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Australian Music Industry & Artists Counting Down to March Music Festival 25th Annual South by Southwest Music & Media Festival Opens for Submissions

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Press Release August 2, 2010 For Immediate Release

With artist submissions for showcasing among close to 2000 global bands in front of 15,000 music industry professionals and executives from 55 countries, the 25th annual South by Southwest Music & Media Festival in Austin, Texas March 16-20 2011 has opened for both applications to play and delegate registration.

SxSW--in shorthand--is the world's largest, longest-running and most prestigious combined festival with 89 stages, trade fair with hundreds of international and company stands and music business conference with 100+ panels and top speakers. It's been the launchpad in recent years for Australian and New Zealand bands and labels in 'The Live Music Capital Of The World' where 'Tomorrow Happens Here' in terms of presenting the next new things in contemporary music.

Artist showcase submissions started August 2 and it's expected more than 10,500 bands will apply from over 50 countries before the final deadline of November 5. In 2010, over 250 Australian and 40 New Zealand artists applied--with 29 Australian & 11 NZ bands of 72 invited--playing official showcases and countless other special shows. More than 2500 non-US artists applied of which 500 played in front of 2000+ global media and 13,000 industry representatives.

SxSW has been jokingly called 'The World's Largest Music Flea Market' because it hosts acts in every stage of their development, including music legends such as Metallica, Smokey Robinson, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and Devo. Bands like The White Stripes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Norah Jones, Cold War Kids and so many more benefited from career changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW every year. From Australia artists such as John Butler Trio, Wolfmother, Missy Higgins, Temper Trap, Children Collide, Gyroscope and Powderfinger debuted and got major overseas exposure.

Bands apply for showcases directly at http://www.sxsw.com/music/shows/apply

Registration is at http://www.sxsw.com/attend with early bird rate U$595Details are at http://www.sxsw.com and locally http://www.sxsw.com.au

For media passes, information, photos, logo, interviews or other details
Contact--Jessica Kalucy at jessica@immedia.com.au

South by Southwest Pacific Representative is Phil Tripp in Sydney at IMMEDIA!
(02) 9557 7766 (041) 22 666 77 tripp@sxsw.com

Australian Music Turns Up The Heat At SxSW

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Press Release from Sounds Australia:

Tuesday, 29 March 2010:Australian music makers turned up the heat at this year's South by Southwest Festival, held in Austin, Texas 17-21 March 2010. Amid plummeting temperatures, the Australian delegation brought their 'A-Game' to the Trade Show and to the hectic schedule of performances and parties that make up the annual celebration of music, film and emerging technologies.

"We are going to be hearing a lot about the considerable outcomes from SXSW this year. Not only were the performances by Australian artists second to none, but the members of the Australian music industry who were in Austin, were out in serious force. From promoters and festival bookers securing talent and conference speakers, to those licensing records, to managers building international networks - the majority of Australians spent the week in back-to-back meetings; all for the advancement of the contemporary music sector," said Millie Millgate, Export Music Producer, Sounds Australia.

"Sounds Australia facilitated introductions between key contacts from the Australian and UK music industries at networking events. This functioned as a great precursor to our position as focus nation for The Great Escape in Brighton this May. To top it all off, the SXSW International Speed Networking Sessions featuring Australians, reached capacity before any other country. As fun as SXSW can be, Australia was definitely there to do business!" From The Block Party - where Washington, Darren Hanlon, Via Tania and Paul Dempsey charmed audiences, amidst serving up Boomerang Pies - to The Aussie BBQ where 2600+ guests were treated to 23 live performances on 3 stages over 14 hours; Australian artists won over the Texan crowds with their engaging, high quality performances.

Sounds Australia partnered with Stage Mothers for the first time to present the now legendary SXSW event, THE AUSSIE BBQ. Held on Saturday 20 March at Maggie Mae's, the BBQ was a feast of traditional Aussie fare and non-stop live Australian music goodness. Punters queued for hours in the early spring chill to witness kick-ass performances by Beaches, Cassette Kids, Children Collide, Pivot, Karnivool, The Middle East, Goons of Doom, Crayon Fields, Kate Miller Heidke, The Chevelles, Violent Soho and many, many more! Major sponsors V-Australia helped get the party started by providing 14 flights to Australia as raffle prizes.

Sounds Australia flew the Australian flag at the SXSW Music Trade Show, remaining one of the most popular destinations throughout the exhibition. Plus, Maggie Mae'sfeatured the biggest, most attention-grabbing, banner of the Festival (who says size doesn't matter?!) Don't believe us, then checkout the Sounds Australia @ SXSW photo album on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoundsAustralia.

The Sounds Australia juggernaut continues its world tour next month, bringing the best in Australian music talent to The Great Escape, Liverpool Sound City and Music Matters (HK). For more information on the Australian presence at these events, go to www.apra-amcos.com.au/soundsaustralia.

What 'they' said about SXSW 2010:

"On an uncharacteristically freezing day in Austin it was The Aussie BBQ turning up the heat... thank goodness they were! Great acts, great food and great opportunities for Australian act to showcase to the world!" Alistair Cranney, Director, {SongFront}

"As manager of Violent Soho, we were really proud to be involved with the Aussie BBQ. It was so exciting to see so much incredible Australian talent in the one space. An all round success. Thanks!" David Benge, Manager Violent Soho

"2010 was my 7th SXSW Festival. It was with some pride that I watched the best ever coordinated delivery of an Australian presence at SXSW unfold over the entire four days, with the culmination on Saturday of the 6 separate-but-joined parties attracting thousands of attendees who saw over 30 top quality Aussie acts. This really highlights how great it is to be involved in supporting Sounds Australia. I must congratulate Millie Millgate for coordinating this thing with such success, and for ensuring that our banner was the biggest one at SXSW." Paul Bodlovich, Chair Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN)

"My gratitude goes to Sounds Australia and Stage Mothers for providing the final SXSW showcase opportunities for Sally Seltmann and The Middle East. The BBQ was a fantastic way for The Middle East to finish their run of performances and I'm looking forward to following up the opportunities that have arisen for both artists as a result of the event." Mel Lake, Bird Music

"Thanks aagin for an amazing experience and for going beyond the call of duty. Via Tania had a great show - most worthwhile in a successful SXSW week! Thank you." Will Larnch-Jones, Parallel Management.

