The event began in 2010 (then named Midwasteland Takeover) as a group of musicians and music lovers gathering for a Kansas City-focused showcase at the nation’s largest music festival in Austin, Texas. In 2011, the name of the showcase changed to accurately represent the origin of talent it features each year. A permanent home at Shangri-La in […]

Cigar City Management returns to Austin with Symphonic Distribution for the third annual Nochebuena Party   Nochebuena III: Bigger! Better! Badder!   Come and spend the day with us for a curated party featuring some of the best bands descending upon Austin this time of year.  

Wednesday, March 13 through Sunday, March 17, 2019 South X San José returns to the Hotel San José and Jo’s parking lot for the 20th year with live music, local vendors, and good times. Music starts at noon each day, rain or shine, and the party is always and forever free to attend.

AWAL House returns to SXSW for a jam-packed day at the legendary venue Antone's. We'll cap off a day of programs and parties with our LIFTOFF showcase, spotlighting some of the oddballs, upstarts, and living legends putting in work on our roster.

**This is a Placeholder Event and will be updated OFTEN!** You guys. We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with Imperfect Produce - together we're throwing the biggest vegan party you've ever been to. We'll have a panel centering on food waste, featuring some of today's biggest plant-based and forward-thinking change makers, plus a music […]

The Waterloo Records Day Parties are here. As always, they are FREE and open to the public! Check flier for full line up!

Independent Ear & Friends, Unofficial SXSW is a collaborative FREE event focused on bridging live music entertainment from some incredibly talented artists & bands with education, insight & knowledge in the form of “micro-fireside chats” featuring intriguing entrepreneurs, brands, thought leaders & generally those with incredible stories. Live Music Sets From:The American RevivalJulian AcostaBrett Newski […]

Dr. Martens Presents is back at Container Bar on Rainey Street for SXSW 2019. Come check out a killer line-up with bands like Japanese Breakfast, Broken Social Scene, Tierra Whack, Cherry Glazerr, The Joy Formidable, and more. While you’re there, stop by our tattoo shop for a new piece of flash or pick up a […]

See flier for Line up! Free Day Party: 1pm-7pm Official South By Showcase: 7pm-1am

Hola y’all! We are muy excited to present Panchanga y Bandas in Austin next Weds 3/13. Come on out and see some great music, get some tacos, drink some whiskey. Salud! 1:15 - 1:45 - Jeremy Pinnell  2:00 - 2:30  -  Sour Bridges  2:45 - 3:15 - Aaron Beavers  3:30 - 4:00 - Brothers of […]

The SHOWTIME House returns to Clive Bar on Rainey  – Wednesday’s wild at The SHOWTIME House of SHAMELESS fun.

Experience the best of SXSW with StubHub Sound Stage at Banger’s. We’re hosting two days of epic performances, not to mention homemade sausages and the most beers on tap in Texas. Come join us!  

Join us for IMEXSA South Africa House at SXSW 2019. An exciting 3-Day Music, Business and Networking Showcase presented to you by Independent Music Exporters of South Africa (IMEXSA) in partnership with Club Bantu - Austin, TX! ******Showcasing over 30 LIVE Music Artists from South Africa. | AFRO HOUSE MUSIC| AFROBEATS | HIP-HOP | GQOM […]

CRAWFISH, JAMBALAYA, DRINKS AND GOOD TIMES! Join the “Krewe” of Lafayette, Louisiana for authentic Cajun food, drinks, live music and networking with amazing people! Everyone that registers online will be provided NO COST access to enjoy Hot Jambalaya and Cajun Crawfish (while it last), one free drink ticket, and LIVE music entertainment! *SXSW badge NOT […]

Discos Peligrosa presents - Peligrosa House 2019 @ The North Door We're baaaack! Peligrosa House 2019 is upon us and we're back with another 4 night party at the Northdoor.  RSVP and stay tuned for more tips, treats and tba's. Come see familiar friends and up and coming superstars. Un poquito de todo! March 13th : […]

.@lanewayfest’s 7th Annual #SXSW Party! Hosted by @CHVRCHES front woman Lauren Mayberry! Free, no badge or rsvp need.