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Australian Music Industry & Artists Counting Down to March Music Festival 25th Annual South by Southwest Music & Media Festival Opens for Submissions
2nd August, 2010
Press Release August 2, 2010 For Immediate Release
With artist submissions for showcasing among close to 2000 global bands in front of 15,000 music industry professionals and executives from 55 countries, the 25th annual South by Southwest Music & Media Festival in Austin, Texas March 16-20 2011 has opened for both applications to play and delegate registration.
SxSW--in shorthand--is the world's largest, longest-running and most prestigious combined festival with 89 stages, trade fair with hundreds of international and company stands and music business conference with 100+ panels and top speakers. It's been the launchpad in recent years for Australian and New Zealand bands and labels in 'The Live Music Capital Of The World' where 'Tomorrow Happens Here' in terms of presenting the next new things in contemporary music.
Artist showcase submissions started August 2 and it's expected more than 10,500 bands will apply from over 50 countries before the final deadline of November 5. In 2010, over 250 Australian and 40 New Zealand artists applied--with 29 Australian & 11 NZ bands of 72 invited--playing official showcases and countless other special shows. More than 2500 non-US artists applied of which 500 played in front of 2000+ global media and 13,000 industry representatives.
SxSW has been jokingly called 'The World's Largest Music Flea Market' because it hosts acts in every stage of their development, including music legends such as Metallica, Smokey Robinson, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and Devo. Bands like The White Stripes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Norah Jones, Cold War Kids and so many more benefited from career changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW every year. From Australia artists such as John Butler Trio, Wolfmother, Missy Higgins, Temper Trap, Children Collide, Gyroscope and Powderfinger debuted and got major overseas exposure.
Bands apply for showcases directly at http://www.sxsw.com/music/shows/apply
Registration is at http://www.sxsw.com/attend with early bird rate U$595Details are at http://www.sxsw.com and locally http://www.sxsw.com.au
For media passes, information, photos, logo, interviews or other details
Australian Music Turns Up The Heat At SxSW
6th April, 2010
Press Release from Sounds Australia:
A US Rock'n'Roll Roadtrip, Time Travel & Assorted Aussies.
17th February, 2010
Press Release For Immediate Release February 17, 2010
Australian & NZ Music Invasion of US in March
14th February, 2010
45 Australian & New Zealand Bands in March
Kiwi Bands Set Record For US Aural Assault - 13 NZ Acts Primed For Festival
14th January, 2010
Over 10,000 global artists from 49 countries applied for the coveted 1800 performance slots at the world's largest and most prestigious music industry showcase event - South by Southwest Music & Media Festival in Austin Texas March 17-21 - but it's the Kiwi contingent that scored the most hits with 13 out of 35 submitting artists invited to play. It's the highest ratio of success to submissions of any country, just over 40%, and all of the NZ artists have accepted their invitations to play.
SXSW OPENS FOR SHOWCASE SUBMISSIONS, REGISTRATIONS & HOTEL RESERVATIONS
5th August, 2009
The 24th South By Southwest (SXSW) Music and Media Conference and Festival is now open for business. Geared toward music industry professionals from around the world, SXSW is a unique opportunity to make lasting connections within the entertainment industry. A keynote address anchors four days of panels, interviews, workshops, mentor sessions, peer meetings, and the trade show. Daytime events at the Austin Convention Center flow into the world-renowned music festival, which showcases over 1800 acts on stages throughout downtown Austin. Conference registrations, hotel requests, and music festival showcase applications are now being accepted. SXSW Music takes place March 17 - 21, 2010 in Austin, Texas.
Overseas Trip to Success for Seven Australian Film Makers Kick-Started by Australian Government Grant
16th February, 2009
Seven Australian independent film makers have received a major grant from the Australian government to assist in the promotion, publicity, marketing and on the ground presence at one of the world's top film events--the South by Southwest Film Festival and Conference in Austin, Texas March 13-22.
Government & Music Biz Send Largest Number of Aussie Bands Ever to USA In One Place
10th February, 2009
The 31 artists from all over Australia headed to Austin March 18-22 not only represent the largest number of homegrown artists in one country at any time, it's also the result of major Federal and State government investment in music as an export commodity, not just a cultural one. The number of bands and over 200 delegates going to South by Southwest Music Festival represents a ten-fold increase in seven years.
