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SXSW10_SkyHighPhotography_519_0.jpgAerial shot of Auditorium Shores Stage. Photo Courtesy of SkyHigh Photography.

The SXSW® Music and Media Conference celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2011. Reaching a quarter of a century of being the biggest and most anticipated convergence of all things music, SXSW is ready to keep the reputation alive by programming the best event yet.

By day, thousands of conference registrants network in the halls of the Austin Convention Center on their way to do business in the SXSW® Trade Show, sit in on informative panel discussions featuring some of the industry's key players, gain insight from legendary keynote speakers or plan out their abundant party schedules. At night, SXSW showcases hundreds upon hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin. All this and so much more, combine to make SXSW one of the most revered music events, year after year.

The Latest News from SXSW Music

SXSW 2010 Music Panel: Meet Bookers for Top Festivals Worldwide

Representatives from some of the worlds' top music festivals shared their insight into booking showcasing bands on the SXSW 2010 panel "Meet Bookers for Top Festivals Worldwide". Moderator Panos Panay of Sonicbids was joined by panelists Alex Schulz of Reeperbahn Festival GbR, Summerfest's David Silbaugh, Ashley Capps of AC Entertainment Inc and Bonnaroo, and Chris Porter from Bumbershoot.

SXSW Briefings Roadshow

britain.jpgThe SXSW Briefings Roadshow around the UK has come to a successful conclusion. Nearly 600 aspiring delegates and showcase artists have attended briefings in Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle, London, Brighton, Cardiff, Bristol and Belfast to hear SXSW UK & Ireland representative Una Johnston outline the opportunities for UK filmmakers, digital creatives and artists at SXSW Film, Interactive and Music.

2010 Showcase Spotlight: La Zona Rosa 3/17

TraeABNSXSWBLOG.jpgWednesday, March 17th 2010, SXSW teamed up with O.G.P.R. and AllHipHop.com to present the Best in Texas Showcase at La Zona Rosa. Sets from Paul Wall & Chamillionaire, Trae tha Truth, Chalie Boy, Fat Pimp, Dorrough, League of Extraordinary G’z, Question?, Kyle Lee and Big Sid proved that hip-hop is alive and well down deep in the south. Beyond the killer showcase, plenty of SXSW performing artists were in attendance, such as Kid Sister, Yelawolf and Killer Mike.

Check out these pictures from the show below. To see more shows like this, register now to attend SXSW 2011. Want to perform on a lineup like this one? Send us your stuff by applying to showcase!

Pictured Above, Trae the Truth. All Photos courtesy of Matt Sonzala, except where noted.

The Daily Chord - Tuesday, September 7

Podcasts for a Long Weekend

CBGBStories_burke.jpgThere's a three-day break ahead. Why not load up some SXSW 2010 Music panel podcasts into the old Diamond Rio and ponder musical topics while picnicking?

Here are ten great panels to pick from:

Going Dutch: The Lowlands Festival

Lowlands2.jpgSXSW Staffer Lizzy Newton recently returned from checking out all the action at the 11th annual Lowlands Festival in Biddinghuizen, Holland. Each year, the festival continues to sell out, this year doing so in only eight days and in advance of announcing the line-up. It's such a hit among many due to the diverse programming, 2010 including acts ranging from

2010 Showcase Spotlight: Barbarella 3/20

daniel-brod_bestcoast2.jpgAt SXSW 2010, the awesome people behind PPM Records put on a killer showcase of buzz worthy acts. Although it was cold out that Saturday night, the venue was hot with packed bodies and an intense lineup that included Infinite Body, Gun Outfit, Total Abuse, KIT, Best Coast, Abe Vigoda and No Age. Glimpse some photos from the show, included below.

Register now to catch shows like this one and so much more at SXSW 2011. Apply to showcase and have the chance to perform this coming March!

Pictured Above, Best Coast. All Photos courtesy of Daniel C. Photography

sonaBLAST! Redirects and Refocuses

SonaBLAST! has moved its headquarters from NYC to Louisville, Kentucky. The aim? To become the best indie label in the region. Started in 2002 mainly for singer-songwriters like Mark Geary (SXSW 2004) and Ben Sollee (SXSW 2009), sonaBLAST! now has several exciting bands like Lucky Pineapple and The Seedy Seeds (both SXSW 2009), and The Pass (see video above).