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SXSW (short for South By Southwest) is an annual music industry event that takes place every spring in Austin, Texas. What began in the late eighties as a music industry conference drawing a few hundred record executives, radio programmers, and scenesters has grown into one of the largest music festivals in the United States. SXSW draws over 10,000 registered participants each year, with over 1500 bands performing at the four-day event.

Bands who have performed there over the years include everyone from veteran stars like Johnny Cash, Iggy And The Stooges, and Van Morrison to then up-and-comers like My Morning Jacket, Kings of Leon, Amy Winehouse, Bon Iver, and Vampire Weekend. Conference speakers have included Pete Townshend and David Byrne.

SXSW is the biggest revenue generating event of the year for Austin, and has also developed a well-earned reputation as a breeding ground for breaking new music talent. SXSW has as well expended its focus to both film and interactive media — Twitter was introduced at SXSW in 2007.

Music Blogs like SXSW Baby! and Done Waiting are where you'll find the latest SXSW buzz, but you'll also find information at sites like The Austin Chronicle, Pitchfork and SPIN's SXSW Insider Guide.

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• Yay! My Panel Was Picked Up. Going To SXSW!

  
  Keeping Nickels — Authority: 103
  I am so happy to announce that my panel, “ The Broke Diaries: Using Blogs And Twitter To Live Cheaply ” has been selected to be a part of the 2010 SXSW Interactive Conference in Austin, Texas. If you are attending SXSW, please look me up. I will also organize a Cupcakes Take The Cake event while there. The ...
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• The Laughing

  
  Austin Sound — Authority: 477
  Just like Ume impressed at last year’s early afternoon Fun Fun Fun Fest slot showcasing a huge growth, this year’s early contender for most improved and to make an impact locally over the next year is the Laughing. Playing the indie orange stage, the group retained some of their classic jittery dance-punk rhythms ...
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• Gowalla Adds Android Support, Goes Tête-à-Tête with Foursquare

  
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  UPDATE: We have learned that Gowalla is funded by the highly-regarded Founders Fund , making them a.) no slouch for funds and connections, and b.) FF’s first Texas investment, and exciting move. Given how much Texas compannies gripe about Valley VC’s not taking them seriously because of location, we’ll pursue ...
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• Seattle Bands: Sign up for SXSW

  
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• Bands have until Friday to apply to SXSW

  
  Perfect Porridge — Authority: 129
  Remember last March when you swore on your dog’s life you would make it to SXSW next year? Well, you have two days left to save your dog from a karmic death. SXSW application page w/ Friday deadline Audio interview with Brad First from SXSW’s selection committee giving advice to bands Blog post ...
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• SXSW Music Mixer Chicago

  
  Chicago Tweetups — Authority: 108
  From the SXSW site: The Hideout in Chicago is the place to be! On Tuesday November 10 from 6-8 pm, staffers from the music conference, festival, and sales departments will be on hand to discuss SXSW 2010’s new features and plans. Space and free beverages are limited, and our guest list will quickly fill up. So ...
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• Fun Fest Interviews: Neon Indian

  
  Austin Town Hall — Authority: 140
  We continue our Fun Fest interviews today with a few questions and answers from now local Neon Indian. We had the chance to speak with founding member and mastermind of the group Alan Palomo. We talk to Alan about his new project, his work with VEGA , and what his future plans are in this crazy musical world he ...
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• SXSW 2010 BAND APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY NOV. 6!

  
  L.A. RECORD — Authority: 491
  Are you in a BAND? Do you want to play alongside like 2,000 other bands? Then get your application in for SXSW 2010, which happens March 17-21 in Austin, TX! Application fee is $40, which is nothing compared to the $billions you’ll make on your world tour after this. Applications are due THIS FRIDAY, November [...]
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• SXSW 2010 Is Looking To Fill Performance Slots

  
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  The music industry descends upon SXSW every March and you could have a chance to share your music with them. SXSW Music Festival showcases nearly 2,000 musical acts over five days on more than 80 stages in downtown Austin. Artists interested in performing at SXSW must complete an online Sonicbids application. All ...
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• SXSW 2010 Is Looking To Fill Performance Slots

  
  Music Connection — Authority: 140
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• Catch me at SXSW!

  
  Newsless.org — Authority: 396
  Thanks to everyone who voted for my SXSW session ! It was confirmed among the first batch of panels to be included in the festival. Now comes the fun part. Over the next couple of months, I’ll be setting up a website for the panel, which I hope will be a great resource for anyone looking for what’s being tried ...
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• Review: Wild Light - Adult Nights

  
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  Wild Light - Adult Nights 2009, Star Time International/Columbia Records New Hampshires own Wild Light seems to be on a major upward trajectory the past two years. From rave reviews by the LA Times and features in Rolling Stone, SPIN and Paste to a knockout performance at this years SXSW festival, Wild Light seems ...
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• Digital and Interactive Marketing Conferences 2010

  
  Life of a Founder: The Story of Collarfree.com — Authority: 122
  Human interaction is a great way to establish connections, swap ideas, and find out what’s happening outside of your bubble. Attending conferences, exhibiting, and/or speaking at these events will grow your business and establish credibility for both you and your company. Here is a list we’re putting together of ...
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• Digital and Interactive Marketing Conferences 2010

  
  Life of a Founder: The Story of Collarfree.com — Authority: 122
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• Kate Miller-Heidke

  
  ReadJunk.com — Authority: 140
  Sony Music Australia artist Kate Miller-Heidke is currently on tour in the US with Ben Folds, and her album Curiouser has gone Platinum in Australia. If you miss her with Ben Folds, she’ll be back touring the States soon, including prominent appearances at SXSW and Coachella. We sat down with her to ask [...]
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• Anchor Bay Picks up Slammin Salmon

  
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• SXSW 2010 Design Fiction Panel

  
  Near Future Laboratory — Authority: 110
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• SXSW 2010 Is Looking To Fill Performance Slots

  
  Music Connection — Authority: 140
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• LOVE GONE BAD

  
  OurStage Blog — Authority: 436
  There was a time, not that long ago, when the pop world was infused with romantic ennui. This cavalcade of weary-hearted artists was led by the Smiths, whose woebegone tales of love and loathing gave a jolt to bummed-out youth in bedrooms across North America and Europe. These days you can still find vestiges of that ...
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• This weeks Austin Drupal News

  
  GeekAustin.org — Authority: 118
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