Press links above to go to the main SxSW sites
http://www.sxsw.com/music
http://www.sxsw.com/film
http://www.sxsw.com/interactive
MUSIC Wednesday 16 March - Sunday 20 March, 2011
FILM Friday 11 March - Saturday 19 March, 2011
INTERACTIVE Friday 11 March - Tuesday 15 March, 2011
The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Comprised of a five-night music festival featuring over 1,800 artists on more than 85 stages, a nine-day film festival with more than 330 screenings at eight theaters, major keynote presentations and provocative panel sessions for all three industries, a three-day poster art show (Flatstock), a three-day video gaming arcade (ScreenBurn) and six days of trade show exhibits, the annual gathering is unparalleled in scale.
Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery. Year after year, the event is a launching pad for new creative content. New media presentations, music showcases and film screenings provide buzz-generating exposure for creators and compelling entertainment for audiences. Conference panel discussions present a forum for learning, business activity thrives at the Trade Shows and global networking opportunities abound. Austin serves as the perfect backdrop for SXSW, where career development flourishes amid the relaxed atmosphere. Intellectual and creative intermingling among industry leaders continues to spark new ideas and carve the path for the future of each ever-evolving field, long after the events' conclusion.
South by Southwest is a set of legendary music, film and interactive festivals and conferences that take place every spring in Austin, Texas.
South by Southwest Music features a five-day music festival showcasing more than 1,800 musical acts of all genres from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin.
By day, conference registrants do business in the Trade Show and partake in a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature.
South by Southwest Film has become one of the world's premiere film festivals focusing on emerging talents. The Conference hosts a five-day adventure in the latest filmmaking trends and new technology, featuring distinguished speakers and mentors as well as screening films and a Trade Fair.
South by Southwest Interactive celebrates the creativity and passion behind the coolest new media technologies. In addition to panel sessions that cover everything from web design to bootstrapping to social networks, attendees make new business connections at the three-day Trade Show & Exhibition.
Registrations for attending as a delegate and also submissions for artist showcases have started for the 2011 shows at http://www.sxsw.com. In 2010, more than 275 delegates from our combined territories of Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii attended, with 46 bands making it to play showcases.
To get an idea of what is required for showcasing submissions, go to http://www.sxsw.com.au/showcase.php
What others are saying...
"Bands used to come to SXSW in hopes of getting a record deal. But increasingly, it's become the place where they piece together the various elements of a modern music career, from touring to song licensing." Rolling Stone, April, 2010
"The Austin, Texas musicfest South By Southwest is a must-visit destination for young artists searching for their one elusive big break, since it's an annual hub for A&R reps, talent scouts, and other music-biz types." Yahoo! Music, March 19, 2010
"Given that bands fly in from all over the world, the festival allows local music scenes to cross-pollinate in ways they cannot online." Wired.com, March 22, 2010
"As the music industry struggles to figure out a business model that works in the digital era, musicians increasingly find it's more important to connect with their peers at SXSW than it is to try to land a record deal or find management. Lining up a tour, or connecting with players from a powerful regional music scene, can lay the foundation for building a successful fan base." Wired.com, March 22, 2010
"SXSW is the ideal place to market your music, your band, your brand and yourself! If you read the list of registrants ... you'll notice it is a who's who of who counts!" Recording Magazine, May, 2010
"Walking the venue-lined streets here last week during the four-day South by Southwest Music Festival was the corporeal equivalent of surfing the Web for music.... Since its inception in 1987, SXSW has moved from a showcase for local musicians to a bazaar in which groups from every continent arrive in Austin to engage booking agents, managers, publishers and record labels as well as new fans." Wall Street Journal, March 23, 2010
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