"New venue, new additions to the team made for one of the best Aussie BBQ's yet." Graham Ashton, Executive Programmer, BIG SOUND 2010

"The Aussie BBQ 2010 style was bigger and better than ever. Multiple stages provided a great opportunity to showcase more Aussie talent across a longer period and proved to be a real destination for delegates." Troy Barrott, Hub Artist Management, Manager Dappled Cities

A US Rock'n'Roll Roadtrip, Time Travel & Assorted Aussies.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Press Release For Immediate Release February 17, 2010

Coming the farthest distance to the South by Southwest Interactive Festival and Conferences--held in Austin, Texas March 12-16, is no mean feat for Australians who are hardened to overcoming the tyranny of distance from overseas markets. Three Australian initiatives are taking place at SxSW are a Start Up Bus Bootcamp of up to 36 creators over a two day trip from San Francisco to Austin; a panel of Down Under's leading minds showing how to teleport Up Over into foreign markets using virtual worlds & other strategies; and a collective of Victorian IA pros highlighting their creative content industry with their own government-assisted major export stand

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The Start Up Bus Boot Camp project will load 12 strangers onto a luxurious rock'n'roll band tour bus in San Francisco with mobile wireless zooming for Austin. In the 48 hours it takes them to get there, the group will conceive, build and launch three tech start up companies. But the fun doesn't end there... when they arrive in Austin, the group will need to pitch these start ups to a select group of Silicon Valley's brightest minds. It starts March 9 and and drops off the entrepreneurs at the reception of massage parlour AustinDEEP - filled with real-world venture capitalists ready to hear pitches - the night before the opening day of the SXSW Interactive Festival and Conference.

The project is the brainchild of Elias Bizannes, an Australian now based in San Francisco, working for tech start up Vast.Com. For Bizannes, the value of The Start Up Bus Boot Camp is to take a thin slice of great minds and see what can be created. "We know entrepreneurs perform best under pressure. We'll capture this and showcase the success." he said. The average age of applicants is under 30 with a split between product and business development skills, guaranteeing some world-beating results. So far more than 35 innovators have applied which may necessitate three buses and sponsorship is being secured for the trip. For more information about the project, please email info@thestartupbus.com or go to http://thestartupbus.com.

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At the SxSW IA Conference, moderator Keren Flavell will join panelists Bruce Joy and Santosh Kulkarni to reveal how they bridge the time and space gap with colleagues and prospective clients in the USA and Europe by teleporting to meetings in seconds, right from their desks in Melbourne, Australia. This discussion will demonstrate how the world is becoming flatter by the day through technology creating a single place for interaction and enterprise. When you login as a virtual avatar there are no international calling codes, no day or night and only the funny accent remains distinctive.

Each panelist will bring their own innovative experiences to the table. Keren Flavell has been the Executive Director of virtual world media start-up Treet.tv for the past three years, which has become the leading brand worldwide and serviced the likes of Bruce Willis, graphic novelist Frank Miller and Linden Lab creator Philip Rosedale. Bruce Joy, the creator of the VastPark platform, is acknowledged as a world expert in his field of virtual world research, online collaboration and 3D media. Finally, Dr. Santosh Kulkarni is the founder of Scalify, a company specialising in online gaming and virtual world technologies. As part of his work he developed Badumna, a world-first fully decentralised platform for massively multiplayer online games and virtual worlds.

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Plus Six is a collective of technology based companies presented by Portable from Victoria, Australia supported by the state government's Multimedia Victoria arm with a major stand in the Trade Fair. The companies chosen are leaders in innovation, creativity, productivity & design. The Plus Six companies are:

* Swappler http://www.swappler.com - Powering fashion online
* Michi Girl http://www.michigirl.com.au - Daily fashion forecaster delivered to your inbox
* Inventive Labs http://www.inventivelabs.com.au - Software development of easy to use Content Management Systems
* The Jacky Winter Group http://www.jackywinter.com - Illustration and graphic design representation
* 99 Designs http://99designs.com - The #1 marketplace for crowd-sourced graphic design
* Eventarc http://www.eventarc.com - Event registration and ticketing service
For more information about how Aussies are crossing borders, breaking barriers, travelling through time and making a global impression on interactive technology at the SxSW Interactive Conference in March, please contact
Elias Bizannes--info@thestartupbus.com
Ashleigh Parker-- ashleigh@portable.tv
Keren Flavell-- keren.flavell@gmail.com

Australian & NZ Music Invasion of US in March

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

45 Australian & New Zealand Bands in March
The Largest Number Ever in the US

From the farthest reaches of the other side of the planet, the Australian and New Zealand contingent of performing artists playing South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin TX, March 17 - 21, counts 32 OZ and 13 NZ acts out of a total of 72 invited -- the largest amount ever to showcase at SxSW. It is also the largest number ever in the US at one time. They'll be joined by over 250 delegates from the Music, Film and Interactive industries for all three SxSW Festivals & Conferences which is over a 1000% growth in just eight years.

The 45 artists below (listed with websites) come to Austin with the on-ground support of their respective governments and industry associations, which started in 2003 when the Australian Trade Commission (AUSTRADE) backed a stand and barbecue party and the New Zealand trade bodies TradeNZ & the New Zealand Music Commission followed a year later. In 2002, there were only five bands between the two countries and 20 delegates.

This year, the Australians have their massive Aussie BBQ on the roof of Maggie Mae's on 6th Street on Saturday, March 20 with bands playing on all three levels all day starting at noon and going well into the night. The New Zealand party (http://www.outwardsoundnz.com) is outdoors at Brush Park on Thursday, March 18 starting at 6pm.

The artists and their websites are:

32 Australian Artists Performing:

An Horse - http://www.anhorse.com/
Andy Clockwise - http://www.andyclockwise.net/
Beaches - http://www.mistletone.net/category/artists/beaches
Bliss & Eso - http://www.blissneso.com
Shannon Bourne - http://www.myspace.com/shannonbourne
Cassette Kids - http://www.cassettekids.com.au
The Chevelles - http://www.thechevelles.com
Children Collide - http://www.childrencollide.com
City Riots - http://www.cityriots.com
Crayon Fields - http://www.myspace.com/thecrayonfields
Dappled Cities - http://www.dappledcities.com
Dash and Will - http://www.dashandwill.com.au
Paul Dempsey - http://www.pauldempseymusic.com
Nathan Gaunt - http://www.nathangaunt.com.au
Grand Atlantic - http://www.grandatlantic.org
Darren Hanlon - http://www.darrenhanlon.com
The John Steel Singers - http://www.myspace.com/thejohnsteelsingers
Karnivool - http://www.karnivool.com.au
Kate Miller-Heidke - http://www.katemillerheidke.com
Love of Diagrams - http://www.loveofdiagrams.com
Marty Willson-Piper - http://www.martywillsonpiper.net
The Middle East - http://www.myspace.com/visitthemiddleeast
Oh Mercy - http://www.myspace.com/ohmercyband
Pets With Pets - http://www.myspace.com/petswithpets
Pivot - http://www.myspace.com/pivotpivot
Sally Seltmann - http://www.sallyseltmann.com
Sherlock's Daughter - http://sherlocksdaughter.blogspot.com
Summer Cats - http://www.myspace.com/summercats
Temper Trap - http://www.thetempertrap.net/
Via Tania - http://www.viatania.com
Violent Soho - http://www.myspace.com/violentsoho
Washington - http://www.myspace.com/meganwashington

