SXSW Baby!

SXSW site relaunch and registration for 2010 is live

2009-08-01T04:37:58Z

The newly redesigned SXSW website was supposed to launch on Monday, along with the opening of registration for the 2010 conferences and festivals, but it appears they threw the switch a little early.

Through September 25, registration prices and hotel availability are the lowest and best they’ll be this year. We’ll dig around the joint a bit later but, in the meantime, you early birds may wish to head over there and make your plans for spring.

Panel submission deadline extended to Sunday

2009-07-10T20:12:01Z

SXSW just tweeted that the deadline to submit panel proposals through the ”Panel Picker” has been extended to midnight (Central time) this Sunday, July 12.

Reminder: Panel proposals due tomorrow

2009-07-09T15:37:57Z

If you’ve an idea for a panel for any of the three SXSW 2010 conferences—Interactive, Film or Music—tomorrow is the deadline to submit a proposal. See our previous post on Panel Picker specifics for details.

“Panel Picker” now live for all three SXSW 2010 conferences

2009-06-01T18:21:44Z

The “Panel Picker” is back for SXSW 2010 and the folks at South By have dialed it up to 11 this year, as the opportunity to submit panel proposals through the online interface has been extended to all three SXSW conferences: Interactive, Film and Music.

Check out the FAQ for complete details but here are the dates to remember: Panel submissions will be accepted from today through July 10. After that, voting on the proposals will be opened to the community from August 10–28.

After that, SXSW will use the community feedback along with guidance from its staff and advisory boards to make the final programming decisions for the March 2010 conferences.

Put on those creative caps and get to submittin’!

Panel submission process for 2010 to begin in June

2009-04-07T17:42:38Z

If you’ve an idea for an Interactive conference panel for SXSW 2010, start prepping your pitch. SXSW announced today that “Panel Picker” submissions will be accepted beginning June 1.

Credit card numbers swiped from Magnolia Cafe during SXSW

2009-03-26T18:25:05Z

If you dined at the Magnolia Cafe during SXSW (or perhaps got your nails done), you might want to check your credit card statement for unexpected charges. Police say someone nicked a bunch of receipts bearing full credit card numbers from the popular South Congress eatery.

Zavala ... admitted to taking receipts from Magnolia Cafe on South Congress Avenue and from CT Nail Salon at 3800 North Lamar Boulevard, the affidavit says. The receipts included the full 16-digit credit card numbers.

Thank You Brad: The Second Time Is For You

2009-03-25T22:14:22Z

As the dust settles on SXSW 2009 and the old lags make their reservations for 2011 (we sorted our Austin 2010 trip last year), I want to take a moment and thank Brad and the team for all their work on the Baby! this year, and in previous years. It’s a privilege to have the Podcasts co-hosted here, and I sure hope that they bring back memories for some of you, and bring a different SXSW to others as you wonder what to do until March next year.

So thank you, one and all.

But just before I disappear into the night, you do recall that Brad was speaking at Fray this year. You mean you missed it? Well, lucky you…

Fray Cafe 9 - Brad’s Second Time from Ewan Spence on Vimeo.

See you next year! Dates for SXSW 2010

2009-03-22T18:17:47Z

As things wind down (well, as much as they ever do in Austin) for SXSW 2009, the faithful are already planning for next year’s conferences and festivals. Mark your calendar!

SXSW Interactive: March 12–16, 2010
SXSW Film: March 12–20, 2010
SXSW Music: March 17–21, 2010

SXSW Podcast, B5 Media, Iron Maiden’s Flight 666 and White Swan Black Swan

2009-03-21T16:40:55Z

Today’s Guest
Jeremy Wright, B5 Media
Scott Mcfadyen and Sam Dunn, Iron Maiden: Flight 666.
Chat and live music White Swan Black Swan.

Download the MP3 File - RSS Feed - Show Notes at The Podcast Network

SXSW Podcast, Cirque Du Soleil, Boob and Belladonna

2009-03-20T15:33:03Z

Today’s Guests
Jessica Berlin, Cirque du Soleil
The cast and crew of Boob
Chat and music from Italian rock noir band Belladonna

Download the MP3 File - RSS Feed - Show notes on The Podcast Network

SXSW Podcast, Blip.TV, The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle and Angry vs The Bear

2009-03-19T16:48:51Z

Today’s Guest
Mike Kudak, Blip.TV
The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle
Music and chat with Angry vs The Bear

Download the MP3 File - RSS Feed - Show Notes at The Podcast Network.

SXSW Podcast, The Tech Set, You’re Outta Here and The deBretts

2009-03-18T17:58:09Z

Today’s Guest
Stephanie Agresta, The Tech Set Bloggers Lounge
Lorraine Feather, You’re Outta Here
Vonnie deBrett, The deBretts.

Download the MP3 File - RSS Feed - Show notes at The Podcast Network

Whew! 1,302 SXSW bands reviewed

2009-03-18T15:42:50Z

Once again, Paul Ford provides a list of six-word reviews of more than 1,000 MP3s by SXSW showcasing bands, plus links and more, in The Morning News.

SXSW Podcast, Denki, Grace and Oliver Future

2009-03-18T05:45:00Z

Today’s Guest
David Thompson, Denki
Paul Solet, Grace
Music from Oliver Future

Download the MP3 file - RSS Feed - Show Notes at The Podcast Network

SXSW Baby! Social Agenda, Tuesday, March 17

2009-03-17T14:06:54Z

It’s the last night of the Interactive conference, the eve of the Music festival and, of course, Film just keeps chugging along. If you’re in the mood for a bit of chugging (or sipping or conversing or what have you) tonight, have a look at this sampling of post-conference events:

St. Patrick’s Last Stand: Party like a patron saint (yeah, we don’t know what that means exactly) at the PureVolume House from 10 pm until 4 am, sponsored by Crash Corp, Avenue Labs, PureVolume and the inimitable Rick Webb.
Brit Bash: Latitude 30 will vibrate with goodness from across the sea, including performances by The Proclaimers, Alice Russell, The Post War Years, and The Webb Sisters.
Squarespace Party with Totally Rad Show 2.0: It’s a live taping of the Totally Rad Show, followed by a performance from The Last Place You Look.
Media Temple Interactive Closing Party: It’s sad to say goodbye, my loves, but if we must, we might as well do it at the official closing party of Interactive at La Zona Rosa. Performances by Voxtrot, Franki Chan, Prince Klassen and Winter Gloves, and free to SXSW Interactive, Music and Film badge holders.

And it’s St. Patrick’s Day in Austin, the relative calm before the storm of a massive music festival. Sixth Street will be chock-a-block with celebrants, and no doubt you’ll find plenty of diversions all over town. Check out listings on Upcoming, Showlist Austin, sched.org or the official SXSW site.