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.

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SXSW Music Accelerator Finalists and Winner Announced

Created by tammy on March 13, 2013

ROLI by Tamara BellROLI by Tamara Bell

For the eight startups participating in the third annual SXSW Music Accelerator yesterday, describing how their companies help musicians find that sweet spot between connecting to their existing and potential fans and the reality to make money could have been a harrowing experience. Fortunately for the spokespeople pitching a panel of judges and co-emcees Brad King and Evan Lowenstein, their responses showed a genuine desire to ensure artists' success in the rapidly evolving music industry.

Watch Live - SXSW NPR Music Showcase at Stubb’s Tonight!

Created by jordan on March 13, 2013

NPR Music is ready to rock SXSW and Stubb's tonight with an impeccable lineup at one of the most anticipated showcases at SXSW Music this year! Not able to make it out to the show? No problem! NPR has that covered with a live stream of the official showcase, so you don't miss a beat.

Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsNick Cave and the Bad Seeds will be kicking off their 2013 North American tour at SXSW tonight, March 13, supporting their 15 studio album, Push The Sky Away.

Yeah Yeah YeahsPlus, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cafe Tacvba, Alt-J, Youth Lagoon,Waxahatchee, and Le1f. A SXSW Music lineup NPR doesn't want you to miss!


Tune in at 7:00 PM CDT to watch SXSW: NPR Music Showcase at Stubb’s Live Stream here!

What's Happening! March 13 - Film, Music and Comedy PM Edition

Created by L Park on March 13, 2013

Deadmau5 HawtinRichie Hawtin and Deadmau5 at last night's IA Closing Party.
photo by Merrick Ales

Welcome to the PMS Edition of What's Happening! Oh wait, I meant the PM Edition! Check these beautiful night songs, my friends.

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  • SXSW Live at the North Door. SXSW Live brings SXSW to you! Tonight's kick-ass streaming, sponsored by NewTek, features a fine array of tasty treats from south of the border brought to you by Volumen/ACHE Producciones Some tasty treats from south of the border on offer.
    8pm, The North Door.

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