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- Interactive: March 13-17
- Film: March 13-21
- Music: March 18-22
- Slumping economy may limit the number of extravagant side parties
- Some events require pre-purchased wristbands for access
- Parties can run from around noon until late at night
- Some parties have free drinks and food, while others feature giveaways
- Digg party will feature a live taping of the podcast Diggnation
- The 9 days that make up the event is known as "SXSWeek"
- Twitter can be used to find out about fun or impromptu parties and to keep tabs on friendsDave Delaney: 5 Crucial SXSW Tips (March 4, 2009)
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One of the biggest draws of the annual South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, are the parties, lounges and social gatherings held on each of the event's 9 days. Many of these parties are official events listed on the schedule, while other "side parties" are sponsored by individuals, blogs, companies or private organizations. Many feature bands performing at the festival or other live entertainment.
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South by Southwest Parties Questions
How many cities does Southwest commute? 1 AnswerFrom wikipedia: "As of August 2009, Southwest Airlines operates scheduled service to 67 destinations." Map the top cities served by southwest "Las Vegas, Chicag... read more
What are the best bands playing SXSW? 1 AnswerOut of all these bands playing... **Bishop Allen **Au Revoir Simone **Beach House **Andrew Bird **Buck 65 **Camera Obscura **Margaret Cho **The Crystal ... read more
Are these South Carolina pot smokers victims of Michael Phelps fame? 5 AnswersJay walking is a bigger problem (seriously, it's more dangerous) than a few kids who made a mistake but who ultimately just smoked pot at a party. This should b... read more
How do you take away a Pokemon from your party? 2 AnswersTo take away a Pokemon from your party, go to the PC to the right of any Pokemon Center's counter, select the first option, which will be Someone's PC, or someo... read more -
Blog and Magazine Parties
- Gorilla vs. Bear: Gorilla vs. Booze III
- Featuring Vivian Girls, White Denim
- QuackMedia: Quack!Media and Found Magazine party
- Featuring The Hold Steady, No Age
- Paste Magazine: Paste Parties in Austin
- Featuring M. Ward, Loney Dear, Passion Pit, Bishop Allen, Cursive
- The Onion/Decider: The A.V. Club/Decider's SXSW Parties
- Featuring Ra Ra Riot, The Thermals, Cuff the Duke
- Chromewaves: Hot Freaks at SXSW 2009
- Featuring American Analog Set, The Wrens, These United States, Viva Voce
- Do512: The Big One 2009
- Featuring DJ Thibault, Red Cortez, Common Market
- Bitch Magazine: BXBW: It's Party Time, Austin!
- Featuring The Thermals, Thao, Horse Feathers
- Little Radio: Austin Super Dope Lineup
- Featuring Von Bondies, Great Northern, White Denim
- Aquarium Drunkard: Vaya Con Tacos!
- Featuring Roadside Graves, Megafun, The Grates
- Music for Listeners: Red House Pizzeria Party
- Featuring Scissors for Lefty, Au Revoir Simone, The Spinto Band, The Lovely Sparrows
- Pitchfork: 2009 Pitchfork/Windish Austin Bash!
- Featuring Max Tundra, Dirty Projectors, Diplo, Department of Eagles
- Gorilla vs. Bear: Gorilla vs. Booze III