Want to attend SXSW in 2010 for the least-expensive price possible? Then take advantage of the early bird discount by registering before the end of the day on Friday, September 25. You can save $155 on the walk-up rate for all Music, Film, Interactive and Gold badges, and save $305 on a Platinum badge, when you register by Friday.

That's right, you can see all the daytime

Time is running out on your savings! Some of the biggest deals at SXSW are quickly fading out of sight. With only four days left to capitalize on the massive deals being offered at SXSW, there is no better time than the present. At stake are hundreds and hundreds of dollars in possible savings on ads in SXSWORLD Magazines and Conference Program Directories. An unparalleled

Connecting the dots between the Music Conference and the Music Festival is even more inspiring when it happens effortlessly. Longtime SXSW attendee and tenured panelist Jeff Greenberg - CEO of Village Studios - shares his before & after experience of SXSW 2009. <!--break--> "Going to SXSW, I got to LAX and waited patiently in the line for security. Finally when I got to

Beginning in 2010, SXSW Music will unveil the Gear Alley Performance Stage. Over a period of three days, this one-of-a-kind venture will allow artists to test out new equipment in a venue adjoining the Music Trade Show and Artists Lounge. Performances on the stage will be very informal, giving artists a chance to let loose and ad lib on gear provided by featured instrument

September 25th is the first SXSW registration deadline. Why register now -- with SXSW 2010 still six months away?

Three good reasons to act now:

Registration savings! SXSW badges will never be a better bargain than they are today. With savings of 20% - 30% off the walk-up registration fee the current badge price is an amazing value for the premier conference, festival, and trade

The SXSW Interactive Festival is very excited to announce that danah boyd will serve as the Opening Speaker for the 2010 event. One of the world's foremost authorities on social networks, boyd works at Microsoft Research New England and also serves as a Fellow at the Harvard University Berkman Center for Internet and Society. boyd recently completed her PhD in the School of

The SXSW online registration system will lead you through the simple process of buying the badge of your choice. Confirmed SXSW attendees (registrants, exhibitors, etc.) then get access to the online Hotel Requester where they book their room through the SXSW Housing Desk.

Because SXSW is the single busiest week for hotels in Austin, SXSW has blocked over 8,500 rooms at 50

All music industry friends of SXSW in the Seattle area are invited to a SXSW Music Mixer party on Tuesday, September 29 at the Showbox at the Market, from 6-8 PM. Staffers from the music conference, festival, and sales departments will be on hand to discuss SXSW 10's new features. We'll be giving away a SXSW Music badge to a lucky contest winner, so bring your business card to

There are numerous opportunities for sponsorship at SXSW and we realize that sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to find the best fit for your company. Determining your audience is one of the most important factors to consider. Because SXSW attracts thousands of leaders in the media, music, film, and digital technology industries, as well as some of the hottest,

Though there are a myriad of options for marketing your business at SXSW, the longevity of sponsoring the SXSW Film Big Bag is unparalleled. Made from 100% all natural cotton canvas, the bags feature your company logo on one side and original artwork by a renowned artist on the opposite side. A cursory glance at previous artists and names like Quentin Tarantino, Mike Judge, and

(The above is proof that the internets now move faster than the speed of crappy pop culture. Thanks to Yael for this find.)

Why am I doing this to you, you might ask? Why am I doing this to myself is the better question. Blogging is pain, people.

9.00 pm This show gets more and more ridiculous as each year passes. I'm sure 2000 and fine will be no exception. I think I'm only

Got an amazing new service, product, or application that you want to showcase to all the technology trendsetters who come to Austin in March? If so, then you should know that the entry process for Microsoft BizSpark Accelerator at SXSW is now open. This competition provides an amazing outlet for companies to demonstrate their cutting-edge creativity before an influential audience

They say that you can lead a horse to water, but you can not make the horse drink. For a few weeks now, we have been highlighting some marvelous deals. Fortunately, all the "horses" out there are seeing these deals on display and cannot help themselves. They have been drinking them up!

