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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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Fast Facts
- 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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Official Site: Music Party Venues
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Austin 360: SXSW 2009 day parties and side parties
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Austin Eavesdropper: SXSW Parties, Part 1
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True Music: Visit SXSW with Adem, Brilliant, Mistakes, The Real Heroes, and The Mercury Stars - $19.95
True Music covers South By Southwest in Austin,TX. You'll meet four fun bands from all over the world. The Domino Recording artist from the UK, Adem, will perform at the Blender Magazine party. Also, The Brilliant Mistakes, The Real Heroes ...
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True Music:Visit SXSW with Adem, Brilliant, Mistakes, The Real Heroes, & The Mercury Stars [HD DVD] - $24.95
True Music covers South By Southwest in Austin,TX. You'll meet four fun bands from all over the world. The Domino Recording artist from the UK, Adem, will perform at the Blender Magazine party. Also, The Brilliant Mistakes, The Real Heroes ...
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True Music w/Katie Daryl: Blender Magazine Party, Bloc Party, The Panthers, Death From Above 1979 (W - $19.95
Katie Daryl gets invited to the Blender Magazine Party in Austin, TX during the South By South West Music Festival! Not only will you get inside an ultra hip VIP suite, but you'll also get to meet Bloc Party'from the UK as well as The Panth...
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True Music: Visit SXSW with Adem, Brilliant, Mistakes, The Real Heroes - $19.95
True Music covers South By Southwest in Austin,TX. You'll meet four fun bands from all over the world. The Domino Recording artist from the UK, Adem, will perform at the Blender Magazine party. Also, The Brilliant Mistakes, The Real Heroes ...
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View All South by Southwest Parties Questions (958) | Ask a QuestionHow many cities does Southwest commute? (1 Answer)From wikipedia: "As of August 2009, Southwest Airlines operates scheduled service to 67 destinations." Map the top cities served by southwest "Las Vegas, Chicago,Phoenix, Baltimore-Washington, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Oakland, Los ... read moreWhat are the best bands playing SXSW? (1 Answer)Out of all these bands playing... **Bishop Allen **Au Revoir Simone **Beach House **Andrew Bird **Buck 65 **Camera Obscura **Margaret Cho **The Crystal Method **The Decemberists **Department of Eagles **Earlimart ... read moreAre these South Carolina pot smokers victims of Michael Phelps fame? (5 Answers)Jay 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 be ... read moreHow do you take away a Pokemon from your party? (2 Answers)To 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 ... read more
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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