Welcome to the 2009 SXSW website! Come back often for SXSW Music News, The Daily Chord, showcasing artists and speaker announcements, staff blogs, and more.

REGISTER TO ATTEND SXSW 2009
A registration badge for the SXSW Music Conference and Festival includes admission to the SXSW Conference and Trade Show and priority entry for SXSW Music Festival venues. Registration also gives access to the special rates at the best hotels in Austin during the event. The price goes up and the choices in rooms goes down the longer you wait to buy your badge. Register online for a badge and request your hotel today through our easy-to-use and secure e-commerce system.

APPLY TO SHOWCASE AT THE 2009 SXSW MUSIC FESTIVAL
SXSW is now accepting showcase applications for music acts to perform at the SXSW 2009 Music Festival. Upload your music and promotional information online without a trip to the post office. This year Sonicbids members can now apply using their accounts. Deadlines for applying are October 24 for international artists and November 7th for artists in the USA.

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