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SXSW 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

The music community was excited back in June when we learned that SXSW '04 Alum Sufjan Stevens was in fact working on a new album. The excitement came to a rolling boil when we learned that he'd booked a North American tour, set to perform live in large and beautiful, historic theaters and venues across the continent. Then, less than a couple weeks ago, we just about exploded when he surprised us by digitally releasing 60 minute EP All Delighted People with the promise of a physical release to follow shortly.

In the global entertainment industries, ‘content convergence’ has probably been the most talked about topic of the last decade. Its effect can certainly be seen at SXSW, with our convergence of the music, film and interactive industries. This is especially so during our dynamic Trade Show.