Interactive: March 13-17
Film: March 13-21
Music: March 18-22
"In its 22 years, SXSW has grown from a tiny music festival in the Texas capital into a massive, unavoidable media beast that reflects, discusses and showcases trends in culture and media but also often creates them." National Post, 3/13/08
Below, you'll find overall event schedule changes, program and activity additions, and fresh registrant services and resources.
We know that staying on top of the newest changes to SXSW can be difficult, so we've gathered everything in one place. Below, you'll find overall event schedule changes, activity and program additions, and fresh registrant services and resources. Be sure revisit this page as the event nears to stay on top of everything new for 2009!
The Film/Interactive Trade Show and the
Music Trade Show open a day earlier!
ScreenBurn Gaming Arcade Now a Day Longer!
Flatstock Poster Show Now a Day Longer!
South Buy Sell Trade!
SXSW presents the Austin Record Convention & Texas Guitar Show.
SXSW Block Party
A pub crawl but amongst stands in the Trade Shows (bestowing adult beverages and food).
ScreenBurn Game Design Competition
Enter to win the opportunity to pitch your game idea to a panel of established professionals.
Connection Centers
Three locations inside the Austin Convention Center where you will find Centers staffed with friendly Austinites ready to answer questions pertaining to SXSW and the city of Austin. There will also be multiple computers with internet connectivity, headphones and loaded with the custom Festival Preview application so you can check out the artists and films of SXSW 2009.
Film Festival Shuttlebuses
A complimentary service for registrants attending the Film Festival, the shuttlebus will run five days and nights transporting you between the Austin Convention Center, the Paramount Theater and the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar.
Interactive Party Shuttlebuses
A complimentary service for registrants, the shuttlebus will run five nights ensuring your safe arrival at any of the SXSW Interactive Official Parties.
Free Bicycle Valet Service at Town Lake Stage Concerts
The staff of Austin's Bicycle Sport Shop will provide FREE, secured bicycle valet service at the FREE SXSW concerts held on Auditorium Shores.