We are, however, a charitable bunch, one that is quite adverse to having others miss out on

In order to attend SXSW and benefit from all the event has to offer, you'll need to register (translation: buy a badge). This is the only credential to get you into the SXSW conference, festival, trade show and parties. There are five badges to choose from: Platinum, our most versatile badge, provides full access to Music, Interactive and Film events. The Gold badge grants you

September 25th should be looming large on your calendar. In only a few weeks, two of the biggest deals at SXSW are set to expire. Your opportunities to save hundreds of dollars are quickly fading out of sight. Savings can be easy, however. Simply purchase advertising in our SXSWORLD Magazines and Conference Program Directories by September 25th and you will save as much as 50%

If you still haven't voted for your favorite proposals on the SXSW PanelPicker interface, then you are in luck. We have decided to keep the voting interface up and running through the Labor Day weekend -- but the gates will absolutely close at 11:59 CST on Monday evening, September 7. Don't forget to use the search options button and the hot list functionality (at the top left

If you still haven't voted for your favorite proposals on the SXSW PanelPicker interface, then you are in luck. We have decided to keep the voting interface up and running through the Labor Day weekend -- but the gates will absolutely close at 11:59 CST on Monday evening, September 7. Don't forget to use the search options button and the hot list functionality (at the top left

One of our goals each year is to give our registrants spaces to interface with each other, foster ideas, and grow as a community. Whether online before the event, on my.SXSW, during the event at a party, in the middle of a Core Conversation, or in a lounge, we want you to connect with others in the industry. Today, Stephanie Agresta, co-founder of the Techset, shares her

What programming and speakers do you want to see at the 2010 SXSW Interactive Festival. You've got one more day to contribute your two cents to this process by voting on your favorite proposals via the PanelPicker voting interface (and if a particular idea really captures your attention, then be sure to write a few words in the comments section of this proposal).

The polls close

A trade show is a gathering of organizations within a particular industry (or peripheral field) that meet for a specific purpose. Generally, these trade shows are an avenue for companies to showcase innovative products, meet potential clients, observe competitors, or even to stay abreast of innovations and potential market tendencies.

For SXSW, our targeted industries of music,

SXSW registrants who act now will get in on the best available rates to hang their hat and rest their head at one of Austin’s great downtown hotels. With 15 hotels within walking distance of the Austin Convention Center and Sixth Street clubs you can choose from a range of hotel styles to find the one that suits you best. Visit our online list of available hotels — and decide

SXSW continues to forge new paths in music, film and technology. Each year brings new talent and new ideas to the forefront of each respective medium. Sponsorship of SXSW provides a singular chance to impress a cross section of emerging industry leaders.

Often, a desire to market a product or business exists, but a complete vision of achievement does not. In 2009, PepsiCo wed

With more than 2600 total entries, how do you find the proposals that most interest you on the 2010 SXSW PanelPicker? One good strategy is to use the "search options" button, which allows you to browse ideas by name, title, business name, category or comments. Another approach is to use the new "Hot" button located at the top left corner of the PanelPicker interface.

Clicking on

What do you think are the best ideas submitted to the 2010 SXSW PanelPicker? We want your opinions -- and we want them soon! Remember, the voting process ends at 11:59 CST on Friday, September 4. That's one week from today. In addition to your votes, we also welcome you to comment on what you like (and what you don't like) about specific panel ideas. As always, we remind you to

The good news continues to grow here at SXSW. Last week, we informed you of the amazing opportunities available by advertising on our YouTube channel. While we thought that was a great deal, it turns out that it was just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Lurking below is one of the biggest advertising opportunities available with SXSW.

From September 1st thru September 30th,

SXSW panels are a great way to pick up essential ideas, advice and connections to take your career to the next level. A nexus for people and information, expect to hear from the likes of Neil Young, Jarvis Cocker (Pulp), Tony Hsieh (zappos.com) and Jonathan Demme across a diverse programme of panels, conversations, interviews and more. SXSW Panels are also an opportunity to gain

Last week we took you inside the SXSW PanelPicker with the video "PanelPicker: An Inside View." This week we continue the process with "PanelPicker: How-To," a step-by-step video guide to the PanelPicker voting process. Do I need to sign-up to vote? How do I create an account? How can I find what I'm looking for in the PanelPicker? How do I vote for my favorite ideas? You'll find

As our lives continue to be more fluidly integrated with technology, it's important for an advertiser to successfully position themselves in singular ways to harness their true marketing power and potential. Luckily, SXSW continues to be at the forefront of industry trends and has many ways for an advertiser to maximize their marketing reach without constraining budgets. A

Judi Krant's Made in China won the Narrative Grand Jury Award at SXSW 2009, as well as the SXSW / Chicken & Egg Emergent Woman Award. A world premiere at SXSW, Made in China has continued to screen around the country, picking up even more awards and acclaim. But what does the director have to say about the experience? Find out below!

