South by Southwest

While there are music festivals that cater to music lovers and artists of every genre, South by Southwest’s annual music festival and conference in Austin, Texas, is a music event with a true difference. While they have invited bands from every corner of the globe to perform on more than 80 stages, SXSW’s event also features panel events with well-regarded music professionals as well as a trade show during the day where industry practitioners can socialize and do business. SXSW isn’t just music-centric though: There are corresponding festival events for the film and interactive media industries, all jam-packed with talks, shows and of course, numerous lounge events and after-parties. Committed to providing entertainment professionals with ways to interact, share and grow together since its inception in 1987, SXSW has since attracted thousands of participants.