SXSW

SXSW comes to a close (slideshow)

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:00:00 GMT

From Mother Falcon to The Cult, music performances across downtown Austin helped the festival go out in style.

Live performance by Mumford & Sons part of SXSW Film's closing day

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:38:00 GMT

"Big Easy Express" premieres March 17 with live performances by Mumford & Sons at the Paramount.

Q&A: Chris Perry, vice president of marketing, General Motors

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:04:00 GMT

General Motors’ Chevrolet brand, a major sponsor of SXSW, came to town this week to showcase its newest fleet and technology.

Keeping a mega festival uniquely Austin

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:26:00 GMT

I'm sure no one will disagree with me when I say that SXSW is huge. But what fascinates me is that Austin and the SXSW team still manage to keep the festival unique to the city's diverse character.

Thursday's SXSW Music highlights (slideshow)

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:15:00 GMT

From street performers to showcases to headlining acts to secret shows, downtown Austin came alive Thursday with performances from artists of all varieties.

'Trash Dance' documentary brings life to Austin's sanitation workers

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Documentary film "Trash Dance" captures how trash trucks and the workers who drive them can create movement.

Springsteen to SXSW musicians: 'Open your ears and open your hearts'

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:14:00 GMT

"The Boss," Bruce Springsteen, offered SXSW's Music keynote speech Thursday afternoon, and started it off by commending Austin on its capability to merge various types of music from regions and genres all over the world.

It's a nice morning to be at SXSW

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:26:00 GMT

I arrived early for the Bruce Springsteen keynote speech this morning, completely expecting a long line that probably formed beginning in the wee hours of the morning.

'Bernie' stars get red carpet treatment at SXSW (slideshow)

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:03:00 GMT

Matthew McConaughey, Jack Black and Richard Linklater appeared at the Paramount Theatre on March 14 for the premier of their upcoming theatrical release, "Bernie."

Local businesses pitch ideas at SXSW Accelerator

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

During SXSW Accelerator, 48 companies pitch ideas to a panel of industry experts. The winners earn prizes and gain exposure. Six local companies competed on March 12.

SXSW Film awards honors jury, audience favorites

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The 2012 SXSW Film Awards recognized more than 20 films during the festival's ceremony March 13.

'How the Austin Region Supports Technology Companies'

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

By now, the story of how Austin became a technical and creative powerhouse is well-known. Stay in town even a few days, and you're bound to hear it.

Interviews with local SXSW Accelerator participants (Video)

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

During SXSW Accelerator, 48 companies pitch ideas to a panel of industry experts. The winners earn prizes and gain exposure. Six local companies competed on March 12.

SXSW Interactive, Days 3 and 4 (slideshow)

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The sun came out and joined the scores of participants, panelists and celebrities that swarmed South by Southwest Interactive March 11 and 12.

Lena Dunham's first TV show “Girls” keeps it real

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

"Girls" will air on HBO in April and offers a look at the lives of 20-something women who don't have it all figured out.