Early bird rates for SXSW will expire on Friday (September 24, 2009).
Until Friday, the early bird rate for the music badge is $US595 but that will rise to $US650 on Saturday.
The good news for Australians wanting to go to SXSW for 2011 is that the Aussie dollar is grabbing over 95 US cents today. That is more than 10c higher than where the Aussie dollar was a year ago.
Dates for SXSW 2011 are:
Music – March 16-20, 2011
Film – March 11 – 19, 2011
Interactive – March 11-15, 2011
The Music ticket includes:
5 Nights of the SXSW Music Festival
4 Days of Music Panels, Keynotes, and Q&A Sessions
4 Days of SXSW Trade Show: The Exhibition for Creative Industries
4 Days of Day Stage Programming
Unlimited Networking Opportunities
Registrant Lounges
Online SXsocial, Productivity and Networking Tools
Official SXSW Music Parties
Closing BBQ and Softball Tournament
Demo Listening Sessions
Music Business Crash Courses, Mentor Sessions, Quickies Sessions
Music Registrant Big Bag
Music Program Book/Registrants' Directory
Continuing Legal Education Program (CLE)
Annual Subscription to SXSWorld Magazine (normally priced at $20)
Flatstock 29 Concert Poster Exhibition and Texas Guitar Show
Gear Alley Expo
SXXpress Pass (South by Express)
You can get more details at www.sxsw.com.au










