SXSW 2012 Line-Up

SXSW is back better than before with a host of panels, showcases, and parties for quintessential  film, fashion, and music lovers from all over who will embark on the eclectic city of Austin, Texas. The music week begins March 13-18 and will feature both independent & major artist on the same stage. Below is a running list of a few official and unofficial showcases for SXSW! Please RSVP  and arrive in advance for guaranteed admission. Some showcases are free with the official SXSW wristband. If this is your first time attending SXSW you will need to be prepared DayandADream.com, Journalist Brando defines the Do's and Don'ts of SXSW perfectly!

March 13^th

XXL Freshman Presents 1100 Warehouse 8-2 pm (f. DJ Chill & DJ Rapid Ric,Kydd, the Nicce Guys,A.Dd+,  The NiceGuys, Hopsin, Future, Danny Brown, Kendrick Lamar) 8-2 pm

Nerdcore Presents @ Flamingo Cantina (Teenburger, More or Less, The Thought Criminals, Adam Warrock, Thesis Sahib and more) 8-2am

The Warner Sound- La Zona Rosa (ft Outasight, Theophilus London,Santigold, Chuckie, Doctor P,) 8:30-1:30am

Pitchfork- School Boy Q @ Mohawk Patio 12 am
Pandora x DMX Presents ( Austin Brown, Step Kids, Nneka) @ Clive Bar 609 Davis st 2-6 pm text DMXRSVP to 70626 for Free entry & drinks

MARCH 14^th

Fader Fort- Performances from Santigold, Black Hippy, Zola Jesus and more running through 3/18

SOB’s 30th Anniversary (f. Slaughterhouse, Miguel, Machine Gun Kelly, Mystiakl & More) @ Belmont

Pandora Discovery Den- K. Flay, Big K.R.I.T, Young Guru, Theophilus London 8-12 am @ Antone’s

 Surburban Noize Showcase (ft DeLon, Soul Khan,Mickey Avalon,Blaqstarr & more)8-2am @ Club 606

AllHipHop x OGPR Presents Welcome to Texas (ft Marcus Manchild,UZOY,HoodStar Chantz,Gerald G, Doughbeezy n more) 8pm @ Kiss & Fly

Life or Death/R.A.P. Music Presents (ft Cities Aviv, G Side, Davinci, Action Bronson, Killer Mike and more) @ Lustre Pearl

Hotel Vegas Patio ft( Nola Fam, Katey Red, Rusty Lazer, Mannie Fresh, and Juvenile) 7-12 am

Nerdcore 2 Presents- (ft Dual Core, MC Lars, Timbuktu) @ Malaia 8-2am

Doomtree Presents- (ft Doomtree, Dessa, P.O.S, Sims n more) 8-2am @ Scoot Inn

Young California Presents ( Bobby Brackins, Starting Six, Berner, Skeme, J Stalin, Roach Gigz n more) @ Treasure Island 7:45-2 am

Fake Four Presents( Ceschi, Sole, Busdriver, Bleubird n more) @ 512 Rooftop 8-2am
Chop Stars Presents the Chop Lounge ( ft DJ OG Ron C, DJ CandleStick, DJ Chose, DJ Holygrove, DJ Michael 5000 Watts and more) 12-6pm @ 301 District 6th St

MARCH 15th

South By Nice Kicks (f. Action Bronson, XV, Killa Kyleon, STS, Brain Gang Blue, DJ Rapid Ric, Doughbeezy & more) @ Nice Kicks Shop

WHUTUPDOE SXSW Showcase (f. Jarobi, Oddisee, One Be Lo, Apollo Brown, Clear Soul Forces, Kooley High & more) @ The Whiskey Room

Eleven8, Miss Dimplez & DJ Hella Yella Present Unrefined Hype @ Bat Bar (ft Jhene Aiko, Lecrae, Skewby, Talib Kweli & more)

Coast to Coast DJS Music Industry Mixer (ft GhostWridah, Roccett, Khleo Thomas n more) showcase performances by Onehunnidt,  Killa Kid, The Peddlers, and more @ Lucky Lounge 9pm-2am

S.O. Terik Presents (Jay Rock,Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, School Boy Q) @ Clive Bar 10-1 am

Audible Treats Presents ( SL Jones, Tanya Morgan, Moe Green, L.E.P Bogus Boys, Dudley Perkins, Talib Kweli) @ Kiss & Fly 8-2am

Warner Sound Captured by Nikon Presents ( Kirko Bangz, Currensy, Meek Mill, XV, Wale, Stalley, B.O.B, T.I) 8-1

Music Matters Presents The Stage on Sixth (Nneka, Miguel, Marsha Ambrosius, Big Sean) 8-2 am

