Category archives: SXSW

After Cancelling SXSW, Austin Mayor Encourages People to ‘Go Out to Eat, Drink & Listen to Live Music’

One week after cancelling SXSW 2020, which was expected to deliver several hundred million dollars to the local economy, Austin Mayor Jerry Adler is encouraging residents to patronize restaurants and other businesses. Mayor Adler, Texas Senator John Co…

After Cancelling SXSW, Austin Mayor Encourages People to ‘Go Out to Eat, Drink & Listen to Live Music’

One week after cancelling SXSW 2020, which was expected to deliver several hundred million dollars to the local economy, Austin Mayor Jerry Adler is encouraging residents to patronize restaurants and other businesses. Mayor Adler, Texas Senator John Co…

More SXSW damage from Coronavirus pandemic: No refunds for ticket-holders, as event lays off a third of staff

Badge holders can defer registration to 2021, however
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Unlike SXSW, event promoter DEAG says it has ‘full insurance’ for Coronavirus cancellations

“Events canceled by the authorities due to COVID-19 are insured.”
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SXSW disaster: Event admits it has no insurance for Coronavirus cancellation

Winter Music Conference tells would-be attendees to “put a pause on travel plans”
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Today Is Last Day To Submit To Showcase At SXSW 2020

Today, Friday October 25th, is the last day to submit to perform at an official SXSW showcase. "SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW every year." SXSW 2020 will be held March 16 – 22, 2020 in…

1 Week Left To Submit To Play SXSW Music 2020, First Showcase Bands Announced [Full List]

If you want to perform at an official SXSW showcase, your time is running out. The deadline to submit to showcase at SXSW Music 2020 is next Friday, October 26th. "SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW…

We Need Your Vote! Help Us Present SMART TOURING: How To Guide Booking, Marketing With Data at SXSW 2020

The SXSW PanelPicker is open for just a few more days to help choose which panels should be presented at SXSW 2020 and we’d need your vote. Please consider giving our panel SMART TOURING: GUIDE BOOKING + MARKETING WITH DATA a thumbs up now. We’ve Got A Favor To Ask…

You Have To Be There: 10 Essential Music Business Conferences For 2019

While early season festivals like SXSW tend to get the most airtime, the second half of the year is chock full with a variety of incredible conferences for those steeped in major music industry happenings. Here Angela Mastrogiacomo looks at ten that are essential to attend. ________________________ Guest post by…