With the opening of registrations and band submission for showcasing at the South by Southwest Music Festival and Conferences to be held in Austin Texas March 7-16, Brad Thomas of The Travel Bureau in Sydney has been appointed as the official travel and transport guru for the event by SXSW Australian and New Zealand representative--IMMEDIA!'s Phil Tripp.

"Brad Thomas' experience and excellence over the years in handling our company's travel requirements as well as dealing with SXSW bands and professional attendees in the past made him the obvious choice for handling travel logistics on our clients' behalf." Tripp explains. "Besides, he knows the event and the town from having attended this year and he's able to handle complicated itineraries for those travelling beyond SXSW from his years of music industry travel knowledge and contacts."

For those wanting to secure the best flights and prices, early booking is recommended. The Travel Bureau is able to deal with all airlines in and out of the US for those looking to start at the West Coast through Austin, on to the East Coast, UK, Europe or in reverse.

An added benefit to Brad handling travel and transport details is his intimate knowledge of Mexican cantinas, Barbecue restaurants, hidden bars and crucial golf courses. Contact him for a quote and tip or two at:

Brad Thomas-The Travel Bureau
Phone: (02) 8062 6442; 0403 941 184
Fax: (02) 8062 6425
Email: brad@travelbureau.com.au

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