Pug, a wisecracking 13 year old living on a dangerous Westside block, has one goal in mind: to join The 12 O’Clock Boys; the notorious urban dirt-bike gang of Baltimore. Converging from all parts of the inner city, they …
Pug, a wisecracking 13 year old living on a dangerous Westside block, has one goal in mind: to join The 12 O’Clock Boys; the notorious urban dirt-bike gang of Baltimore. Converging from all parts of the inner city, they …
Pug, a wisecracking 13 year old living on a dangerous Westside block, has one goal in mind: to join The 12 O’Clock Boys; the notorious urban dirt-bike gang of Baltimore. Converging from all parts of the inner city, they …
Like the mythological 12th Planet (popularized by controversial author Zecharia Sitchin), our 12th Planet flies perpendicular to the system. His beats are off axis and his subsonic frequencies send you into your own orbi…
Presented by: Check Yo Ponytail/Mad Decent/Fool's Gold: Super Party
Like the mythological 12th Planet (popularized by controversial author Zecharia Sitchin), our 12th Planet flies perpendicular to the system. His beats are off axis and his subsonic frequencies send you into your own orbi…
Do app and mobile game developers from the West stand a chance in China? The country now leads the world in new iOS/Android phone activations, with a market forecast to have over 200 million smartphone owners this year. …
Intermediate
Presenters
Andy Lee, Henry Fong, Lisa Cosmas Hanson, Patrick Hudson
What happens when accidents become the building blocks of the art-making process?
Glitches point toward new ways of seeing the world, an echo or document of the technology, politics and humans that co-produce them. Both …
Beginner
Presenters
Alan Sondheim, Bishop Zareh, Jon Satrom, Jon Cates
A meet-up to talk about SXSW. Discuss how to get through a day of panels and parties and still keeping your particulars. Tips on how to make the most of SXSW during one of the busiest panel sessions offered at a conferen…
A meet-up to talk about SXSW. Discuss how to get through a day of panels and parties and still keeping your particulars. Tips on how to make the most of SXSW during one of the busiest panel sessions offered at a conferen…
Today’s applications have the opportunity to reach a global audience, upset the status quo and transform entire industries. With the arrival of Amazon Web Services, on-demand access to compute, storage and database resou…
TEENAGE Texas rockers… TWENTY FOUR SEVEN… features Brothers Nikko Vallejo (16) on guitar & vocals, Matthew Vallejo (13) on drums & vocals, their cousin Josh Moya (17) on Lead vocals, and Christian Ruiz (16) on bass & v…
"…The Ultimate Party Starters…" (Q Magazine)
3421 is a live dubstep, bass and glitch due based in Haifa - the northern capital of Israel who have been working and performing since 2009. The band use an acoustic drum s…
Presented by: Sounds Australia / Electronic Music Conference
Another week, another accolade - that seems to be the motto 360 lives by these days.
The past 12 months have seen him notch up a Top 5 ARIA single and album, 10 ARIA nominations for 360/Falling & Flying, a 4 x platinu…
Another week, another accolade - that seems to be the motto 360 lives by these days.
The past 12 months have seen him notch up a Top 5 ARIA single and album, 10 ARIA nominations for 360/Falling & Flying, a 4 x platinu…
Presented by: International Hip Hop: SXSW FREE SHOW!!!
Another week, another accolade - that seems to be the motto 360 lives by these days.
The past 12 months have seen him notch up a Top 5 ARIA single and album, 10 ARIA nominations for 360/Falling & Flying, a 4 x platinu…
3D technologies of all forms are evolving at a rapid pace and quickly expanding its uses in the Fashion industry. This panel will show, not just discuss, how constant advancements in 3D is revamping the world of Fashion …
Advanced
Presenters
Daniel Stillman, Kimberly Ovitz, Liz Bacelar, Mary Huang
People with disabilities are often confined to using assistive equipment that is ugly and badly designed for their needs. Wheelchairs, crutches, handrails, vehicles, cutlery - most things in life - are given no aestheti…
Introspective post-modern rock striped with moody guitars and smokey vocals, 3rd Line Butterfly is a Seoul-stationed quartet that sublimely soars with velvety sounds from the Korean underground.
/MEMBERS/
NAHM San…
They pull no punches. They won’t bore you with trying to explain how multi-genre and indefinable they are. The 4onthefloor play rock music. The 4onthefloor play blues music. And they do it in 4/4 time.
4×4, The 4onthe…
Here are 5 Austin startups that are immune to the "Series A Crunch".
Tired of hearing about founders who raised $8 million at at $30 million valuation with no revenue? Worried about getting diluted as Silicon Valley val…
Advanced
Presenters
Antonio Arocha, Chris Slaughter, Joshua Baer, Magdalena Szuszkiewicz, Nate Stewart
Wouldn't you want to know how to adjust your (online) presence in a way that you increase the chance of conversion for each user individually? Persuasion profiles are collections of estimates of the effect of persuasion …
50 Carrot, one of if not Leeds most recognisable producers, gaining support by the scenes biggest and most influencial artists, he's made a big impact on the Dubstep scene in the little time he's been involved, playing o…
The Fab Four’s global influence from the 1960s to the present is immeasurable and is felt today as much as it was in 1963. Gain—or regain—an appreciation for the Beatles as musicians, composers and iconic figures of our …
Presenters
Bill Flanagan, Robyn Hitchcock, Rodney Crowell, Ron Sexsmith, Bob Santelli
Music City is developing far beyond the major label country business. Artists are finding creative support and a business infrastructure that is unique. The panel will provide an in-depth discussion of why Nashville is t…
Presenters
Andrew Colvin, John Strohm, Paul Roper, Robert Clement, Howell O'Rear
8 Kilómetros is defined from a phrase "Make it Possible."
Their show is an extension of this desire (“Make it Possible”). They leave on stage all the power of pop punk in Spanish, and communicate beyond language with …
There are 94 naturally occurring elements, from hydrogen to plutonium. Their stories reveal the intimate details of our lives, our relationships with our natural resources, and the patterns of our economies.
94 Element…
Intermediate
Presenters
Angus Keith, Graham Holt, Mike Paterson, Sarah George
There are 94 naturally occurring elements, from hydrogen to plutonium. Their stories reveal the intimate details of our lives, our relationships with our natural resources, and the patterns of our economies.
94 Element…
Presenters
Angus Keith, Graham Holt, Mike Paterson, Sarah George
The Cowboys, the Grassy Knoll, J.R. Ewing, the Stanky Leg… Dallas, Texas, is known for lots of things. Progressive, forward-thinking hip-hop has, until now, not been one of them. That’s all starting to change, thanks to …
The Cowboys, the Grassy Knoll, J.R. Ewing, the Stanky Leg… Dallas, Texas, is known for lots of things. Progressive, forward-thinking hip-hop has, until now, not been one of them. That’s all starting to change, thanks to …
William Hertling, author of Avogadro Corp: The Singularity is Closer than it Appears, will read from his new novel, A.I. Apocalypse.
Nominated for the Prometheus Award for Best Novel, and recommended by luminaries such…
William Hertling, author of Avogadro Corp: The Singularity is Closer than it Appears, will read from his new novel, A.I. Apocalypse.
