SXSW is right around corner. Festival experts Micco, Lane, Boris Wright (who’s worked SXSW for 19 years) join the podcast to share tips, insights, and stories:
- How to prepare for SXSW: RSVPster, SXSW Domination Team on GroupMe, @ChrisKeegan‘s SXSW Guide, @SXSWMafia
- Doing SXSW with VS without a wristband;
- Transportation/Parking tips: use B-Cycle, where to park, Uber Pool, Lyft;
- Tech tips: mobile chargers, use your phone the least possible;
- How to get a hook up: take care of volunteers, staff and they’ll take care of you;
- How to strategize: meet people, have your own agenda, use print outs, and more tips;
- Story time!
- President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle’s keynotes
“If you’re new to SX and you don’t have a wristband or credentials, when you go somewhere, you really should stay at one venue because it’s hard for you to get anywhere” – Micco
“My #1 tip for SXSW: meet people in the line” – Lane
“I see the list of bands and I’m like ‘oh my god they’re coming’. I get excited. I got more excited when I let someone know about it.” – Boris
Keep up with @SXSWMafia:
- @whoaco
- @MissKrisSXSW
- @atxconcert
- @FreeAtSXSW
- @CameronatSX
- @SXSWMF
- @OpenbarATX
- @tayloredyouth
- @sxswhiphop
- @chriskeegan
Honorable mentions: @rsvpster, @culturecollide, @thefader, @theillmore more at rsvpster.com
>> SXSW IS HERE!! JOIN OUR GROUPME <<
If you’re not in it yet, simply download the GroupMe app on your smartphone and join SXSW Domination Team and/or Unofficial Nitewire groups.