Events - 15 Mar 15

Interactive: March 13–17 • Film: March 13–21 • Music: March 17–22

The Austin Music Foundation (AMF) is proud to announce its upcoming events and community partnerships for SXSW 2015. AMF will serve as the official community partner for the Spotify House “Get Heard” seminar taking place on Saturday, March 14 at 901 E 6th St. Austin, Texas 78702. The event starts at 12 p.m., is free and open to all ages, and no SXSW badge is required. “Get Heard” will bring leaders in social marketing, analytics and streaming services together to provide real tips and techniques to help Austin musicians build their fanbase and promote their music. Interested attendees should RSVP here: http://spotifyhouse.com/get-heard.

On Wednesday, March 18, the Austin Music Foundation will be the community partner for South By San Jose taking place from 12 to 8 p.m. in the Hotel San Jose/Jo’s Coffee parking lot at 1300 South Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78704. This event is free and open to the public. Showcasing bands include The Golden Dawn Arkestra, Israel Nash, Not In The Face, The Eastern Sea, Bee Caves, The Trishas, Emily Wolfe and Walker Lukens.

On Saturday, March 21, AMF is presenting a free showcase open to the public at the Tiniest Bar In Texas located at 817 West 5th St., Austin, Texas 78703. The lineup, which the Austin Music Foundation curated, is as follows:

6:15-6:45 p.m. O Conquerer

7:00-7:30 p.m. Silver Ships

7:45-8:15 p.m. Wildcat Apollo

8:30-9:00 p.m. Ben Cina

9:15-10:00 p.m. KP & The Boom Boom

(*Times subject to change)

“The Austin Music Foundation is thrilled to be deeply involved in so many exciting events during SXSW this year, and we hope that those in the community who attend these events will be able to learn, network or hear some great local music,” said Brad Stein, AMF Board Chair. “We hope that people will come out and enjoy themselves at these AMF partnered events, which are free and open to the community.”

Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in AUSTIN and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! The NOH8 Campaign returns to The Westin Austin At The Domain on Sunday, March 15th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 1pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed!

Rainforest Partnership—a local nonprofit that partners with tropical forest communities to protect the Rainforest—will be holding their sixth annual international film contest, Films for the Forest (F3), on Sunday, March 15th.

Cerdd Cymru: Music Wales, is proud to announce its activities and showcases during SXSW 2015 at the British Music Embassy taking place at Latitude 30 located at 512 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas. A variety of live shows will take place the week of March 15 to 21 by visiting Welsh bands including Catfish and The Bottlemen, Paper Aeroplanes, Golden Fable, The People the Poet and Until the Ribbon Breaks.