Music Trade Show Overview

Use this map for exhibitor location and information.

LOCATION
Austin Convention Center, Level 4, Grand Ballroom (D & F)

Trade Show Hours
Wed, March 18 – Fri, March 20 from Noon to 6pm

SESAC Day Stage Café Hours
Ballroom G (next to the Trade Show)
Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, March 22 - 8:30am to 6pm
Schedule

Admission to the SXSW Music Trade Show is open to all badge holders.
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CONNECTION CENTER - Level 4 location
The NEW - hybrid web center, film/music festival preview station, info kiosk, lost & found.
Ballroom D Foyer
Pepsi presents this new combo-center where you'll be able to jump onto a computer with broadband, put on a pair of Koss headphones and check out SXSW film trailers or EPK's and music of SXSW Showcasing Artists, or ask a friendly Austinite for directions, tips and other questions that will help make your SXSW experience convenient and exciting. The upstairs Connection Center also provides Film Festival Box Office services. Two additional Connection Centers are strategically placed downstairs and are presented by Koss Headphones and Conduit Labs. Lost & Found -- the Connection Center is the place to go.

SXSW SHOWCASING ARTIST LOUNGE
Now In A New Location the Ballroom E Foyer & Balcony
Presented by LP33 – Recognized as the SXSW Showcasing Artist Green Room inside the Austin Convention Center, the Artist Lounge is provided for all SXSW showcasing artists with an artist wristband. Complimentary beverages and snacks are provided. Artists will discover a comfortable setting for relaxing, providing an interview, or use of the lounge’s computer.

SXSW BLOCK PARTY
Thursday, March 19 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
This year the party is coming to the Music Trade Show with the first ever SXSW Block Party. Hosting exhibitors will provide complimentary tasty libations and snacks for registrants during this fun open house. Enjoy beer, wine, margaritas and more while networking with fellow registrants and exhibiting companies in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

INDIE VILLAGE
Stand #600, 602, 604, 701, 703, 705
Back for the sixth year, the SXSW Indie Village brings together U.S. based, independently owned and managed record labels. Stop by to meet the label reps and the bands they represent. Ask the Indie Village Sheriff to see the schedule of times each label’s reps will be holding hours.

SOUTH BY BOOKSTORE
Stand #534, 535, 900
Made possible by Barnes & Noble, SXSW 2009 Music Conference speakers & Showcasing Artists who have new releases will be participating in signings at the South By Bookstore.


STUDIO SX
Stand #101-103
Lights! Cameras! STUDIO SX! Presented by Blue Microphones, Studio SX invites you to watch live interviews and conversations between notables of the SXSW Music Conferences & Festivals. Many of these interviews will be posted on SXSW.com and on SXSW’s YouTube channel -- www.youtube.com/sxsw

SESAC DAY STAGE CAFE
Ballroom G
The SESAC Day Stage Cafe provides a convenient location to catch up with acquaintances, get a bite to eat, grab a beverage, or take advantage of the free Wi-Fi. Check out the second performances of SXSW Showcasing Artists.

INTERNATIONAL SPEED DATING SESSIONS (ISDS)
Stand #615, 617, 619
Back for SXSW 2009.

TRADE SHOW BAR
Stand #511, 513
Serving Beer, Wine and Margaritas and non-alcoholic beverages. Trade Show Happy Hour with complimentary beer on Wednesday & Friday from 3pm to 4pm. Stop by Thursday, March 19 from 1-1:30pm for the Softball Tournament Draw Ceremony.

EXHIBITOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Learn about SXSW Exhibitor hosted happy hours, demos, contests and giveaways.

Located on aisle 400, stroll through the Trade Show’s Music Gear Alley and meet with reps from Audio-Technica, Blue Microphones, Dot Music, Elixir Strings, GHS Corp, KOSS, Korg, Souldier, Taylor Guitars...