SXSW Accelerator

Brad King (left) announces the winner to the Personal Social Media category. Photo by Laura Lea Nalle.

The third annual SXSW Accelerator will take place March 14 - 16 at SXSW 2011 in Austin, Texas. New for 2011, the Music-Related Technology category competition will take place on Wednesday, March 16 during the Music Conference.

With a live audience and a panel of expert judges discovering the most innovative advancements in music technology, SXSW Accelerator has it all. With product demonstrations by the most ambitious and creative new talents, this competition is unlike any other. And you can say you were there. Enter your project and be part of the competition, or register to attend SXSW and be a part of the action. Catch a glimpse of the future and make solid industry connections at the 2011 SXSW Accelerator. Click here to learn about the SXSW Accelerator as it relates to the SXSW Interactive Festival.

Check out this Austin Business Journal article about SXSW Music Accelerator.

How to Participate

Enter Your Project

To be eligible, product must NOT have launched before March 14, 2010. Or product must plan to launch by June 14, 2011. Click here to learn more about how to enter your product or service.

Attend

SXSW Accelerator is open to all badgeholders (Interactive, Film, Gold, Platinum and Music). Click here to purchase your registration for SXSW.

Press Coverage

For press inquiries to SXSW Accelerator and to the SXSW Music Conference, please see the SXSW press page for more information.

Sponsor SXSW Accelerator

Attracting digital's creative minds as well as visionary technological entrepreneurs, the SXSW Music Conference enables you to connect and inspire your link to the cutting edge. SXSW Accelerator sponsors show their belief in innovative companies who are are at the cutting edge of the music technology forefront.

For SXSW Accelerator sponsorship inquiries, contact sales@sxsw.com.

As always, we welcome your input. Please feel free to email Chris Valentine with any questions, comments, or suggestions you might have.