SXSW Festival

It’s that time of year again! Below is a brief overview & general schedule of events for the festival. I’ve also included the link to the official SXSW website. Make sure to keep your eyes and ears open for the free shows. I hear there are some great bands playing!

Music: March 12th - 16th

The SXSW Music and Media Conference showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over fifty stages in downtown Austin. By day, conference registrants do business in the SXSW Trade Show at the Austin Convention Center and partake in a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of guest speakers of international stature.

Film: March 7th - 15th

The SXSW Film Conference and Festival emphasizes all aspects of the art and business of independent filmmaking. The festival has gained international acclaim for the quality of its programming with a special focus on emerging talents who benefit from having their films in the company of the cinematic greats whose work is regularly presented.

Interactive: March 7th - 11th

The SXSW Interactive Festival 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 tree-day Trade Show & Exhibition. The newest element of the event is ScreenBurn, which adds specific gaming industry programming as well as a two-day Arcade to the mix.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, March 7th: Film & Interactive Registration: 10am - 8pm

Film Opening Party - Film Festival

Saturday, March 8th: Film & Interactive Registration: 9am - 8pm

- Film Panels & Festival

- Interactive & ScreenBurn Panels

- ScreenBurn Arcade

- Interactive Opening Party

Sunday, March 9th: Film & Interactive Registration: 9:30am - 6pm

- iF! Exhibition

- Film Panels & Festival

- ScreenBurn Arcade
- Interactive & ScreenBurn Panels

- Interactive Web Awards

Monday, March 10th: Film & Interactive Registration: 9:30am - 6pm

- iF! Exhibition

- Film Panels & Festival

- Interactive & ScreenBurn Panels

Tuesday, March 11th: Film, Interactive, & Music Registration: 10am - 8pm

- iF! Exhibition

- Film Panels & Festival

- Interactive & ScreenBurn Panels

- Film Awards & Closing Party

- Interactive Closing Party

- Music Conference, Festival & Trade Show

Wednesday, March 12th: Music Registration: 10am - midnight

- Golf Tournament

- Music Panels, Trade Show, Festival

- Music Welcome Dinner

- Film Festival

- Austin Music Awards

Thursday, March 13th: Music Registration: 9am - 10pm

- Music Panels, Trade Show & Festival

- Film Festival

- Flatstock Poster Artist Show

Friday, March 14th: Music Registration: 10am - 9pm

- Music Panels, Trade Show & Festival

- Film Festival

- Flatstock Poster Artist Show

Saturday, March 15th: Music Registration: 11am - 4pm

- Music Panels, Trade Show & Festival

- Film Festival

- Flatstock Poster Artist Show

Sunday, March 16th:

- Softball Tournament & Barbecue

- Music Festival

For a complete list of shows visit: www.sxsw.com