Nominated for the Prometheus Award for Best Novel, and recommended by luminaries such…
With a four star review in Rolling Stone, A.J. Croce’s Cage of Muses is a shining milestone on the circuitous road that the singer-songwriter has traveled - from his debut as a jazz influenced blues-based artist to his e…
RSVP Required - Unity 4 demonstrates the platform's AAA push that levels the playing field between the largest and the smallest studios. It enables anyone, from the most indie game designer to the biggest multinational …
Celebrate and learn about the life and ideals of Aaron Swartz at this special SXSW Town Hall.
In addition to addressing some of the open source principles that shape his philosophies, the session will also cover ongoing…
Beginning
Presenters
David Segal, Jennifer Lynch, Marvin Ammori, Taren Stinebrickner-Kauffman
AbdeCaf is the alphabet inverting, recording and performing moniker of 21 year old, Ukrainian born, and Miami based producer Rostislav "Steve" Vaynshtok. Following in the footsteps of producers like Flying Lotus, Clams C…
Responsive Design has been much vaunted as the way forward for web and mobile publishing design, flexible and affordable. Whilst a few major brands, Boston Globe, Grey Goose, Barak Obama have begun to explore the possibi…
Absolutely Free is a sanctuary founded by 4/5 descendants of DD/MM/YYYY. They have mutated into a single, self-sufficient organism and, in doing so, their elastic musicianship and inclination to experiment presents itsel…
Meet up and chat with technology enthusiasts and digital creatives interested in universal access to technology for all people regardless of ability. Whether you work in the web or mobile field, government, or education …
A rooftop overlooking Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. A fleabag motel on the banks of the Susquehanna River. A bus winding through sleepy Chicago suburbs. A book-filled bedroom. A sculpture garden in Washington, D.C.
These …
What you will Learn:
Whether you're a top-tier chef or "that guy" who couldn't boil water if he tried, Tim Ferriss's radically counterintuitive advice will help you get the most out of your meals – and your life. Desig…
It's every filmmakers end goal to get their project out in front of as many eyes as possible and in an age where distribution is more DIY and in their hands than ever, how are studios and film distributors evolving along…
Intermediate
Presenters
Arianna Bocco, Dan Guando, James Shapiro, Peter Van Steemburg, Bret Berg
In a country where killers are celebrated as heroes, the filmmakers challenge unrepentant death squad leaders to dramatise their role in genocide. The hallucinatory result is a cinematic fever dream, an unsettling journe…
In a country where killers are celebrated as heroes, the filmmakers challenge unrepentant death squad leaders to dramatise their role in genocide. The hallucinatory result is a cinematic fever dream, an unsettling journe…
In a country where killers are celebrated as heroes, the filmmakers challenge unrepentant death squad leaders to dramatise their role in genocide. The hallucinatory result is a cinematic fever dream, an unsettling journe…
In a country where killers are celebrated as heroes, the filmmakers challenge unrepentant death squad leaders to dramatise their role in genocide. The hallucinatory result is a cinematic fever dream, an unsettling journe…
Presented by: The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon (Badges and Wristbands Only)
A raunchy, cylinder-shaped ginger of Eastern European ancestry might not be the first dude you'd peg for rap stardom, but that's exactly the mantle Action Bronson is on the verge of possessing. Over the last two years, t…
Presented by: Peter Rosenberg Presents: The New York Renaissance
A raunchy, cylinder-shaped ginger of Eastern European ancestry might not be the first dude you'd peg for rap stardom, but that's exactly the mantle Action Bronson is on the verge of possessing. Over the last two years, t…
A raunchy, cylinder-shaped ginger of Eastern European ancestry might not be the first dude you'd peg for rap stardom, but that's exactly the mantle Action Bronson is on the verge of possessing. Over the last two years, t…
Building new movements is a challenge common to the arts, social change and startup worlds. In each case, barriers to entrepreneurship have fallen dramatically, and as a result, the scarcest commodity has become commitme…
Presenters
Andy Ross, Eli Pariser, Eytan Oren, Paul D Miller (aka DJ Spooky), James Slezak
Building new movements is a challenge common to the arts, social change and startup worlds. In each case, barriers to entrepreneurship have fallen dramatically, and as a result, the scarcest commodity has become commitme…
Presenters
Andy Ross, Eli Pariser, James Slezak, Laura Dawn, Paul D Miller (aka DJ Spooky)
Being well-branded and communicating that brand efficiently to the specific buyers of that brand is critically important so that you can relax and concentrate on the craft that inspired you in the first place.
Join Los …
Intermediate
Presenters
Beth Sepko, Bonnie Gillespie, Caroline O'Connor, Rochelle Rose
The power has shifted from Mad Men to Marketing Hackers, so drop the agency... and keep the cocktails. With the increased availability of self-service platforms, start ups now have access to many of the same tools that …
Intermediate
Presenters
Adam Berke, Chris Lindland, Joanna Lord, Noah Kagan
A vignette about Fort Worth Skater Adam Mosley who is on the rise to become one of the next big name skaters. This documentary takes a look into his daily life, and gets some insight to what he is about.……
A vignette about Fort Worth Skater Adam Mosley who is on the rise to become one of the next big name skaters. This documentary takes a look into his daily life, and gets some insight to what he is about.……
Adam WarRock has taken his lifelong obsession with pop culture and hip hop and created an Internet sensation. His seamless blend of independent hip hop and pop cultural sensibility has firmly established Adam WarRock as …
"It really is an amalgamation of all things trippy and offbeat. I've listened a dozen times now and each time I find another little sonic nugget tucked between the crunching beats. It's like The Adamski Kid made music ou…
By some estimates, up to half of all entrepreneurs have ADD. I'm one of them. And I'm definitely not alone at SXSW. We haven't all been formally diagnosed, but the patterns among us are clear: super intense energy combin…
In many ways, mobile is the new cigarette. Like a pack of Marlboro Reds, this powerful machine of cool fits in our pocket so it can always be activated. Just as smokers have no compunction about going up to someone with …
Historically, innovation in sex-related technology has spurred innovation in mainstream technology. In 2013, is this still the case? If so, what are the trends, memes, patterns and shifts in the adult world that we will …
At a radio station, the programming staff meets regularly to decide which new songs they're going to add to their playlist. At these "music meetings," songs are presented that many of the participants are hearing for the…
Presenters
Bruce Warren, Jessica Besack, Jim McGuinn, Liz Mozzocco, Norm Winer, Rob Reinhart, Sean Coakley
RSVP Required - The advanced social media monitoring workshop will exist in two parts. The first half will assess the state of the social media monitoring industry from bottom to top.
Examples will be given on the holi…
Advanced
Presenters
Alistair Croll, Blake Robinson, Margaret Francis, Susan Etlinger
In just a few years, Vito De Luca, the Italian-Belgian producer behind Aeroplane, has established himself as party-starting DJ, remixer du jour -with his spacious cosmic-disco remakes of Grace Jones (William’s Blood), Fr…
Every day people conduct billions of searches on Google, and in the process they create what John Battelle famously called a ‘database of intentions:’ A massive record of the world’s desires that helps the company genera…
A huge opportunity exists for content creators, service providers, brands, and media companies on the continent. In Africa, more people than ever have access to the internet, to the tune of 140 million, but this only rep…
Intermediate
Presenters
Fadzai Makanda, Matthew Dawes, Nadeem Juma, Ngozi Odita
Presented by: Bond Music Group/Aerobic International
Miami's avant-dance duo Afrobeta have been tearing up dance floors since 2006. Their most recent release "Wig Party" ranked #29 on CMJ's RPM top 50 of 2012 chart and top-ranked at #8.
