Presenters:
The Sanctioned & The Renegade
The Planetary Group
Radio Promotions gurus, The Planetary Group have been making a splash at SXSW for 5 years. Yet founder Adam Lewis almost passed on showcasing this year as he considered whether the money could be better spent elsewhere. Happily the show will go on – pooling resources with the masters of online submissions, Sonicbids, Planetary Group will be an official sponsor of the Sonicbids showcase & party at the prime 6th street venue, Maggie Mae’s.
As a veteran SXSW attendee and presenter, Adam knows what it costs & what it takes to put on a great show ……Read More
Madalyn Sklar
Music marketing maven & Gal-In-Chief of GoGirls Music Madalyn Sklar is also a veteran presenter. Each year her renegade showcase, Invasion of the GoGirls at Trophy’s on Congress continues to attract more bands & fans. Read our interview with her here.
Martin Atkins
Back By Popular Demand, of course. Post-Punk icon, DIY expert, author & music industry provocateur, Martin Atkins was a huge hit at last year’s SXSW. He’s back this year sharing hard earned insights & promoting his essential guide to Touring & Promoting – Tour Smart (get there early it’s sure to be packed). Read more...
David Holmes
Artist & presenter David Holmes adds a new twist to the SXSW sideshow. He & co-presenter Callie Snyder will be hosting pure Texas talent including Randy Weeks,Tony Gilkyson, Jess Klein, Charlie Faye, Eric Beverly & Abi Tapia at The Intrepid Artist Management/Show Lush Presents House Concert in Callie's backyard. More...
Barry Coffing
Discouraged by the film & TV music supervisor panels he attended at last year’s SXSW, CEO & founder of musicsupervisor.com, Barry Coffing decided to run his own series to coincide with this year’s event. The
Band Boot Camp panels & networking party with music supervisors requires no badge & costs a fraction of attending SXSW ($20 or $60). Read more.
Artists:
Official & Renegade Showcases
Thousands of bands submit, but fewer than 2000 make the cut & get to perform at official SXSW showcases. We spoke to artists scheduled for sanctioned & renegade events to get their take.
Jean Paul Makhlouf (Cash Cash)
We begin with the lead singer of the techno pop group on Universal Republic Records. Read his interview here.
J. Bratlie (Dirtfoot)
Dirtfoot, the amazing ‘Gypsy Punk Country Boogie' band (& Finalists in the 8th annual Independent Music Awards Alt. Country song category for “Devil Don't Care”) are also playing at this year’s SXSW. Here’s J. Bratlie, Dirtfoot’s extraordinary banjo master.
Aimee Allen (Scott & Aimee)
Next we check in with Aimee Allen – ½ of the singing sensation (& Independent Music Award Pop/Rock finalist), Scott & Aimee.
Tisch Meeks (3 Kisses)
And GoGirls member & lead singer of 3 Kisses.
