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# Essential SXSW Guide: What To Bring, Wear, Expect And More
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- Published: 2017-03-10T09:10:00.000Z
- Updated: 2017-03-10T09:10:00.000Z
- Description: South by Southwest is rapidly approaching, and although you may have already solidified your travel plans, a first-timer to Austin's biggest music event probably still has some questions about what. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/03/essential-sxsw-guide-what-to-bring-wear-exp
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South by Southwest is rapidly approaching, and although you may have already solidified your travel plans, a first-timer to Austin's biggest music event probably still has some questions about what to pack, and what to be prepared for once you arrive. Here, we break down the essentials.

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In this new post to [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com), **Ta'Rikah Jones** outlines what a newcomer to SXSW can expect to find, and how they can equip themselves in order to be prepared for the music event of a lifetime.*"Set up meetings on the [SXSW Social](http://social.sxsw.com/sessions/new?ref=hypebot.com) site. SXSW allows you to connect via their site with all attendees of the conference. Make sure to update your profile on the SXSW Social site to include a profile picture and corresponding links. Profiles with pictures get more engagement that others."* *[\[Continue Reading\]](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-essential-sxsw-guide-what-to-bring-what-to-wear-expect-a.html?ref=hypebot.com)*

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