13 NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS CONFIRMED TO PLAY

Bachelorette - http://www.myspace.com/bachelorettepop
Bang Bang Eche - http://www.myspace.com/bangbangeche
David Dallas - http://www.daviddallas.co.nz
Die! Die! Die! - http://www.myspace.com/diediedienz
Gin Wigmore - http://www.ginewigmore.com
Kerretta - http://www.myspace.com/kerretta
Kingston - http://www.kingstonlovesyou.com
Lawrence Arabia - http://www.myspace.com/lawrencearabia
Mr Sicc - http://www.myspace.com/mrsicc
The Ruby Suns - http://www.therubysuns.com
Surf City - http://www.myspace.com/killsurfcitygo
Miho Wada - http://www.mihowada.com
Young Sid - http://www.myspace.com/youngsidmtc

Australian & New Zealand Music stands in the Trade Fair March 17-19 are created by The NZ Music Industry Commission http://www.nzmusic.org.nz and Sounds Australia http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/MusicCreators/SoundsAustralia.aspx

For further information, contact Jessica Kalucy at IMMEDIA! via email: jessica@immedia.com.au or phone: (61-2) 9557 7766

Kiwi Bands Set Record For US Aural Assault - 13 NZ Acts Primed For Festival

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Over 10,000 global artists from 49 countries applied for the coveted 1800 performance slots at the world's largest and most prestigious music industry showcase event - South by Southwest Music & Media Festival in Austin Texas March 17-21 - but it's the Kiwi contingent that scored the most hits with 13 out of 35 submitting artists invited to play. It's the highest ratio of success to submissions of any country, just over 40%, and all of the NZ artists have accepted their invitations to play.

Over the past eight years, the number of New Zealand artists performing at SxSW has rocketed from only one in 2002 and the successful outcomes of record deals, publishing contracts, agency signings and management agreements as well as global media exposure has been huge. This is due in no small part to the consistent government support and canny strategies of the New Zealand Music Commission which has an annual concert of homegrown talent, a consistent stand presence in the SxSW Trade Fair and a swag of promotion from samplers and media to NZ 42Below cocktails at the concert party.

The bands invited and accepted are
* Bachelorette
* Bang Bang Eche
* David Dallas
* Die! Die! Die!
* Gin Wigmore
* Kerreta
* Kingston
* Lawrence Arabia
* Miho Wada
* Mr Sicc
* Surf City
* The Ruby Suns
* Young Sid

As NZ Music Commission Outward Sound Export Manager Gary Fortune states, "SxSW is a key annual event for bands from New Zealand aspiring to take their music overseas. It provides a great opportunity to network and play showcases in front of key members of the world wide music & media industries. The past few years has seen a sharp increase in applications and interest for bands to play in Austin reflecting the importance of the NZ Music Commission being involved in supporting our artists at one of the biggest music conferences in the world. We are proud of the high quality of our NZ musicians and are looking forward to helping them make the most of their SxSW opportunities."

SxSW AustralAsian rep Phil Tripp, based in Sydney, agrees. "Kiwi acts punch well above their weight in this global battle of bands. The proof is not only in the high number of invitations but also the success over the past eight years that the NZ Music Commission has attained. They make their artists' presences felt, elevate their profiles over competing artists from around the world and extend enhanced on-the-ground logistical support year after year."

From across the ditch, 33 Australian bands have so far accepted their showcase invitations out of 62 who were accepted from just over 200 submissions for a hit rate of 30%. Like New Zealand's trade export support, Australia also has a major stand, side events, publicity and promotion plotted well in advance every year and the number of artists invited has soared 15-fold since four were invited in 2002.

SxSW Music & Media Festival and Conference in its 24th year attracts over 15,000 music industry professional delegates to a set of over 1800 showcases in five nights at 90 venues in the 'Live Music Capital of the World', Austin Texas. Through these evening showcases, where each band has one hour to perform, SxSW registrants have a first-look at tomorrow's stars and the 'Next New Things'. By day, there are special parties where managers, labels, promoters, press, internet media outlets, artists and other business professionals also conduct business in the SxSW Trade Show. Conference registrants partake in a full agenda of provocative, informative panel discussions and celebrity interviews featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature.

SxSW Official Site -- http://www.sxsw.com
SxSW AustralAsian Site -- http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw
NZ Music Commission Site -- http://nzmusic.org.nz

For more information, interviews, images and more contact Phil Tripp
tripp@sxsw.com or for PR Helen Henry help@immedia.com.au (61-2) 9557 7766

SXSW OPENS FOR SHOWCASE SUBMISSIONS, REGISTRATIONS & HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The 24th South By Southwest (SXSW) Music and Media Conference and Festival is now open for business. Geared toward music industry professionals from around the world, SXSW is a unique opportunity to make lasting connections within the entertainment industry. A keynote address anchors four days of panels, interviews, workshops, mentor sessions, peer meetings, and the trade show. Daytime events at the Austin Convention Center flow into the world-renowned music festival, which showcases over 1800 acts on stages throughout downtown Austin. Conference registrations, hotel requests, and music festival showcase applications are now being accepted. SXSW Music takes place March 17 - 21, 2010 in Austin, Texas.

SXSW is now accepting showcase applications for music acts to perform at the 2010 music festival. Sonicbids is the exclusive online musical event submission platform of the 2010 SXSW Music Festival. To apply, go to http://www.sxsw.com/music/shows/apply. Unlike in the past, this year there will not be a separate international and domestic deadline. All applications must be submitted no later than November 6, 2009. Application fees are $30 for early submissions, $40 for applications submitted after September 25, 2009.

Registration for SXSW Music allows you access to all daytime events at the Austin Convention Center, entry into official SXSW day parties, the Trade Show which opens on Wednesday and runs through Friday and priority access into all SXSW nighttime showcases. In addition, registration will allow you to access the 2010 Online Registrants Directory, a great tool to aid in planning your SXSW meetings and networking throughout the year. Click on http://sxsw.com/music to learn more and to register to attend.

In 2009 over 240 Australian and New Zealand delegates attended, 70 artists were invited to showcase of which 47 accepted and were able to perform. Both the Australian and New Zealand governments and music industry associations had stands in the Trade Fair, special concerts and other initiatives for attending businesses and performing bands.

For more information on every aspect of SXSW, please go to http://www.sxsw.com and also to our Australia/New Zealand site http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw.
Or contact Australian and New Zealand Representative Phil Tripp on tripp@sxsw.com or (61) 2 9557 7766

Government & Music Biz Send Largest Number of Aussie Bands Ever to USA In One Place

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The 31 artists from all over Australia headed to Austin March 18-22 not only represent the largest number of homegrown artists in one country at any time, it's also the result of major Federal and State government investment in music as an export commodity, not just a cultural one. The number of bands and over 200 delegates going to South by Southwest Music Festival represents a ten-fold increase in seven years.

This year, over 50 Australian artists were invited to showcase and the 31 below represent the ones who have committed to play their official shows as well as the annual Australian BBQ (20), a day long series of shows at a major venue Thursday (19) and extra shows in Los Angeles and New York either side of SxSW.

