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Tap Into Trailers, Highlights and Key Events on Deck at SXSW 2017
SXSW has made it through four days of technology, film and music in downtown Austin, Texas. The festival will run from March 10-19. Speakers from different industries converge in venues around the city to share trends in technology, premiere films, and check out new bands. Explore data covering SXSW, and events that took place last year as well. Ten world premieres, ten unique ways to celebrate the art of storytelling. Selected from 1,442 films submissions in 2016. An assortment of stories told using traditional animation, computer-generated effects, stop-motion, and everything in-between. Live soundtracks, cult re-issues & much more. Our
Recap Days 1-3 at SXSW 2017 with Joe Biden, Film and Technology
SXSW 2017 kicked off on March 10 last week in Austin, Texas. The event will take place March 10-19 with conferences, workshops, trade shows, and events to partake in during the festival. For the past several years, SXSW kicks off the festival with keynote speakers that have worked to define their respective industries. This year, former Vice President Joe Biden, was on hand to illustrate the importance of healthcare. "Obviously Pharrell is not playing at the same time." - Joe Biden Biden discussed his latest program that stemmed out of the White House Cancer Moonshot to help families fighting cancer.
The Weeks 2017 Tour Includes Concerts with Passion Pit and Kings of Leon
A quartet from Jackson, Mississippi known as The Weeks is quickly becoming one of the next powerhouses within modern rock music. The band has a new album on the horizon titled Easy, and it is due out April 7. Damien Bone, bassist in The Weeks, shares his point of view on putting together their latest album. “We just wanted to make a rock record. We weren’t as concerned making it a southern rock record. The southern thing is always going to part of what we do.” - Damien Bone, Bassist The video for 'Talk Like That' is directed by The Weeks' drummer Cain
SXSW 2017 Additions: Joe Biden, Wu-Tang Clan, Yasmin Green, Thievery Corporation, The Avett Brothers
SXSW 2017 has been announcing additional speakers and performers to the event coming up this March 10-19 in downtown Austin, Texas. One of the biggest recent announcements include: Joseph R. Biden, Jr., the 47th Vice President of the United States, will speak on Sunday, March 12 at 3:30 p.m. at the Austin Convention Center. Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer at SXSW, shared insight on selecting Biden for the event. “His commitment and leadership is crucial at a time when the smartest minds from the worlds of technology and healthcare are working together to create groundbreaking new solutions in the battle to
Environmental Documentaries Showcase the Connections Between Modern Civilization and Climate Change
Environmental advocates are expressing their viewpoints in protests, at town halls, in open forums, online, and with the medium of film. The Tribeca Film Festival recently released their feature film lineup with A River Below set to screen at the festival in late April. This documentary takes a modern look at the hunting the indigenous pink river dolphin to extinction. National Geographic just released a trailer on YouTube for Water & Power: A California Heist. The documentary will premiere Tuesday, March 14 at 9/8 p.m. Both of these impactful environmental films are taking a hard look at the environment we interact with everyday. The Smog
Chicano Batman New Album ‘Freedom Is Free’ Available on March 3
Chicano Batman, a Los Angeles rock outfit, has a new record coming out on March 3 titled Freedom is Free. ATO Records is releasing the record, and listeners can currently tune into the NPR First Listen of the new album. The band has setup a long string of tour dates covering the United States. Chicano Batman will cover hot spots including SXSW, Coachella, Forecastle and several sold out shows. Browse over the upcoming tour dates, and stream their latest music. JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjIyOTAlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ucHIub3JnJTJGcGxheWVyJTJGZW1iZWQlMkY1MTY2MzA5MzglMkY1MTY2NDQ3NTclMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRDAlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U= [td_block_text_with_title custom_title="Chicano Batman on the Road"] Tour Dates Date | Location | Venue Feb 23 – Seattle, WA –
SXSW Film 2017 Lineup Announcement featuring ‘May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers’
SXSW Film recently announced a strong lineup of film projects on deck for 2017. This will be the film festival's 24th year at SXSW. The festival will premiere over 90 films during March 10-18 in downtown Austin, Texas. The festival organizers have additional noted that: 'Midnighters, along with Short Film and the VR Program, will be announced on February 7.' Once agin this year, SXSW is hosting international filmmakers with the hottest films within cinema. They will premiere and host screenings of films in downtown Austin, Texas during one of the largest annual events in the United States. SXSW
Preview International Entertainment Set for SXSW Music 2017
SXSW Music 2017 has announced hundreds of international artists set to takeover downtown Austin during March 13-19. The biggest addition, and hottest unknown act to blow up at SXSW 2017 is The Regrettes. Among the artists recently announced, The Rumjacks from Australia, caught my attention with their Irish-influenced punk music. https://youtu.be/4ZlLk-PxAbI The beautiful part of SXSW Music 2017 is the combination of international artists in one spot. The main goal of our media outlet is to bridge cultural gaps, and this event helps us shine the light on upcoming acts, as well as provide a medium for people from
SXSW Honors Writer David Carr with an Essay Contest
SXSW 2017 will once again be hosting an essay style contest for the David Carr Prize. Deadline to enter the second annual David Carr Prize is Friday, December 16, 2016 at 11:59pm CT. For those unfamiliar with David Carr, he was a brilliant journalist that wrote for the New York Times, and a professor at Boston University. “THE ABILITY TO DO JOURNALISM, TO REACH AUDIENCES, HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER. I LIKE YOUR ODDS. I DO,” - DAVID CARR During his career he focused on a wide range of topics that showcased his depth in writing. His work with civil
SXSW 2017 Gaming, Music, Film and Technology
SXSW 2017 is gearing up for another big year with live discussion from industry leaders, breakthrough international music, and interactive events to engage with in the heart of Austin, Texas. Listen in to an hour long preview from the second round of musical announcements with SXSWfm. JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjIxMjAlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5taXhjbG91ZC5jb20lMkZ3aWRnZXQlMkZpZnJhbWUlMkYlM0ZmZWVkJTNEaHR0cHMlMjUzQSUyNTJGJTI1MkZ3d3cubWl4Y2xvdWQuY29tJTI1MkZTWFNXZm0lMjUyRnN4c3ctMjAxNy1hcnRpc3QtYW5ub3VuY2VtZW50LTExLTE1LTE2JTI1MkYlMjZoaWRlX2NvdmVyJTNEMSUyNmxpZ2h0JTNEMSUyMiUyMGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyJTNEJTIyMCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ== New companies, entrepreneurs and startups will be also looking to make their mark at SXSW this year. Take a look over a quick guide to the SXSW schedule. On Thursday, March 9 guests can register with the festival. March 10 is opening day at SXSW. Guests with a platinum badge can experience
SXSW has made it through four days of technology, film and
SXSW 2017 kicked off on March 10 last week in Austin,
A quartet from Jackson, Mississippi known as The Weeks is quickly becoming
SXSW 2017 Additions: Joe Biden, Wu-Tang Clan, Yasmin Green, Thievery Corporation, The Avett Brothers
SXSW 2017 has been announcing additional speakers and performers to the
Environmental advocates are expressing their viewpoints in protests, at town halls,
Chicano Batman, a Los Angeles rock outfit, has a new record coming
SXSW Film recently announced a strong lineup of film projects on
SXSW Music 2017 has announced hundreds of international artists set to
SXSW 2017 will once again be hosting an essay style contest
SXSW 2017 is gearing up for another big year with live