News and Updates

Free SxSW Seminars, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Teleconference

17th July, 2008

A special series of free seminars have been announced for early August in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for musicians, managers and music entrepreneurs hoping to showcase at or attend the 22nd South by Southwest Music Festival & Conferences to be held March 18-22 in Austin, Texas. Band submissions and delegate registrations start the week of August 4 & these seminars are crucial.

And on Wednesday, August 12, there is a free national videoconference in all capital cities' Austrade offices from noon to 2pm with seven speakers (below).

Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane seminars begin with 6pm networking drinks, followed by a DVD of highlights of SxSW as well as feedback from bands and attendees at 6:30. At 7pm a panel of veteran music business delegates, media who've attended, government arts and music association staff will talk about:

WHO Should Go To SxSW as artists or delegates & what assistance is available.
WHAT Are The SxSW Components--Shows, Conferences, Trade Fair & how to fit in.
WHEN To Best Apply for showcases and how to best submit materials for success.
WHERE To Play other shows, meet music industry contacts and how to network.
HOW To Work The Event with concerts, parties, stand, SxSW/OZ magazine & more.
WHY You Need to Register or Submit Early to get close hotels & start to work it.

The free seminars are walk-up with no pre-registration (do not call venue)

SYDNEY - Monday, August 4, 6pm-9pm
Sydney University, Manning Bar
In conjunction with Drum Media, Austrade & MusicNSW
Panel includes:
Tony George--Austrade Music Office Los Angeles veteran of SxSW
Glenn Dickie--EMI Music, producer of Aussie BBQ at SxSW for six years
Craig Treweek--Street Press Aust. Publisher of Australian Music Guide at SxSW
Millie Millgate--MusicNSW, artist manager and Australian Stand manageress
Phil Tripp--IMMEDIA! SxSW representative and six-time delegate
Brad Thomas--Travel Managers, SxSW Veteran & official SxSW travel agent 5 years
Manning Bar Level 2, Manning House, Manning Road, U of Syd

MELBOURNE - Tuesday, August 5, 6pm-9pm
Corner Hotel Band Room
In conjunction with Inpress, Austrade & Victoria Rocks
Panel includes:
Mary Mihelakos--Stagemothers, producer of Aussie BBQ at SxSW for six years
Leigh Treweek--Street Press Aust. Publisher of Australian Music Guide at SxSW
Jonathan Williamson--Program Manager Victoria Rocks, former artist manager
Phil Tripp--IMMEDIA! SxSW representative and six-time delegate & 1 more TBC
The Corner Hotel 57 Swan Street, Richmond VIC

BRISBANE- Monday, August 11, 6pm-9pm
The Troubadour
In conjunction with Qmusic, Austrade and Time Off magazine
Panel includes:
Simon Homer--Owner of Plus 1 Records and SxSW veteran
Nick Croker--Business Manager, Musicadium; SxSW attendee 2007
Leigh Treweek--Street Press Aust. Publisher of Australian Music Guide at SxSW
Chris Pickering--Singer songwriter
Phil Tripp--IMMEDIA! SxSW representative and six-time delegate
The Troubadour 322 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Pre-register your interest with Qmusic roxy@qmusic.com.au (07) 3257 0013

NATIONAL AUSTRADE VIDEO CONFERENCE Tuesday, August 12, Noon to 2pm
held at Austrade offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth

A videoteleconference between key cities and Los Angeles on how to best use Austrade resources in advance in Australia, through the Australian Music Office in LA and on the ground in Austin. Tips on visas, travel, showcasing, publicity, promotion, professional business strategies, pre and post event grants through Austrade, Australia Council new export programs, state and others will be discussed.

Speakers include:
Tony George--Austrade Music Office Los Angeles veteran of SxSW, now in Sydney
Pam Meyer--US Visa specialist from Los Angeles
Leigh Treweek--Street Press Aust. Publisher of Australian Music Guide at SxSW
Phil Tripp--IMMEDIA! SxSW representative and six-time delegate & 1 more TBC
Millie Millgate--MusicNSW, artist manager and Australian Stand manageress
Glenn Dickie and Mary Mihelakos--Stagemothers & producers of the Aussie BBQ
Brad Thomas--Travel Managers, SxSW Veteran & official SxSW travel agent 5 years
and a member of Australia Council to explain their new contemporary music grants

For further information, email Phil Tripp at tripp@sxsw.com (02) 9557 7766
Go to http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw and http://www.sxsw.com/music