Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

In this batch of tips for the music industry’s scrappiest, do-it-yourselfers, we offer wise council on using marketing platforms, how to diplomatically and effectively approach venues for booking, YouTube’s opening up of its channels to more creators, and more! Musician’s Guide to Marketing Platforms [Cyber PR] How To Approach Venues…

SXSW 2019 Names Initial Performers, 1 Week Left To Apply

SXSW, the annual music festival and industry confab, announced the initial list of showcasing artists lined up to perform at the 2019 edition of the event, and the deadline to join the party is approaching quickly. Each year, the festival hosts a curated mix of up-and-coming as well as established…

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SXSW 2019 Tickets, Showcase Fees Go Up Tonight

The price of virtually all 2019 SXSW tickets, showcase fees, Pitch fees and other tickets, applications and fees go up today, Thursday, September 2018 at 11:59 PT. The increases apply to SXSW Music, Film, Interactive and EDU. Music showcase fees jump from $35 to $55, for example. And remember that…

SXSW 2019 Ticket Prices, Showcase Fees Rise In 2 Days

The price of virtually all 2019 SXSW tickets, showcase fees, Pitch fees and other applications and fees go up at 11:59 PM PT on Thursday by September 13, 2018. The increases apply to SXSW Music, Film, Interactive and EDU. Music showcase fees jump from $35 to $55 for example. And…

SXSW 2019 Announces First Keynotes, Speakers

SXSW announced its first three Keynotes on Monday. They are Garbage lead vocalist Shirley Manson, who will join Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches for a conversation in association with PRS Foundation’s Keychange program, Kevin Systrom, CEO and co-founder of Instagram and writer, producer and director Marti Noxon. Featured Speakers at SXSW…

Lyor Cohen talks YouTube, his exit from Warner Music and those Russell Simmons allegations at SXSW

Veteren exec and YouTube’s Global Head of Music gives wide-ranging keynote at SXSW
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