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"Sound City" director Dave Grohl will give the SXSW Music keynote speech this morning. Filipa Rodrigues for KUT News» read more
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"Sound City" director Dave Grohl will give the SXSW Music keynote speech this morning. Filipa Rodrigues for KUT News» read more
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SXSW NewsSXSW Film: One Maiden’s Fantastic VoyageA word of warning: if you're going to see “Maidentrip” at SXSW Film this week (and by all means, you should), you may want to secure a large line of credit beforehand, as afterwards you'll likely have the inclination to go out, buy a boat, and set off to circumnavigate the globe.
You may also want to invest in a time machine while you're at it, so you can travel back to your teenage years to start your journey on the seas. Solo. Such is the inclination (and inspiration) of 14-year old Dane Laura Dekker, who set out in August 2010 to be the youngest person to ever sail around the world solo, a journey beautifully captured in this documentary.
Next time your teenage daughter asks to take out the car on Friday night, think of Dekker,... |
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First Bands Announced for SXSW 2013
Though it’s only November, the springtime music conference that takes over Austin each year, South by Southwest, is already beginning to take shape. Today, organizers released the
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Finding Life in the Death of a Band: L...
By Yana Skorobogatov
“Shut Up and Play the Hits,” one of the documentaries featured at this week’s SXSW Film Festival, chronicles the final days of the beloved indie da…...
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SXSW Interactive Growth Continues
Thousands of tech industry workers were leaving town, just as thousands of music industry people and fans begin to converge on Austin. South by Southwest Interactive ended Tuesday; the music conference gets started Tuesday night. ...
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Making a Buck at SXSW
Throughout the week, hoards of innovators, filmmakers and musicians are landing in Austin to showcase their various products. And some Austinites have figured out how to take advantage of the influx of people by offering some unconventional services.
Jeanine Plumer's been conducting historical...
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Local Tech Firms Headhunt at SXSW
Austin has become a hotbed for technology companies. They account for one out of every eight jobs in the city, according to the Austin Chamber of Commerce. But a shortage of qualified workers is making it tough to fill some of those jobs.
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Springsteen to Deliver SXSW Keynote
It was an extremely well-kept secret (considering how poorly such secrets are generally kept around these parts): this morning, South by Southwest revealed that the keynote speaker for the 2012 music conference will be Bruce Springsteen. The reaction has been nearly universal.
“Oh my gosh!”...
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SXSW Impact Estimated at $190 Million
The economic impact of South by Southwest continued to grow in 2012....
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SXSW Means a Boom for Towing Business
Officials speculate that 200,000 to 250,000 people travel to Austin for the South by Southwest conferences each year. Some are registered participants, some are performers, and still more just come to Austin to party. That influx of people can make getting around -- and parking -- a nightmare....
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“Homeless Hotspots” Stir Controversy
A program that was intended to generate income and good will for homeless people at South by Southwest sparked a huge backlash.
“Wireless connection! 4G! You need to get online? I’m your guy! Hot spot! Hot spot!”
Mark West is standing outside the Austin Convention Center. He’s wearing...
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Food Trucks Become Corporate Ads at SX...
One of the trends at this year’s edition of South by Southwest involves major national brands using food trucks to create a kind of interactive marketing experience. But they’re relying on Austin eateries to inject some local flavor into the...
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SXSW Film Has Plenty for the Texas Cin...
A wave of talent is descending on Austin today for the beginning of the South By Southwest Film Festival. KUT's Terrence Henry spoke with festival director Janet Pierson about the can't-miss films and Texas talent on tap at this year’s festival....
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SXSW 2011 In Five Minutes
Maybe you couldn't make it out to South by Southwest, or maybe you developed warm, nostalgic feelings for the party in the 10 days since it ended. At any rate, here's an amazing look at official and unofficial events during SXSW Music through the eyes of KUT videographer Paulo Martins- a fast-paced...
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