SXSW 2010

SXSW 2010 is slated for March 12-21 in Austin, Texas. BMI will continue its long-standing tradition of ubiquitous activity at the festival, offering a slew of industry mixers; indie showcases incorporating rock, pop, Latin, and singer/songwriters; panels discussing film music composition and the art of songwriting; and an event-capping show at Auditorium Shores on Ladybird Lake, featuring Cheap Trick, which is free and open to the public.

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News

All Time Low Gets High and Mighty

My introduction to All Time Low involved a stripper and a chimpanzee. It wasn’t until the second time I watched the video for their 2007 release “Dear Maria Count Me In” that I noticed there might be more to this band than gimmicks and familiar 1980s spoofs. While the group embraces gnarly guitar riffs, sugary sweet melodies, the belting roar and clarity of lead vocals, and the… more

From MusicWorld, posted 5.31.11

BMI Contest Winner Morgan Brittany Mills Gets Inspired at SXSW

When singer/songwriter Morgan Brittany Mills won BMI’s inaugural “What’s Your Inspiration” photo contest, she was overwhelmed by one immediate reaction: shock. “I had never entered a contest like this before,” says Mills. “I had no idea what to expect. When I won, I was so surprised!” BMI staged the contest to help celebrate 25 years of South By Southwest, which BMI has proudly sponsored since its inception.… more

From News, posted 3.30.11

Bright Light Bright Light video blog

Chris, Rod and Alex from UK band Bright Light Bright Light, featured at the BMI showcase at the Ghostroom, produced a video tour of SXSX 2011. Check out this Brit's-eye-view of SXSW 2011 in this deftly crafted video blog: more

From Blog, posted 3.24.11

BMI/Billboard Acoustic Brunch

BMI's Samantha Cox talks with Allison Hagendorf for Nikon at the BMI/Billboard Acoustic Brunch on the lawn of the Four Seasons during SXSW. Learn about this annual favorite and some of the musicians and industry folks that make the event such a success. more

From Blog, posted 3.23.11

The Fishermen Three Wins Best Documentary Score at SXSW 2011

For Brooklyn-based BMI composer Simon Beins, last week’s industry-wide invasion of Austin was especially memorable. Known to many in film and television music circles under his moniker The Fishermen Three, the versatile artist earned the impressive jury prize for Best Documentary Score in recognition of the soundscape he created for feature length documentary The City Dark during SXSW 2011. With his band the Wowz, The Fishermen Three… more

From News, posted 3.23.11

iZLER Takes Home Best Score at SXSW

BMI composer iZLER is celebrating resounding applause for his penetrating work on Natural Selection, which garnered the Best Score/Music win in the narrative feature field at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival. As the prizes were handed out Tuesday night in Austin, the Natural Selection team returned the stage again and again, also claiming the festival's grand jury and audience awards for narrative feature. For more information, visit… more

From News, posted 3.17.11

SXSW Ready: Bachaco

Bachaco will play BMI’s SXSW St. Patrick’s Day showcase on Thursday, March 17 at 9:45 p.m. at The Ghost Room. Miami may be best known for its nightclubs and DJs, but that city’s inimitable melding of Latin American and Caribbean musical styles has resulted in one of the most vibrant and diverse music scenes in the world. Cue Bachaco. Named after ant native to Venezuela used by… more

From MusicWorld, posted 3.16.11

BMI @ SXSW: 9 Questions with THE KINGSTON SPRINGS

The Kingston Springs will play BMI’s SXSW St. Patrick’s Day showcase on Thursday, March 17 at 10:30 p.m. at The Ghost Room. The band answered BMI’s rapid-fire round of questions about songwriting, heroes, and SXSW anticipation. What’s the name of the first song you ever wrote? “On the Otherside” If you could only name one favorite songwriter, who would that be? A Young Dylan… more

From News, posted 3.15.11

SXSW Ready: Midnight Riot

Midnight Riot will play EXPRESS ROCKS! Music Lounge at Cedar Door (2nd & Brazos). Admittance is free, and the band takes the stage Thursday, March 17 at 2:10 p.m. On the official website for unsigned Texas rockers Midnight Riot, guitarist Kyle Samuel lists a seemingly simple career goal: “To live off of art.” As most creative people throughout history could tell, earning a living through art is… more

From MusicWorld, posted 3.15.11

SXSW Ready: Andy Grammer

Andy Grammer will play BMI’s Acoustic Brunch during SXSW. Holding the attention of an audience is one thing that Andy Grammer knows how to do. It’s a skill that he had to master. That’s not to say it’s something he merely strove for: He literally had to master it in order to put food on his table and a roof above his head as a street corner… more

From MusicWorld, posted 3.11.11

Full BMI SXSW Schedule

BMI Film/Music Panel @ SXSW: Austin

March 14, 2010

Film/Music Panel: Sound Decisions: A Reality Check on Using Music in Film

Time: 11 a.m.; Room: 16AB; Austin Convention Center

Open to SXSW badge-holders only

Film music drives audience emotions, and individual scenes can be defined by a particular song or music cue. Essential as it is, film music is often under budgeted and misunderstood. Hosted by BMI, this roundtable discussion will explore effective tactics for finding a film’s sound as well as the practical realities for licensing source material.

