First up on the Next Stage is the introduction to our exciting recruiting meet up series: I Met My Agency @ SXSW: Agency Speed Pitches! A unique form of career development, this agency speed dating session lets agencies…

This session presented by SXSW Interactive and is open to all badge types. The Internet has grown exponentially throughout the years. It has gone from a place that no one understood to a world that no one can take their…

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Pete Cashmore

This session presented by SXSW Interactive and is open to all badge types. He has retired from pro basketball, but that doesn't mean Shaq has slowed down. Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal gives his opinions on so…

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Shaquille O'Neal

This session presented by SXSW Interactive and is open to all badge types. Comedy superstar Eugene Mirman has a thoughtful conversation and leads a Q&A with Brooklyn alternative rockers John Flansburgh and John Linnell,…

After the record industry and the live music industry, it’s time for innovation and constructively disrupting how the music industry operates. It's time to open up the shop and see what outside influences can bring to th…

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Brooke Parrott, Finian Murphy, Jim Carroll

This session presented by SXSW Film and is open to all badge types. Join a round table discussion of the Digital Revolution; how we got here, how the world has changed and what are the best ways forward in these content…

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Alex Winter, Eugene Hernandez, John Perry Barlow, Sean Parker, Shawn Fanning

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…

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, Eli Pariser, James Slezak, Laura Dawn, Paul D Miller (aka DJ Spooky)

This session presented by SXSW Interactive and is open to all badge types. A year ago, Forbes introduced Daniel Ek to the world by putting on the cover of its inaugural "30 Under 30" issue. Now the story's author interv…

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, Daniel Ek

Techno and technology adventurer and world-leading DJ Richie Hawtin engages on-stage with deadmau5 – one of the most globally-renowned electronic artists period. Each are innovators in terms of music's interaction with t…

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Deadmau5 , Richie Hawtin

This session presented by SXSW Music. Techno and technology adventurer and world-leading DJ Richie Hawtin engages on-stage with deadmau5 – one of the most globally-renowned electronic artists period. Each are innovators…

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Richie Hawtin

Take a journey with host Christopher Walken - as channeled by Kevin Pollak (The Usual Suspects, Casino) - in this eclectic, inspired podcast that pairs everyone’s favorite deadpan actor with special guests to discuss cur…

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Kevin Pollak, Kyle Kinane

Part standup show and part sketch comedy experiment, Nick Turner and Acquaintances (one of New York's most exciting new monthly shows) features some of the best comics our host has met, and some of the most hastily assem…

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Chris Cubas, Nate Bargatze, Nick Turner

Presented by The Laugh Button and Gotham Comedy Club, this show challenges comics to bring their bluest material. With Aisha Tyler, Matt Braunger, Jay Oakerson, Mark Normand The Esther’s Follies stage is presented by …

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Aisha Tyler, Jay Oakerson, Mark Normand, Matt Braunger, Robert Kelly

Anything can happen when the best and brightest comedians, improvisors and storytellers present the strangest, most terrifying, most hilarious night of their life. Stories and surprises that are too crazy not to be true,…

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Anthony Atamanuik, Chris Gethard, Jon Gabrus, Neil Casey

Presented by The Laugh Button and Gotham Comedy Club, this show challenges comics to bring their bluest material. With Aisha Tyler, Matt Braunger, Jay Oakerson, Mark Normand The Esther’s Follies stage is presented by …

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Aisha Tyler, Jay Oakerson, Mark Normand, Matt Braunger, Robert Kelly

The Chris Gethard Show is billed as "the most bizarre and often saddest talk show in New York City." It ran for over two years to sold out houses at the UCB Theater in New York, and now broadcasts live every Wednesday ni…

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Chris Gethard

Demo Listening Sessions offer a unique opportunity for selected musicians to get direct feedback from music professionals, those who listen to demos as part of their job.…

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David Jacobs, Jaime Neely, Robin Danar

Mentor Sessions provide an opportunity to receive more personalized input than a larger panel can offer. Sessions are scheduled in ten-minute increments. Online sign-ups for Mentor Sessions will close the day before the…

