South By Southwest 2015 Artist Submissions To Open Next Month

The iconic South By Southwest music festival and summit will open the field for artist submissions for next year's March 17-22 event, to be held as always in Austin, Texas.

Artists, their managers, agents and labels can upload their application in electronic press-kit form from July 8. The entrance fee is for early birds US$33 ($35) this year, hitting US$45 on September 12 before the opportunity passes on October 10.

With the chance to rub shoulders with more than 25,000 industry personalities and peers as well as a slew of media movers and shakers - plus, of course, the many fans - you'd be hard-pressed to find a reason not to want to be, if this year's numbers are anything to go by, one of the more than 2000 artists showcasing their talents for the cream of the music world.

The early application notice should give Aussie and Kiwi bands plenty of time to get their affairs in order with regard to visas and grants and every other aspect of international travel that usually goes awry -- so make use of the extra time while you can; more information is available at the South By Southwest website.

If you're planning on attending as a delegate for the event's series of music, film and interactive festivals and conferences between March 13 and 22, 2015, you'll be able to start signing up for that -- and booking lush hotel space -- from August 5.