Welcome to SXSW 2013

The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals (March 8-17, 2013) offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery.

Recent News

Justin Timberlake Will Headline the All-Star Conclusion of the Myspace Secret Shows, presented by Chevy

Created by melissa on March 15, 2013

Myspace Secret Show Lineup

Multi-talented, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist Justin Timberlake just confirmed that he’ll be take the stage at the last Myspace Secret Show at SXSW on March 16. Grammy Award-winner ?uestlove along with prolific DJ and producer RJD2 will also perform at the Secret Show finale at the Coppertank Events Center in downtown Austin. There are two ways to attend the Myspace Secret Shows. The first is for fans on a first-come, first-served basis, but only to those who’ve connected to Myspace Secret Show artists, so get connected on the new Myspace now.

Istanbulive5 Tonight at SXSW Music

Created by stacey on March 15, 2013

Three of the hottest rock acts from Turkey, a world/gypsy collective and a lovely folk/art rock band from Holland converge on SXSW for the very first time. Take the opportunity to experience this rare event at Cedar Street Courtyard tonight with maNga, mor ve ötesi, Gripin, NY Gypsy All-Stars and Blaudzun. Show starts at 9pm tonight, Friday, March 15.

AT&T and American Airlines Collaborate with Leading Developers to Rethink Travel Apps

Created by jordan on March 15, 2013

Super sponsors AT&T and American Airlines came together last weekend to create one of the most productive events in all of SXSW 2013 when they hosted the "Travel Hack." AT&T Hackathons bring together accomplished and aspiring developers with tools, expert mentors and others who share their passion and complement their skills to create exciting mobile technology innovations and solution. This particular Hackathon was aimed towards rethinking how mobile apps help us get around the world. They challenged more than 60 developers to create travel apps within a 30-hour coding timeframe that incorporated unreleased APIs from both AT&T and American Airlines, then an expert panel of judges chose the 3 winners from the 15 apps that had been developed and awarded them huge cash prizes.

SXcycles and NBC's Revolution to the Rescue

Created by jordan on March 15, 2013

SXcycles HQ, NBC's Revolution "Power Down" Experience

Only two days left of SXSW Music and Film and there's still so much to see… We know there are a lot of tired feet in this city with places to go, so take a load off and get to your show faster with SXcycles, the official SXSW bike share program! While you're at SXcycles HQ, be sure to check out NBC's Revolution "Power Down" Experience where you can enjoy unplugged gaming—ping pong, shuffle board and corn hole to name a few—interactive art, and a recharge bar (plug-in and avoid the blackout).

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