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Alexandra Dunne, Amy Rosen, James Evans, Jessica Linker, John Shaw, Mara Schwartz, Russell Baltera, Stuart Sullivan

Actor and 30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto discusses ARTIFACT, a film about the making of the band's album This is War and their subsequent battle with label EMI, documented in his directorial debut film showing at…

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Chris Kantrowitz, Jared Leto

Sturtevant will appear at the South by Bookstore to sign copies of “The Sound of Austin.”…

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Mathew Sturtevant

Jim James has spent the better part of almost two decades as the lead singer and songwriter of My Morning Jacket. Through six studio albums, My Morning Jacket has grown into one of the most acclaimed rock and roll bands …

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Bill Flanagan, Jim James

Depeche Mode's enduring appeal has led to sales of over 100 million records in their career spanning thirty years. From their genre-defining debut to their newest album "Delta Machine," the band pairs forward-looking mus…

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Andrew Fletcher, Dave Gahan, Jason Bentley, Martin Gore

Who Charted? hosts Kulap Vilaysack and Howard Kremer welcome guests to count down and comment on new music and film releases. With guests Matt & Kim…

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Howard Kremer, Kulap Vilaysack

Dave Grohl's ascension to legendary status as one of the most beloved and respected figures on the international music scene goes back to his joining the DC-based punk rock band Scream at the age of 17. Three years and m…

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Dave Grohl

Clive Davis, renowned record producer and music business executive, is currently Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment. Davis has won five Grammys, and worked with the biggest names imaginable in music from …

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Bill Werde, Clive Davis

Simmons will appear at the South by Bookstore to sign copies of “I’m Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen” following her panel.…

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Sylvie Simmons

Swenson will appear at the South by Bookstore to sign copies of “New Atlantis: Musicians Battle for the Survival of New Orleans.”…

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John Swenson

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…

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Ahmed Bautista, Geoff Peveto, Luke Drozd, Shepard Fairey, Crispin Parry

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Burdon is one of the most prolific and distinctive voices in rock and roll. Burdon has released nearly 50 records in 50 years, as front man of The Animals and WAR and as a solo act. In…

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, David Fricke

Hailing from Compton California, Kendrick Lamar has revitalized the West Coast rap scene and the hip-hop game. Making his start in 2003, K.Dot released a string of mixtapes and two acclaimed independent albums, 2010's Ov…

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Elliott Wilson, Kendrick Lamar

Clive Davis, renowned record producer and music business executive, will appear at the SX Bookstore to sign copies of his instant New York Times Bestseller “The Soundtrack of My Life”.…

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Clive Davis

Stevie Nicks is in the middle of a whirlwind of activity this year. She is the subject of the documentary "In Your Dreams" telling the story of her latest album of the same title, including collaborations with Dave Stewa…

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Ann Powers, Stevie Nicks

Loud Village is known for throwing some of LA’s best comedy and music parties, and this year, they’re doing both in Austin. Come join in on the fun as they proudly present their SXSW party with friends from both worlds. …

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Kyle Kinane

In a digital world of instant access, self-curated content and customizable everything, how can radio survive? Learn about the social relevance of radio, its importance to music discovery and how this original social me…

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Daniel Glass, David Field, Peter Gray, RedOne , Tom Poleman

Richard Thompson broke musical ground as a teenager as guitarist for Fairport Convention, who defined folk-rock with their classic albums such as 'Liege and Lief' and their stunning performances. Dozens of albums have fo…

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Richard Thompson, Scott Goldman

Bootsy Collins and Chuck D embody the power of African-American music to move audiences and change culture. Bootsy and his teenage band The Pacemakers were hired by James Brown in 1970 where they both enlivened Brown's s…

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Bootsy Collins, Chuck D

In 1967, Milton Babbitt wrote a famous article "Who Cares if You Listen?" arguing that modern music had reached such a high level that laypeople were no longer qualified to appreciate it. The ensuing controversy raised …

