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These parties and networking events are an added benefit to your SXSW registration. Simply show your badge for admission, unless the description indicates "by invitation only". Be aware that your badge does not guarantee you admission into events that are at capacity, and wristbands are not valid for entry into Official SXSW Parties. Check back regularly for updates!
9:00- 1:00 am
As we say goodbye to the SXSW Film conference attendees at the annual SXSW Film Closing Party, we add a new twist by welcoming the SXSW Music conference attendees and offering podcasts on imeem.com. Added bonus? Sleater-Kinney performance presented by IFC!
Sponsored by Imeem
3:00-7:00 pm
South by Tent in Brush Square Park
The Canadian Consulate General in Dallas, Texas invites you to kick off your SXSW with the first-ever Canadian Blast BBQ and musical sneak peak of a solid sampling of the best Canadian music at the fest, along with hot Canadian eats and wet frosty treats. Brought to you in partnership with SOCAN, CIRPA, CMPA, CRIA and the Government of Canada. SXSW registrants please RSVP for the guest list by sending your name, company name, and e-mail address to re-la.rsvp@international.gc.ca.
6:00-8:00 pm
North by Tent in Brush Square Park
The third annual New Zealand party at Brush Square Park features New Zealand bands and New Zealand wine, with some American beer thrown in for good measure! To request an invitation, send an e-mail to party@nzmusic.org.nz.
Midnight - 4:00 am The Blender artists-only party on the East side is THE place to eat, drink, and listen to Tapes 'n Tapes, Spoon, and Echo and the Bunnymen. You must have an artist's badge to enter.
12:00-2:00pm
North by Tent in Brush Square Park
Join eMUSIC, the #1 site for independent music and the #2 digital music service in the world, for an afternoon of food and drink with your label peers. Open to independent labels by invitation only - RSVP to sxsw@emusic.com.
12:00-6:00 pm
Red Eyed Fly on Red River Street
High Times 10th Annual Party @ SXSW features bands and speakers throughout the day. Performances by Philadelphia's The Capitol Years, Kentucky's Your Highness Electric, New York's Crimson Sweet, and Austin's South Austin Jug Band, Greyhounds and The Trees. Sponsored by Planet K.
12:30-3:00pm
South by Tent in Brush Square Park
BPI presents its third annual SXSW party featuring some of the best music in the UK, along with tacos and an open bar. SXSW registrants can RSVP for the guest list by sending your name, company name, and e-mail address to harriet.gardner@bpi.co.uk.
12:30-6 pm
Soho Lounge 6th Street
Tag World, a freshly launched social and music networking site is hosting a party with free drinks and free music featuring the likes of Big City Rock, The Adored, Rocco DeLuca, Quietdrive, People in Planes, and Agent Sparks.
2:00-5:00 pm
Friends Bar on 6th Street
SPV USA Heavy Metal Beer-B-Q!!! Come join SPV USA, Metal Maniacs, Rive Video and Heavy Hitter for some booze, BBQ and great music. We'll be showing tons of videos and celebrating two new releases, Sepultura Dante XXI and Type O Negative Symphony for the Devil: The World of Type O Negative on DVD.
2:00-6:00 pm
Red 7 on East 7th Street
Team Clermont & The Echo Label present The Official SXSW College Party '06 sponsored by SXSW, WOXY & Alternative. Join us for drinks, Tex-Mex and music featuring Midlake, The Capes, Field Music, Tapes'n Tapes, Stephen Yerkey, King of France. 18+, present your badge for entry.
4:00-8:00 pm
North by Tent in Brush Square Park
Alberta Bound captures the spirit and diversity of Alberta through the performers' original and unique music. Join us for refreshments and performances by Cadence Weapon, John Wort Hannam, Lorrie Matheson, Rachelle Van Zanten, Rob Heath, Shout Out Out Out Out, Corb Lund. Sponsored by Alberta Foundation for the Arts, CKUA Radio and Blue Chair Cafe.
5:00-8:00 pm
South by Tent in Brush Square Park
Hear unpredictable and exciting new music while celebrating Japan Nite's 10th anniversary at SXSW. Enjoy drinks and food at the Japan Bash Party featuring PE'Z, The Rodeo Carburettor, Ellegarden, The Emeralds, and a Shamisen Extravaganza with Mika Uchizato, Keisho Ohno, Umekichi, Takeharu Kunimoto, Yasukatsu Ohshima.
12:00-7:00 pm
South by Tent in Brush Square Park
The Aussie BBQ brings you great music from The Living End, The Flairz, Something For Kate, The Mess Hall, Decoder Ring, and more. Join the Australian Music Collective for beer and barbecue right across from the Convention Center.
12:00-3:00 pm
North by Tent in Brush Square Park
SL Feldman is Canada's leading full-service entertainment agency. Join us for cold beer and performances by Controller Controller, Wintersleep, Small Sins, The Illuminati, and Uncut.
