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BADGE ACCESS KEY: MUSIC FILM INTERACTIVE GOLD PLATINUM M F I G P Additional ticket purchase required P SXSW GAMING INVADES THE LONG CENTER You may be familiar with the action-packed SXSW Gaming Expo that occurs at the Palmer Events Center. Now you can head right next door for insightful Gaming-related presentations and panels at the Long Center. M F I G P FIRST ANNUAL SXSW GAMING AWARDS 2014 marks the inaugural year of the Gaming Awards, honoring the year's best major and indie titles. Join us Saturday, March 8. M F I G M LISA HAUSE M SXSW COMEDY Standup. Sketch. Improv. Podcasts. Panels -- SXSW Comedy has it all. Highlighting the industry's brightest stars and showcasing up-and-coming acts since 2008, SXSW Comedy's diverse line-up keeps growing; past years have included collaborations with the Upright Citizens Brigade, Comedy Central, Funny or Die, Earwolf, and more. There is Comedy Programming during all three events. CASSIE WRIGHT RADIO DAY STAGE The SXSW Radio Day Stage is the place to grab a drink, connect to free wi-fi, relax and enjoy performances by showcasing artists in between sitting in on panels and workshops. Located in the Austin Convention Center, registrants will be able to catch a few extra quality performances from buzz artists that they might miss during packed nights of show-hopping. NEW! P DEMO LISTENING, PITCH SESSIONS, MENTORS Get direct advice from top industry pros at our Music Mentor Sessions, or have the chance to have your music heard live and receive hands-on feedback at our Demo Listening and Supervisor Pitch Sessions. M P SXBOOKSTORE Browse, read and meet your favorite SXSW panelists at the SXbookstore, which will feature book signings by high profile authors from the Music, Film and Interactive industries as well as a uniquely curated selection of books. M F I G P F I G P DEWEY WINBURNE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS In this ceremony, ten community do-gooders are recognized for their use of digital technology to level the playing field between the haves and the have nots. On Thursday, March 6 the Dewey Awards celebrates the spirit of community in Austin that we think is unique to SXSW. F I G P SX LOCKERS Whether you're just coming in from the airport or need a place to store your belongings before the evening ahead, our locker and luggage check service will help carry the weight. M F I G P INTERNATIONAL DAY STAGE The International Day Stage hosts some of SXSW's most unique and diverse talents from across the globe. These acts will travel thousands of miles from home for their SXSW showcase, and you have a chance to check them out between panels and talks in the Austin Convention Center. M P FILM + INTERACTIVE FUSION PARTY The creative worlds of Interactive and Film come together on March 9th for an incredible evening of cross-fest mingling. F I G P

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