"Wig Party" is available for free…
Miami's avant-dance duo Afrobeta have been tearing up dance floors since 2006. Their most recent release "Wig Party" ranked #29 on CMJ's RPM top 50 of 2012 chart and top-ranked at #8.
"Wig Party" is available for free…
"After" is a film about contemporary life in Auschwitz. In an observation from dusk till dawn, it portrays the theatre of everyday life around the grim confines and captures the energies and activities of a world fascina…
"After" is a film about contemporary life in Auschwitz. In an observation from dusk till dawn, it portrays the theatre of everyday life around the grim confines and captures the energies and activities of a world fascina…
"After" is a film about contemporary life in Auschwitz. In an observation from dusk till dawn, it portrays the theatre of everyday life around the grim confines and captures the energies and activities of a world fascina…
Hear first hand from previous SXSW filmmakers, producers and distributors about their journey with films from festivals and beyond. From fielding offers, to signing and making deals, to getting projects out there for the…
Beginner
Presenters
Mac McLean, Matthew A Cherry, Nicolas Gonda, Aaron Hillis
Over the past three years, hackathons have spun up into a hurricane gale of headline and hype for the hacker culture we all know and love.
Builders of every stripe flock to these events held on themes ranging from music…
Intermediate
Presenters
Dave Haynes, Jarod Reyes, Joel Franusic, Kara Silverman
This London based band was formed in 2009 by Paul Lisak, and soon released their debut EP, "It Happens All The Time". The band have toured Spain, France, Slovakia and more recently the Ukraine and Poland (including Przys…
How global is creativity? We decided to swap one of Mason Zimbler’s US art directors with their UK office counterpart to find out and to answer a few other questions we had, like: Do their ideas translate? Do we approach…
Agent Ribbons isn't just a band--it's a tree house club of post-feminist dreamers trying to find their place in the scheme of things, like a hand-sewn and lovingly-crafted garment in a modern, disposable world. Listening…
David Jones is CEO of Havas, co-founder of One Young World—a non-profit organization described by CNN as the "young Davos"—and author of Who Cares Wins: Why Good Business is Better Business. Over the past decade he’s bee…
Presented by: Unblock the Rock : Cuban & Latin American Metal
Se formaron el 13 de marzo de 1993, en Ciudad de La Habana. Cuba.
BIOGRAFIA.
La idea surge el 13 de marzo de 1993 y no es hasta el 4 de julio del mismo año que se forma la banda, con los fundadores Lázaro Antonio C…
Influenced by the romantic movement of the seventies, Agrupacion
Cariño jumped to fame in 2010 as they musicalized the television
series "Soy tu fan". With a diverse selection of genres, the group
provokes immediate…
Human beings are no longer the only entities posting photos, tweets, checkins and blog posts online. There are other entities moving around us: social bots, emotive shadows of real people, and specifically designed spam…
Electronic hip hop quartet Ain't No Love has been making noise in the Toronto/Montreal music scene for the past year. Comprised of two MCs (1990 & Beanz), one innovative producer (Liam Clarke of Love Thy Brother) and an …
Electronic hip hop quartet Ain't No Love has been making noise in the Toronto/Montreal music scene for the past year. Comprised of two MCs (1990 & Beanz), one innovative producer (Liam Clarke of Love Thy Brother) and an …
Denver band Air Dubai is more than the sum of its parts. It’s not about the exciting combination of eclectic genres or even the explosive onstage energy. The group’s appeal lies in its member’s passion for the music they…
A spirited conversation with Airbnb's cofounder and CEO Brian Chesky in which we delve into the process of designing and building a platform for sharing homes, explore the company's new push into the travel guide area wi…
“When I write a song,” says Mikel Jollett, co-founder and creative driver of the Californian five-piece The Airborne Toxic Event, “I’m trying to get down an emotion, a scene or a setting. Everything important that happen…
Aisha Burns is from San Antonio, Texas and began playing violin at age 10. She moved to Austin when she was 18, and in 2006 joined folk rock outfit Alex Dupree and the Trapdoor Band, her first musical endeavor outside t…
Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playboys is an Austin soul band whose unique sound blends elements of rock, funk, and old-school R&B. Front woman, vocalist, songwriter and band leader Akina Adderley lights up the stage as '…
Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playboys is an Austin soul band whose unique sound blends elements of rock, funk, and old-school R&B. Front woman, vocalist, songwriter and band leader Akina Adderley lights up the stage as '…
It was a century ago when I first saw Akron/Family perform, in the tiny back room of a bar in Brooklyn that held perhaps 20 people. Akron sat in chairs on a small stage festooned with red velvet and small theater light b…
Al Gore will appear at the SX Bookstore to sign copies of “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change” following his Featured session.
