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

Go ROGUE with DIRECTV

Created by Cori on March 12, 2013

Image Courtesy of DirecTV DIRECTV announces its first original series, the sexy, daring thriller ROGUE, premiering April 3 on AUDIENCE network. And as a SXSW registrant you have access to an official SXSW Rogue Watching Party on Friday, March 15 from 3-7PM in the Elixir Lounge at TenOak

Hop on a SXcycle and Unplug with NBC's Revolution

Created by sam on March 12, 2013

Need to get from Point A to Point B in a hurry? Austin traffic got you down? Stop waiting and start moving with SXcycles, the official SXSW bike share program! While you're there, power down in the world of NBC’s Revolution! Enjoy unplugged gaming—ping pong, shuffle board and corn hole to name a few—interactive art, a recharge bar (for when you need to re-enter the digital world), and SXcycles bikes to borrow.

Block Party Bash + Analogue Celebrations in the Trade Show

Created by Cori on March 12, 2013

The Trade Show Block Party is Today!Join us today at 4pm in the SXSW Trade Show to explore the annual Block Party hosted by our exhibitors. With this years new twist, visit participating booths to collect stamps on your competition card to be entered in the draw for a pair of platinum badges and enjoy their custom hostibitality with complimentary refreshments.

Day Four – Julie Uhrman & Joshua Topolsky Community Recap

Created by tammy on March 12, 2013

Yesterday, Julie Uhrman of OUYA and Josh Topolsky of The Verge wowed the audience with an interview about her revolutionary gaming console and Kickstarter success. Check out the video below for a keynote rap recap by SaulPaul:

Gap at SXSW Music 2013

Created by jordan on March 12, 2013

Gap, the official concert T-shirt of this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival, is gearing up to kick off their partnership with Filter and Tumblr at SXSW Music 2013. Hosted at one of Austin's favorite Rainey St bars, Clive, the fun begins at 2:00pm on March 15 with an afternoon lineup you don't want to miss: Ra Ra Riot, Shout Out Louds, Peace, Ducktails and Vacationer.

Make sure you stick around for their nighttime showcase, featuring Macklemore, Andrew W.K., Fidlar and Kitten, open to SXSW badge holders.

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