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# Bandsintown Big Break Showcase Returns To SXSW 2019
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/bandsintown-big-break-showcase-returns-to-sxsw-2019/
- Published: 2019-03-04T09:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2019-03-04T09:00:00.000Z
- Description: Concert discovery platform Bandsintown returns to SXSW with its second annual Big Break Showcase, the festival’s only fan data-driven official showcase. It will be held o Wednesday, March 13th from. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/03/bandsintown-big-break-showcase-returns-to-s
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Conventions & Awards, DIY Advice & Tips, Live & Ticketing, Bandsintown, Big Break, DIY, DIY musicians, indie, music, Music Business, music industry, musician, musicians, SXSW, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:00

[![Bandsintown](https://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20240a4418ab2200c-pi "Bandsintown")](https://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20240a48f51dc200b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)Concert discovery platform Bandsintown returns to SXSW with its second annual Big Break Showcase, the festival’s only fan data-driven official showcase. It will be held o Wednesday, March 13th from 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM on the rooftop of Maggie Mae’s on 6th Street. [![BIT SXSW](https://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20240a48f5192200b-500wi "BIT SXSW")](https://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20240a48f5192200b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)This year's Bandsintown Big Break Showcase will feature live performances by R&B singer Adrian Jean, LA rock duo KOLARS, critically acclaimed indie-pop group illuminati hotties, R&B vocalist Herizen, Portland’s Reptaliens, and electronic solo act Hazey Eyes. Bandsintown's "Big Break" is a fan data-driven emerging artist program that identifies artists who have demonstrated a notable increase in trackers on the platform within a six-month period. Thanks to a reach of 130 million fans including 50 million registered concert goer, plus 500,000 touring artists, Bandsintown can tap into live music insights and see who concert-goers are obsessing over. Artists who qualify for Big Break receive promotion across Bandsintown’s robust digital network, customized editorial, in-app features, brand partnerships, touring, special showcase opportunities, and social media promotion.“We’re thrilled to be returning to SXSW to help shine a light on this eclectic group of artists who are rapidly growing their audiences on Bandsintown,” said Fabrice Sergent, Managing Partner of Bandsintown. “Big Break is the first fan data-driven emerging artist program and is especially unique in its ability to detect promising emerging artists at a very early stage while simultaneously helping fans discover music’s most promising up-and-comers. We look forward to celebrating their bright futures in Austin.”Free MentoringSXSW badge holders are invited to join Fabrice for a mentor session on Wednesday, March 13th at 5:00 PM. For more information and RSVP details, click [HERE](https://schedule.sxsw.com/2019/events/PP102966?ref=hypebot.com).