SXSW raises pay to showcasing artists, but boycott likely to continue

When SXSW opened applications to showcase at its 2024 edition, its also increased payments to acts that are accepted to showcase. SXSW has raised payments from $250 to $350 for. Continue reading

Share on:

Austin Parks Board unanimously calls for pay hike for SXSW performers

The Austin Parks and Recreation Board has unanimously called in the City Council to force a pay raise to performers at South by Southwest (SXSW). The festival has paid $250 to. Continue reading

Share on:

OVERHEARD @ SXSW: Attendance down • NFTs everywhere • 1400 showcases • DMC, Brandi, Tanya & more

Local media is reporting that SXSW 2022 attendance appears down 20% from 2019 levels. While any bump is welcome by local businesses, the drop appears to some veteran attendees to. Continue reading

Share on:

SXSW sells 50% to Billboard, Rolling Stone publisher Penske Media

The publisher of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Vibe, and Variety, Penske Media has bought a 50% stake in SXSW. “a true lifeline” The SXSW festival and conference were struggling after they were canceled in. Continue reading

Share on:

SXSW 2021 Goes Online, Showcases To Feature Artists Scheduled For 2020

SXSW has announced that it will be a largely online event in 2021. “The challenge of building a new future is one that we’re excited to tackle,” Roland Swenson, CEO. Continue reading

Share on:

Apple, Netflix Join Companies Pulling Out Of SXSW 2020 Over Coronavirus Concerns

Apple and Netflix have joined a growing list of major companies pulling out of SXSW 2020 over coronavirus concerns. The annual event will draw several hundred thousand participants to Austin, Texas. Continue reading

Share on:

CD Baby DIY Musician Conference 2020 Puts Early-Bird Tickets On Sale

CD Baby has announced its next DIY Musician Conference for August 28-30, 2020 in Austin, Texas. While the event is 9 months away, CD Baby is offering a super low. Continue reading

Share on:

Austin’s Prism Raises $2.2M For Live Music Booking And Management Software

Austin-based music tech startup Prism has raised a $2.2 million seed round. Prism's software simplifies the booking and management of live music events. Last night, Prism hosted the Annual Music. Continue reading

Share on:

Radio’s Most Innovative: Austin City Limits Radio [INTERVIEW]

Exploring an innovative new partnership between Austin City Limits and KGSR/Austin, Jacobs Media sat down to chat with Emily Parker, the Program Director at newly created Austin City Limits Radio. Continue reading

Share on:

CD Baby DIY Musician Conference Moves To Austin, Texas

CD Baby is moving its popular DIY Musician Conference to Austin , Texas in 2019, after several years in Nashville. The gathering is billed as "the only music conference geared specifically. Continue reading

Share on: