This Friday (September 26th) marks SXSW’s Triple Deadline Day. Registration, Sales and Music Festival application rates will being going up after Friday, September 26th.

Registration Deadline
Registration rates for all SXSW conference and festival badges increase after September 26th (and again every month between now and March). Hop over to the SXSW 2009 Registration Area to review your options and register and book your hotel. If you know you’re going to attend you can save money by registering now, but please remember that registration fees are non-refundable once processed.

Reserve Your Hotel When Registering
Prime downtown SXSW Music 2009 hotels are already selling out — earlier than ever. Review available hotel options and be sure to make your hotel reservation when you register online.

Music Festival Application Early Deadline
This Friday is the early deadline for all SXSW Music Festival applications. After Friday, the application price will go up from $25 to $35. Future Music Festival Application deadlines include October 24, 2008 for international artists, and November 7, 2008 for artists in the USA. Click here for more information on how to apply to play a show at SXSW 2009.

Early Bird Sales Deadline
Friday also means the end of the Early Bird Sales Discount. Finalize your purchase by September 26th to receive discounts. For more information, download the 2009 Marketing Brochure (5.08 MB). Still have questions? Contact Sales.

Original post by melissa

Posted: September 23rd, 2008 under SXSW News.
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From web design to wireless technology to new-fangled business models and the newest high-tech gadgets, digital creatives are typically interested in wide variety of topics. This is why we offer so many different panel options at the SXSW Interactive Festival. In March 2009, we expect to host more than 150 daytime programming sessions that feature the expertise of more than 500 experts from the emerging media industry (the first batch of confirmed programming will be announced in early October). And, don’t forget Book Readings, Core Conversations and all the cool interviews at StudioSX. Get all this amazing content for the amazing low price of $375 if you register before the Friday, September 26 price hike.

Original post by hugh

Posted: September 23rd, 2008 under Interactive News.
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Original post by jill

Posted: September 23rd, 2008 under Daily Chord.
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