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1 6 SXS W O R L D | M A R C H 2 0 1 7 M U S I C | SXSW.COM Jonathan Toubin, photo by Alexander Thompson SXSW GAMING AWARDS CEREMONY In addition to highlighting the best that the gaming industry has to offer, the 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards sponsored by IGN and Imaginary Forces will feature a star-studded lineup of hosts and entertaining performances. Previous emcees and guests include Jacksepticeye, Rachel Quirico, Markiplier, Janet Varney, Starbomb, Cirque du Soleil, and many more. This year, the SXSW Gaming Awards festivities will be co-hosted by WWE Superstar Xavier Woods® and streaming personality OMGitsfirefoxx. The awards will take place at the Hilton Austin Downtown (500 E. 4th St) on Saturday from 8–10pm. The event is open to all Saturday and 3-Day SXSW Gaming Wristbands, as well as all SXSW badgeholders. BUZZ SCREENINGS & AWARD WINNING SXSW FILMS Did you miss that one film at SXSW that people are talking about? Then Buzz Screenings are for you! These are repeat screenings of those much dis- cussed films. We will also be presenting repeat screenings of all SXSW Film Awards winners across each category. Both Buzz and Award screenings will be announced via our social media chan- nels, and at sxsw.com/film. Follow @ sxsw on Twitter for up-to-date info. Lou Adler Paul Tollett OMGitsfirefoxx FROM MONTEREY POP TO COACHELLA: CONVERSATION WITH LOU ADLER & PAUL TOLLETT June will mark the 50th anniversary of the Monterey International Pop Festival – the three-day concert held in Monterey, California on June 16-18, 1967, that rep- resented the beginning of the "Summer of Love." In conjunction with this golden anniversary, the GRAMMY Museum will present an official SXSW panel that will examine how music festivals have become the driving force in live music presenta- tion. Moderated by Scott Goldman, the panel features Monterey Pop co-founder Lou Adler and Goldenvoice President/CEO and Coachella founder Paul Tollett: Friday at 3:30pm in Room 12AB of the Austin Convention Center. MUSIC CLOSING PARTY Jonathan Toubin returns to close out SXSW 2017 with New York Night Train's Soul Clap and Dance-Off on Sunday, March 19, at Palm Door on Sixth (508 E 6th St). The free and open-to-the-public party includes a dance competition with a $100 cash prize, so be sure you practice your moves throughout the SXSW Music Festival! Visit schedule.sxsw.com for full details.