Purchase a copy of The Future at the SX Bookstore beginning March 8 to reserve your sp…
From the former vice president and #1 New York Times bestselling author comes An Inconvenient Truth for everything—a frank and clear-eyed assessment of the emerging forces that are reshaping our world and will continue t…
Alba Lua (from Paris and Bordeaux, in France), explain their name as ʻa Spanish-Portuguese association that means the "moon of the dawn"- it describes that moment when something appears in some place where it shouldn't, …
With all of the tools that are available via the web, artists and labels are making more mistakes than ever in the planning of their release strategies. Find out about effective, yet affordable, marketing, sales, and dis…
Intermediate
Presenters
Adam Pollock, Dana Meyerson, Joe Esposito, Sarah Landy, Vinny Rich
Much of how we “do work,” has changed in recent years, yet little has changed in how we design organizations. Our antiquated organizational and management models are ill-equipped to marshal the intangible assets so integ…
“New Jersey-born Alex Bleeker is an old soul. For his sophomore album, How Far Away, he lets that come into play fully. Over 11 tracks, he deals with the autumnal phase of lost love, the point after the grieving subsides…
Where the Pacific collides with California and breaks at the foot of Americas smog capital/culture factory, Alexander Spit (government name Alexander Manzano) thrives in a creative haze, currently perfecting the hyper-bl…
Presented by: The Grammy Museum - Musical Milestones: 50 Years of The Beatles
"Alexandra Starlight bears the lucky distinction of being as captivating as she is talented. Her singing style rivals the greats like Tina Turner and Janis Joplin. And she's got the swagger of a thousand men.”- Guitar Wo…
Simply put, Alice Gerrard is a talent of legendary status. In a career spanning some 40 years, she has known, learned from, and performed with many of the old-time and bluegrass greats and has in turn earned worldwide re…
Presented by: Sounds Australia / Electronic Music Conference
Recently having one of her sets described by Annie Mac as "the best party set i've heard in a long time" the wide-eyed, dodo racing, rabbit chasing girl of Lewis Carol’s opium induced fantasies has officially been supers…
Alphonse ALIXANDER Lanza III
(Idol Hanse, Azari & III, The Cruelty Party)
"Born to run and man of the pipe and gun, AIII is a moving shadow in a night world of transient affections and obscured motivations. From i…
Too happy-go-lucky for the earnest fans of roots music, too plaid and pragmatic for the hippies, too old and hairy for the mainstream, too young to be called legends. Sound like friends of yours? For nearly two decades, …
Too happy-go-lucky for the earnest fans of roots music, too plaid and pragmatic for the hippies, too old and hairy for the mainstream, too young to be called legends. Sound like friends of yours? For nearly two decades, …
Too happy-go-lucky for the earnest fans of roots music, too plaid and pragmatic for the hippies, too old and hairy for the mainstream, too young to be called legends. Sound like friends of yours? For nearly two decades, …
The singles label is a cost-efficient way to get involved in the business of music, and an exciting entrepreneurial venture for everyone from hobbyists to brand marketers to major label imprints. Most agreements are non-…
Presenters
Andrew Schulenburg, Nate Nelson, Paul Sommerstein, Tom Clapp, Jake Hurn
For as long as I’ve listened to music, I’ve been planning the soundtrack for the movie of my life. “Comfortably Numb” scores a pitch black drive through the woods in a 280ZX. A hand selects “Into the Mystic” on a jukebox…
Allah Las met while working at the biggest of all the L.A. Record stores, but they became a band in an even more rare and special space—a California basement, dug out somewhere between the mountains and the beach. They …
Allah Las met while working at the biggest of all the L.A. Record stores, but they became a band in an even more rare and special space—a California basement, dug out somewhere between the mountains and the beach. They …
Call it cliche but sometimes a musician’s inspiration can be broken down simply. Some are inspired by fame and money and some just want to tell their story to everyone. The latter is the best way to describe 25-year-old …
Half Greek, half Latin, the words pulled together loosely mean “the beginning of something new.” At least that’s how lead singer Casey McPherson describes the name of the group he fronts. It’s also an apt description of …
Half Greek, half Latin, the words pulled together loosely mean “the beginning of something new.” At least that’s how lead singer Casey McPherson describes the name of the group he fronts. It’s also an apt description of …
Meet ALPINE
Adding colour to Melbourne’s musical landscape, Alpine formed in 2009 and have gone from strength-to-strength ever since.
Fusing synths with honeyed harmonies, hypnotic rhythms and bright beats, Alpine…
Presented by: The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon (Badges and Wristbands Only)
alt-J (∆)’s name takes a little explaining. Pronounced “alt-J”, the delta sign is created when you hold down the alt key on your computer keyboard and punch ‘J’ on a Mac computer. The symbol has a deeper meaning for the …
alt-J (∆)’s name takes a little explaining. Pronounced “alt-J”, the delta sign is created when you hold down the alt key on your computer keyboard and punch ‘J’ on a Mac computer. The symbol has a deeper meaning for the …
Presented by: NPR Music (Badges and Wristbands Only)
alt-J (∆)’s name takes a little explaining. Pronounced “alt-J”, the delta sign is created when you hold down the alt key on your computer keyboard and punch ‘J’ on a Mac computer. The symbol has a deeper meaning for the …
Alternative Press' 8th annual free all-ages SXSW party. Special guests FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS, CROWN THE EMPIRE, WHAT'S EATING GILBERT, ANDREW W.K. (very special solo show) and TWIN FALLS (Chris Carrabba of D…
Alyssa Graham is taking a trip down the river road, part conceptual and part reality—it’s a journey into the heart of America. Last fall she and her musical/spiritual accomplice Doug Graham drove down the middle of the c…
Carrying Lightning
“Let’s not give away what all the songs are about,” requests Amanda Shires via email — shortly after an hour-long interview discussing exactly that. “I think I prefer for the listener to decide for…
Amazing Things Will Happen is the new book from C.C. Chapman. It is a no nonsense guide to living a happier and more successful life.
This book reading will give an overview of the philosophy of the book as well as answ…
Amazing Things Will Happen is the new book from C.C. Chapman. It is a no nonsense guide to living a happier and more successful life.
This book reading will give an overview of the philosophy of the book as well as answ…
Brooklyn’s Ambassadors have become something to talk about in Norfolk, VA thanks to Norfolk’s 96x, who championed the band’s debut single “Litost”
early on. The station ranked the song #1 in 2012, beating out the likes …
Raleigh, NC – In the business of music, many are called and many may try, but few cross the threshold of being able to say they are truly committed for the long haul. With the upcoming release of their latest studio alb…
Raleigh, NC – In the business of music, many are called and many may try, but few cross the threshold of being able to say they are truly committed for the long haul. With the upcoming release of their latest studio alb…
We express our experiences as a shared unit , through music and an agreement of sound. No one always gets along, but with lows come highs and fighting always has an end. we accept struggle and are passionate about the li…
American Fangs is a Houston born rock band whose energetic shows and intelligent music have brought them out of their southern roots and into national recognition.
Started by long time friends Gabe and Micah in 2008, …
More than a decade at Cedar Street, FILTER Magazine’s showcase is a SXSW landmark with some of the best music around. Doors open at 11am, so be sure to arrive early to enjoy the free BBQ and top acts showcasing at SXSW. …
More than a decade at Cedar Street, FILTER Magazine’s showcase is a SXSW landmark with some of the best music around. Doors open at 11am, so be sure to arrive early to enjoy the free BBQ and top acts showcasing at SXSW. …
American Sharks are a fast heavy stoner fuzz band from Austin, TX. In 2012 they released their debut single "Indian Man" on 7 inch titled "VVeedVVizard" via Pau Wau Records. Their unique blend of punk rock and metal la…
With the breakthrough release of 2011’s *Fela Soul*, Amerigo Gazaway’s sophomore effort was declared “a virtual web hit” (MTV) seemingly overnight. As the creator of one of the year’s most buzz-worthy independent releas…
The Amplified Heat approach to rock and roll music is just straight and true. No special effects, no stunt doubles, no gimmicks. Just three brothers collectively creating a sound, an image, a feeling, an experience that …
The Amplified Heat approach to rock and roll music is just straight and true. No special effects, no stunt doubles, no gimmicks. Just three brothers collectively creating a sound, an image, a feeling, an experience that …
“Amtrac, the solo project of Kentucky's Caleb Cornett,
has just the right mixture of pop and cutting-edge sonics to break through the void. On ‘Came Along,’ Amtrac guides a rapid, crunchy beat and electric piano figure…
“Amtrac, the solo project of Kentucky's Caleb Cornett,
has just the right mixture of pop and cutting-edge sonics to break through the void. On ‘Came Along,’ Amtrac guides a rapid, crunchy beat and electric piano figure…
It’s not easy to fuse a connection between the heartstrings and the hipbone, to bridge the emotional intensity of a singer-songwriter and the effortless swagger of a born rocker. But that’s exactly what California-bred, …
It’s not easy to fuse a connection between the heartstrings and the hipbone, to bridge the emotional intensity of a singer-songwriter and the effortless swagger of a born rocker. But that’s exactly what California-bred, …
"There are voices that serve as a bridge from the past to the future and act as soul connectors, and as a people we need them to keep singing. These voices open hearts with this rare, one in a million quality. Amy Speace…
Amy Webb will appear at the South by Bookstore to sign copies of “Data, A Love Story: How I Gamed Online Dating to Meet My Mate” following her Book Reading session.