"In the weeks preceding the fest, I was

There's been a lot of talk about the SXSW PanelPicker. You may have already seen the tweets, blog posts, status updates, emails, etc. from your friends asking for your support for their SXSW panel submission in the PanelPicker. And you wonder, "What IS this PanelPicker everyone's talking about?"

Well, wonder no more! SXSW has teamed up with our good friends at Trigger Studios

2009 Showcasing artist, Invincible made quite a splash at SXSW this past March. Her packed show at the Back Alley Social was hailed by critics and fans from all over the globe as a highlight of the festival. She's an outspoken MC that goes against the grain of current hip-hop trends, eschewing simplicity for a more classic "edu-tational" sort of flow.

Her new website, billed as a

Well that all depends on which portion of SXSW you're talking about. The SXSW Music Conference and Festival was launched in 1987.

In 1994, SXSW added the SXSW Film and Multimedia Conference to its lineup because of the growth of the film and tech industries in Austin. Just a year later, Multimedia grew into its own event and four years after that, in 1999, SXSW Multimedia became

Double your pleasure, double your fun. By purchasing a Platinum stand today, you will be positioning yourself to not only harvest massive savings, but prodigious levels of new exposure. If you invest in a Platinum stand before September 25th, you will save 20% off the list rate! In addition to this, you will also receive one Platinum Badge for free. That's an additional $1225

Thanks again to the thousands of members of the SXSW online community who have submitted panel and solo presentation proposals for next spring's event. To this end, the 2010 PanelPicker voting application is now set to launch on Monday, August 17 (this is a week later than initially scheduled -- all good things come to those who wait). We've added a few new twists to the voting

Many of you visiting sxsw.com are fully aware of what happens every March in Austin, TX as a huge portion of the world's music industry descends upon Austin. But there's still a few of you who may have some questions. In this ongoing section, SXSW 101, we will attempt to answer some of your questions and fully prepare you for what you are in for when you make your way down to the

Just like the Spice Girls, SXSW Music invites you to share your opinions on the 2010 PanelPicker ideas we have on hand. Nearly 300 ideas have been sent our way. Public voting on these ideas begins next Monday, August 17 and continues through Friday, September 4. We know that we'll get some feedback from our die-hard Music Conference fans. We also welcome Interactive and Film

Following its acclaimed world premiere at SXSW 2009, Ben Steinbauer's Winnebago Man has traveled around the world, picking up awards and fans all over the place. In the second installment of our SXSW Stories feedback series, read what Ben has to say about his SXSW experience, and the premiere that started it all.

"We had finished editing our documentary just three days before the

With the new season just now under way, there is no better time to take advantage of many cost saving advertisement deals for SXSW 2010. Take the bull by the horns and sign up to advertise in SXSWORLD today. From now until September 25th, you have the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars by purchasing a standalone ad in the November issue of SXSWORLD at a 50% discount. If

As announced last week, Mike Judge's new film Extract will receive its red carpet world premiere right here in Austin, next Tuesday, August 18. Tickets are like hen's teeth, but don't worry - we've got your back. Simply register for a Film, Gold or Platinum badge by Thursday, August 13 at 6pm CST for the chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets to this special event!

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Flashback to 1994. Where were you on March 17? That was the day the man in black came to SXSW to serve as keynote speaker and blow us all away with a mesmerizing set at Emo's. Yes, Johnny Cash played Emo's... on the same bill as Beck... who was then largely unknown.

But I digress... I feel fortunate to introduce this keynote clip. I feel even more fortunate to have been