Artists apply this week! Last chance to save $10!

The early submission deadline for artists to apply for a showcase is this Friday September 25th. After that the price goes up from $30 to $40. Start here and get your applications in now for your chance to be one of the over 1,800 bands to showcase at SXSW. All applications must be submitted by no later than November 6,

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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

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Juanes plays Havana Story from Miami Herald. Genachowski proposes net neutrality rules Story from CNET. RIAA-funded education materials examined Story from Ars Technica. Kanye shows music has lost its meaning Opinion from SJ Mercury News. Leonard Cohen returning to tour after onstage collapse Story from Billboard. Pere Ubu explore their namesake Story from LA ... MORE

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

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Buddy Miller, Fogerty honored at Americana Music Awards Story from AP via Yahoo News. Calle 13 up for five Latin Grammy Awards Story from AP via Yahoo News. DEVO to re-issue albums and head out on North American tour Story from NME. ColbertNation.com streams free albums from musical guests Story from Wired. Warner Music Group gained on Wall Street Story from Digital ... MORE

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

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Mary Travers of 1960s folk anthem trio dies at 72 Obituary from AP via Yahoo News. The Beatles are fab for business Article from LA Times. Lemmy and Motörhead keep on rockin' and rollin' Inteview from Houston Chronicle. Abercrombie sues Beyonce over fragrance name Story from MSNBC. Brian Eno: 77 Million Paintings Art review from LA Times. Kinks and Tom Jones drummer, ... MORE

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

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Coldplay/Satriani suit dismissed Story from Billboard. The Beatles and Jay-Z top sales this week Chart watch from Billboard. Scary music is scarier with your eyes shut Story from Science Daily. UK group to back off demands to disconnect illegal file sharers Story from Times Online. FCC to further investigate the "Wardrobe Malfunction" Story from Broadcasting and ... MORE

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

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Judge rules against Vivendi in Veoh dispute Story from Wall Street Journal. The Fray sues manager over copyrights Story from AP. New suspect emerges in possible Brian Jones murder Story from Reuters. No Doubt and Chris Martin are among Bridge School benefit performers Item from Billboard. Lily Allen challenges Radiohead over file sharing Story from NME. How music ... MORE

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,

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(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

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The phony corporate sponsored disruptions of Kanye West and Joe Wilson Post from Davey D's Hip Hop Corner. Japan's labels press for piracy action Story from Financial Times. Jim Carroll dies Obituary from NY Times. Subscription model pushed in Canada Story from National Post. ATP, indie rock, and mildew Review from NY Times. U2 start North American tour Review from ... MORE

Labels sue 'Ellen' show Story from AP. Cobain avatar stirs up controversy Post from LA Times. Lou and Nic Adler talk Sunset Strip Post from LA Weekly. Monsters of Folk discuss the project Story from Reuters. Bloodshot bigwigs interviewed on their 15th anniversary Post from Chicago Tribune. Daft Punk to be featured in 'DJ Hero' Post from Rolling Stone. ... MORE

Around every corner at SXSW, there is a chance to see something special happening. Maybe it's a band making the leap to the next level, starting a scene. The El Guapos, among other acts, opened eyes to a younger generation of musicians.

"If a stranger had walked up to me when I was 16 and told me that I would be playing SXSW in fewer than three years, I would not have believed

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Sargent House was an Indie Village participant in 2009 that also brought us showcasing acts Good Old War, Red Fang, Maps & Atlases and Tera Melos.  One of the things about the label that grabbed my attention immediately (besides their insanely amazing roster) was their website. It is completely dedicated to their bands - not the label itself.  With a main page consisting

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Members of Rabid Neurosis group indicted on music piracy charge Story from AP via SF Gate. Steve Jobs is back Story from CNN. Rhapsody app arrives on iPhone Post from USA Today. One in ten people defrauded by fake ticket sites Story from BBC News. Native Music Rocks tour hits NYC Review from NY Times. The Boss and Brubeck are among Kennedy Center honorees Item from ... MORE