Amy Webb is the CEO of Webbmedia Group, which studies …
Presented by: The Muscle Shoals Showcase presented by Cherokee Lair Productions and 6 Degrees of Muscle Shoals
When you hear people speak of Muscle Shoals music be it past, present, or future- they often liken the dedication of the musicians to a common element: "There's something in the water". Well in this case, it's not only i…
Kick off SXSW Film right on day one by getting insider tips, strategies and advice you can use to maximize your time at the film fest, straight from some of today’s most influential film pundits. Offering up a “sneak pr…
Beginner
Presenters
Brian Salisbury, Dana Harris, Eugene Hernandez, Jen Yamato, Dave Karger
“Our procedure has been always haunted by the ghost of the innocent man convicted. It is an unreal dream.” - Justice Learned Hand.
In 1986 Michael Morton’s wife Christine is brutally murdered in front of their only chil…
“Our procedure has been always haunted by the ghost of the innocent man convicted. It is an unreal dream.” - Justice Learned Hand.
In 1986 Michael Morton’s wife Christine is brutally murdered in front of their only chil…
“Our procedure has been always haunted by the ghost of the innocent man convicted. It is an unreal dream.” - Justice Learned Hand.
In 1986 Michael Morton’s wife Christine is brutally murdered in front of their only chil…
Slow down to 33 1/3 rpm and explore the nostalgic technology that has been revamped and made relevant for the 21st century!
Encouraging retrospective & futurist thinking, our Analogue Anonymous Meet Up will bring toget…
Slow down to 33 1/3 rpm and explore the nostalgic technology that has been revamped and made relevant for the 21st century!
Encouraging retrospective & futurist thinking, our Analogue Anonymous Meet Up will bring toget…
Slow down to 33 1/3 rpm and explore the nostalgic technology that has been revamped and made relevant for the 21st century!
Encouraging retrospective & futurist thinking, our Analogue Anonymous Meet Up will bring toget…
Nathan Martin is the CEO of innovation studio Deeplocal, best known for the creation of the Nike Chalkbot street painting robot seen at the Tour de France. Before working for brands, Nathan screamed in a touring metal ba…
Look at the inner workings of a multi-million dollar global recording, touring and merchandise business that is 100% artist controlled. Amanda Palmer raised a record-breaking $1,192,793 on Kickstarter from 24,883 fans --…
Presenters
Eric Sussman, Kendel Ratley, Martin Goldschmidt, Nicole St Jean, Vickie Starr, Amanda Palmer
Presented by: Unblock the Rock : Cuban & Latin American Metal
ANCESTOR - Biografía
ANCESTOR es una banda de Black Metal de Cuba. Formados el 3 de febrero del año 2005, en La Habana por el bajista Joel Kaos junto al guitarrista Luis Dakkar, la alineación original quedaría co…
From the dark corners of Austin, Texas, singer/songwriter Nathan Opposition, his brother Michael Jochum (electric guitar) and acoustic guitarist Justin “Ribs” Mason have been annihilating the underground rock scene under…
And I Am Not Lying is cock-rocking the NPR crowd at SXSW for the second year in a row with a raucous variety show featuring storytelling, standup, burlesque, and sideshow from America's greatest and strangest artists. Fo…
Your ISP is spying on your network traffic, Zuck pwn'd your social graph. Even darling Twitter has thrown indie developers under the bus for the sake of "consistency." You probably know all this, and you still go on usin…
Driving through traffic at home is already stressful enough. Now imagine driving a car in a completely foreign country. Mirela, moving from Germany to India, Jake moving from the USA to Japan and South Korean Hye-Won liv…
Driving through traffic at home is already stressful enough. Now imagine driving a car in a completely foreign country. Mirela, moving from Germany to India, Jake moving from the USA to Japan and South Korean Hye-Won liv…
Driving through traffic at home is already stressful enough. Now imagine driving a car in a completely foreign country. Mirela, moving from Germany to India, Jake moving from the USA to Japan and South Korean Hye-Won liv…
Anders Parker was the main force behind experimental indie-rock band Varnaline. He has also released four critically acclaimed solo albums and most recently has been a part of the Woody Guthrie project New Multitudes wit…
Far far away in deep auditory space, Heyoka has been abducted, cosmically mind probed, upgraded and reconfigured in an extra terestrial lab on a planet known as Marklar. Fortunately he has returned almost entirely unharm…
Presented by: Tucson Music Night - presented by KXCI 91.3FM & Tucson Weekly: SXSW FREE SHOW!!!
Being in his early twenties, Andrew Collberg already looks back upon some eventful years spent between two cultures and many different musical influences – a fact that is mirrored in the beauty of his new album “On the w…
Andrew Combs is a songwriter, guitarist, and singer who lives in Nashville. His music is equal parts rough-and-tumble '60s Chicago blues, Planet Waves-era Dylan, and vintage Nashville folk. His band’s live show was once …
Andrew Hyde will appear at the South by Bookstore to sign copies of “This Book is About Travel: A Modern Manual - 15 Countries With 15 Things” following his Book Reading session.
Andrew Hyde has a passion for community,…
Presented by: Road To Ultra (limited 18+ admittance)
Austin, Texas resident DJ/Producer/Label Owner Andrew Parsons first emerged into the electronic music scene at the ripe age of fifteen as a Trance and Progressive DJ. Praised for his flawless mixing and highly select bl…
The next generation of technology is here: mobile, powerful, versatile, and ubiquitous. User experience has never mattered more.
Android has done extensive research and thinking into what good design means in the 21st …
Andy's new solo album, Superconductor, has people calling her a refreshing songbird with a bright funk soul. Even her peers can't stop singing her praises. Says R&B vocalist Ledisi, “After eight bars of her first song, '…
Presented by: The Grammy Museum - Musical Milestones: 50 Years of The Beatles
Andy's new solo album, Superconductor, has people calling her a refreshing songbird with a bright funk soul. Even her peers can't stop singing her praises. Says R&B vocalist Ledisi, “After eight bars of her first song, '…
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, but now based in the US, Andy Clockwise has become one of the most compelling artists in music today. His most recent release, 2011’s The Socialite, propelled him to a new level of success…
Andy Smith will appear at the South by Bookstore to sign copies of “The Dragonfly Effect: Quick, Effective, and Powerful Ways To Use Social Media to Drive Social Change” following his Book Reading session.……
Andy Stott made his debut for the Modern Love label in 2005 with the 'Replace EP' - a 4 track exposition of his uniquely slanted production style taking in Chi-Town and Motor City influences with an obtuse genetic code a…
Ane Trolle Biography
Based on her previous involvement in numerous musical constellations, singer Ane Trolle has proved to be one of the strongest and well-acclaimed voices on the Danish music scene.
Past
Gifted wi…
Ane Trolle Biography
Based on her previous involvement in numerous musical constellations, singer Ane Trolle has proved to be one of the strongest and well-acclaimed voices on the Danish music scene.
