With SXSW just around the corner, members of the music industry are scrambling to get their ducks in a row in order catch all the incredible shows they want to see, meet all the people they want to meet, and maybe even grab a bite to eat along the way….
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Bandsintown Big Break Showcase Returns To SXSW 2019
Concert discovery platform Bandsintown returns to SXSW with its second annual Big Break Showcase, the festival’s only fan data-driven official showcase. It will be held o Wednesday, March 13th from 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM on the rooftop of Maggie Mae’s on 6th Street. This year’s Bandsintown Big Break Showcase…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
It’s a harsh world out there in the music biz, but our tips and ideas for the independent artist out there will hopefully make things a little easier, with advice on how to sell more music merchandise, why word of mouth marketing is key to live music and how to…
SXSW Adds Keynotes From Spotify, Gimlet, Malcom Gladwell
South by Southwest Conference and Festivals has announced further additions to their Keynote and Featured Speaker lineup for the March 8-17 event. Keynotes announced today include award-winning filmmaker PJ Raval and a keynote conversation between Spotify chief content officer Dawn Ostroff, Gimlet co-founder Matt Lieber and Anchor co-founder Michael Mignano….
THU. BRIEF: Tencent, KKR Eye Universal Music Bid • SXSW Adds Keynotes • Fender Next • More
THURSDAY 2.28.19
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9 Simple Reasons To go To SXSW 2019 [Kosha Dillz]
SXSW can be overwhelming, but not so for indie rapper Kosha Dillz, who is prepping for his 12th SXSW. Planned properly, SXSW launches Kosha’s year. Read and learn, grasshoppers. _________________________________ By indie rapper and music marketer extraordinaire Kosha Dillz This year will be my 12 year at SXSW and 11th…
2019 Must-Attend Music Conferences
Music conferences can a be a life changing experience, and the perfect place to educate yourself about the industry, connect with your contemporaries, and make contact with the powers that be. They can also be a huge waste of time however, so we’ve here provided a short list of must-attend…
A2IM Announces First Ever SXSW Showcase
A2IM has announced their first ever showcase at this year’s SXSW featuring six acts from the rosters of U.S, based independent labels. " While planning the lineup, the most important goal was to have the acts best represent our unique and diverse membership, said Patrick Ferrell, Head of Label Relations…
SXSW Adds Keynote, Featured Speakers For 2019
SXSW is just weeks away and the organizers have announced a slate of additions to the Keynote and Featured Speaker lineup for the 2019 event. The updated list of Keynote speakers announced for the event includes Endeavor Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John, director, actress, producer and activist Olivia Wilde,…
WED. BRIEF: Verizon Adds Free Apple Music • Article 13 Nears • Audiomack • New SXSW Speakers • More
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