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2 4 SXS W O R L D | M A R C H 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | SXSW.COM IN BRIEF Last Chance For Music Meet Ups Meet Ups are a great way to network with other registrants who share your particular interest. Though most of these sessions have finished, you still have two more chances on Thursday, March 15, in the Austin Convention Center's Austin Suite with the "World Music Meet Up" at 12:30pm, hosted by Brandi Fullwood of PRI's The World and Ron Kadish of Rock Paper Scissors, and the "College Booking Meet Up" at 5pm. Find more information on the SXSW GO app or at schedule.sxsw.com. SXSWfm® Discover the sounds of SXSW through our official radio station, SXSWfm. Tune into SXSWfm's online player for music, featuring selections from artists you can expect to hear at SXSW, as well as tracks from artists who played SXSW in past years. If you miss one of our Weekly Specialty Shows, check out Mixcloud to access archived programming. First Hungarian showcase The first-ever Sounds from Hungary showcase will take place at the Palm Door on Sabine (401 Sabine St) on Friday, March 16. Artists on the bill include world/punk band Bohemian Betyars, pop artist Boggie, downtempo act Belau, psych rock group The Qualitons, and folk outfit Rackajam. Visit sxsw.com/music for more info on this and other world music showcases at SXSW 2018. Music Closing Party Just when you thought the fun was over, SXSW will throw one final party on Sunday at the Palm Door on Sixth (508 E 6th St). Kicking off at 8pm, there will be a dance-off with a cash prize as well as performances by Jonathan Toubin, soul queen Miss Lavelle White, and Greek folk duo Xylouris White. This event is free and open to the public, so make sure to tell all your friends. Lisa LeBlanc. Photo by John Londoño Boggie Folk Alliance at SXSW We are excited to announce that Folk Alliance will be an Official Presenter for the first time ever at SXSW! Check out their showcases Thursday and Friday at the Victorian Room at the Driskill (604 Brazos St). Acts will include Joe Purdy, Quique Escamilla, Lisa LeBlanc, Rev. Sekou, The Deer, Phoebe Hunt and the Gatherers, and more. Xylouris White

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