Past
Gifted wi…
Video games are part of pop culture. Millions of people game every day. But the process of making a game remains a mystery to most people. The work often comes down to a clash between two opposing forces: logic and emoti…
The Blue Umbrella
Director: Saschka Unseld
It is just another evening commute until the rain starts to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in th…
The Blue Umbrella
Director: Saschka Unseld
It is just another evening commute until the rain starts to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in th…
The Blue Umbrella
Director: Saschka Unseld
It is just another evening commute until the rain starts to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in th…
A basic foundation of animation is story but in an industry where the technology is constantly evolving, how are animation professionals bringing characters and story worlds to life? Join the discussion with those workin…
Intermediate
Presenters
Darcy Prendergast, Ryan Quincy, Saschka Unseld, John Bernstein
ANITA WILSON Worship Soul
BIOGRAPHY
With her debut project, Anita Wilson joins the rich musical heritage known as the Chicago sound, while simultaneously heralding a new style in today’s gospel music---Worship Soul.…
ANITA WILSON Worship Soul
BIOGRAPHY
With her debut project, Anita Wilson joins the rich musical heritage known as the Chicago sound, while simultaneously heralding a new style in today’s gospel music---Worship Soul.…
Anna Lunoe
Since blazing a trail from Sydney to LA in 2012, Anna Lunoe has found herself in the eye of an American dance music storm. In under a year on US soil she has performed raging shows across the country, domin…
Presented by: Sounds Australia / Electronic Music Conference
Anna Lunoe
Since blazing a trail from Sydney to LA in 2012, Anna Lunoe has found herself in the eye of an American dance music storm. In under a year on US soil she has performed raging shows across the country, domin…
Anna Lunoe
Since blazing a trail from Sydney to LA in 2012, Anna Lunoe has found herself in the eye of an American dance music storm. In under a year on US soil she has performed raging shows across the country, domin…
Anne Balsamo will appear at the SX Bookstore to sign copies of “Designing Culture: The Technological Imagination at Work”.
Anne Balsamo's work focuses on the relationship between the culture and technology. This focus i…
sodapop is shaun koplow, head architect and manager for the anticon record label – a lover of cats, coffee, and certain collectables. alongside with matthewdavid, sodapop has hosted a number of events under the name “cal…
Antiques is a rock group from Austin that has been playing together for over a year. Their first release was their EP Fire, fire. Since then they have been writing emotionally driven songs with energy and sincerity.……
Antwon is a new breed of rapper/musician that’s part of the new more eclectic style of Hip Hop embracing Internet culture and flourishing amongst the blogosphere and file-share sector. He hails from San Jose, CA, backed …
Antwon is a new breed of rapper/musician that’s part of the new more eclectic style of Hip Hop embracing Internet culture and flourishing amongst the blogosphere and file-share sector. He hails from San Jose, CA, backed …
Antwon is a new breed of rapper/musician that’s part of the new more eclectic style of Hip Hop embracing Internet culture and flourishing amongst the blogosphere and file-share sector. He hails from San Jose, CA, backed …
With a delicate balance of fragility, strength and sass, Hawaiian born singer/songwriter Anuhea blends engaging lyrics, acoustic soul, pop, rap and reggae into a style that has earned her a reputation as Hawaii's #1 fema…
Hang out with your people. Join public relations and communication pros here for SXSW Interactive, Film and Music. No agendas, just a friendly way to meet more of your kind.……
Aoife O’Donovan
When USA Today predicted that Aoife O’Donovan would soon become “the newest darling of the Americana set”, it had already been true for quite some time. Aoife is renowned for her ability to breathe mag…
Aoife O’Donovan
When USA Today predicted that Aoife O’Donovan would soon become “the newest darling of the Americana set”, it had already been true for quite some time. Aoife is renowned for her ability to breathe mag…
Apache is coming on strong as Omar "Apache" Hernandez commands his Guitar Army. Three shredders deep and a thunderous rhythm section, Apache weaves together a sound known as "Tomahawk Rock".
A cornerstone artist on the…
Can co-opetition really work? How is it achievable? The best path to fast-track growth has been through a strong connection to a market leader. This hook-up has been simplified through the use of API's (Application Progr…
Presenters
Barry Smith, Darryl Ballantyne, Deborah Sass, Marc Ruxin, Shane Tobin, Ted Cohen
'Ugh, I am so bored,' says Jenny. 'Any ideas?' asks Martin. The four twenty-somethings look around their apartment for inspiration on a sunny afternoon. Suddenly Craig jumps up and screams, 'Holy cow, I've got a terrific…
'Ugh, I am so bored,' says Jenny. 'Any ideas?' asks Martin. The four twenty-somethings look around their apartment for inspiration on a sunny afternoon. Suddenly Craig jumps up and screams, 'Holy cow, I've got a terrific…
'Ugh, I am so bored,' says Jenny. 'Any ideas?' asks Martin. The four twenty-somethings look around their apartment for inspiration on a sunny afternoon. Suddenly Craig jumps up and screams, 'Holy cow, I've got a terrific…
Drawing on the leadership he learned on the front lines, decorated military officer and Fortune 500 executive Donovan Campbell moderates a panel on how the training model of the United States military can serve as a foun…
Intermediate
Presenters
Brad Hunstable, Chris Guillebeau, Donovan Campbell
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder typically characterized by communication, social, and behavioral delays. The market for assistive technology that posits solutions for these challenges burgeons. With current …
Beginner
Presenters
Betsy Furler, Dr Missy Olive, Jennifer Miller, Sami Rahman
Just six years ago, most of us had never encountered an “iPhone app”. Today, we spend the majority of our online time interacting with them. What will mobile apps mean to us in another six years?
The advent of futuristi…
The Appys honor extraordinary Applications on all platforms: mobile, social and web-based. The Appy Awards are unbiased to App's format, platform or device; instead we focus on the best apps in a diverse range of categor…
The Appy Awards pays tribute to the world’s best apps in every imaginable category. The cocktail party celebrates winning work of year and the growing App industry.……
April Peveteaux will appear at the South by Bookstore to sign copies of “Gluten Is My Bitch: Rants, Recipes, and Ridiculousness for the Gluten-Free” following her Book Reading session.
April Peveteaux is the creator and…
Archie Pelago is a production and live performance trio based in Brooklyn, NY. Formed in late 2010, the trio of Hirshi (trumpet/DJ),
Cosmo D (cello/Ableton) and Kroba (sax/Ableton) combine their varied backgrounds in ja…
Archie Pelago is a production and live performance trio based in Brooklyn, NY. Formed in late 2010, the trio of Hirshi (trumpet/DJ),
Cosmo D (cello/Ableton) and Kroba (sax/Ableton) combine their varied backgrounds in ja…
Trained as an architect and a jazz musician, Christopher Janney has been combining these two disciplines for over 30 years. Sometimes trying to make architecture more like music- more spontaneous, more "alive"- Janney ha…
With a growing demand for the latest music and news around the clock, Hip Hop blogs have become the go-to destination for most fans to consume information. Should that level of power and influence also come with great re…
Intermediate
Presenters
Al Lindstrom, Ashley Outrageous, B Dot, Elliott Wilson, Steve Raze, Nick Huff
Do you have thousands of rich media files that you can’t make sense of? Do you find yourself breaking into a sweat when you try to find a file? Are you frequently unsure which file is the latest version? Are you secretly…
Armed Response is an action series about a SWAT team battling a Mexican cartel at the Port of Long Beach. The series is told from the POV of helmet and security cameras. The idea is to combine a video game aesthetic with…
Advanced
Presenters
Greg Siegel, Justin Lutsky, Matt Michnovetz, Thomas Bannister
This session is presented by SXSW Film and is open to Interactive, Film, Gold and Platinum badges.
