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iddybiddybuddy
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Need volunteers for SXSW ~~~ sign up between 3:30 - 5:30pm Sunday January 20th 2008 Austin Hilton Downtown
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| Jan 19, 2008 @ 4:47 PM |
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whatagal
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You might explain what SXSW is.
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| Jan 19, 2008 @ 5:58 PM |
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iddybiddybuddy
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Excellant point!!!
http://sxsw.com/
Welcome to SXSW.com
A Bit of What We Do
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 in the Austin Convention Center and partake of a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature.
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 three-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.
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.
SXSWeek 2008
Don't forget to mark your calendar now for SXSWeek 2008 and make your plans to be in Austin next spring.
SXSWeek 2008 › March 7 - 16
Interactive › March 7 - 11
Film › March 7 - 15
Music › March 12 - 16
Begin Your SXSW Experience
Get the Latest News on SXSWeek 2008
Discover the various ways you can participate
Are you a veteran SXSW attendee? Register early and save!
     
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| Jan 22, 2008 @ 2:32 PM |
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Danishandy
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i wanna...i wanna
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| Jan 23, 2008 @ 5:20 PM |
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iddybiddybuddy
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http://blogs.indiewire.com/mattdentler/archives/015888.html
((((this youngster rocks!!))))
Matt Dentler's Blog
Movies, music, sports, politics, Austin, cocktails, and absurdity... from the producer of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival.
[My Bio at indieWIRE, indieLOOP]
Facebook Founder to Speak at SXSW 2008
This just in from SXSW headquarters: Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will deliver the 2008 SXSW Interactive keynote for Sunday, March 9. He may only be 23 years old, but just about anyone who spends time online these days knows that Zuckerberg's Facebook is one helluva force.
Posted to SXSW 2008 on Jan 17, 2008 at 4:52PM
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| Jan 23, 2008 @ 5:24 PM |
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iddybiddybuddy
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http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/02/21-to-open-2008-sxsw-film-festival/
Matt Dentler just sent out the first batch of announced titles for the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival. The MIT/Vegas gambling heist adaptation 21 will open the fest. Other films include Dreams With Sharp Teeth, a doc about sci-fi author Harlan Ellison, Michael Radford’s (The Post Man) Flawless starring Michael Caine and Demi Moore, the David Schwimmer directed Simon Pegg comedy Run Fatboy Run which premiered at Toronto, Wild Blue Yonder and At the Death House Door. Read the full press release after the jump.
‘21’ To Open 15th SXSW Film Festival
First Batch of Confirmed Titles Also Announced
Austin, TX - January 2nd, 2008 – Columbia Pictures’ highly anticipated film, 21, will open the 15th edition of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference & Festival on March 7, 2008. The film, directed by Robert Luketic from a script by Peter Steinfeld and Allan Loeb, is scheduled to open in theaters on March 28. Based on Ben Mezrich’s popular book, Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions, the film stars Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, and Laurence Fishburne. It will screen at Austin’s Paramount Theater, on Friday, March 7 to launch nine days of SXSW film screenings, parties, panel sessions, and trade show.
“We’re thrilled to have 21 screen as the Opening Night Film of SXSW 2008,” says Festival Producer Matt Dentler. “With a great story, as well as fantastic talent in front of and behind the camera, we’re willing to bet that audiences will be just as excited.”
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| Jan 23, 2008 @ 6:36 PM |
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http://www.andybudd.com/archives/2008/01/sxsw_2008/
This has got to be the biggest kick-off from winter for Austinites! Um, we kinda don't have fall or spring!! Just Summer then winter!!!!
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SXSW 2008 | January 20, 2008
So time is ticking along and SXSW 2008 is almost upon us. As each week passes I learn of more friends going, and the excitement is starting to build. It seems like half of Brighton will be over in Austin this year, so I’m looking forward to introducing a whole new generation of Brits to the craziness that it SXSW.
To celebrate, Clearleft, Carsonified and Boagworld will be hosting the second annual Great British Booze-up on Monday the 10th of March. Kicking off at 7:30pm in the Shakespeare’s Pub on E 6th Street, there’ll be FREE food, FREE booze and an all British soundtrack. It’s a great opportunity for all the Brit’s at Southby to get-together with their Americans chums for a traditional British knees-up. Warm beer and pork scratchings optional.
