original_andy Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 This came into my e-mail box today - thought it might be of interest to some people on the board.September 5th 2008South by SouthWest 2009 application deadline moves closerBands from across the world are currently applying for the 2009 South by South West (SXSW) music, film and new media festival, considered to be the biggest music industry networking and showcasing event in the world. The deadline for international applications is 24 October 2008.The Scottish Arts Council will again be coordinating the Scottish presence, staging our own showcase and providing financial assistance to applicants who are officially invited to attend next years event, in March.SXSW, which has been running for 23 years highlights over 1,800 showcasing acts of all musical genres from around the world on over eighty stages in downtown Austin. Ian Smith, Head of Music at the Scottish Arts Council, said: We are delighted to announce our continued support for Scottish bands performing at the South by South West festival. Not only does a Scottish presence at this event have an impact on the career paths of the artists involved but in the year that Glasgow was awarded the prestigious City of Music status by UNESCO it also helps to re-affirm Scotland as a country whose artists, managers, record labels and promoters can comfortably perform at the highest international level. The Scottish Arts Councils continued support for bands attending the event follows on from the success of the eight Scottish bands showcasing at the festival in 2008. Stuart Thomas, Music Officer at the Scottish Arts Council adds: Whilst it is an amazing event it is absolutely massive and highly competitive. Bands need to be realistic as they will be competing for the attention of absolutely key players in the commercial music industry. You need to be very good, you need to be serious and you need to be organised. The significant opportunities arising from showcasing at SXSW will only be fully realised by artists who are ready and commercially able to exploit such an international market and only such artists should seriously consider applying to SXSW for 2009.Notes to Editors1. The Scottish Arts Council is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) which was established by Royal Charter in 1994 and is also a Lottery distributor. The organisation serves the people of Scotland by fostering arts of excellence through investment, development, research and advocacy. Our corporate aims are: to support artists to fulfil their creative and business potential; to increase participation in the arts; and to place the arts, culture and creativity at the heart of learning. We invest 60m each year, including 15 million of National Lottery funding. For more information visit: Scottish Arts Council ? Home page2. Bands interested in performing at SXSW 2009 should check out the website and the online application form at : Welcome to South by Southwest 2009 | SXSW.com3. Bands considering applying should also contact Stuart Thomas at the Scottish Arts Council who is coordinating the Scottish presence at::showcase.scotland@scottisharts.org.uk4. Footage, blogs and photos of last years successful SXSW Scottishcontingent can be found at: BBC - Scotland - SXSW5. Scottish Arts Council and Cultural Enterprise Office will be hosting an information evening for bands to find out more about applying to attend SxSW 2009.Showcasing at SXSW: Dos and Don'ts, Whys and WhensWednesday 1 October, doors open 19:15 (for 19:30 start) at the CCA, GlasgowFurther information and places can be booked through Cultural Enterprise Office >> - Cultural Enterprise Office Home Page - <<, email events@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk or call 0844 544 9990. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Seriously thinking of going to this next year. The Interactive workshops and panels are worth the ticket price alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humey Whilem Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Seriously thinking of going to this next year. The Interactive workshops and panels are worth the ticket price alone.It's only a 21 hour drive from pittsburgh so I might go o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Seriously thinking of going to this next year. The Interactive workshops and panels are worth the ticket price alone.book your hotel... NOWHilton on 6th st is the best as you can walk to all the venues REALLY easily.it's MENTAL....HOT... and YOU WALK LIKE A BASTARD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 book your hotel... NOWHilton on 6th st is the best as you can walk to all the venues REALLY easily.it's MENTAL....HOT... and YOU WALK LIKE A BASTARDI am sure a little colombian marching powder helps that problem, knowing the ruffian company you keep over there... he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 book your hotel... NOWHilton on 6th st is the best as you can walk to all the venues REALLY easily.it's MENTAL....HOT... and YOU WALK LIKE A BASTARDHot as Angola? Actually, it's probably hotter.The $850 ticket price is what is putting me off at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntedbyafreak Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hot as Angola? Actually, it's probably hotter.The $850 ticket price is what is putting me off at the moment.Sounds like a fucking bargain to me.If only there was some easy way to get a band/press pass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest treader. Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 get a press job?join a band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntedbyafreak Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 get a press job?join a band?Pfft... Sounds too much like hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest treader. Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 worst post ever^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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