BFrank Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I see a few groups at SXSW this year that I might enjoy, but when I looked at the price of a ticket it was $795 for a music pass. Is that really the only way to see a group on the program (the vast majority of which do not interest me)? I'm comparing this to Winterjazzfest where a ticket to pick from 100 jazz groups over two nights was $55. Similarly, a daily ticket to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is $58 this year. And the International Music Festival in Lafayette, Louisiana is free. It seems absurd by comparison. That's the price for a "Badge", although it's a little higher now (but not a lot) than if you purchased one last Fall. There is a "wristband" program that's cheaper, but you have to be an Austin resident to get one directly. There might be 3rd party sellers of these, though. Here's the link, anyway: SXSW Wristbands. FYI, SXSW began as a conference for the Indie music industry, and still is at its core. That's why the badge pass is so expensive. Besides the shows, you also have access to panel discussions, workshops and trade shows. Over the past several years it's expanded BIG TIME and there are LOTS of events with bands all over Austin that are not 'officially' part of the conference. Many of them are free, or have cover charges at the door, but not being part of the organized event you have to do some research to find out where and when they are. You can definitely have a good time there without the badge. You can even get into some of the SXSW sponsored shows, but most of the performances are in relatively small venues and the chances of getting in are slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I think I'll skip it once again then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I'd love to see The Church, but not during SXSW unfortunately. I wish they were coming to Austin at a different time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'd love to see The Church, but not during SXSW unfortunately. I wish they were coming to Austin at a different time of year. Hey, Agggggg, they'll be here on Feb 26 - appropriately at a club called "The Chapel". Come on OUT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Tempting! Maybe I can drive out in my RV. Can I hook up at your place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Tempting! Maybe I can drive out in my RV. Can I hook up at your place? of course! no problem-O!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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