New State Of Music For World's Most Prestigious Music Festival--Hawai'i @ SxSW
6th February, 2009
New State Of Music For World's Most Prestigious Music Festival--Hawai'i @ SxSW
32 Aussie Bands Makes The Most Ever In One Place Overseas At One Time
2nd February, 2009
We're happy to announce the largest number of Australian bands ever in one place overseas, which are the 32 artists who accept their invitations to showcase at the world's largest and most prestigious music festival & conference. They play in Austin Texas March 18-22 at South by Southwest Music Festival & Conferences and will be accompanied by more than 250 Australian business delegates.
Seven Australian films chosen for South By Southwest from 60 submitted
2nd February, 2009
In its 16th year, the South by Southwest Film Conference & Festival is pleased to announce seven films chosen from 60 submitted by Australian filmmakers for the prestigious film event in Austin, Texas March 13-21. The six features and one short, which will have multiple showings in a special 'Discoveries from Down Under' series are:
Perth Music Pro Wins Trip to South by Southwest
23rd January, 2009
She was one of 85 Early-Early Bird registrants for the AustralAsian Music Business Conference who had the opportunity to answer two simple questions. Even though her entry was last minute, Ali McLean of Mellen Events in Perth won a roundtrip airfare to South by Southwest Music, Film & Interactive Festivals and a VIP Platinum pass to all three events. On top of that, she was given a free position on the SoundsAustralia stand during the Music Trade Fair and will have to put up with Phil Tripp for a Mexican dinner. Total value $4000!
68 Australian and New Zealand Bands Invited to Showcase at South By Southwest
9th December, 2008
Largest Contingent Ever Set to Invade US, 34 Accepted Invites So Far
17 OZ & NZ Artists Revealed of 40 Invited to SxSW So Far
17th November, 2008
40 Invited So Far, More than 60 Will be Invited by December 1
Next Wave of 27 Australian and New Zealand Bands Set to Invade Top US Festival
28th October, 2008
As the submission deadline closed last week for playing showcases at South by Southwest Music Festival, March 18-22 in Austin Texas, the gate opened for the first group of artists who have been invited to play the world's largest and most prestigious music event with 22 Australian and five New Zealand artists among the opening list of over 300 international artists.
SXSW Site Now Open for Registrations and Hotel Bookings
4th August, 2008
The South by Southwest website opened on August 1 for delegate registration, hotel bookings and artist submissions for showcases (showcase submissions now closed). We urge you to get in early for lowest prices, best & nearest hotels as well as getting any information on next year's Music, Film or Interactive Festivals and Conferences. It's all at http://www.sxsw.com and an Australasian site with more detailed information for local industry people is at http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw.
Free SxSW Austrade National Teleconference--Tuesday, Aug 12
21st July, 2008
We attach a PDF of Austrade's invitation to the FREE National Video Conference which is conveniently being held in major city Austrade offices on TUESDAY, August 12. In our last email, we said Wednesday--wrong day of the week--but right day of August 12. It's all about the South by Southwest Music Festival and conferences for those hoping to attend as delegates or showcase as artists.
Free SxSW Seminars, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Teleconference
17th July, 2008
A special series of free seminars have been announced for early August in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for musicians, managers and music entrepreneurs hoping to showcase at or attend the 22nd South by Southwest Music Festival & Conferences to be held March 18-22 in Austin, Texas. Band submissions and delegate registrations start the week of August 4 & these seminars are crucial.
SxSW 2009 Opens for Regos and Band Submissions August 5
9th July, 2008
Get in early... only four weeks to go to start to register as a delegate, get a hotel or submit a band for showcasing. We've been notified by the South by Southwest Music Festivals & Conferences scheduled for March 18-22 of the opening of registration for delegates and artist showcase submissions the week of August 4. Some important information:
2008 Australian Music Guide Available Online Now
13th March, 2008
Australian Music Guide Moves From IMMEDIA! to Street Press Australia
22nd November, 2007
After four years of publishing the annual Australian Music Guide--a 15,500 copy newsprint magazine distributed free at South by Southwest Music Festival (SxSW) each year--IMMEDIA!'s Phil Tripp has sold the title to Street Press Australia--owners of Drum Media, Drum Perth, Inpress and other music or youth lifestyle titles. The AMG has been a key propaganda tool of homegrown artists and music businesses in print and online at http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw/amg.php.