Doug Sahm lived life so fully, it's still hard to believe he's not on the road somewhere. In a life filled with great music and notable collaborations, the 1969 song "Mendocino" stands out as a high point. We gathered a group of Doug's running partners to focus in on the Texas-to-California emigration that many artists made in that time, and the adventures that having a hit led

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Whitney Houston tops charts again Chart Watch from Billboard. Pearl Jam employ Tom Tomorrow Story from NY Times. Snoop Dogg named creative chairman of Priority Records Story from Variety. Speech Debelle knew she would win Mercury Prize Story from BBC News. Lil Wayne tour grosses $42 mil Story from Billboard via Yahoo. South Korean popstar G-Dragon accused of ... MORE

Giles Martin interviewed on 'Rock Band' and remasters Story from CNN. Low-power FM in Montana Story from NY Times. Labels say Tennenbaum is still encouraging illegal file sharing Post from NY Times blog. Spotify launches on mobile phones Story from BBC News. Wycliffe "Steely" Johnson dies Obituary from LA Times. The jazz challenge Post from Ian Rogers' Fistfulayen ... MORE

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

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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

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Walkman outsells iPod in Japan Story from CNET. Composing music to affect monkeys Post from MSNBC. China's music sites subject to censorship Story from Wall Street Journal. YouTube/PRS pact on licensing, artists protest proposal to disconnect illegal file sharers Story from The Guardian. Clear Channel introduces "Louie," a format for Gen Xers Post from ... MORE

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

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Madonna is tops in solo artist tour revenue Story from BBC. Lost Beach Boys tapes surface Story from New Times San Luis Obispo. Organizers open Malaysian Black Eyed Peas show to Muslims Item from NY Times. Liles resigns his post at WMG Item from Reuters. Vevo in talks with CBS, NBC Story from Reuters. Roadies at SXSW inspire Busdriver's "Scoliosis Jones" Story from ... MORE

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,

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US media lose $10 billion in advertising money in first half of 2009 Story from Financial Times. The most important video game yet made? Story from NY Times. Colbie Caillat tops sales Chart watch from Billboard. Microsoft discontinues all current Zunes Post from Wired. The Blue Ridge Rangers return Story from LA Times. Neil Young announces new live album from '92 Post ... MORE

Some copyright holders have their unlicensed content taken down from community driven sites, leaving only their official (if any) content up. However, others like SXSW Music 2009 Alumnus, Barcelona, actually thank people for the unlicensed use of their music and the resulting increase in record sales.

Is it best to try to control your exposure and potentially limit it, or should

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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

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UK police criticized for form requesting info from venues Story from The Guardian. Chris Connor dies Obituary from NY Times. They Might Be Giants drop science on kids Story from Wired. Nokia delays U.S. launch of music service Story from Reuters. Nigerian coalition calls for 'no-music day' Story from BBC News. Warner Music reorganizes Nashville office Story from AP via ... MORE

It's no news that a YouTube clip can give you global recognition seemingly overnight. We have seen it happen to laughing babies, wannabe Jedi warriors and musicians on treadmills. Now that OK Go's famously choreographed video has shown us that a viral video can boost sales and licensing deals, the question is no longer about whether to use the site, but how to use it to create

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This week for our Indie Label Spotlight, we present Cheap Lullaby Records. Cheap Lullaby has an amazing roster (including past SXSW performers Joan As Police Woman, Ane Brun, Tobias Froberg) and last year for SXSW 2009, brought us the beautiful Sylvie Lewis from Rome. No one on the roster is currently touring, but while you're waiting for those new albums and announced tour

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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

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The music festival's midlife crisis Story from Toronto Star. Ticket resellers claim legitimacy Story from NY Times. UK police review Brian Jones' death Story from CNN. Buju Banton shows canceled after protests Story from NY Times. Adam Goldstein dies Obituary from LA Times. Making music with computer code Story from BBC News. Carbon-neutral tour needs money to hit ... MORE

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

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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,

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One of SXSW's most endearing qualities is the fact that the festival and conference draws musicians and music business professionals from literally all over the world to Austin's small downtown area. With a wealth of clubs all within walking distance from the Convention Center - the epicenter of it all - it's inevitable that you will cross paths with people from places that you

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