Archive for March, 2011

From March 11-21 thousands of people descended on Austin, Texas for the film, music and interactive festival called SXSW. What first began in 1987 as a way for musical acts to be seen by music labels has become an event that has bridged the gap between music, film and technology. At the time, only one hundred and fifty people were expected to attend. However, seven hundred people showed up and from that point forward the festival soon became nationally recognized as a premiere event generating over one hundred million dollars in revenue for the city of Austin. I was able to attend the first part of the festival this year and I learned a thing or two about what it takes to get the most out of your SXSW experience. Here are some tips on how to survive SXSW and get more out of your time in Austin.
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