Examining the Influential Power of Music Festivals: A South by Southwest Case Study
Title
Examining the Influential Power of Music Festivals: A South by Southwest Case Study
Subject
South by Southwest
Description
This collection explores the early days of the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas through the lens of different publications, ranging from local sources to internationally recognized names. These articles examine how a festival that started with the intent of being the starting grounds for local artists has grown into a household name with political influence.
Creator
Jenalia Moreno
Lisa Zhito
David Fricke
Karl Pallmeyer
Notiert von Ralph Stolle
David Goren
Source
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Publisher
The Daily Cougar
Amusement Business
Rolling Stone
Austin Business Journal
Kunst & Szene
Galaxy
Date
1990s
Rights
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This material is made available for education and research purposes only. The creator of this exhibit does not own the rights for these items; it cannot grant or deny permission to use this material. Copyright law protects unpublished as well as published materials. It is your responsibility to determine the rights status and secure whatever permission may be needed for the use of any item. Due to the nature of archival collections, rights information may be incomplete or out of date. We welcome updates or corrections. Upon request, we'll remove material from public view while we address a rights issue.
Language
English
Type
Newspaper
Coverage
Austin, Texas
Collection Items
Newspaper clipping; Beating the odds for life: LIFEbeat gets active at SXSW and shows
This newspaper clipping highlights the activism taking place at South by Southwest in regards to HIV/AIDS. LIFEbeat, an AIDS awareness nonprofit, had a booth at the 1994 SXSW Festival which allowed them to raise money and educate festival patrons.…
Newspaper Clipping, Do Away With 'Pay to Play' Say SXSW Attendees
This newspaper clipping highlights the struggle between SXSW as a business and as an advocate for artists. Since SXSW functions as a starting ground for artists, some advocate that artists should be paid for their work while others advocate that…
Newspaper Clipping; Home on the Strange: SXSW: A Texas weekend of the weird, the wild, and the rockin'
This newspaper clipping is significant as it demonstrates South by Southwest's growing reputation as they break into the mainstream by being mentioned in a recognizable, national publication. In the clipping, a brief overview of the festival is…
Newspaper Clipping; SXSW music fest turns 10: Organizers expect 5,000 will tune in to largest U.S. event of its kind
This newspaper clipping marks the growth of South by Southwest at its ten-year anniversary, referring to the festival as "the largest event of its kind in the United States." Despite growing to such a level, one of the founders of the festival claims…
Newspaper Clipping, Kann Erfolg denn Sünde sein?
This newspaper clipping highlights the spread of South by Southwest's reputation by appearing in a Germany-based publication in 1992.
Newspaper Clipping, Behind scenes: creating SXSW
This newspaper clipping discusses the production aspect of SXSW as a business. It continually grows, requiring more and more planning and resources to meet the increased demands on the festival.
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