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The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals 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. Mark your calendar for SXSW 2014 (March 8-16, 2014) and SXSW EDU (March 3-6, 2014) and check out our other events SXSW V2V (Aug 11-14, 2013) and SXSW Eco (Oct 7-9, 2013).

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

Created by jordan on March 13, 2013
Music

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
Happening Music Film Comedy

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.

Information Station
  • 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.

SXSW Accelerator Interactive Grand Prize Winners Announced

Created by Sarah Garcia on March 13, 2013
Interactive

Plotter by Tamara BellPlotter by Tamara Bell

"What is your secret sauce?" is a question that often stumps startups as they try to clearly and briefly explain what separates them from their competitors. Fortunately for many of the 18 companies pitching in the final round at the fifth annual SXSW Accelerator, the answers were succinct and compelling.

Music on Screen at SXSW Film

Created by jim on March 13, 2013
Film

SXSW Music is kicking off, but SXSW Film continues through Saturday! Why not combine the two with some awesome Music related films?

Tonight, take your pick between Dave Grohl's Sound City, another chance to see the The Punk Singer; Wayne Coyne's A Year in the Life of Wayne's Phone, and the Finnish Punk epic, The Punk Syndrome, with the band in attendance!

FryeDays Are Back at SXSW Music

Created by stacey on March 13, 2013
Music

The Frye Company is back for the 3rd year with FRYEDAYS! Friday, March 15 at Buffalo Billiards. Killer lineup from 8pm – 2am: Jamie N Commons, The Last Bison, Gold Fields, Rhye, MØ, and Asher Roth with DJ sets by Mayer Hawthorne in-between. This will be the exclusive official SXSW night show for the much anticipated and highly secretive Rhye, who are at SXSW in support of their debut album Mother. Rhye joins the rest of the line up of must sees and buzzing names for a night not to be missed.

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