The artists, their websites and contacts for music, bios and images are:

Gabriella Cilmi - www.gabriellacilmi.com - cassandra@crownmanagement.co.uk
Anthony Snape - www.anthonysnape.com - management@anthonysnape.com
Josh Pyke - www.joshpyke.com - gregg@wonderlick.com.au
The Resignators - www.myspace.com/theresignators - management@theresignators.com
The Fumes - www.thefumes.com.au - tracey@kickmusic.com.au
My Disco - www.mydisco.com.au - info@mydisco.com.au
Hell City Glamours - www.hellcityglamours.com - mgmt@hellcityglamours.com
Birds Of Tokyo - www.birdsoftokyo.com - ross@birdsoftokyo.com
The Boat People - www.theboaties.com - ideasm@bigpond.net.au
The Temper Trap - www.myspace.com/thetempertrap - danny@lunaticentertainment.com
Kid Confucius - www.kidconfucius.com - julia@brightonboulevard.com
Dappled Cities - www.dappledcitiesfly.com - tbarrott@hubartistservices.com
Andy Bull - www.andybull.com.au - julia@brightonboulevard.com
The Hot Kicks - www.myspace.com/thehotkicks band@thehotkicks.com
Red Riders - www.myspace.com/redridersmusic - mel@meiyugroup.com
Blue King Brown - www.bluekingbrown.com - john@guerrillamgmt.com
The Drones - www.thedrones.com.au - bill@onelouder.com.au
Youth Group - www.youthgroup.com.au - kirsty@wgman.com
Naked On the Vague - www.myspace.com/nakedonthevague - nakedonthevague@yahoo.com
The Grates - www.thegrates.com - rachael@secret-service.com.au
Angus & Julia Stone - www.angusandjuliastone.com - cathy@originalmatters.com
Kara Grainger - www.karagrainger.com - lara@cravingrecords.com
Loene Carmen - www.myspace.com/loenecarmensrocknrolltears - info@loenecarmen.com.au
Infusion - www.myspace.com/infusion - xavier.asha@gmail.com
Lenka - www.lenkamusic.com - joehegleman@ronshapiro.com
An Horse - www.myspace.com/anhorse - bobbie@bighassle.com - nadiamizner@gmail.com
Closure In Moscow - www.myspace.com/closureinmoscow - andrew@runmgmt.com
Miami Horror - www.myspace.com/miamihorror - jerry@staple.com.au
The Lovetones - www.thelovetones.com - thelovetones@hotmail.com
Andy White - www.andywhite.com - dirtmusic@optusnet.com.au
The Kin - www.thekin.com - gboulware@samanagement.com

The bands above can be contacted about their showcases and other gigs directly as well as to obtain any sound files, recordings, images or other information.

After six years of logistical and funding support from the Australian Trade Commission (AUSTRADE) which grew the presence at SxSW phenomenally and led to many successes, it's joined with the Australia Council for the Arts, AustralAsian Performing Right Association (APRA) and various state music industry bodies in a new brand promoting Australian music overseas called 'Sounds Australia'. They'll present new events and a stand at SxSW as outlined at the bottom. But first, the long running Stagemothers centrepiece Aussie BBQ!

THE AUSSIE BBQ 2009 at SxSW 12.00 noon-7.30pm Friday 20th March 2009
Brush Square Park, Austin Texas (opposite the Austin Convention Centre)
featuring 12 acts including:
The Drones, Youth Group, Gabriella Cilmi, The Grates, Birds of Tokyo, Josh Pyke, Temper Trap, My Disco, Infusion, The Fumes, The Boat People, and The Red Riders

Invite only industry showcase Free food & drinks
*All guest list requests / rsvps must be emailed to theaussiebbq@gmail.com

LOS ANGELES showcase Sunday 15th March 2009 from 2pm - 9pm
The Echo 1822 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles Phone: (213) 413-8200.
featuring:
My Disco, The Drones (TBC), Dappled Cities Fly, The Red Riders, The Fumes, The Boat People, Loene Carmen, The Art (formerly The Follow), Hell City Glamours

Industry & media guest list (marycode@ozemail.com.au) / open to the public.
Tickets will be available at the door for $12.
Entry includes free Australian style BBQ and complimentary beverage (subject to management)

NEW YORK showcase Thursday 26th March 2009 6pm - 1am
at The Bell House 149 7th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenue in Park Slope) Brooklyn, Phone: (718) 643 6510
featuring:
Youth Group, The Grates, Infusion, The Red Riders, The Fumes, The Boat People, The Art (formerly The Follow), The Resignators

Industry & media guest list (marycode@ozemail.com.au) / open to the public.
Tickets will be available at the door for $12.
Entry includes free Australian style BBQ and a complimentary beverage.

SOUNDS AUSTRALIA @ SXSW 2009
For further info contact Millie Millgate mmillgate@apra.com.au / +61 410 306 557
Sounds Australia is a collective of interested parties made up of Government Agencies, Industry Associations, Commercial Companies and others with a genuine interest in working together, all partnering to support Australians' export activities in key markets. During SXSW Sounds Australia will be presenting a number of opportunities to meet the Australians and to experience the incredible talent on show this year.

Wednesday 18th March Opening Night Party @ Lucky Lounge, 209 A, West 5th Street
Homegrown Djs, Aussies and great wine! Kick off your SXSW experience by meeting the Australians as they gather together at Lucky Lounge to plan their sound assault on Austin. Keep an eye on whothehell.net for line-up details.

Thursday 19th March Sounds Australia House @ FRIENDS, 208 E, 6th Street
Sounds Australia House will present a full day party and stellar evening program, showcasing only premier Australian talent. It will also host a networking breakfast for Australian delegates to meet with key industry, including promoters, agents and music supervisors from around the globe.

Wednesday 18th March - Friday 20th March Sounds Australia Stand @ Convention Centre, Music Trade Show
Our experts are on hand to field questions, so drop by and learn everything there is to know about the Australian music market, events and industry.

Thursday 19th, Friday 20th, Saturday 20st March - Noon to 2pm @ Whole Foods Market, 525 N. Lamar Blvd. (at 6th St.)
In it's 3rd year, the "Aussie Tastes & Tunes" promotion features two great Aussie traditions - music and food! At the famous flagship Whole Foods Market, a wide-range of great Aussie artists perform stripped sets over 3 days in a unique daytime setting.

New State Of Music For World's Most Prestigious Music Festival--Hawai'i @ SxSW

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

New State Of Music For World's Most Prestigious Music Festival--Hawai'i @ SxSW

In its 50th year as America's 50th state, the islands of Hawai'i have often been thought of as another country by some US citizens and media pundits--until Barack Obama came along and put it on the map in its rightful place. Similarly, the music of this paradise has traditionally been perceived as hula dances, falsetto singing, ukuleles and soft guitars, but the coming appearance in March of five diverse contemporary music artists of Hawai'i at South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin will create a new awareness and appreciation of fresh, young and modern music styles that have evolved from their vibrant culture.

