Music, Films And Gaming In Store For SXSW Day 7

AUSTIN, TX — And on the seventh day, there will be more music. The Music is in full swing at SXSW, and the Film Festival is going strong. For lovers of virtual worlds, a special treat: SXSW Gaming starts today.

There will be a focus esports on Thursday (including today’s Featured Sessions with Nate Nanzer and Brendan Greene), and some killer tournaments, organizers said.

The Conference has some excellent programming in store with a Keynote Conversation between Linda Perry and Kerry Brown. Perry, a Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, has written multi-platinum hits for Gwen Stefani, Pink, and Adele. Brown is an award-winning, multi-platinum producer, TV and film producer. The two will discuss the state and future of artist development.

The 8K Theater presented by NHK at the JW Marriott is not to be missed, showcasing the 8K+3D Sound Theater and seeking collaborations with creators and musicians to expand this new experience of image and sound far into the future. It's rather mindblowing.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

PROGRAMMING

• Y35 W3 C4N: Innovations in Accessibility 11:00am – 12:00pm | Hilton Austin Downtown, Room 400-402
• Why Are Artists Vital to Tech's Future (and Ours)? 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon B
• Martin Atkins: Who Moved My Cocaine? 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Austin Convention Center, Room 10B
• ideaX: Libraries, Songwriting & Social Change 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Austin Convention Center, Room 10A
• Merlin at 10: Independent Labels are Streaming Ahead 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Austin Convention Center, Room 16AB
• What’s It Worth? Music and Money 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Austin Convention Center, Room 11AB
• Sexual Misconduct in the Music Industry 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Austin Convention Center, Room 17B
• State of the Independent Nation 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Austin Convention Center, Room 17A
• Mystery Talks by me Convention - Stories of Song, Art & Tech 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Palm Park

FESTIVAL

• Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center 12:00pm – 5:40pm | Radio Day Stage
• International Day Stage Austin Convention Center 12:00pm – 5:40pm | International Day Stage
• Shorts Program 3 4:00pm – 5:29pm | Stateside Theatre
• The SXSW Outdoor Stage presented by MGM Resorts 4:00pm – 10:00pm | Riverside Drive & S 1st St.
• Holodeck Records + Levitation 7:00pm – 2:00am | Hotel Vegas
• SXSW Gaming Opening Party with host Alex Corea 8:00pm – 11:00pm | Hilton Austin Downtown, Hilton Grand Ballroom
• ATO Records 8:00pm – 2:00am | Cedar Street Courtyard
• China Night 8:00pm – 2:00am | 3TEN Austin City Limits Live
• Midnight Shorts 9:15pm – 10:49pm | Alamo Ritz, Alamo Ritz 1
• Prospect 9:30pm – 11:09pm | ZACH Theatre

NETWORKING

• Dell Experience 8:30am – 12:00am | The Sunset Room
• Palm Park presented by Mercedes-Benz & smart 9:00am – 10:00pm | Palm Park
• Be Brasil Lounge 9:30am – 6:00pm | JW Marriott
• Post Panel Cocktails with LiveSafe 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D

For Thursday's full schedule, click here.

INFORMATION STATION

• Registration hours | 9:00am – 10:00pm
• Weather | Mostly cloudy Hi: 75°F/24°C Low: 65°F/18°C
• Small children in tow? The NurturMe Family Room has you covered
• Exhibitions | Art Program | Flatstock | Gaming Expo | SXSW Marketplace | Virtual Cinema
• SouthBites® Trailer Park hosts not only the best food trucks, but also Southbites Market!
• Room to Breathe by Headspace offers meditation classes or just a moment of peace. Also, get 30% off an annual subscription!
• Code SXSW2018 will put a Lyft in your step with $5 off your first rideshare

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