Now in its fifth year, WEST (West Austin Studio Tour) takes place over two weekends in May. Participants are encouraged to seek out remarkable works of art during this free, self-guided tour. On May 14-15 and May 21-22 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, artists and galleries open their doors to interact with patrons who want to see their work, talk about […]
Bring Your Own Vinyl Nights Attract Collectors and Listeners
Guest article by Alicia Santiago No, that’s not a misspelling or auto-correct inaccuracy. BYOV stands for Bring Your Own Vinyl. While this unique night has a long-standing presence at a couple of well-known local bars, BYOV nights are showing up in other venues across Austin.
Voyager Nights Stimulate Growth of Experimental Music in Austin
Guest article by Lauren Lyman On June 13, 2015, the first VoyagerFest commenced in the cozy West Austin backyard of The Rusty Mule. A good number of the bands that performed were based in progressive rock and its many subgenres, but the festival also showcased avant garde, electronic (intelligent dance music), and other acts with experimental and innovative […]
Four Short Stories About SXSW Music 2016
Only two days old, SXSW is officially a memory. The mega stages are down; the tourists are gone. If you drive downtown for work today, it’ll be as if it never happened. But from this festival, a million stories are born. Here are four of mine from five days of crazy at SXSW Music 2016.
SXSW Interactive 2016 Spans Sports, Style and Everything Between
Shorthand, it’s “SXSW,” but Austin’s incredible 30-year-old celebration is fully titled “SXSW Music, Film and Interactive Conferences and Festivals.” If movies and music are the only festival images you mentally conjure, you’ve missed out on perhaps the richest and most diverse component: SXSW Interactive. SXSW Interactive features an incredible array of programming. Throughout its lifespan, it has evolved […]
KUTX, KGSR Showcases Deliver SXSW Music at a Bargain
Missed the boat on a wristband? Didn’t feel like selling your dog to buy a SXSW Music badge? You’re in luck! Two of Austin’s most local-friendly radio stations are showcasing some of the most popular artists in town. Austin’s own public radio station 98.9 KUTX is hosting their fourth annual Live at Four Seasons showcase, […]
10 Must-See Local Austin Artists at SXSW Music 2016
SXSW Music is an invasion. A tidal wave of over 2,000 artists, bands, singers and musicians descend upon the Live Music Capital of the World for the annual sonic extravaganza. For five days, Austin is music. But what about our local talent pool? Over 250 Austin artists are playing official showcases at this year’s festival, and I’ve […]
Answers to Common Questions About SXSW Film for Austin Locals
During SXSW, parts of our city seem unrecognizable. And sometimes, the festival itself can be downright confusing. Luckily, Janet Pierson, Head of SXSW Film, provided us with helpful answers to some of the most common SX questions. Below is valuable information from Pierson and the SXSW website.
#ATXUNITE Events Relieve SXSW Tension for Locals
The Austinot is not about promoting corporations from out of town. In fact, we’re serious about our hyperlocal focus, meaning we only publish articles about businesses, artists and events that were founded in Austin and continue to be based here. But when a company from outside Austin goes to such great lengths to support Austin businesses and take […]
3 Austin Documentaries You Should See During SXSW Film
Austinites have to share their city during SXSW, so it only seems fair that a few featured documentary films would highlight Austin’s intriguing history with new information for both natives and newcomers to learn. “A Song For You: The Austin City Limits Story,” “Honky Tonk Heaven: Legend of the Broken Spoke,” and “Tower” make their debut […]
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