Tag: SXSW 2009

Some Critical Thoughts on South by Southwest

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And so, it ends. The halls of the Austin Convention Centre gather dust, Twitter is full of people saying they are “home / on the way home / have caught the mythical SXSars virus/ planning next year / have scored an upgrade on their next flight to San Francisco” (although that last one might just be me). There are some conferences where the payback for attending is pretty obvious. There are other conferences where I can go and know I can get some work, commissions or writings for various sites and cover costs. SXSW is different. I’ve been in Austin

SXSW Film Preview Podcast, with Janet Pierson

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Janet Pierson is on the end of the line in our final preview of South by Southwest. Taking over from Matt Dentler at SXSW Film, Janet is no stranger to film-making (having been involved with many films, including Clerks and Roger & Me to name two), and her enthusiasm for the challenge of the Film Festival is clear for all to hear. [audio:http://techconf.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_sxsw_20090313_03.mp3] Show Notes – MP3 File – RSS Feed

The SXSW Music Preview Podcast, with Brent Grulke

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As everyone who knows what RSS stands for heads to Austin for South by Southwest Interactive, the rest of the world eagerly awaits SXSW Music (or is insanely jealous that they’re not going and their co-workers are). Music was their first, the rest of the festival happened later. Of course SXSW needs all three to be the full experience, so I have three preview podcasts, with the heads of SXSW Music, Interactive and Film. First up is Brent Grulke, of SXSW Music. [audio:http://techconf.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_sxsw_20090311_01.mp3] Download MP3 – Show Notes – RSS Feed

Top Tips To Survive During The Day At SXSW

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There’s a bundle of top tips out there for SXSW attendees, so it’s time for me to add to this. I’m going to look specifically in how to survive during the day at SXSW, along with some practical advice. Wear comfortable shoes. You’re going to be walking a lot, be on you feet for most of the day, and that goes on for five days. Keep up your fluid intake, and I don’t mean the alcohol. The Texan heat may or may not be a surprise to you, but you’ll be sweating, and likely not notice the fatigue thanks to