SXSW Sponsors

For decades, Miller Brewing Company has been at the forefront of creating cutting-edge music promotions for thirsty consumers. Our leading brands, Miller Lite and Miller Genuine Draft have brought consumers countless memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that have set the standard for what consumers expect from a beer company.

Platinum Sponsor - Major Sponsor of Film, Interactive & Music

Launched in September 1994, The Independent Film Channel (IFC) is the first channel entirely dedicated to presenting independent film, unedited and commercially uninterrupted 24 hours a day. IFC's library boasts a collection of uncompromising stories, character and style. Committed to work struck from the creative vision of cinema's most compelling filmmakers, IFC also offers alternative films from today's new and up-and-coming artists. IFC's exclusive live coverage of special events including the Independent Spirit Awards and Cannes Film Festival, creative on-air festivals and one-of-a-kind original series and specials secures the company's role as the leader in independent film. IFC Television is one of the fastest growing digital cable networks available nationwide.

Platinum Sponsor - Major Sponsor of Film, Interactive & Music

Yaris is designed around you. It's a power-pop nugget. It's a small indie film that dreams big. It's your one friend that's fun and reliable. It's your SXSW buddy. Look out for Yaris at SXSW 2006.

Platinum Sponsor - Major Sponsor of Film, Interactive & Music

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company

An avid supporter of independent art, film and music festivals across the country, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company is pleased to continue its long association with the South by Southwest Film, Interactive and Music Festivals. Travel safe and we'll see you in Austin in March.

Platinum Sponsor - Sponsor of Film, Interactive & Music

Renowned for its support of the Austin music scene. Austin's weekly community newspaper, covering politics, art and culture since 1981. If it's important to Austin, it's in the Chronicle.

Platinum Sponsor - Major Sponsor of Film, Interactive & Music

Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD).

Platinum Sponsor - Major Sponsor of Film, Interactive & Music

MSN Video and MSN Spaces (Windows Live Spaces in the summer of 2006) combine to offer one of the world's most powerful platforms for sharing artists' vision and voice on the internet. Launching as Windows Live Spaces in the summer of 2006, MSN Spaces is currently the world's highest ranked blogging service, with 108 million users worldwide. MSN Video and MSN Spaces | Windows Live Spaces empower independent artists, musicians, filmmakers, and the music, film and interactive industries with a platform that enables them to share their vision and voice to a global audience of more than 1 Billion people on the internet.

Platinum Sponsor - Major Sponsor of Film, Interactive & Music

Blender has become an established music and pop culture magazine to be reckoned with. Blender Magazine salutes the unique brilliance of music in all its forms, and does it with an energy and panache corporate music mags lack. And the buzz is louder than ever thanks to its smart, sexy and irreverent editorial features!

Music Sponsor - Major Sponsor of SXSW Music

It's true. Water is good for you. The more you drink, the better you feel. Aquafina was introduced in Wichita, Kansas, in 1994 and reached national distribution in 1997. Since its debut, Aquafina has won over consumers with its great taste and purity. Aquafina is currently America's best-selling national brand of bottled water based on 2005 sales volume.

Film Sponsor - Major Sponsor of SXSW Film

For information on a customized SXSW sponsorship package designed to meet your brand's marketing objectives and budget, contact Scott McNearney at mcnearney@sxsw.com or call 512/467-7979 ext. 213.