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Graham Reynolds, Jane Siberry, John Murphy, Kevin Gant, Brian Felsen

The Zombies were one of the first and most influential of the first wave of bands to hit the U.S. during the British Invasion of the 1960’s, led by founding members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent. Their music has had a p…

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Bob Boilen, Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent

Demo Listening Sessions offer a unique opportunity for selected musicians to get direct feedback from music professionals, those who listen to demos as part of their job.…

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Isaac Heymann, Lawrence Gelburd, Marc Wilson, Michael Goldberg

A freewheeling conversation about the creative process, collaboration and the business of music with a group of incredibly talented people, whose sole flaw appears to be their annual willingness to be on this moderator's…

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Britt Daniel, Daniel Glass, Mac McCaughan, Matthew Caws, Karen Glauber

Corey Taylor - lead vocalist and songwriter for global multi-platinum bands Slipknot and Stone Sour, best-selling author, Grammy winner and Oxford University speaker - will discuss how to embrace the chaos across the cre…

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Corey Taylor

Taylor will appear at the South by Book Store to sign copies of “Seven Deadly Sins: Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Good” after his panel.…

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Corey Taylor

Hear how the worlds of music and activism can work together in an inspiring, meaningful and productive way. Experts in the world of non-profit, artists and music industry professionals discuss how they have successfully …

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Brandon Deroche, Hillary Zuckerberg, Mike Mills, Mikel Jollett, Karen Scott

Dawes will appear at the South by Book Store to sign copies of “What Are You Doing Here?: A Black Woman's Life and Liberation in Heavy Metal” before her panel.…

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Laina Dawes

For those of us for whom music is a way of life as musicians or fans, what does this interesting time for the relationship between music, religion and spirituality mean for how we think about our own lives? And how can m…

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David Nantais, Merrill Wade, Monica Miller, Tom Beaudoin, Greg Garrett

Gone is the philosophy of "cast a wide net". A highly effective model where like-minded entrepreneurs are forming tight professional communities is burgeoning. By sharing resources, networks and knowledge, hyperconnector…

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Franki Chan, Laurel Stearns, Robbie Lloyd, Sam James Velde, Sara Qazi

Host Jake Fogelnest (Sirius XM) invites his favorite comedians and funny friends into his personal archives, a bounty of audio and video highlighting some of the weirdest, awesomest pop culture moments of the past few de…

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Andrew W.K., Chris Gethard, Jake Fogelnest

Hear rising Seattle-based hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis discuss with John Norris their soaring popularity following their self-released debut, The Heist, which shot into the #1 spot on iTunes and debuted at #2 on t…

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John Norris, Macklemore , Ryan Lewis

More than any other sport, baseball has a mythical, mystical quality which lends itself perfectly to music. From beloved team anthems to players' personal "at bat" music; from in-stadium sing-alongs to the countless song…

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Billy Altman, Dan Bern, Joe D'Ambrosio, Mike Mills, Steve Earle, Judy Tint

Best known for his work with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter is one of the foremost studio-bred guitarists to emerge from the Seventies. Although his trademark beret and handlebar mustache give hi…

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Jeff Baxter

Hip hop superstar 50 Cent discusses his meteoric rise to fame from humble beginnings in Queens, to his incredibly successful musical career and hip hop empire, as well as his current work with SMS Headphones and the upco…

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50 Cent, Nick Huff

Ragan will appear at the South by Bookstore to sign copies of “The Road Most Traveled” following his panel.…

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Chuck Ragan

One day, while working on Blueprint 3 at Baseline Studios, Jay-Z wanted a scratch hook for one of his tracks. Two people in the studio – Just Blaze, who he knew could DJ, and Young Guru, who he ‘heard’ could DJ. What beg…

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Just Blaze, Young Guru, Matt Mason

The wildly popular live show turned Comedy Central favorite returns to SXSW. The hugely entertaining concept is simple: Benson brings his favorite comedians onstage to perform then interrupts them with stream-of-consciou…

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Doug Benson