The Stage on Sixth patio ( Don Trip, Stalley, Kendrick Lamar, Machine Gun Kelly, Big K.R.I.T, Smoke DZA

Malaia (Reks, Staik Skeletah, Termanology, EPMD n more)

Chop Stars Presents the Chop Lounge ( ft DJ OG Ron C, DJ CandleStick, DJ Chose, DJ Holygrove, DJ Michael 5000 Watts and more) 12-6pm @ 301 District 6th St
DJsDoingWork & League of Extraordinary Gz Presents Welcome to Austin @ Complete Clothing 1904 Guadalupe St #C free food & drinks
Twenty20 Music & DJBooth.net Presents Indie Life Concert ( Statik Selektah, Termanology, Emiliio Rojas, Phil Ade, Oddisee, Big Sant, Hendrick Law) @ Agave Bar 6:30-1:30
ScoreMore x IllRoots Presents Illmore- The Mansion Party 1-7 pm secret location
Knuckle Rumbler x The Smoking Section Presents 4th Annual Grand Ole Party-( Sir Michael Rocks, XV,Chevy Woods, Dee-1) @Peckerhead 12pm

MARCH 16th

Writer’s Block (f. Lil Dee, The Plane Jane, Lyrikill, SpitRaw, Lyriqs, Justified & more) @ Kick Butt Coffee

Coast to Coast DJS Music Industry Mixer (ft Short Dawg, Termanology, LEP Bogus Boys n more) with showcase performances from Feenom, Skinny Joey, DIRTY-J, Marvelous Mike D, Trill Treal & more @ Lucky Lounge 8pm-2am

Vibe Magazine x Cashmere Agency x MMXLII Presents AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground @ Kiss & Fly 8-2am (ft.  Travis Porter, Don Trip, The Airplane Boys, Big Krit, Trae the Truth, Juvenile, and Mystikal)

SPIN Presents-  Santigold, Big K.R.I.T, Bethany Cosentino @ Stubb’s BBQ

Signature Sounds Presents (No One, Focus ,Skyzoo, Slum Village n more) @ Buca Lounge 7:45-12

Biz 3 Presents (Skrillex, The Cool Kids, Asher Roth n more)@ 1100 Warehouse 8:30-2am

Green Label  Sound  Presents (RAC, Mac Miller, Juicy J n more) @ Club De Ville 9-2 am

Moodswing 360 Presents ( Shanell, Zak Waters,DEV, Don Trip, Black Cards, Iggy Azalea n more) @ Haven 7:30-2 am

Blacksmith Duck Down Presents (Staik Selektah,Talib Kweli, Pharoache Monch n more) @ La Zona Rosa 9-1:15am

Malaia Upstairs- DJ Rapid Ric, Energizer the DJ, DJ Amen, hosted by Jon B & Play-N-Skillz 8-1:30
Shady 2.0 Presents (50 Cent, Slaughterhouse, Yelawolf) @ Austin Music Hall doors open at 7pm
Shade 45 x Rap Radar.com Presents Next Phase (Big Krit, School Boy Q, Action Bronson, Don Trip) @ Austin Music Hall
The Juice Presented by Eleven 8, Miss Dimplez, DJ Hella Yella- Official DJ Showcase
BombOnEm Presents Beats, Rhymes, & Alcohol #RedCupParty (PlayBoyTre, Sean Faylon n more) @ Dynamics 1-7pm
DirtyGloveBastard.net x 8732 Apparel x MTV2 Sucka Free Present Bout Dat Life Showcase-( Yo Gotti, A$AP Rocky, Starlito, Slick Pulla, Killa Kyleon, n more) @ Deco Lounge 1pm-3am

MARCH 17th

A3C’s Official SXSW Showcase (f. Mobb Deep, Freeway, Brother Ali, Consequence,Killa Kyleon Terry Urban Emilio Rojas&; more) @ Old Emo’s

Vibe Magazine x Cashmere Agency x MMXLII Presents “Respect the West” (ft Pac Dive, Strong Arm Steady, Dom Kennedy, Kendrick Lamar, Nipsey Hussle) @ Kiss & Fly 8-2am

Balcony Bunk’n Presented by Makingmyname.com (ft Streetz n Young Deuces, Jeff Johnson, Yung Texxus, Kiotti, Suave Up Ent n more)1pm @ 6^th St & Brazos
KORG x Fuse Frequency Presents- ( Idle Warship, School Boy Q, Dawn Richard, 9th Wonder & Terrace Martin) @ Cielo 505 Neches 1pm
Texas Showdown ( Le$, M.U.G., Fat Tony, Tum Tum, Delo, Mookie Jones, Slim Thug) @ Barberaella Patio 611 Red River 1-12pm

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