Last year’s event was a lot of fun, and loads of people said it was their favourite party of conference. So much so, we’ve actually become an official SXSW event this year. With that in mind, if you want to come along, please make sure you get there early as places are strictly limited and the food and booze won’t last for ever. Once the beer finally runs out, we’ll all be heading over to the Iron Cactus for NXNW.
I have to admit that I was a little jaded by the quality of some of the panels last year. I think there were too many speakers running panels just to get a free ticket. Panels seem like an easy option, but are actually pretty hard to do. Just look at the work that went into something like the Design Eye sessions to see what I mean. As such I’m mostly going to concentrate on presentations this year and only go to panels that look particularly interesting. I’m also not going to worry about going to every session possible. Instead I’m going to spend a bit more time hanging out in the corridors, at lunch or over coffee with people. Half the fun of SXSW is meeting up with people you don’t get to see that often, so that’s going to be one of my priorities this year.
With so many things going on at SXSW, it can be a little intimidating for the first time attendee. The good news is that people are ridiculously friendly, so just go up and start talking to people. Before you know it you’ll be swept along on mass for lunch or to the next party. If you’re new to Southby, definitely check out SXSW Baby for all the conference gossip.
If you don’t know Austin, the cool bars are mostly located along 6th Street or 4th Street. Popular places to eat, drink and hang out include Halcyon Coffee Bar, Buffalo Billards, Iron Cactus, Las Manitas, Magnolia and Moonshine. If in doubt, either follow the crowd or check Twitter.
Lastly, the day of registration is usually a bit of a write-off, so if people are interested I’m thinking of organising a trip out to the Texas Rodeo.
If you know Austin well, and fancy sharing some of your top tips for SXSW, please feel free.
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| Jan 24, 2008 @ 11:24 AM |
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iddybiddybuddy
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By Jet B
January 23, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
All Adam is doing is giving a stage and a voice to bands that aren’t signed and try to do what SXSW started out doing- supporting music. Those guys are supporting music as much as they can and only enhances what SXSW is doing, not taking anything away. The shows are free- for locals and badge holders. What’s the problem with all of that? Wgat do unsigned bands have to look forward to anymore? There are minimal label deals offered and the only place to get noticed doesn’t accept bands that are signed anymore.
By adam brewer
January 23, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
There is some justice left in this world i guess. These guys have crucified me for being a window for bands that get overlooked. Therefore I have become a “parasite” because I think music is like air, water, blood! It should be shared to anyone with a wanting ear or heart. If you want to BUY into $x$w then you are just like bush or huckabee(a part of the evangelical corporate nightmare this country has become). BTW Any undocumented hispanics are welcome to enjoy the music as well, they are the glue that keeps texas together! Long live rock and roll!
The Internet is abuzz with rumors and announcements related to this year’s SXSW music festival. Here are a few more names we’ve seen floating around. Thanks to our friends at the Austinist and Done Waiting for some of the tips.
X - Longtime alterna-punk stalwarts from L.A. have announced plans to kick off a spring tour at the SXSW music fest.
Simian Mobile Disco - Electro, psychedelic dance band from London has announced plans to play.
Liam Finn - New Zealand popster and son of Crowded House’s Neil Finn has announced plans to play the fest.
Kimya Dawson - Olympia, Wa indie/folk artist who is featured on the soundtrack to the movie ‘Juno’ has announced plans to play the fest.
In addition, the Chicago-based “insurgent country” label Bloodshot Records announced its lineup for this year’s fest. Waco Brothers, Ha Ha Tonka, Justin Townes Earle, Deadstring Brothers, Firewater and Mark Pickerel will all play. And Dallas-based Idol Records has revealed that Black Tie Dynasty, the Crash That Took Me, PPT (one of my personal favorite Texas bands), Glen Reynolds, Watershed and Mitra-along will play their showcase.
http://www.austin360.com/music/content/events/sxsw/2008/index.html
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