The five artists of the first major Hawai'i SxSW showcases March 18-22 are:

John Cruz -- http://www.johncruz.com Top live draw in national tours, 2008 Contemporary Album of the Year & a Grammy

Anuhea -- http://www.myspace.com/anuheajams Maui's songbird of soul, R&B, Jazz, Blues & Pop; album debut 'Anuhea' in March

One Right Turn -- http://www.onerightturn.com
Alt-rock pop musical family affair with a 4-CD box set of band & 3 solo albums

David Tamaoka -- http://www.myspace.com/davidtamaoka Oahu-based singer songwriter, BMI award winner, with new album 'Canefield Hero'

Pimpbot -- http://www.myspace.com/pimpbot Honolulu ska/punk underground, DIY, heroes; infectious album "Admit One" out now

These five artists of Hawai'i made the cut from over 10,500 submission for showcasing from around the world with only 1800 playing in 80 venues over four nights in official slots to audiences of 15,000 delegates. But SxSW in its 23rd year also has a wealth daytime parties and special events for them to play as well as a Trade Show where the music industry of Hawai'i has booked a major stand presence to promote the artists, record labels and other music businesses.

After five years of discussions, export strategies and aiming for the right time and artists, 2009 has brought together the music industry of Hawai'i and the Government of Hawai'i in a dynamic, united campaign. Its a crucial event for artists, labels and music businesses to break through to overseas territories as well as the US Mainland via SxSW. A major trade fair stand, extensive advertising and promotions, a series of extra live shows at two key venues and an online Hawai'i Music Directory are key facets of this strategy, with more to be announced in coming weeks as well as dates and venues for all performances.

For images, photos, bios, recordings and other aspects, contact Phil Tripp
E: tripp@immedia.com.au Phone (based in Sydney, Australia) 61 2 955 777 66

Hawai'i Music Directory http://www.immedia.com.au/hawaii debuts March 1

32 Aussie Bands Makes The Most Ever In One Place Overseas At One Time

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

We're happy to announce the largest number of Australian bands ever in one place overseas, which are the 32 artists who accept their invitations to showcase at the world's largest and most prestigious music festival & conference. They play in Austin Texas March 18-22 at South by Southwest Music Festival & Conferences and will be accompanied by more than 250 Australian business delegates.

Out of a total of 52 artists invited to play from Australia, 20 had to drop out so this should be the final list. More then 240 Australian artists applied for the 1800 showcase slots in 70 venues, over 10,500 applied from around the world.

SXSW 2009 AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS SHOWCASING
Anthony Snape, Sydney, NSW
Josh Pyke, Sydney, NSW
The Resignators, Melbourne, Vic
The Fumes, Sydney, NSW
My Disco, Melbourne, VIC
Hell City Glamours, Sydney, NSW
Birds Of Tokyo, Brunswick, VIC
The Boat People, Brisbane, QLD
The Temper Trap, Nth Fitzroy, VIC
Kid Confucius, Sydney, NSW
Dappled Cities, Sydney, NSW
Andy Bull, Sydney, NSW
The Chevelles, Perth, WA
The Hot Kicks, Melbourne, VIC
Red Riders, Sydney, NSW
Blue King Brown, Melbourne, VIC
The Drones, Melbourne, VIC
Youth Group, Newtown, NSW
Naked On the Vague, Sydney, NSW
The Grates, Brisbane, QLD
Andy White, Melbourne, VIC
Angus & Julia Stone, Sydney, NSW
Kara Grainger, Sydney, NSW
Loene Carmen, Sydney, NSW
Infusion, Melbourne, VIC
Lenka, Sydney, NSW
An Horse, Brisbane, QLD
Closure In Moscow, Melbourne, NSW
Miami Horror, Melbourne, VIC
The Lovetones, Sydney, NSW
The Kin, Adelaide, SA
Gabriella Cilmi, Dandenong, VIC

In addition to their official individual evening showcase slots, The Aussie BBQ in its sixth year has already announced ten of their 12 artists to play a seven hour long Friday afternoon tent show in Brush Park with free food and drink.

Josh Pyke
Birds of Tokyo
The Drones
Youth Group
Boat People
Temper Trap
Red Rider
My Disco
The Fumes
The Grates

Stage Mothers, the producers of the Aussie BBQ (voted the best party of SxSW for 2007 and 2008) will also hold two events in Los Angeles & New York. Sunday March 15th is an all day Aussie BBQ event at The Echo, while in New York March 26 it's a free Aussie BBQ from 6 pm to 1 am at The Bell House.

On Thursday March 19 all day is the 'Australian Music Consulate' at Friends on 6th Street in Austin featuring a broad range of the 33 bands above. It's produced by SoundsAustralia, the music industry's peak export body incorporating Austrade, Australia Council For The Arts, Australian Music Industry Network and APRA among others.

From noon to 2 pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday March 18-20 are three Australian artists with 'Aussie Tastes & Tunes' including sampling of food and wine at the largest organic supermarket in the world--Whole Foods Markets.

68 Australian and New Zealand Bands Invited to Showcase at South By Southwest

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100

Largest Contingent Ever Set to Invade US, 34 Accepted Invites So Far

With 48 Australian and 20 New Zealand bands invited so far to play the 23rd South by Southwest Music Festival March 18-22 in Austin Texas, 16 more acts this week have accepted showcase slots in addition to the 18 artists artists announced a fortnight ago. We are only announcing artists which have accepted, not all of the ones that are invited and this is done with artist permission.

AUSTRALIAN NEW ADDITIONS ACCEPTED
Dappled Cities
Resignators
Youth Group
Closure In Moscow
An Horse
Loene Carmen
Paris Wells
Kid Confucius
Red Riders
The Kin

NEW NEW ZEALAND ADDITIONS
The Tutts
The Brunettes
Connan Mockasin
Jackie Bristow
Ross Royce
Bionic Pixie

AUSTRALIAN PREVIOUSLY INVITED & ACCEPTED
Blue King Brown
Anthony Snape
The Boat People
The Fumes
The Chevelles
Birds of Tokyo
The Drones
Infusion
Josh Pyke
Angus and Julia Stone
Naked On The Vague
Andy Bull
My Disco
The Temper Trap
The Grates

NEW ZEALAND PREVIOUS ACCEPTANCES
Elemeno P
Midnight Youth
Kylie Harris

The 68 invited artists is the largest ever from the two countries, up from only five in 2002. With only eight of the invited artists having had to turn down their invitations so far this year due to scheduling, visa or finance issues, it looks to be biggest Antipodean invasion of the US ever.

All up, 9957 artists applied to showcase this year for 1800 slots in 70 venues over five nights. Australian and New Zealand artists comprised over 250 of these submissions. About 2500 were from outside the US and to date, 1450 invitations have been issued, 800 of them international. Over 250 paid delegates aside from bands and support crew are expected to attend and do business with over 120 already registered including labels, promoters, agents, managers & publishers.

Despite the economic crisis, a number of resources have been offered for bands heading over including two sets of grants from the Australia Council, state funding from West Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria through their Arts councils and Austrade's continuing stand presence at the trade fair, advance promotion and publicity for Austin based events. These include the Australian BBQ with up to a dozen acts playing a private party for music business luminaries, a series of lunchtime concerts at the mammoth Whole Foods Market, an opening night party for the Australian contingent and guests plus other programs including a pre-SxSW teleconference 'Boot Camp' to be announced.

