SXSW

19 SXSW VOLUNTEER PERK INFORMATION CONTINUED You didn't get into that film you wanted to  see on opening night? Wait a few days and  catch the second screening, or sometimes  third screening. You couldn't get into the big show at  Stubb's? Walk across the street and check  out that unknown band that just might  be the next big thing. Every year we hear  stories about the new bands that people  just happened upon and they fall in love.  Remember, there are over 100 venues to  choose from. The same goes if you are  under 18 or 21. Check out the many venues  that do not have age restrictions.  Did you miss a panel you wanted to see?  Check them out on our website during  and after the event. If you couldn't get in  because the room was full, check to see  if there is a live feed available in another  location. Have a plan of action or just go with the  flow. Regardless of your strategy, you will  have a great time if you remain flexible and  open to new things! ATTENDING A SXSW OFFICIAL PARTY Parties are a big deal at SXSW and there  are A LOT of them. Official parties are listed  in the directories and pocket guides. If it  isn't listed, it isn't an official party and we  have no control over it. Official party clients  work with SXSW to ensure SXSW policies  are being followed, especially in regard to  access. Some parties may be invitation only. This  restriction is at the discretion of the hosting  client, and not SXSW. If you cannot get  into a party for one reason or another, don't  sweat it, walk another 10 feet and you'll  find yourself in front of another party. With the large number of parties taking  place over the course of SXSWeek, it's not  hard to find a party that you'll just waltz  right into. If there is a particular party you  want to attend and there is a line, just give  it a few minutes. More often than not, you  will get in. In appreciation for their hundreds of hours  of volunteer work, Crew Managers (Crew  Chiefs, Stage Managers, Theater Managers)  are exempt from this policy. SXXPRESS ELIGIBILITY The SXXpress Pass allows paid badge  holders to pick up a daily allotment of  reserved seating tickets for films screening  during the SXSW Film Festival and a  designated number of "jump the line"  tickets for specific venues during the nights  of the SXSW Music Festival.  Unfortunately, at this time volunteers are  not eligible to use the SXXpress system as  we continue to monitor and evaluate this  feature. Crew managers are exempt from  this policy. SXSOCIAL ELIGIBILITY SXSocial is reserved for our paid badge  holders. It is the official communications  hub for SXSW Registrants. Registrants can  message other attendees, build a bio, tag  their profile with interests, and add links to  places where other users can learn more  about projects, interests or ways to connect.  Crew managers are exempt from this policy. REGISTRANT'S LOUNGE RESTRICTION The Registrant's Lounge is a sponsored  area. Our sponsors reserve the right to  allow certain badge types into their areas.   While most of our sponsors do not specify  badges, some do.  At this time, only paid  badge holders may take advantage of the  Registrant's Lounge.  Again, there are so many events, lounges,  parties and gatherings going on during  SXSWeek that there are plenty of other  areas to meet-up and socialize. Take  advantage of all that is offered and  available to you.

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