SXSW GAMING AWARDS
These awards recognize the
greatest titles, teams, and indi-
viduals from across the gaming
industry. Since its premiere in
2014, the show has exploded in
attendance to become a must-see
stop for thousands of attendees
during SXSW Gaming. In addition
to highlighting the best that the
gaming industry has to offer, the
SXSW Gaming Awards ceremony
also provides great entertain-
ment with a star-studded lineup
of hosts and entertaining per-
formances. Previous emcees and
guests include Jacksepticeye,
Rachel Quirico, Markiplier, Janet
Varney, Starbomb, Cirque du
Soleil, and many more. Whether
you work in the industry or are
simply a fan who loves games as
much as we do, take a look at how
you can be a part of the magic at
the 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards.
COMMUNITY GRANTS
We created the SXSW Community
Grant to recognize good work
being done within local commu-
nities and help further that work
by funding a project or program.
This program encourages qual-
ified 501(c)(3) public charities to
apply for a grant up to $7,000 to
continue or develop a new project
or program. Sign up in the FAQ
& Email section to find out about
grant opportunities for 2018, and
to be notified when the applica-
tions open.
JAM OUT ALL SUMMER LONG!
SXSWFM, our official online radio
channel, is your go-to source
for music by SXSW Showcasing
Artists from the past 31 years.
Listen online streaming 24/7, or
browse through staff-curated
specialty shows on Mixcloud.
There's something for everyone!
SXSW ALUMS NOMINATED FOR
AMERICANA MUSIC AWARDS
Several 2017 SXSW Showcasing Artists have been nominated for
the Americana Music Association's Honors and Awards. The recent
set of nominees includes Hurray for the Riff Raff for Album of the
Year; Aaron Lee Tasjan, Brent Cobb, and Sam Outlaw competing for
Emerging Artist of the Year; and Austin's own Charlie Sexton, who
performed at the 2017 Austin Music Awards and backed up Shannon
McNally at SXSW, received a nomination for Instrumentalist of the
Year. The ceremony will take place at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville
during Americanafest 2017.
Charlie Sexton and Shannon McNally,
photo by Robert A Tobiansky/Getty Images
Hurray for the Riff Raff,
photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Brent Cobb, photo by Rob Augustynowicz
Film Keynote: Lee Daniels, photo by Errich Petersen
Andrew Hultshult, photo by Ron Herrman
CONFERENCE CONTENT NOW STREAMING ON SOUNDCLOUD
The best of SXSW is available on SoundCloud, providing a rich resource
for anyone who wants to discover or revisit content from our con-
ferences. For example, there are nearly 100 sessions available from
SXSW Film 2017, including keynotes, conversations, panels and more.
