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SXSW Issues New Statement On Immigration Flap

In the face of criticism from the artist community over language in their contract for international acts, SXSW organizers have changed their tune, issuing a detailed statement and set of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/08/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Austin, Brooklyn, Deportation, Donald Trump, Employment contract, Illegal immigration, Immigration Enforcement, Performance Agreement, south by southwest, Texas, United States

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39 Music Tech Events At SXSW

Given the scope and scale of SXSW, it can often be overwhelming to try and narrow down which events to attend. Here the the good people at MusicTectonics and rock paper. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/27/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

In this compilation of helpful tips and advice for the indy, do it yourself musicians there, we offer wisdom on ten things you can do to obtain better tour data,. Continue reading

admin on 02/25/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, American Express, Android (operating system), Artificial Intelligence, AutoPlay, Boise, Facebook, Idaho, Kosha Dillz, Mark Zuckerberg, south by southwest

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SXSW Expands Music, Film, AR / VR Hackathon

[UPDATE] The SXSW Hackathon is returning for its fourth year with an expansion into VR/AR, film, and music. In a marathon 24-hour coding experience, hackers will work to solve real. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/14/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adam Lyons, Alex Gorsky, Amazon Video, Bonnaroo Music Festival, Google Play Movies & TV, Hakathon, iTunes, M. Night Shyamalan, south by southwest, SXSW, TheWrap, YouTube

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Pandora Predictions: Lil Yachty’s Sailing Team Member Kodie Shane Is Back

In this week's edition of the Pandora Predictions Chart, some notable up-and-comers include nineteen-year-old rapper/singer Lil Peep, even younger Atlanta rapper Kodie Shane, and Dutch chill trap DJ San Holo.

Guest Post on 12/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2 Chainz, Airbnb, Atlanta, Austin, Disc jockey, Facebook, Migos, south by southwest, Texas, The Fader, Twitter

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SXSW Accelerator Deadline Is This Friday

The deadline is looming for the 9th annual SXSW Accelerator Live Pitch competition. An incredible 71% of SXSW Accelerator alumni have gone on to secure a collective $3.1 Billion in funding.

Bruce Houghton on 11/09/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: #Haiti, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Associated Press, Austin, Ballet, Barack Obama, Bonnaroo Music Festival, Book of Plays, Roku, south by southwest, Texas

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7 Common Themes To Secure Music Blog Coverage

Building a press list for your band can often seem like an overwhelmingly difficult task, made all the more thankless by not knowing if it will result in actual useful. Continue reading

admin on 11/04/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbnb, Asheville, Athens, Austin, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Extended play, Georgia, New York City, North Carolina, public relations, south by southwest, Texas, The Fader

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Deadline For SXSW Accelerator Startup Pitch Event Nears

Calling all startups! Enter the 9th annual SXSW Accelerator Live Pitch competition. An incredible 71% of SXSW Accelerator alumni have gone on to secure a collective $3.1 Billion in funding.

Bruce Houghton on 10/31/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: #Haiti, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Associated Press, Austin, Bad Blood (Taylor Swift song), Ballet, Barack Obama, Roku, south by southwest, startups, SXSW, tech, Texas

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White House Shares Details of SXSL Festival of Ideas, Art and Action [Full Press Release, Schedule, Email From President Obama]

Last month when the White House announced a SXSW inspired South By South Lawn event in conjunction with the American Film Institute, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/03/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Film Institute, Austin, Barack Obama, Jay-Z, music festival, President of the United States, south by southwest, South Lawn (White House), Texas, United States, White House

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Facebook’s Live Video Free-For-All

Facebook's recent announcement that it would be starting testing of live video sharing is good news for indie artists, as it represents an opportunity to connect with fans in real-time on a platform that. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Artist, Broadcasting, Facebook, IPhone, Mobile phone, social media, south by southwest, Streaming media, Twitter, YouTube

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