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SXSW or South by Southwest is all about music, film and party! South by Southwest is no doubt one of the biggest music festivals in the United States.

How big is SXSW?

Here’s a figure, imagine more than 1,400 performers playing dozens of venues in just 4 days! Imagine that?! That’s why South by Southwest really is one of the largest gathering of musical and film geniuses.

Background Information about SXSW

First of all, SXSW started officially in 1987. Before, it was called “Austin Battle of the Bands” and then originated to the current name. With that said, SXSW event always takes place every Spring in Austin Texas. Where exactly? It iis centered on the downtown Austin Convention Center

SXSW – South by SouthWest 2009

For 2009’s celebration of SXSW, here are some of the details:

• SXSWeek 2009: March 13-22
• Interactive: March 13-17
• Film: March 13-21
• Music: March 18-22

Why Join SXSW?

If you love music and movies, you’re crazy if you don’t want to join SXSW! Like we said, it is the largest gathering of interactive, film, and music festivals and conferences there is!

Aside from that, here are a couple of reason why you should participate or at least join the celebration of SXSW:

• SXSW is one of the largest music festivals in the United States
• SXSW Film has become one of the world’s premiere film festivals
• SXSW Film is focusing on new directing talent
• SXSW Interactive has a strong followings among web creators and entrepreneurs
• SXSW offers a free musical sampler each year

On a final note, The South by Sourthwest 2009 festival will be held March 13-22, 2008.

Band and event line-up is yet to be announced but we will be having followup posts about that too, so visit again soon!

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