Today DMX, Austin-based leading provider of licensed music in commercial environments, announces a partnership with SXSW featuring a multi-channel online music service SXSWfm…powered by DMX.
During the Music Conference, the SXSWfm team will be conducting interviews with artists and registrants on the 4th Floor of the Austin Convention Center just outside of Artist Central and the Artists’ Lounge (Ballrooms E/F.). For more information go to www.sxsw.com/fm.
Fans can enjoy “The Sound of SXSW,” music from hundreds of 2012 Showcasing Artists spread over four Channels:
- Channel 1: Indie Rock and Pop
- Channel 2: Americana and Singer/Songwriter
- Channel 3: Electronic, Dance, World and Hip Hop
- Channel 4: Rock, Metal, Punk and even more Hip Hop
DMX is participating in a number of events including:
- Chris Harrison, COO of DMX, is moderating the SXSW Interactive Panel, “Tech + The Evolution of the In-Store Experience” this Sunday, March 11
- DMX & Pandora are hosting a Q&A press event featuring their newest service Pandora for Business on Tuesday, March 13 with Pandora Founder Tim Westergren, and Chris Harrison available for questions.
- Showcase with Pandora after the press event on Tuesday, March 13 with live performances by Austin Brown (LA-based musician and nephew of the late Michael Jackson), The Stepkids (American psychedelic soul voted as one of the Best R&B albums of 2011 by Spin Magazine) and NNeka (soul/hiphop singer songwriter from Nigeria). Enjoy free drinks, mobile contests and live screen printing.
- Barry Knittel Lounge Celebration at the Mean Eyed Cat from 2:30 to 4:30 on Thursday, March 15, featuring Big Harp and Emil & Friends
- DMX’s team of music designers is hitting the streets to interview as many of the 2,000-plus visiting artists for DMX’s music-focused blog, which is a go-to for brand contacts seeking new music in stores, branded websites and brand activations.
DMX is an industry pioneer with 40 years of experience providing businesses of all types and sizes with the tools they need to create completely immersive experiences that reflect their brands. They produce integrated experiences that are both consistent and authentic.
Details on events are below.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
PANEL: TECH + THE EVOLUTION OF THE IN-STORE EXPERIENCE
When: 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Hilton Austin, Salon K (500 East 4th Street Austin, TX 78701)
With a focus on the future of the physical store and the consumer experience inside it, we have put together an intriguing mix of forward thinking panel technologists and retail executives to explore the trends, possibilities, challenges and realities impacting today’s $3.4 trillion retail sector. Presenters include: Carrie Chitsey, Founder & CEO of 3Seventy; Chris Harrison, COO of DMX Inc.; Ryan Kellog, Associate Director of Emerging Experiences of Razorfish; and Tim Austin CCO of TPN.
For more info on the panel: http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP10805.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13
DMX’S SXSW PRESS PARTY FEATURING PANDORA FOR BUSINESS
When: 12:30-2pm
Where: Clive Bar (609 Davis St. Austin, TX 78703)
Join us for a brief presentation and Q&A session with Tim Westergren, founder of Pandora and Chris Harrison, COO of DMX. Find out more about Pandora for business and its benefits for both businesses and artists. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided.
RSVP: Email rsvp@dmx.com by Friday, March 9.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13
DMX SXSW SHOWCASE FEATURING PANDORA FOR BUSINESS
When: 2-6pm
Where: Clive Bar (609 Davis St. Austin, TX 78703)
For the 2nd consecutive year DMX SXSW Party is a great event featuring Pandora for Business. Showcase includes live performances by Austin Brown (LA-based musician and nephew of the late Michael Jackson), The Stepkids (American psychedelic soul voted as one of the Best R&B albums of 2011 by Spin Magazine) and NNeka (soul/hiphop singer songwriter from Nigeria). Enjoy free drinks, mobile contests and live screen printing.
For more info on the event: http://www.dmx.com/sxsw
RSVP: RSVP text DMXRSVP to 706206
*This event is free and open to the public.
THURSDAY, MARCH 15
BARRY KNITTEL LOUNGE DEDICATION CELEBRATION
When: 2:30-4:30pm
Where: Mean Eyed Cat
In loving memory of Barry Knittel, the priceless contributions he made to DMX and the countless lives he touched over the course of his life, DMX is dedicating a space in our Austin headquarters in Barry’s honor (the Barry Knittel Lounge) to celebrate Barry’s life and legacy. The Barry Knittel Lounge will provide a place for friends, new and old, to gather and share two of Barry’s joys: good conversation and great music. DMX will host a party after the dedication at the Mean Eyed Cat with live performances by Emil & Friends and Big Harp.
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