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SXSW GUIDEBOOK 2017 5 1 SXSW FESTIVALS MUSIC FESTIVAL March 13–19, 2017 COMEDY FESTIVAL March 11–18, 2017 Each year the SXSW Music Festival hosts a comprehensive mix of brand new, up-and-coming, international, and legendary artists performing in bars, clubs, parks, churches, hotels, and just about everywhere else you can imagine around Austin. The SXSW Music Opening Party sponsored by Sensu Music is where the Music Industry meets to kick off the world-renowned Music Festival. There will be live performances by The Lemon Twigs, Tredici Bacci, Marie Davidson, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), and more. Not limited in genre or region, you can enjoy a vast variety of musical styles at SXSW. This year, we anticipate nearly 2,000 Showcasing Artists from more than 60 countries. The fun continues on Sunday, March 19 with the annual BBQ and industry softball tournament from 1:0pm-5:00pm at Krieg Fields. Head over to Palm Door on Sixth in the evening for the SXSW Music Closing Party; there will be tunes provided by Jonathan Toubin plus a dance-off for a $100 cash prize. Growing from a singular night's celebration of comedy's biggest names into a week-long whirlwind of a festival, SXSW Comedy presents uniquely diverse programming that highlights exceptional emerging and established talent. SXSW Comedy's packed schedule from March 11-18, 2017, includes showcases, live podcast recordings, panels, and late night parties. The diverse line-ups feature rising stars, established greats, and surprise guests. Frequent collaborations with comedy powerhouses include the Upright Citizens Brigade, Comedy Central, Above Average, and Earwolf. All badgeholders are welcome to all SXSW Comedy events. Wristband holders are also welcome to SXSW Comedy events at select venues. FOR LISTINGS & SCHEDULES SXSW®GO app: sxsw.com/mobile Online schedule: schedule.sxsw.com SXSW Festival Pocket Guides Located at Big Bag Pickup and Help Desks. RON HERRMAN MIREYA SALINAS WEDNESDAY 315 THURSDAY 316 FRIDAY 317 SATURDAY 318 SUNDAY 319 MAKING MUSIC TOURING & LIVE EXPERIENCE CLE WEDNESDAY 315 THURSDAY 316 FRIDAY 317 SATURDAY 318 SUNDAY 319