Event: SXSW – South by South West Austin, TX March 12

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A little history:

The first South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) was held in 1987 in Austin, Texas. Despite the fact that Austin was not a Top 20 major market at the time, the background and character of the city made it a perfect location for the conference. Austin was considered a fairly cosmopolitan town for its size because of the University of Texas, which draws people from all over the world. As home to the state government and Texas Legislature it has also always been a popular party town, with a reputation that goes back to the 19th century when numerous nightspots and bars were populated by General Custer’s troops after the Civil War. These nightspots are located in the same areas where the 6th Street and 4th Street club and bar scenes now exist.

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The 17th annual SXSW® Interactive festival will take place March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas. An incubator of cutting-edge technologies, the event features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. From hands-on training to big-picture analysis of the future, SXSW Interactive has become the place to experience a preview of what is unfolding in the world of technology. Join us March 2010 for the panels, the parties, the 13th Annual Web Awards, the ScreenBurn at SXSW Arcade, the Film and Interactive Trade Show and Exhibition, Microsoft BizSpark Accelerator at SXSW and, of course, the inspirational experience that only SXSW can deliver.

The 24th annual SXSW® Music Conference being held March 17 – 21, 2010 in Austin, Texas will attract thousands of music professionals for one simple reason: the love of good music. The music conference provides a forum for keeping up with the rapid changes in the music industry brought on by mergers and technology. Registrants are offered the opportunity to hear from industry leaders about the changes taking place now and what is on the horizon. Also in the convention center is the SXSW Music Trade Show featuring businesses that span the spectrum from CD/DVDmanufacturers, gear and merch companies to magazines and record labels with representatives from the UK, Canada, Spain, Australia, Japan and New Zealand. During the music festival, club-hopping registrants can hear a staggering array of music from all over the world. Good music and the business which surrounds it are explored, presented and debated.

The 17th annual SXSW® FilmConference + festival® will take place March 12 through March 20, 2010 in Austin, Texas. A uniquely creative environment featuring the dynamic convergence of talent, smart audiences and industry heavyweights. Ahotbed of discovery and interactivity, the event offers lucrative networking opportunities and immersion into the art and business of the rapidly evolving world of independent film. Over the first five days, the Film Conference buzzes as world-class speakers, creative minds, and notable mentors tackle the latest filmmaking trends amidst the unmatched social atmosphere of the SXSW experience. Simultaneously, the internationally acclaimed, nine-day Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent, with a truly diverse program ranging from provocative documentaries to subversive Hollywood comedies.

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Event: SXSW – South by South West Austin, TX March 12