SXSWorld
Issue link: https://sxsw.uberflip.com/i/528894
3 0 S X S W o r l d | M AY / J U N E 2 0 1 5 | S X S W. C O M (1) Christian Slater at the World Premiere of Mr. Robot (2 ) Rae Sremmurd at Empire Garage (3) Vertical Cinema at Central Presbyterian Church (4) Anne Fulenwider, Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire (L) and actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus (5) Torres at the Mohawk 5 3 J A S M I N E S A FA E I A N J O E C AVA Z O S 4 1 2 T R AV I S P B A L L / G E T T Y I M A G E S T he mayor of Toronto (John Tory) came to my showcase at the Friends bar. Holy smokes, I couldn't meet the mayor in Toronto and now he's at my show in Texas? - Blake Carrington (showcasing artist: Toronto, Ontario) I curated my first official Oy Vey! showcase, and it was 5 people from hitting capacity. I lost my car that night in the parking deck and wandered till 6 am to find it. It was the best worst experi- ence I could've asked for. - Kosha Dillz (showcasing artist) A s a first time attendee at SXSW, I realized there are way too many things to do, too many panel sessions, too many meetings, and of course too many showcases. I ran around Austin from one place to another the entire week, trying to take advantage of any opportu- nity and I never ate lunch. I returned to Bogotá with a well fed mind full of inspiration." - Gareth Gordon (Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá: Bogotá, Colombia) E very year, we see that SXSW thrives because it facilitates human interaction that is lacking in our everyday lives. Whether you are waiting for coffee, sharing an Uber, or debating someone at a panel, the engagement of ideas and personal relationships formed at the conference represents the heartbeat of SXSW. - Howell O'Rear (Attorney, SXSW Music Mentor) S XSW is a staple event in the CRWN series, and it was great to be back this year with Big Sean. These raw, in-depth conversations unlock a beautiful side of these musicians that's rare to see. I'm awestruck and inspired every time. - Elliott Wilson (CRWN, Rap Radar) S XSW is one of my favorite events/festivals every year…it's all about the music and the vibe is always right.. - Big Sean (featured speaker) J O E L D E L A R O S A A M Y E . P R I C E / G E T T Y I M A G E S