Moderated by Doreen Ringer Ross, BMI Vice President, Film/TV Relations, the panel will feature insight from Greenlit director Miranda Bailey and composer Craig Richey; music supervisor Tom Villano (Greenlit); Wake director Chad Feehan and composer Daniel Licht; BMI songwriter, recording artist and actor Michael Des Barres; music producer/songwriter Kim Fowley (The Runaways); John Anderson, CEO Hunnypot Unlimited; music supervisor G. Marq Roswell (The Great Debaters); and Kick Αss composer Ilan Eshkeri.

Austin-Bergstrom Airport Stage at SXSW: Austin

March 15, 2010

BMI, along with NARAS-Texas and the City of Austin are sponsors of the Austin-Bergstrom Airport Stage during SXSW 2010.

Performance by:

3:30-5:30 p.m. Chris Vinson

BMI @ SXSW-A Conversation With Gustavo Santaolalla: Austin

March 16, 2010

Panel: “A Conversation with” Gustavo Santaolalla

Time: 2:00 p.m.; Room 16AB; Austin Convention Center

Open to SXSW badge-holders only

Moderated by Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President, Film/TV Relations, BMI

Academy Award-winning Argentine composer, solo artist and producer Gustavo Santaolalla has scored films as diverse as Babel, The Motorcycle Diaries, Brokeback Mountain and Amores Perros, and has produced acclaimed albums for the likes of Cafe Tacuba and The Kronos Quartet. Santaolalla’s iconic band Bajofondo, meanwhile, draws from an eclectic sonic palette, gaining an army of fans worldwide. Come and listen to him in conversation with BMI’s Doreen Ringer Ross.

myspace.com/gustavosantaolalla

Austin-Bergstrom Airport Stage @ SXSW: Austin

March 16, 2010

BMI, along with NARAS-Texas and the City of Austin are sponsors of the Austin-Bergstrom Airport Stage during SXSW 2010.

Free and open to the public

Performances by:

1:00-3:00 p.m. Marshall Ford Swing Band w/ Ray Benson
myspace.com/mfsbmusic

3:30-5:30 p.m. Warren Hood
myspace.com/warrenhoodmusic

SXSW: Benefit for Girls Rock Austin

March 17, 2010

SXSW showcase at Submerged, 333 E. 2nd St, Austin.

Featuring:

8 p.m. Kitten (LA)
myspace.com/kittentheband

9 p.m. Cocktail Slippers (Norway)
myspace.com/cocktailslippers

10 p.m. Ume (Austin, TX)
myspace.com/umemusic

11 p.m. Beaches (Australia)
myspace.com/theskywaswhite

12 a.m. The Coathangers (Atlanta)
myspace.com/fuckthecoathangers

1 a.m. Those Darlins (Murfreesboro, TN)
www.thosedarlins.com

Doors open at 7pm. Show is open to the public with priority access for SXSW registrants with badges.

Austinist Day Party @ SXSW: Austin

March 17, 2010

The Austinist Day Party during SXSW 2010, co-sponsored by BMI, will take place at Mohawk (912 Red River Street, Austin).

Performances by:

MyNameIsJohnMichael (New Orleans)
mynameisjohnmichael.com

All Get Out (Charleston, SC)
myspace.com/allgetout

Anni Rossi (Chicago/LA)
myspace.com/annirossi

Dan Black (Paris)
myspace.com/danblacksound

Body Language (Brooklyn, NY)
myspace.com/bodylanguage

Neon Noodle (Austin, TX), winner of FOX 7’s MY BAND ROCKS FOX contest
myspace.com/neonnoodle04

Austin-Bergstrom Airport Stage @ SXSW: Austin

March 17, 2010

BMI, along with NARAS-Texas and the City of Austin are sponsors of the Austin-Bergstrom Airport Stage during SXSW 2010.

Free and open to the public

Performances by:

1:00-3:00 p.m. Carolyn Wonderland
myspace.com/carolynwonderland

3:30-5:30 p.m. Akina Adderley
myspace.com/akinaadderleyandthevintageplayboys

SXSW Panel: Quickies 2: Publishers and Performance Rights Organizations

March 17, 2010

Open to SXSW badge-holders only

Time: 12:30 PM; Room 16A; Austin Convention Center

Featuring BMI’s Marissa Lopez, Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Latin

BMI/REMEZCLA.com Showcase: Austin

March 17, 2010

BMI / REMEZCLA.com Showcase

Official SXSW showcase; open to SXSW badge or wristband holders

Mi Casa Cantina (503 E. 6th St., Austin, TX)

8-8:40 p.m. La Santa Cecilia (Los Angeles, CA)
myspace.com/lasantacecilia

9-9:40 p.m. Maneja Beto (Austin, TX)
myspace.com/manejabeto

10-10:40 p.m. Palenke Soultribe (Los Angeles, CA)
www.palenkesoultribe.com

11-11:40 p.m. Vicente Gayoayo (DF, Mexico)
myspace.com/vicentegayo

12-12:40 a.m. Volovan (Monterrey, Mexico)
myspace.com/volovan

1-1:40 a.m. Maluca (NYC)
myspace.com/malucamala

BMI SXSW Songwriters Panel: Songwriters on Their Craft

March 18, 2010

2-3 p.m. at Convention Center; Room 15
Open to SXSW badge holders only
Panelists:
Bruce Robison
brucerobison.com
Melissa Ferrick
melissaferrick.com
Freedy Johnston
freedyjohnston.com
Moderated by Clay Bradley, BMI AVP, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville
Songwriters approach their process in a number of ways. Some songs just flow out fully formed, and some are crafted and labored over for months. The mysteries and pleasures of writing songs for a living will be discussed by three great artists at the panel Songwriters on Their Craft, a recent addition to the SXSW Music Conference.