1:00-5:00 pm
Latitude 30 on San Jacinto at 6th
Transgressive Records presents Battle, The Young Knives, The Noisettes, Ladyfuzz, Rumble Strips and DJ Zane Lowe. By invitation only. To receive an invitation, contact toby@transgressiverecords.co.uk.
1:00-5:00 pm
Caribbean Lights on 6th Street
Join the Scottish Arts Council for free food and drinks at Caribbean Lights and catch some great music from Aberfeldy, Camera Obscura, The Cinematics, Eugene Kelly, The Fratellis, and The Hazey Janes. By invitation only.
1:00-5:00 pm
The Drink on 6th Street
First Act Guitars and Guitar World magazine team up to bring you a guitar bash with free drinks and free music featuring the reunion of Boston guitar heroes The Neighborhoods, Drive By Truckers' Jason Isbell and friends, plus Rykodisc recording artists Waltham!
1:00-7:00 pm
Beauty Bar on 7th Street
Jane Magazine's SXSW Party presents the greatest mix tape ever. Check it: Nada Surf, Mates of State, Of Montreal, Film School, The M's, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Tiny Steps. Stop by for food, beer and amazing tunes. Invite only
2:00-6:00 pm
The Velvet Spade on Red River
Island Records UK presents the hottest new bands from the UK – Nine Black Alps, The Feeling, The Fratellis and Jackson Analogue. Join us for free beer and BBQ.
2:00-5:00 pm
Friends Bar on 6th Street
Berklee College of Music presents the tribute Neil Young Rewind, with special guest performers covering his songs including Charlie Worsham and the Free State of Tallahatchie, Steve Dawson, Apollo Sunshine, Reverend Glasseye, Pink Nasty, Amanda Mosher, Katahdin's Edge, Sarah Sharp, PorterDavis, Jim Chapdelaine (Big Al Anderson), The Bleedin Bleedins, and Computo. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
4:00-7:00 pm
Driskill Hotel Ballroom
Q Prime, Elixir Strings, and Grunion Records bring you an iCoustic Happy Hour with DJ sets by you and your iPod as well as acoustic sets by the electrifying Living Things, indie darlings Rainer Maria, British rockers Mohair and acoustic mavens, Nickel Creek. So grab your iPod and join us for a memorable experience, iCoustic Happy Hour at the Driskill Hotel. Open to all SXSW badgeholders.
5:30-7:30 pm
North by Tent in Brush Square Park
Pump Audio presents an artists-only party with tacos, an open bar, and performances by 5 O'Clock Heroes and The Giraffes.
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
South by Tent in Brush Square Park
Tacos and tunes! Hang out with staff and DJs from The Current, which is making waves with music and hosts that will make you love radio again. Check us out online at www.thecurrent.org, and hear why we say Great Music Lives Here. Free tacos while they last!
11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Maggie Mae's on 6th Street
BOS Music and Authentic Records present an Americana/Roots Rock party featuring The Rowan Brothers, Oneside, The Nadas, Towncrier, Josh Davis. Free food and drinks! One lucky attendee will win a Martin guitar and another will win an Apple iPod.
Noon - 4:00 pm
Caribbean Lights on 6th Street
San Diego CityBeat, Los Angeles CityBeat and Tower Records present live music with The Like, The 88, Augustana, The Willowz and Foreign Islands. Party samplers from Tito's Vodka, free Mexican breakfast food from Wahoo's Fish Tacos, plus free beer, wine and well drinks!
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Texas is big. This is HUGE. Join Yahoo!Music on Saturday for beer and great music by Dashboard Confessional, KT Tunstall, Cary Brothers, and The Subways. Find us on 6th Street to get a party pass. Win a chance to get your SXSW Playlist played between sets, as well as many other prizes.
3:00-6:00 pm
Opal Divine's, 700 W. 6th Street
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company is sponsoring the Ponderosa Stomp Party, an American roots music festival dedicated to recognizing the architects of rock-n-roll, blues, jazz, country, swamp pop, reggae and soul. Musicians Classie Ballou, Roy Head, Lil Band O’Gold, Tommy McLain, The Bad Roads, Barbara Lynn, and Buck Sinegal will perform and there will be a silent auction benefiting the non-profit New Orleans Musician's Clinic, which is assisting artists impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Invite only, 21+ available at our Smoking Deck at the Convention Center, across from registration.
4:00 - 7:00 pm
South by Tent in Brush Square Park
RiPPYFiSH presents The Mad Dukes CD release party. This Salt Lake City indy label works to foster a creative environment for artists to flourish both artistically and financially. Come join them for drinks and some great new music. Opening for the Mad Dukes will be the Personals, from Austin, and the winners of the Salt Lake City Showdown, the Tolchock Trio.