For further info, contact Phil Tripp SxSW representative Australia & New Zealand
tripp@sxsw.com or (02) 9577 7766

For information on the world's largest, most prestigious music festival, conference & trade fair, go to
http://www.sxsw.com and http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw

17 OZ & NZ Artists Revealed of 40 Invited to SxSW So Far

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100

40 Invited So Far, More than 60 Will be Invited by December 1

With over 40 Australian and New Zealand bands invited so far to play the 23rd South by Southwest Music Festival March 18-22 in Austin Texas, we can finally reveal the first 17 acts that accepted their showcase invites. They include:

AUSTRALIA
Andy Bull
Angus and Julia Stone
Anthony Snape
Birds of Tokyo
Blue King Brown
The Boat People
The Chevelles
The Drones
The Fumes
Infusion
Josh Pyke
The Kin
My Disco
Naked On The Vague
The Temper Trap

NEW ZEALAND
Elemeno P
Kylie Harris
Midnight Youth

All up, close to 10,000 artists applied to showcase this year for 1800 slots in 70 venues over five nights. About 2500 were from outside the US and to date, 750 invitations have been issued with most of the remainder to be confirmed by December 1. Australian and New Zealand artists comprised over 250 of these submissions and based on past invitation numbers and the high quality of the OZ/NZ artists, more than 60 invitations are likely to be made. Over 250 paid delegates aside from bands and support crew are expected to attend and do business with over 100 already registered.

Despite the economic crisis, a number of resources have been offered for bands heading over including two sets of grants from the Australia Council, state funding from West Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria through their Arts councils and Austrade's continuing stand presence at the trade fair, advance promotion and publicity for Austin based events. These include the Australian BBQ with up to a dozen acts playing a private party for music business luminaries, a series of lunchtime concerts at the mammoth Whole Foods Market, an opening night party for the Australian contingent and guests plus other programs including a pre-SxSW teleconference 'Boot Camp' to be announced.

For further info, contact Phil Tripp SxSW representative Australia & New Zealand
tripp@sxsw.com or (02) 9577 7766

For information on the world's largest, most prestigious music festival, conference & trade fair, go to
http://www.sxsw.com and http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw

Next Wave of 27 Australian and New Zealand Bands Set to Invade Top US Festival

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100

As the submission deadline closed last week for playing showcases at South by Southwest Music Festival, March 18-22 in Austin Texas, the gate opened for the first group of artists who have been invited to play the world's largest and most prestigious music event with 22 Australian and five New Zealand artists among the opening list of over 300 international artists.

At least another 30 OZ & NZ artists will be invited over the next month, however we can't name any artists invited for privacy reasons until they accept and give permission for their name to be released or let it be known themselves. However, the ones that have been chosen are an excellent cross section of contemporary bands, some of them ARIA winners, some top touring and charting recording artists and many up-and-coming buzz bands as well as eclectic choices.

Since August 1 when applications opened for the 1900 performance slots in 80 clubs over five nights, more than 6000 artists have applied but there will still be another 3000 applications to process since the overseas artist cutoff date precedes the US deadline by two weeks. Last year, 60 OZ & NZ bands were invited out of the 300+ that applied, of which close to 40 actually played the event with excellent outcomes. Other invitees had schedule conflicts, visa issues or budgetary restraints which prevented their acceptance.

This year, over 240 Australian and 35 New Zealand artists applied before the October 25 deadline with the breakdown as follows:

Australian Artists
NSW 69
VIC 58
QLD 34
WA 22
SA 6
TAS 5
NT 3
ACT 0

NZ Artists
Auckland 23
Wellington 5
Christchurch 4
Other 3

Despite the tough economic times and expensive travel, this year's group of artists have the best opportunities to participate due to Federal and State government initiatives to spur music exports. AUSTRADE, which has supported SxSW for over six years has export grants available as well as a large SxSW trade fair stand, promotion in the US and extra performances during SxSW. The Australia Council has specific grants this year for SxSW covering both artists and managers. The WA government, which has led other states in contemporary music funding and travel grants is joined by Arts Victoria's Vic Rocks program, NSW's funding through MusicNSW and new assistance being made available by the Queensland government.

As longtime SxSW rep Phil Tripp explains, "Since 2002, SxSW has had over 200 artists from our side of the world showcase, many of whom have had spectacular international success as a result and others who have kickstarted their export careers early. Based on who has been invited, the focus on Australia which will be peaking as the Baz Luhrman movie paves the way, and continuing government export strategies for music, SxSW looks to be the best for us ever in 2009. We expect over 250 delegates to attend of which 100 are already registered, and with a likely additional 200 artists, crew and management from a projected 40 bands that will be able to play, the Australian Invasion version 6.0 (in years) and 450 in bodies may take our music industry over the top in 2009."

The SXSW MUSIC AND MEDIA CONFERENCE features a legendary festival showcasing more than 1,800 musical acts of all genres from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin. By day, the Austin Convention Center comes alive with conference registrants doing business in the Trade Show and partaking of a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature. In its 23rd year, SXSW remains an essential event on the music industry calendar.

SXSW Site Now Open for Registrations and Hotel Bookings

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The South by Southwest website opened on August 1 for delegate registration, hotel bookings and ~~artist submissions for showcases~~ (showcase submissions now closed). We urge you to get in early for lowest prices, best & nearest hotels as well as getting any information on next year's Music, Film or Interactive Festivals and Conferences. It's all at http://www.sxsw.com and an Australasian site with more detailed information for local industry people is at http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw.

Phil Tripp & IMMEDIA! are Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii representatives for SxSW and can assist with any questions at tripp@sxsw.com (02) 9557 7766.

Here are dates and links to register now or for further information.

MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCES http://www.sxsw.com/music
Register to Attend http://www.sxsw.com/attend March 18-22, 2009

FILM FESTIVAL & CONFERENCES http://www.sxsw.com/film
Register to Attend http://www.sxsw.com/attend March 13-17, 2009

INTERACTIVE FESTIVAL & CONFERENCES http://www.sxsw.com/interactive
Register to Attend http://www.sxsw.com/attend March 13-17, 2009

HOTELS--http://www.sxsw.com/attend/hotels can only be reserved through the SXSW Housing Desk. Click a hotel's name to see a photo and information unique to that hotel (minimum stay, deposit, cancellation penalty, amenities, etc.) Only accredited SXSW attendees can make a reservation. The online registration process will provide you the option to book a hotel.

APPLY TO SHOWCASE A BAND http://www.sxsw.com/music/shows/apply Submit an online application from our website by clicking the "Apply To Showcase" link on this page OR submit your application though Sonicbids. It's your choice; the deadlines (October 24, 2008 for international artists) and fee ($25 for early submissions, $35 for applications submitted after September 26, 2008) are the same.

SUBMIT YOUR FILM http://www.sxsw.com/film/screenings/submissions in the following categories: Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Short, Animated Short, Experimental Short, and Music Video. Submission price is $25 for shorts and $35 for features until November 14, 2008. At that time prices will increase to $35 for shorts and $45 for features until the final postmark deadline of December 12, 2008.

