SXSW 2006 Newshttp://2006.sxsw.com/SXSWclick Winners Are Here! Playing Chicken still
SXSWclick is proud to announce this year's Jury and Popularity Contest winners. The winner of the Popularity Contest Award, Playing Chicken, indicates a strong audience preference for the narrative form. Go to the official SXSWclick website to view them all.

]]>http://2006.sxsw.com/ Planning Ahead For SXSW 2007... One of the most asked questions is "How can my band/film/website get recognized as an official part of SXSW?". The first step is to make sure you submit your work for consideration during the appropriate application (sometimes called "submission") period. You should also stop by the website in August for detailed information on applying for Festival consideration.

In order to stay best informed, sign up for the appropriate email list and you will get monthly (or so) notification of upcoming deadlines and info related to SXSW. You may also send an email to the Sales staff throughout the year with any questions you may have about marketing opportunities at SXSW.


]]>http://2006.sxsw.com/ GET OUT YOUR 2007 CALENDAR While this year's SXSW is still fresh in your mind clear a space on your calendar for SXSW 2007. Here are the dates for next year's conferences and festivals:

Music: Wednesday, March 14 - Sunday, March 18, 2007

Film: Friday, March 9 - Saturday, March 17, 2007

Interactive: Friday, March 9 - Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Registrations and hotel reservations will be accepted beginning about August 2006. Join our email listservs and watch this space for the exact dates.


]]>http://2006.sxsw.com/ Clifford Antone 1949-2006

Clifford Antone at 2006 Austin Music Awards
Clifford Antone passed away on May 23. His devotion to the blues led to his history-making nightclub, store and label. Austin's music community feels this loss deeply. As a collaborator with SXSW through twenty years, Clifford's input and reputation led to many amazing, unforgettable showcases. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.

The current Austin Chronicle features detailed remembrance of this strong supporter of the Blues and pioneer of the Austin music scene.








]]>http://2006.sxsw.com/ 24 Beats Per Second Audience Award Winners The 24 Beats Per Second Audience Award ballots have been counted, and the winners are...

Runner Up: The Refugee All Stars Dir. Zach Niles & Banker White

Winner: Air Guitar Nation Dir. Alexandra Lipsitz

Check out all of the 2006 SXSW Film Festival award winners here.


]]>http://2006.sxsw.com/ THINKING ABOUT YOUR SXSW 2007 HOTEL? Submitting the Early Bird Hotel Request form will guarantee that you receive advance notification that the SXSW 2007 website is going live to receive Hotel Reservations and Conference Registrations (about August 2006). At that time all SXSW hotels will be available to all registrants at special SXSW discount rates. It will be your responsibility to submit your conference registration and hotel reservation at that time. Print out the 2007 Early Bird Hotel Request form and fax it to the SXSW Housing Desk at 512-452-4775.


]]>http://2006.sxsw.com/ Check out Coverage of SXSW 2006 Experience a taste of SXSW 2006 by watching and listening to panels, performers and parties. Click on through to the Coverage section of the website to fully explore all of the many facets that make SXSW one of the most fun business trips you take all year.

Designing for Community with 'Zero-Advertising' Brands


How do you create and manage a global community-centric business where the line between customers and content producers has been completely erased? How do you ensure growth based upon community/customer support without advertising? This is a peek into a few businesses that do just that.

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]]>http://2006.sxsw.com/ SXSW Swag = Cool Summer Duds SXSW Motorcycle T Shirt Kick off the hot summer months with a selection of SXSW t-shirts and headgear. Stay cool in a variety of styles, colors, and art from SXSW 2006. T-shirts with bands, film, and web award finalists are still available. Continuing the annual animal tradition, green alligator shirts from 2006 can be purchased in a variety of children's sizes. Stop by and see what works in your closet.



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