The annual Austrade Bootcamp for Australian intending on attending SXSW will be held on Wednesday, February 4.
The bootcamp gives an overview of what to expect for first time attendees and new information for the regulars.The SXSW Bootcamp is held from the Austrade offices via live video conference.
The bootcamp will advise you about the latest grants, activities and legalities of attending the event such as the visa process for the United States. It will also give you the chance to network ahead of time with those who will be going.
Speakers will be:
Antony Bland (A&R American Recordings)
Ian Friedman (entertainment lawyer)
Peter Cohen (former A&R Epic Records)
Tony George (Austrade)
Phil Tripp (SXSW)
Mary Mihelakos (Stage Mothers)
Time for the bootcamp are 12:30pm to 2pm East Coast daylight savings time.
RSVP to Matthew Proft at Austrade on (02) 9390 2084 or via email matthew.proft@austrade.gov.au