ENTER YOUR SITE IN WEB AWARDS http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/web_awards/enter Early Entry Deadline: Friday, October 17 - $10 Final Entry Deadline: Friday, December 19 - $25

TRAVEL--Our official travel agent for 5 years is SxSW veteran Brad Thomas of The Travel Bureau. Email brad@travelmanagers.com.au or phone (02) 8062 6442 for the best rates on flights directly to SxSW and via other US UK and European destinations.

Free SxSW Austrade National Teleconference--Tuesday, Aug 12

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

We attach a PDF of Austrade's invitation to the FREE National Video Conference which is conveniently being held in major city Austrade offices on TUESDAY, August 12. In our last email, we said Wednesday--wrong day of the week--but right day of August 12. It's all about the South by Southwest Music Festival and conferences for those hoping to attend as delegates or showcase as artists.

This event follows our three Sydney (August 4), Melbourne (August 5) and Brisbane (August 11) free evening seminars from 6pm-9pm on going to SxSW, which you can see outlined here http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw/newsDisplay.php?id=56

SxSW - Creating a strategic approach

South by Southwest is a key music event - join us to hear how to effectively use the event to achieve your goals.

Why you should attend this seminar?

* Hear from some of the most experienced participants at South by Southwest to help develop your strategy.
* Gain knowledge of how to pitch your band or artist for a showcase slot.
* Understand the logistic processes to make SxSW work for you.
* Get an idea of the funding, grant and support mechanisms that are in place.
* Receive direct advice, tips, do's and don'ts about the event and gain an understanding of how to get more opportunities to play gigs.
* Get comprehensive take-home notes to help you make the next step in getting to SxSW.

Speakers

* MusicNSW's Millie Millgate, who is their Creative Director, is a champion of Australians at SxSW, she ran the Australian Stand in 2008 and has been assisting bands at the event for many years.
* IMMEDIA!'s Phil Tripp, SxSW Australian representative and an expert on using SxSW in Austin.
* Visa Specialist Pam Meyers a leading LA based immigration attorney, a specialist in P-1 & O-1 Visas.
* Stage Mothers' Mary Mihelakos and Glenn Dickie are the people behind the long running Australian BBQ at SxSW, and will share tips about their program of events around the world.
* The Travel Bureau's Brad Thomas, gets more Australians their travel to SxSW than anyone else, will give his top 10 tips for travelling to Austin cost effectively.
* The Australia Council's Sue Spence, Manager, International Market Development, will speak about funding support from the Australia Council.
* The Australian Music Office's Tony George has been leading Australia's efforts in the music industry in the United States and will speak on Austrade's involvement in the event.

Limited places - register now

Don't miss out on the insights at this industry masterclass. Register online today at www.australianmusicoffice.com or call Austrade on 13 28 78.

DATE: TUESDAY August 12

LOCATIONS & TIMES
Adelaide - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Brisbane - Noon to 2 pm
Darwin - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Melbourne - Noon to 2 pm
Perth - 10 am to Noon
Sydney - Noon to 2 pm
Hobart - Noon to 2 pm

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
* Artists
* Managers
* Record Labels
* Agents
* Promoters
* Music Publishers
* Online and Mobile Music Mini-Moguls
* Music Geeks and Entrepreneurs

Free SxSW Seminars, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Teleconference

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A special series of free seminars have been announced for early August in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for musicians, managers and music entrepreneurs hoping to showcase at or attend the 22nd South by Southwest Music Festival & Conferences to be held March 18-22 in Austin, Texas. Band submissions and delegate registrations start the week of August 4 & these seminars are crucial.

And on Wednesday, August 12, there is a free national videoconference in all capital cities' Austrade offices from noon to 2pm with seven speakers (below).

Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane seminars begin with 6pm networking drinks, followed by a DVD of highlights of SxSW as well as feedback from bands and attendees at 6:30. At 7pm a panel of veteran music business delegates, media who've attended, government arts and music association staff will talk about:

WHO Should Go To SxSW as artists or delegates & what assistance is available.
WHAT Are The SxSW Components--Shows, Conferences, Trade Fair & how to fit in.
WHEN To Best Apply for showcases and how to best submit materials for success.
WHERE To Play other shows, meet music industry contacts and how to network.
HOW To Work The Event with concerts, parties, stand, SxSW/OZ magazine & more.
WHY You Need to Register or Submit Early to get close hotels & start to work it.

The free seminars are walk-up with no pre-registration (do not call venue)

SYDNEY - Monday, August 4, 6pm-9pm
Sydney University, Manning Bar
In conjunction with Drum Media, Austrade & MusicNSW
Panel includes:
Tony George--Austrade Music Office Los Angeles veteran of SxSW
Glenn Dickie--EMI Music, producer of Aussie BBQ at SxSW for six years
Craig Treweek--Street Press Aust. Publisher of Australian Music Guide at SxSW
Millie Millgate--MusicNSW, artist manager and Australian Stand manageress
Phil Tripp--IMMEDIA! SxSW representative and six-time delegate
Brad Thomas--Travel Managers, SxSW Veteran & official SxSW travel agent 5 years
Manning Bar Level 2, Manning House, Manning Road, U of Syd

MELBOURNE - Tuesday, August 5, 6pm-9pm
Corner Hotel Band Room
In conjunction with Inpress, Austrade & Victoria Rocks
Panel includes:
Mary Mihelakos--Stagemothers, producer of Aussie BBQ at SxSW for six years
Leigh Treweek--Street Press Aust. Publisher of Australian Music Guide at SxSW
Jonathan Williamson--Program Manager Victoria Rocks, former artist manager
Phil Tripp--IMMEDIA! SxSW representative and six-time delegate & 1 more TBC
The Corner Hotel 57 Swan Street, Richmond VIC

BRISBANE- Monday, August 11, 6pm-9pm
The Troubadour
In conjunction with Qmusic, Austrade and Time Off magazine
Panel includes:
Simon Homer--Owner of Plus 1 Records and SxSW veteran
Nick Croker--Business Manager, Musicadium; SxSW attendee 2007
Leigh Treweek--Street Press Aust. Publisher of Australian Music Guide at SxSW
Chris Pickering--Singer songwriter
Phil Tripp--IMMEDIA! SxSW representative and six-time delegate
The Troubadour 322 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Pre-register your interest with Qmusic roxy@qmusic.com.au (07) 3257 0013

NATIONAL AUSTRADE VIDEO CONFERENCE Tuesday, August 12, Noon to 2pm
held at Austrade offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth

A videoteleconference between key cities and Los Angeles on how to best use Austrade resources in advance in Australia, through the Australian Music Office in LA and on the ground in Austin. Tips on visas, travel, showcasing, publicity, promotion, professional business strategies, pre and post event grants through Austrade, Australia Council new export programs, state and others will be discussed.

