SXSW 2015 Fest Best Guide

GUIDE TO YOUR SXS W EST. 1987 FEST 2015 * BEST AUSTIN тх DATES MUSIC FILM CO GAMING SPORTS COMEDY MAR. 17-22 MAR. 13-21 MAR. 13-15 MAR. 13-15 MAR. 14-21 PRICING PLATINUM GOLD MUSIC FILM INTERACTIVE WRISTBAND $1745 $1495 $895 $695 $1295 $189 WHAT TO BRING SMART RELIABLE CASH WATER TECH BACKPACK SUNNIES PHONE KICKS CHARGERS HAVING FUN * MAKE PLANS * * DITCH PLANS * Festivals are about adventure and discovery, so don't treat your plan Iike a class schedule. See the sets you want to even if your friends aren't as jazzed about them. REVENUE GENERATED in millions Both SXSW registrants and participants introduce and circulate money in the local economy. OVER 48,000 { ATTENDEES R FLOCK TO ATX * FOR SXSW O $318 PRICE OE AN $215 AVERAGE TACO $167 $2.25 2014 2013 2012 GOOD EATS AND DRINKS FREE SHOWS with RSVP TACOS CHEAP THE SPOTIFY HOUSE SHOWCASE SIDE BAR Spotify House EL CHILITO 901 E. 6th (3/15) 7th St. (East Side) 7th St. (Downtown) 12-9 PM Tex-Mex styled tacos & frozen drinks. Pool tables, patio area & a hip crowd. Marian Hill, James Davis, Centavrvs, Conrad, Amason & Stromae. BURGERS CLASSY BURGER TEX#2 FIREHOUSE THE ONION & AV CLUB: MADIC Guadalupe (Campus) Brazos St. (Downtown) MANIC MONDAYS Mind-blowing Korean bulgogi burgs. Enter through the bookshelf. Red 7 (3/16) 4-11 PM BRUNCH UNIQUE Real Estate, Wooden Wisdom, Son Lux. SNACK BAR CHEER UP CHARLIES FLOODFEST South Congress Red River (Downtown) Cedar St. Courtyard (3/18) Mimosas & breakfast foods until 4pm. Organic juice cocktails & a killer patio. Time TBA Spoon, Best Coast, Twin Shadow, DJ Windows 98, The Ting Tings, Metz. KEYNOTES FILM STUFF RZA ASTRO TELLER AMY SCHUMER BRAND: A SECOND COMING 11 AM (3/16) 2-3 PM (3/17) TBA (3/16) Director: Ondi Timoner Vimeo Theater Exhibit Hal| 5 Vimeo Theater Russell Brand's evolution from Hollywood addict to newfound hero. (World Premiere) Multi-Grammy Shared secrets Comedy Central award-winning from Project Loon, stand-up comedian, HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS writer, producer, and actres. producer, aka: the self-driving Wu-Tang Clan car, and more. Director: Michael Showalter Followers: 558k Followers: 4k Followers: 966k An isolated 60-year-old woman is motivated by a self-help seminar, causing her to stumble into the spotlight of the local hipster scene. SOCIAL MEDIA LOVE & MERCY Director: Bill Pohlad An unconventional portrait of Brian Wilson, the iconic band leader of the Beach Boys. TWITTER FACEBOOK DON'T HAVE TIME? @Do512 /unofficialsxswguide RSVPster signs you up INTERACTIVE /MyFreeConcertTX /SxSWPartyList for every showcase & event that requires an @RSVPster @SXSWparty @RSVPforyourlife /SXSWFestival RSVP for only $30. WE'RE ALL RELATED. @SouthBy FreeNOMS /austin360 www.rsvpster.com (BIG) DATA PROVES IT 11-12 PM (3/17) Salon 5-6 LAST YEAR Why it's important to understand our human connections. #globalfam * TRANSPORTATION * THE FUTURE ROLE OF TECH MORE MALES IN FOOD AND DINING 3:30-4:30 PM (3/14) CITY TRANSIT OTHER • Metro Airport • Metro RailI • Metro Rapid · Austin B-Cycle • Hail a pedicab. • RideShare • Spontaneously hop on a scooter. Ballroom D How tech is shaping and changing the way we interact with and consume food. CAR SERVICE HOW TO KEEP YOUR SOCIAL • Lyft • Uber • Yellow Cab Austin • Lonestar Cab • Austin Cab Company MEDIA GAME SINCERE WERE TWEETING 3:30-4:30 PM (3/16) THAN LADIES How brands create the picture-perfect image while still remaining authentic. SOURCES MADE FOR YOU BY FOOD AND DRINK http://austin.eater.com/2014 /3/6/6267787/eater-austins- guide-to-sxsw-eats-drinks-g uides SPACE CHIMP WHAT TO BRING ECONOMY STATS http://www.fuse.tv/2013/02/sx- sw-south-by-southwest-festi- val-guide http://sxsw.com/sites/defaul t/files/attachments/2014%2 osxSW%20Economic%201m pact%20Analysis.pdf *MEDIA Ф