South By Southwest
South by Southwest (SXSW) is the annual
music,
film and interactive media conference that takes place in
Austin,
Texas. Originally called the Austin Battle of the Bands, the festival quickly grew both in the scope of its coverage and the amount of attendees. SXSW remains primarily a
music festival, one of the largest of its kind in the
U.S.
Fast Facts
- Started in 1987
- Began as the Austin Battle of the Bands
- Broken up into three smaller conferences for film, music and interactive
Beyond Music
The film and interactive media components of the festival are largely separate from the music component and each other, taking place at different locations and different dates. Even so, SXSW has become a major conference in technology circles, showcasing new and cutting-edge technologies and services every year.
Previous SXSW Performers
Although SXSW has always been a showcase for up-and-coming musical acts, many well-known performers and bands have played there over the course of its existence. In 2007 and 2008 such acts as Amy Winehouse, Chromeo, and Del The Funky Homosapien have played the festival.
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