Live Podcasts at SXSW 2017

2/8/2017 Update: The deadline has passed for podcast submissions to SXSW 2017. Visit the SXSW Podcast Stage page for the 2017 podcast lineup or browse the full online schedule here. We’re giving podcasts the chance to record live at SXSW 2017 as part of the first ever Podcast Stage. Open…

BY John Krause

SXSW Marketplace Exhibitors

BY John Krause

SXSWedu Announces 10 Startup Finalists for Launch 2017 and More

We are thrilled to announce the ten startup finalists that have been selected to compete in the 2017 SXSWedu Launch competition. Launch showcases innovations in education with a fast-paced, live startup event. Selected companies will take the stage to pitch their venture in front of a judging panel of industry…

BY Jessica MacCall

Van Jones, Game of Thrones Showrunners, Marie “KonMari” Kondo & More Join SXSW Conference Lineup

The 2017 SXSW Conference is pleased to announce more pioneering and innovative Featured Speakers today, including CNN political commentator, Van Jones; organizational author, Marie "KonMari" Kondo; Outdoor Voices CEO, Tyler Haney; Game of Thrones Showrunners, D.B. Weiss and David Benioff; futurist Ray Kurzweil; SoulCycle CEO Melanie Whelan; and many more.…

BY Megan Collyer

The Japanese House, Eric Slick, Maggie Rogers & Hundreds More Showcasing Artists Announced for SXSW 2017

Now that we’re in the new year, it’s official: The SXSW Music Festival is right around the corner! For 2017, we’ve made a resolution to continue bringing you the most diverse lineup of the best international talent of any festival in the world. Today’s announcement of nearly 500 Showcasing Artist…

BY Rory Burbeck

2017 Job Market Exhibitors

BY John Krause

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, January 6

The first week of the new year brings the Daily Chord out of holiday hibernation to roam the interwebs for music biz stories to share. 2016 sales recaps confirm the central role that streaming services now hold among listeners. Lists of upcoming music and emerging artists offer topics for research…

BY Andy Flynn

SXSW Film Reveals Terrence Malick’s Song To Song As Opening Night Film & Six More Titles

Here we go! We are pleased to reveal the first selected programming for the 2017 SXSW Film Festival. Our Opening Night Film, Song To Song, from celebrated director Terrence Malick will make its World Premiere Friday March 10, 2017, during the 24th edition of the SXSW Film Festival. Rooney Mara,…

BY Matt Katte