Ways to Get Involved
There are many ways to participate and begin your SXSW experience:
Attending SXSW is easy. Purchase a badge for the conference(s) you want to attend and you're set. A badge will get you first-priority admission to all conference and festival activities for your badge type. You'll also have an abundance of networking opportunities and gets lots of swag while you're here. Click here to learn more about registering to attend SXSW.
SXSW is one of the best opportunities in the world of live music to showcase your talents to music writers, record label attendees, music supervisors, talents buyers, agents, and -- perhaps most importantly -- the music fans! Thousands of people flock to Austin to witness four full nights of diverse music from around the world at over 60 stages downtown. Whether you're an emerging artist looking to get notice outside your hometown or a veteran in need a career boost, for 21 years South By Southwest has served as a vital component in showing the music world your significance. Learn more about showcasing your act at SXSW 2008 here.
The SXSW Film Festival is looking for the next great film project! You can submit your film (feature, short, documentary, etc.) and you may end up becoming part of the SXSW alumni, if we select your project for the 2008 festival. Thousands of film fans, industry, press, and more descend upon SXSW every March to discover the best in new indie and indie-mind film. Read up on participating by submitting your film here.
Now in its eleventh year, the SXSW Web Awards competition uncovers the best new websites and celebrates those who are building and implementing tomorrow's online trends. Enter your website for a chance to win industry exposure and tech-related goodies.
Every March, the South By Southwest Conferences & Festivals bring together the top film, interactive and music industry leaders, established and fresh breakthrough artists, filmmakers, bloggers, decision-makers and the dynamic audience that supports them all. There is really no better place to market yourself, your product, your business than right here in Austin, Texas during it's busiest and best 10 days of the year. For those who just can't get enough---don't worry---proven year-round opportunities are available to you. Visit us here to learn more about revealing the potential to increase recognition and build your business through SXSW.
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