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SXSW® Music The SXSW® Music and Media Conference showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin. By day, conference registrants do business in the SXSW® Trade Show in the Austin Convention Center and partake of a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature.

The Latest News from SXSW® Music

Pick Three - Margaret Cho

margaret_cho_austin_young_07.jpegMargaret Cho is still one of my heroes. She really helped pave the way for mainstreaming all us other Asian ladies. She was the first Korean woman that I ever heard talk about, you know, white people stuff... if that makes sense.

It's baaack!!! The American Apparel Factory Flea Market

amer.jpgEveryone's favorite source of awesomeness, American Apparel, is bringing their Factory Flea Market back to Austin, with tens of thousands of pieces --from classic AA favourites to sweet vintage scores--all at up to 85% off! Prices start at $1, so get there early, and get ready for deals! The inventory will be replenished all weekend, so be sure to keep checking in.

Film & Interactive Evening Events: Tuesday, March 16

The day is far from over! Here are just some of the Film and Interactive events taking place this evening, Tuesday, March 16th.

    Film Events for March, 16th 5pm-10pm

The LP Questionnaire/Pick Three - Linus of Hollywood

linus of hollywood.jpgI've been following Linus of Hollywood on Twitter for a while and he's a genuinely funny dude. His drunk tweeting is generally amusing rather than annoying and I even won one of his cds once for being the first to reply something really embarrassing... I've repressed the memory of what it was exactly.

Michael Nesmith's Virtual World

_1_0.jpgSXSW is pleased to announce that musician/visionary Michael Nesmith will be webcasting shows from Austin during SXSW. Nesmith's project, VideoRanch 3D, allows acts to perform for a global audience in VideoRanch's virtual venues and allows the audience to interact with each other and the performers. Check out the great line-up of shows here.

PepsiCo's Return of the Social Experiment!

pepsicopodcastplayground331.jpgWith the kick-off of SXSW 2010, PepsiCo has launched a dedicated portal to report back on everything from keynotes to local BBQs. PepsiCo has 12 employee down in Austin, TX for the return of the social experiment.

Q&A with Lemmy of Motörhead

F18755_0.jpgComing off Lemmy: the movie, and before The Motörhead show at Austin Music Hall, Lemmy will be stopping for an interview with Johnny Doom of Kerrang Radio. This special event is by invite or for SXSW badges only. Head to the British Music Embassy at Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto Blvd), today, March 16th from 5:30-6:30pm.

Music Celebs at the SX Bookstore

daniel_johnston_ra.jpgCome meet the famous and fascinating folks who will be signing books and CDs at the South by Bookstore! Wednesday March 17 it's the brilliant folk/punk/activist Billy Bragg at 2:30. Our keynote speaker Smokey Robinson will sign CDs at 2:00 Thursday March 18.

SESAC Let's You Do It All in the Day Stage Cafe

97945.jpgThe Day Stage Café presented by SESAC is back again this year with a thick slate of great acts. SESAC is a performing rights organization whose stated goal is to ensure proper compensation for songwriters and publishers. As a champion of the music makers, there is no better partner to present the Day Stage Café.