SXSW raises pay to showcasing artists, but boycott likely to continue
When SXSW opened applications to showcase at its 2024 edition, its also increased payments to acts that are accepted to showcase. SXSW has raised payments from $250 to $350 for. Continue reading
Austin Parks Board unanimously calls for pay hike for SXSW performers
The Austin Parks and Recreation Board has unanimously called in the City Council to force a pay raise to performers at South by Southwest (SXSW). The festival has paid $250 to. Continue reading
OVERHEARD @ SXSW: Attendance down • NFTs everywhere • 1400 showcases • DMC, Brandi, Tanya & more
Local media is reporting that SXSW 2022 attendance appears down 20% from 2019 levels. While any bump is welcome by local businesses, the drop appears to some veteran attendees to. Continue reading
SXSW sells 50% to Billboard, Rolling Stone publisher Penske Media
The publisher of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Vibe, and Variety, Penske Media has bought a 50% stake in SXSW. “a true lifeline” The SXSW festival and conference were struggling after they were canceled in. Continue reading
SXSW 2021 Goes Online, Showcases To Feature Artists Scheduled For 2020
SXSW has announced that it will be a largely online event in 2021. “The challenge of building a new future is one that we’re excited to tackle,” Roland Swenson, CEO. Continue reading
Apple, Netflix Join Companies Pulling Out Of SXSW 2020 Over Coronavirus Concerns
Apple and Netflix have joined a growing list of major companies pulling out of SXSW 2020 over coronavirus concerns. The annual event will draw several hundred thousand participants to Austin, Texas. Continue reading
CD Baby DIY Musician Conference 2020 Puts Early-Bird Tickets On Sale
CD Baby has announced its next DIY Musician Conference for August 28-30, 2020 in Austin, Texas. While the event is 9 months away, CD Baby is offering a super low. Continue reading
Austin’s Prism Raises $2.2M For Live Music Booking And Management Software
Austin-based music tech startup Prism has raised a $2.2 million seed round. Prism's software simplifies the booking and management of live music events. Last night, Prism hosted the Annual Music. Continue reading
Radio’s Most Innovative: Austin City Limits Radio [INTERVIEW]
Exploring an innovative new partnership between Austin City Limits and KGSR/Austin, Jacobs Media sat down to chat with Emily Parker, the Program Director at newly created Austin City Limits Radio. Continue reading
CD Baby DIY Musician Conference Moves To Austin, Texas
CD Baby is moving its popular DIY Musician Conference to Austin , Texas in 2019, after several years in Nashville. The gathering is billed as "the only music conference geared specifically. Continue reading
