Music Trade Show + Exhibition

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-Studio SX Schedule
-South By Bookstore Schedule
-Day Stage Cafe Schedule
-Indie Village Schedule

Over 120 companies exhibit in the Music Trade Show to connect and promote with today's entertainment industry decision makers and talent. Thousands of SXSW Platinum and Music registrants plus hundreds of SXSW showcasing artists explore the Trade Show visiting with attorneys, educators, graphic designers, labels, managers, marketing agents, music equipment manufacturers, print media reprsentatives, performing rights organizations, PR agents, publishers and radio stations.

Entry to the SXSW Music Trade Show + Exhibition requires a SXSW Platinum badge, SXSW Music badge or SXSW Showcasing Artist Wristband.

Location and Hours

Austin Convention Center, Upper Level, Grand Ballroom

Thursday, March 13 (11:30 am to 6:00 pm)
Friday, March 14 (Noon to 6:00 pm)
Saturday, March 15 (Noon to 4:00 pm)

Trade Show Features

Music Trade Show Link Map

Download 2008 Music Trade Show Map

While exploring the exhibits of the SXSW Music Trade Show + Exhibition, conference registrants observe one-on-one conversations and interview tapings at Studio SX sponsored by OurStage, drop by the South By Bookstore for book signings by industry notables plus artist meet and greets, relax and enjoy daytime showcases in the always open SESAC Day Stage Café, preview demos and press kits of showcasing artists at the Festival Preview Station, connect and learn from the indpendent lables participating at the Indie Village and take advantage of Special Events hosted at Exhibitors' booths.

SXSW Showcasing Artist Lounge

The Convention center's hopitality suite for showcasing artists is Presented by Nexon. Complimentary beverages (including beer) and snacks are provided. Artists will find a comfortable lounge setting for relaxing, being interviewed or surfing the web and checking email on the lounge's computer.

Festival Preview Station

The Festival Preview Station, presented by Koss, provides conference registrants the opportunity to sit down and review the music and press kits of 2008 SXSW showcasing artists. Also available for viewing are the trailers of the SXSW Film Festival.