Armed Response is an action series about a SWAT team battling a Mexican cartel at the Port of Long Beach. The series is …
Presenters
Greg Siegel, Justin Lutsky, Matt Michnovetz, Thomas Bannister
We are a band.Two piece. Jake bangs sticks on things and shouts, Jared breaks strings and mumbles. We have been around for close to three years. The sound we make is raw and loud. Self-released 7" last February, availabl…
FRENCH DJ/PRODUCER.
It's been a while Arno is sharing his passion for electronic music with clubbers worldwide (France, Germany, Austria, Russia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Turkey, Spain, Canada...).
Producing and remixing o…
AroarA is a new duo featuring andrew whiteman (Broken Social Scene, Apostle of Hustle) & ariel engle. they will be performing 'faux-folk' songs from their album "In The Pines" using cigarbox guitars and a roland 404 samp…
Our daily lives are peppered with annoyance - someone, somewhere was responsible for designing that annoyance and sending off into the world to flourish and vex. It seems preposterous that so many products and services e…
You’ve done the hard work. Your product or service works beautifully - but something is missing. Potential customers just don’t see the big idea - and it’s keeping them from becoming customers. Your big idea has an expla…
Every business claims to be disruptive. Most startup founders want to innovate the next app or feature to attract more dollars or clicks than the industry standard. Now there’s a new class of rising entrepreneurs inventi…
Intermediate
Presenters
Hayley Barna, Lynn Jurich, Narges Bani Asadi, Tara-Nicholle Nelson
Recent years have seen a resurgence of rock poster design. This time around, the poster is both advertisement and artifact, acting as a unique artistic interpretation of a band's music and limited edition merchandise. To…
Presenters
Ahmed Bautista, Geoff Peveto, Luke Drozd, Shepard Fairey, Crispin Parry
For the past three years, The Art of Akira Exhibit has travelled the globe educating and entertaining fans with original cels, backgrounds and sketches from the legendary anime Akira. Exhibiting selections from the over …
We know that it takes hard work, talent and the occasional dose of luck for someone to make it to the top of their chosen field...but is that all? To find out we asked dozens of extraordinary people including celebrities…
We know that it takes hard work, talent and the occasional dose of luck for someone to make it to the top of their chosen field...but is that all? To find out we asked dozens of extraordinary people including celebrities…
Can a sense of humor be strategic? In the age of hashtag fails and campaign flops, it's crucial to use a dash of humor in your social recipe. How do you incorporate humor from the beginning of a process and not as an aft…
We are fortunate to live in a time where there is a delicious wealth of scientific information available to us online. People now "like" scientists on Facebook, along with the expected rock stars and actors. Unfortunatel…
For whatever reason, you've decided that the time is right for your startup company to exit. You're looking to be acquired, but you have no idea where to start. After all, there's hardly any material online for how to su…
One of the latest genres in New Media art is that of Augmented Reality, or the overlay of digital content onto physical reality through the use of smart phones and computer vision. Marshall McLuhan heralded artists as e…
Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, "Artifact" gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto and his band Thirty Seconds to Mars as they battle their label in a brutal lawsuit and record their album …
Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, "Artifact" gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto and his band Thirty Seconds to Mars as they battle their label in a brutal lawsuit and record their album …
Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, "Artifact" gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto and his band Thirty Seconds to Mars as they battle their label in a brutal lawsuit and record their album …
As new business models of digital music consumption grow and new services keep launching where does the artist fit in? The headlines all scream about what the artist makes on this service or that. But does the artist hav…
Presenters
Eric Garland, Jeff Price, Trevor Skeet, Scott Reilly
Artists make difficult choices in deciding where they fall in the copyright debates. They must strike their own balance between seeing copyright as a way to make money and not wanting to alienate their fans. What measure…
Presenters
Andrew Bridges, Karen Thorland, Kristelia Garcia, Wendy Seltzer, Margot Kaminski
With a style completely absent from the contemporary gospel arena (Gospel Jazz), the music and ministry of Aservant is guaranteed to bless and deeply impact the masses, while leaving them clamoring for more. He is gifte…
Formed in the North Carolina coastline community of Wrightsville Beach in 2001, the riff-fueled, distortion-driven rock of ASG that can be found on their latest effort has actually been at the band's core since its incep…
Formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland by Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass) and Rick McMurray (drums), Ash released their first studio album ‘1977’ and were then joined by Charlotte Hatherley (guitar…
Most folks, as soon as they hear Ashley Monroe, instantly recognize one thing: she’s the real deal. Her songs resonate so profoundly because they reflect the experiences of an artist who, although she is just 26, has alr…
Presented by: 2013 MTV/VH1/CMT Present: Live in Austin (Badges and Wristbands Only)
Most folks, as soon as they hear Ashley Monroe, instantly recognize one thing: she’s the real deal. Her songs resonate so profoundly because they reflect the experiences of an artist who, although she is just 26, has alr…
Ashtrobot is an energetic and creative vocalist, super producer, musician and song writer with a deep background in music. He was born in Redondo Beach, California where he started his band, P!stol P!stol, at the young …
Asian music companies were the fastest to adapt to the changes in the music business brought about by digital technologies. Broadband speeds are faster and services are more affordable than in most countries and this has…
Presenters
Bernie Cho, Carl Choi, Isaac Bess, Orbis Fu Chien Wen, Rob Campanell
To many young Asian entrepreneurs, starting a company is an act of rebellion. It means defying the lessons of parents, teachers, and culture, who say: Be proper. Find a stable job. Don’t take risks. It means - in many ca…
Intermediate
Presenters
Gwendolyn Regina T, Kira Newman, Richard Min, Richard Robinson
The Austin tech scene is booming, more and more companies are considering laying down their roots in the capital city. With a top research university, business-friendly tax incentives, and an awesome startup-friendly cul…
Intermediate
Presenters
Caroline Valentine, Kevin LaHaise, Paul Huggins, Steve Burt
What are the top 'need to know' issues about the US music market from an international perspective? Experts define and discuss cultural and business matters that impact the globe.……
Presenters
Adam Lewis, Brooke Just-Olesen, Portia Sabin, Richard Bengloff, Steve Ferguson, Sybil Bell
This short film,followed by a short performance by Ray Benson and band members, chronicles the improbable four-decade transformation of a group of ragtag hippies into today's status as Texas cultural icons. From the earl…
ASSACRE is a one man fantasy/progressive metal performance project from Austin, Texas. A native of Brooklyn, New York, artist and musician Ben Aqua created ASSACRE in 2003 as an outlet for his fascinations with extreme a…
In the competitive world of modern agriculture, ambitious Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid) wants his rebellious son Dean (Zac Efron) to help expand his family’s farming empire. However, Dean has his sights set on becoming a …
The Gang of Four's song from 1979 dramatized a person's lack of an authentic relationship with his culture. Last year in New Orleans, a second line in memory of "Uncle" Lionel Battiste seemingly included as many photogra…
Beginner
Presenters
Alison Fensterstock, Brian Boyles, Erika Goldring, Louis Michot, Alex Rawls
A few things you need to know about Jason Brody, the mind and voice behind At Sea: He’s a native New Yorker who everyone assumes is from California. He spent years battling stage fright (though now you’d never know it). …
AT&T and American Airlines Travel Hack: Event Kick Off, Team Registration and Presentation of Technology.
