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10 Tips for Surviving SXSW from the Experts at Rock n Roll Rentals

March 5, 2015 by Guest Blogger 3 Comments

Guest article by Lindsey Moringy

SXSW is right around the corner, meaning our beloved Austin is about to explode with film premieres, pioneering technology and–most notably–lots and lots of music. While it may seem like an overwhelming, anxiety-inducing 10 days (don’t even think about trying the line for Franklin BBQ), it can also be a great opportunity to network, learn and experience new art.

Luckily, local legend Rock n Roll Rentals has some tips for making the most out of this year’s SXSW. [Read more…]

RSVPster Plans Your SXSW Parties So You Don’t Have To

January 23, 2015 by Guest Blogger 1 Comment

Busy Sixth Street in Austin

RSVPster helps you navigate the party puzzle during SXSW (Credit: John Rogers via Flickr CC)

Guest article by Lindsey Moringy

If you’re like me and are prone to serious FOMO (“Fear Of Missing Out,” as the youths call it), South By Southwest can be a very stressful time of year. Every March, SXSW attracts thousands of music, film and technology enthusiasts from all over the world to participate in much-talked-about concerts, film premieres, interactive events and more. Along with this influx of entertainment and people come hundreds of parties, many of which don’t require any sort of festival credential to attend.

Sounds great, right? This means you can enjoy free SXSW events and parties without having to sell your Volvo in order to purchase a swanky badge.

Well, there is a catch. Most of these parties require an RSVP for entry. [Read more…]

EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Unofficial Guide to SXSW

December 3, 2014 by Edgar Barguiarena 1 Comment

Unofficial SXSW Guide Facebook Page

Albert Smith’s Unofficial SXSW Guide Facebook and Twitter accounts reach in excess of 80,000 fans

It all starts with your first SXSW showcase. For music industry veterans, you never forget it.

The year was 2007 and Amy Winehouse was creating headlines with a soulful performance at Stubb’s that ended with her in handcuffs. A tiny social media company was in town promoting a network that limited your entries to 140 characters (based around the old SMS limits, remember that!?).

And Albert Smith was putting together his first unofficial SXSW showcase at the Bayou Lounge. Seven years later, 19,000 people are following him on that “tiny” social network (Twitter, for those of you who haven’t caught on) and an additional 62,000+ like him on Facebook. [Read more…]

Top SXSW Food Picks: Practice Your Stance While Waiting in Line

March 7, 2014 by Cris Mueller Leave a Comment

Food During SXSW

Photo credit: TastyTouring via Flickr CC

With our beloved SXSW upon us, I thought it apropos to shoot you straight with three must-haves for the festival: comfortable shoes for your daily trek, a foldable tote to hold your new collection of swag and t-shirts and, most importantly, arrive sporting a comfortable waistline to allow flex while you feast.

In Austin, one thing we do well is practice patience for gastro fare. Below is my officially unofficial list of lines Austinites most love to wait in! [Read more…]

How to Do SXSW Like a Local

February 28, 2014 by Jessica Pino 5 Comments

SXSW

Photo credit: nickmickolas via Flickr CC)

If this is your first SX, don’t stress! This time of year, cases of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) are on the rise.

Let’s start your education now. You must first get the lingo down…it’s just “South by” (SX). If you hear someone uttering all four syllables, South by Southwest, you’ll know they are one of the 30,000+ out-of-town-ers.

Most locals don’t have the pleasure of directly participating in the conference, but we do like to take advantage of the byproducts this massive 27 year old conference produces. The music portion of SX is what typically gets the most attention, and for a good reason. With over 1,700+ performances over a 10-day span, there is something for everyone. [Read more…]

The Tao of Zilker – Philosophy And SXSW 2012 Events

March 18, 2012 by Dustin Vegas 2 Comments

SXSW involved choosing between countless events for me. There were endless decisions to make – where to eat, who to listen to, what films to see. People could not stop talking about which artists were worth their time and money.

After a week of decisions and complex plans, my friends and I took some time off from the festival. We had to find our bearings again. So we made for a simpler place – Zilker Park.

We knew that we had to change how we approached SXSW. All the calculating and planning had exhausted us.

This was an opportunity to use something I learned about while studying philosophy at UT Austin. Instead of making all those decisions ourselves, we decided to follow the “Tao of Zilker.” [Read more…]

Experiencing SXSW Like a Local – A Guide for the Perplexed

March 13, 2012 by Dustin Vegas 13 Comments

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It’s halftime for South by Southwest (SXSW) 2012 in Austin, Texas. By now, you have played with the latest technology and software on the market. You have wined and dined at the swankiest parties and after parties. The film segment of SXSW is rolling along and the music segment just began. So much to do. So many choices.

Three things remain constant no matter where the festival takes you:

You gotta eat, you gotta drink, and you gotta get around town. So do as the locals do – live like an Austinite.

You can’t expect to party hard on an empty stomach. Luckily for you, Austin is famous for it’s local food stands.

People sell gourmet-style cuisine from their trailers, trucks and even smart cars. And we’re not talking about grimy peddlers trying to [Read more…]

People Watching at SXSW 2012

March 13, 2012 by Dustin Vegas Leave a Comment

Forget meeting people at the SXSW parties. People watching is the best way to experience all the different personalities SXSW brings to Austin.

There was a soft, hungover buzz in the air when I began watching my fellow festival-goers today. The city stirred back to life after yet another night of company-sponsored parties and after parties. Crushed Monster and Red Bull cans lined the sidewalks like breadcrumbs back to Sixth Street. I watched bleary-eyed twenty-somethings in suits stagger from their hotel rooms and toward the Convention Center.

You can tell a lot about these people. Despite their partying, they have the self-determination to get themselves out of bed the next morning. These are the movers and shakers of my generation. They burn the candle from both ends. Interactive technology is a new and powerful market to capture, so only the smartest and most dedicated people can handle the lifestyle.

Sixth Street is eerily quiet as tourists wander zombie-like from their hotel rooms.

The quiet hum of the morning slowly grew into a roar as people flooded into the streets and toward their [Read more…]

How to Survive and Thrive at SXSW 2012

March 9, 2012 by Brittany Highland 1 Comment

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SXSW 2012 starts today!

If you’re involved in film, music or the interactive media world, this is a don’t-miss event. But how can you navigate all the crazy-ness that is SXSW? Normally easy facets of traveling and living day-to-day become complicated when 40,000 people descend on one part of a city.

Click on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

Listen to our podcast episode to discover:

How to find a play to stay
Your best transportation options downtown during SXSW
Interactive, Film and Music highlights, especially for non-badge holders
A special opportunity to win your share of $50,000 from a company debuting at SXSW this year (click HERE for even more details)

Interested in sponsoring a podcast episode? It’s easy to [Read more…]

$50,000 Up For Grabs In Worldwide Scavenger Hunt During SXSW

March 8, 2012 by Eric Highland 1 Comment

Claim your share of $50,000 in a worldwide scavenger hunt during SXSW! It is pretty simple to participate, and this post will help you PWN the competition!

The scavenger hunt is put on by Freelancer.com. But before you go jumping to their site, read on for some quick tips to help you get ahead before it even starts.

I’ll be providing some good info on how you can get a leg up on the competition in this post.

But first, the basics:

Sign up and create a team
Complete as many tasks as possible
Team with the most points wins

Here are the prizes:

Grand Prize: $25,000
Second Place: $10,000
Third Place: $5,000

Also there will be ten $1,000 daily prizes.

Now for the inside scoop on how you can get a leg up on your competition: [Read more…]