street Fighter X Tekken Tournament

IGN LogoIGN Pro League (IPL) has partnered with Capcom and SXSW ScreenBurn to bring you an exclusive exhibition event: IPL Street Fighter X Tekken Exhibition Tournament at the ScreenBurn Arcade, Palmer Events Center, 3:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday, March 9th.

Get 100 Custom Stickers from StickerMule through SXswag

sxswag iconFor a limited time, SXSW registrants can get 100 custom stickers from StickerMule via SXswag for only $29. Just submit your art and they take care of the rest, including free shipping. Whether it's for kicks, your startup, or a band, it's a deal that can't be beat. Take advantage of this effortless design offer today by logging onto SXsocial.

Toast the Best at SXSW Film

Registrants at the 2011 Film Awards Ceremony. Photo by JW Walthall.You can help us toast the best and brightest films and filmmakers this year at the SXSW 2012 Film Awards Ceremony and the Film Awards Reception, both proudly presented by VEAM. The festivities will begin at 6:30 in Brush Square Park on Tuesday, March 13 with the Awards Reception and then carry over into the Vimeo Theater in Exhibit Hall 2 of the Austin Convention Center for the official awards ceremony. From complimentary drinks to red carpet glitz, there's no better one-two punch at SXSW Film.

SXSW Music Startup Academy Unveiled

Photo of 2011 Music panelist Bill Wilson courtesy of Mitchell Ahrens.digitalmusic.org, the virtual home of music business association NARM's digital initiatives, has revealed the full lineup of sessions and speakers that will be featured during its Music Start Up Academy program at SXSW Music on Wednesday, March 14. The programming kicks off at 12:30pm in room 10C of the Austin Convention Center. Presented in conjunction with the SXSW Accelerator program and open to SXSW Music and Platinum registrants, these sessions are designed to help entrepreneurs clear the barriers for entry into the music industry and establish competitive properties.