Speakers include:
Tony George--Austrade Music Office Los Angeles veteran of SxSW, now in Sydney
Pam Meyer--US Visa specialist from Los Angeles
Leigh Treweek--Street Press Aust. Publisher of Australian Music Guide at SxSW
Phil Tripp--IMMEDIA! SxSW representative and six-time delegate & 1 more TBC
Millie Millgate--MusicNSW, artist manager and Australian Stand manageress
Glenn Dickie and Mary Mihelakos--Stagemothers & producers of the Aussie BBQ
Brad Thomas--Travel Managers, SxSW Veteran & official SxSW travel agent 5 years
and a member of Australia Council to explain their new contemporary music grants

For further information, email Phil Tripp at tripp@sxsw.com (02) 9557 7766
Go to http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw and http://www.sxsw.com/music

SxSW 2009 Opens for Regos and Band Submissions August 5

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Get in early... only four weeks to go to start to register as a delegate, get a hotel or submit a band for showcasing. We've been notified by the South by Southwest Music Festivals & Conferences scheduled for March 18-22 of the opening of registration for delegates and artist showcase submissions the week of August 4. Some important information:

AUGUST 11 (Monday)--FREE SxSW SEMINAR IN BRISBANE WITH QMUSIC starting at 6pm with drinks, 6:30 seminar presentation to 9pm with panel of veterans on how to best apply for showcases, make use of state and federal government initiatives, market through the Australian Music Office in LA and Austin and make the best use of SxSW as a delegate, standholder, band or business. Tentatively confirmed for the Troubador in Brunswick St. Mall, Fortitude Valley. Email roxy@qmusic.com.au for final details or call (07) 3257 0013 to register your interest.

AUGUST 12 (Tuesday)--FREE NATIONAL VIDEOCONFERENCE with AUSTRADE starts at noon (AEST) at their offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane with a panel of SxSW veterans on how to strategise participation & best submit artist showcase applications. A great two-hour advance networking opportunity. Email matthew.proft@austrade.com.au to confirm your place and get time & location.

Now here are details about registration, artist submissions & marketing

1. SXSW MUSIC REGISTRATION RATES: From when the website opens August 4 (US time--August 5 our time), the lowest-price early bird rate for the music event is US$550, which goes up to US$600 September 26, US$625 November 14, $650 January 16 and $695 as a walk- up rate from February 13. Go to http://www.sxsw.com.

2. SXSW MUSIC FESTIVAL ARTIST SUBMISSIONS: These are all being done online at starting the week of August 4 and closing October 15. We highly recommend that you apply early so you are heard by fresh ears in Austin and not wait until they are inundated and tired towards the end. You can apply through Sonicbids or directly online at http://www.sxsw.com. We do NOT take submissions through our Australian rep NOR do we want to receive any mail or email demos or samples.

3. SXSW FILM & INTERACTIVE REGISTRATIONS: Many music clients also attend the SxSW Film Festival & Conferences the week before (March 13-17) the music event. Early bird rates from August 4 - September 26 are as follows
PLATINUM--(Music, Film & Interactive)--$850 to attend all 3 shows & trade fairs.
GOLD--(Film & Interactive only)--$550 to attend those two but NOT the music event.
FILM--$300 for full delegates badge for Film Festival, Conference & Trade Fair
INTERACTIVE--$375 for the IA Festival, Conference & Trade Fair only.

4. HOTELS!!!! MOST IMPORTANT!!!! The main hotels sell out very early and if you want to have a booking in a nearby room in the city, you MUST do this at the time of registration. It is advised that you register very early and once registered, you can pick your hotel out of what stock remains. If you leave this to January, your hotel may be 25 or more kilometres OUT OF TOWN!

5. STANDS, BAG INSERTS, DIRECTORY ADS & MAGAZINE ADS These are still being finalised, but to give you an idea of costs of having your own stand, placing an insert in the show bags, advertising in the Directory or SxSW Magazine, use the following prices (in US$) as a guideline only. Prices subject to change.

3m x 3m STAND--MUSIC--$1900-$2500 FILM & IA--$1100-$1600 BOTH--$2700-$3300
6m x 3m STAND--MUSIC--$2800-$3800 FILM & IA--$1600-$2400 BOTH--$3300-$4600
Other configurations are available---Triple, Endcaps, etc.

DIRECTORY ADS--MUSIC From $960-$4800 FILM or INTERACTIVE-$488-$2290
BIG BAG INSERTS--MUSIC (Non-Publication) $1200-$1500 (Publication) $2800-$3500
FILM or IA (Non-Publication) $675-$850 (Publication) $1450-$1800
ADVERTISE IN THE SxSW QUARTERLY MAGAZINE--From $565 quarter page to $2235 FP.

2008 Australian Music Guide Available Online Now

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1100

Australian Music Guide Moves From IMMEDIA! to Street Press Australia

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

After four years of publishing the annual Australian Music Guide--a 15,500 copy newsprint magazine distributed free at South by Southwest Music Festival (SxSW) each year--IMMEDIA!'s Phil Tripp has sold the title to Street Press Australia--owners of Drum Media, Drum Perth, Inpress and other music or youth lifestyle titles. The AMG has been a key propaganda tool of homegrown artists and music businesses in print and online at http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw/amg.php.

SPA takes over four months out from the 22nd SxSW to market the magazine to Australian artists and businesses keen to have a presence in the 36 page publication which will be inserted in over 12,500 delegate showbags as well as having 3000 copies available free in record and book retailers, venues and other key outlets in Austin Texas through SxSW Week March 12-16.

SPA intends to expand the AMG to serve as a promotional tool at future overseas trade fairs, conferences and music festivals with plans to have individualised editions for events such as MIDEM, Popkomm, CMJ, Canadian Music Week and other appropriate industry gatherings. As Publisher Phil Tripp states, "We've been proud to have developed this media asset alongside AUSTRADE's export efforts to being Australian music and artists to the fore in the US. We believe that their music business sense and publishing passion means that Craig and Leigh Treweek's Street Press Australia publishing empire will take AMG even further globally."

As Craig Treweek sees it, "SxSW is a crucial event for Australian music and we went this year, and plan to be there in 2008, to take our national music media network's power into that market and give even more momentum to the 40+ artists that will be showcasing at the event and support the business efforts of over 250 music industry delegates at the critical trade fair and conference."

Leigh Treweek has new strategies to put in place for the print and online publication. "While Phil has carved out a valuable niche with SxSW as a music evangelist for Australia, we see the need for a united Australian business presence at a variety of global music conferences, trade fairs and showcase festivals. We intend to take the AMG to the next level by increasing its print run, size and online reach beyond the US and into other territories such as Europe, the UK and Canada."

Over the past four years, the AMG has featured editorial on Doing Business With Australia, A Bluffer's Guide to Australian Music, Profiles on Showcasing Australian Artists, a Mini-Directory of the Australian Music Industry and much more. All four previous issues are now collector's items but can be viewed in their entirety as PDFs online at http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw/amg.php.

Cover image is at http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw/pdf/amg/2007/amg07_cover.pdf. Contact Leigh Treweek at the SPA Melbourne headquarters on leigh@streetpress.com.au (03) 9421 4499