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Cold Food! Hot Beer! Artist-Only Spaces & More! Gear & Trade Show We're rolling out Austin-style, Texas-sized hospitality for you, but you'll need an Artist Wristband.* Artist Gifting Lounge Convention Center Ballroom F | Wednesday, 3/12 to Friday, 3/14 11am–6pm & Saturday, 3/15 11am–4pm Comfortable lounging, pinball and free refreshments. Bring your artist packet (distributed at check-in) to pick up some complimentary swag, courtesy of Sonicbids, Monster Energy, Avenue Live and others! Artist Village 6th & Neches | Tuesday, 3/11 to Saturday, 3/15 4pm–7pm More food and suds, courtesy of our sponsors. Solar charge your phone and regroup before the evening ahead. Artist Village After Dark 6th & Neches | Tuesday, 3/11 to Saturday, 3/15 10pm–2am It's the Artist Village at night. No food but the drinks are still flowing. Rock-It Cargo Production Lounge Radisson Town Lake, SoCo Room | Wednesday, 3/12 to Saturday, 3/15 All Production Managers, Tour Managers and Artist Managers are invited to come relax, grab a drink, bite to eat and use the space to catch up on work with onsite wifi and printer. RSVP to hillaryn@rockitcargo.com. SXSW Artist Breakfast, Presented by The Recording Academy Music Gear Expo | Friday, 3/14 11am Come learn about becoming a GRAMMY member! Show your artist wristband and and get free breakfast tacos and coffee, courtesy of the Recording Academy! *Domestic acts who opt for an alternative benefit are NOT eligible for the Artist Wristband and perks. Questions? Email music@sxsw.com. The SXSW Trade Show: Exhibition For Creative Industries Convention Center Exhibit Halls 3 & 4 | Tuesday, 3/11 11am–6pm & Wednesday, 3/12 11am–4pm The four-day show celebrates the organizations that define the ever-evolving relationship between media, technology, creators and consumers. Get the scope on our exhibitors and check out the music industry focused programming in the Meet Up Pavilion or on Next Stage. SXSW Music Gear Expo and Gear Expo Store Convention Center Exhibit Hall 5/Corner of 4th St & Red River | Thursday, 3/13 to Saturday, 3/15 11am–6pm In need of a new pair of drumsticks, cables, strings or need your guitar repaired fast? The Gear Expo Store is downtown, convenient and located in the Music Gear Expo, where you'll find an array of guitars, keyboards, amps, drums, dozens of effects pedals at our Stompbox Exhibit and more! 2014 MERRICK ALES DEBBIE FINLEY