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# SXSW Announces 2016 Music Hackathon, Accepting Applications
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/sxsw-announces-2016-music-hackathon-accepting-applications/
- Published: 2015-11-17T16:18:10.000Z
- Updated: 2015-11-17T16:18:10.000Z
- Description: The SXSW Music Hackathon will return on Tuesday, March 15th. For the third year, SXSW showcasing artists will join with hackers, designers, programmers and industry judges for 24 straight hours. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2015/11/sxsw-announces-2016-music-hackathon-accepting-a
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Conventions & Awards, Music Tech, Startups & Funding, Application binary interface, Application programming interface, Application software, BandPage, Bandsintown, Component-based software engineering, Computer file, Definition, JSON, The Echo Nest, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:22

[![SXSW](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d177acf6970c-150wi "SXSW")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d177acf6970c-popup?ref=hypebot.com)The **SXSW Music Hackathon** will return on Tuesday, March 15th. For the third year, SXSW showcasing **artists will join with hackers, designers, programmers** and industry judges for 24 straight hours to create **music tech innovations** that enhance live performances and fan interactivity.

Using their programming know-how and a collection of music-tech APIs, teams will compete for prizes.

Applications to compete in the SXSW Music Hackathon can be found **[here](http://www.sxsw.com/music/conference/hackathon?ref=hypebot.com)**.

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