AT&T and American Airlines are co-hosting a travel/location challenge. Be the first to program with these unrel…
AT&T and American Airlines Travel Hack: Judging and Winning teams announced
AT&T and American Airlines are co-hosting a travel/location challenge. Be the first to program with these unreleased APIs. Cash and other priz…
AT&T and American Airlines Travel Hack: Team Presentations
AT&T and American Airlines are co-hosting a travel/location challenge. Be the first to program with these unreleased APIs. Cash and other prizes to best apps!…
The Athena Doctrine: How Women (and Men Who Think Like Them) Will Rule the Future.
Japanese startups talk of combining “chikara” (power) and “ai,” (love), to succeed in a time when co-operation is as important as ambit…
Presented by the Austin Technology Incubator (ATI) & the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN), Austin Startup Fast Pitch (ASFP) is a fast pitch competition for Austin-based startups with revolutionary ideas looking for fun…
Presented by: The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon (Badges and Wristbands Only)
In November 2009, the members of Adelaide, Australia’s Atlas Genius set about building a studio where they could write and record music for their newly formed band. For two years, brothers Keith, Steven, and Michael Jeff…
In November 2009, the members of Adelaide, Australia’s Atlas Genius set about building a studio where they could write and record music for their newly formed band. For two years, brothers Keith, Steven, and Michael Jeff…
In November 2009, the members of Adelaide, Australia’s Atlas Genius set about building a studio where they could write and record music for their newly formed band. For two years, brothers Keith, Steven, and Michael Jeff…
Presented by: Live Nation (Badges and Wristbands Only)
In the fall of 2010, armed with nothing more than their iPhones, the New York quartet, boarded a crowded New York City B train for an "impromptu" performance of their single, "Take Me Out". A captivated subway car watche…
In the fall of 2010, armed with nothing more than their iPhones, the New York quartet, boarded a crowded New York City B train for an "impromptu" performance of their single, "Take Me Out". A captivated subway car watche…
Today's media-savvy consumers routinely access media from many sources and are growing increasingly impatient with the constraints that plague device-oriented entertainment. The Internet has also changed consumer expecta…
Presented by: Unblock the Rock : Cuban & Latin American Metal
Attomica is a band that already has its name engraved with honors in the history of metal in Brazil. They started playing in 1986, their sound being heavily influenced by eighties thrash metal, which had been gaining gro…
Enjoy a casual breakfast with local startups and tech companies. Discuss living, working and starting a business in Austin. RSVP: http://atxovereasy.eventbrite.com/……
Presented by: Enabler PR (Badges and Wristbands Only)
Audacity spent three years on relentless touring, working up and scrapping (except for a few rare 7"s) what could have been an album all its own and even serving as backing band for both glam-garage savant King Tuff and …
To label The Audreys as just another roots-folk band would be a tragic mistake.
Taasha Coates should have been a nightclub singer, crooning like Lena Horne before a starstudded crowd at the Cocoanut Grove in 1950s Lo…
It isn’t easy to talk about the Mexican Indie rock scene without coming across the name Aurum; a tremendous band formed in 2004 with a mind blowing guitar riff and vocal sound.
The history of the band is simple; reh…
Join The Austin Chronicle at their Annual SXSW Film Bash brought to you by MAGISTO - the easiest way to create and share professional quality personal movies. Grab a drink and nibble on food from favorite local Austin re…
Join The Austin Chronicle at their Annual SXSW Film Bash! Grab a drink and nibble on food from favorite local Austin restaurants, the Roaring Fork & Salty Sow. You must have a pass OR SXSW Film, Interactive, Gold or Plat…
In the past couple years Austin has toured with Willie Nelson on his Country Throwdown Tour, The Revival Tour, Langhorne Slim, Dawes, Chuck Ragan, Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, and Drag The River as well as a plethora of …
The Austin Steamers is a star-studded group of Texas gentleman that know their way around the strings and can sing a few harmonies besides. The band formed in December 2011 and has been doing a Friday night residency at …
“I don’t think it’s possible for me to write in a major key,” says Katie Stelmanis, co-founder and lead singer of Toronto trio Austra. “I don’t know why. It doesn’t seem to factor in my brain.”
It’s not like the longt…
“I don’t think it’s possible for me to write in a major key,” says Katie Stelmanis, co-founder and lead singer of Toronto trio Austra. “I don’t know why. It doesn’t seem to factor in my brain.”
It’s not like the longt…
Authorities formed in Stockton, California, a nasty working class port city, on the San Joaquin River. The town was known for a couple of jazz guys – Gil Evans grew up there, and it’s where Dave Brubeck went to college, …
Vintage with a Vengeance
Autosalvage returns…Vintage with a Vengeance! After forty-odd years, and from several lifetimes of musical experiences, the band is back ‘by popular demand’ (and acclaim on NPR’s Fresh Air). The…
AVAN LAVA is New York City’s freshest Super-Pop act to come out since Madonna. Blending dance beats, lush synths, R&B vocals, and pop choreography, they create a passionate, high energy show to get people off their phone…
Recognized by The New York Times for his "exquisitely sensitive playing" and “stunning agility,” GRAMMY nominated mandolinist Avi Avital is one of the world’s most exciting and entrepreneurial young musicians. He is deep…
4 piece indie/rock band from Istanbul
After being formed in 2011 their success didn’t go unnoticed and they performed at dozens of live shows including The Newcomers Festival, where they were pointed out as a promisin…
Typography on the web is going from strength to strength. All web browsers proudly boast their typographic capabilities as CSS 3 continues to evolve & stabilise. We’ve seen the arrival of some fantastic fonts specificall…
Jim and Dave are brothers. They haven't seen each other in years, but when their father unexpectedly dies, they're forced to travel down to Branson together to redeem their inheritance; the family's lake home. Upon arriv…
Jim and Dave are brothers. They haven't seen each other in years, but when their father unexpectedly dies, they're forced to travel down to Branson together to redeem their inheritance; the family's lake home. Upon arriv…
Jim and Dave are brothers. They haven't seen each other in years, but when their father unexpectedly dies, they're forced to travel down to Branson together to redeem their inheritance; the family's lake home. Upon arriv…
Jim and Dave are brothers. They haven't seen each other in years, but when their father unexpectedly dies, they're forced to travel down to Branson together to redeem their inheritance; the family's lake home. Upon arriv…
RSVP Required - Calling all hackers: Join the Amazon Web Services developer team for a deep dive into building sophisticated web and mobile apps on Amazon Web Services. We’ll discuss best practices for availability, scal…
Azizi Gibson doesn't have a home. Raised in Thailand, he spent ten years in Maryland before relocating to his current base, Los Angeles. Azizi's life has been one of melding cultures and experiences into something new an…
