Actions Facebook Tweet Email. SXSW says they are deferring wristband purchases to Any immediate questions can be sent to reg sxsw. Copyright Scripps Media, Inc. Note to my hustlers, they DO check ID when you pickup the wristband. However, with the cover charge option, you'll have to show up early to get in and probably won't be able to leave and have a chance at getting in anywhere else each night.
If you're legit into your music and shows, wristband is worth the investment. If you're still on the fence about a music wristband, I wrote a more extensive blog on their value back in I've been doing SXSW for quite a while , and the content still stands:. Gaming allows for single day passes, film has an option to buy a ticket to individual SXSW Film screenings, and most Music Showcases have a cover charge option at the door.
Unfortunately, all three of these options are subject to capacity of the event, and to be honest, it's difficult to get into Film and Music events without badges or wristbands unless you're there, in line, very early, but it is possible I've done both! Gaming is actually fairly easy to get into even without purchasing anything in advance. All SXSW Interactive events require a badge and there is not an option to purchase anything at the door nor is there even a wristband option for Interactive.
Instead, they require your personal contact information so they can market to you. You'll be require to at least give your name and email address to RSVP to these unofficial, free events, but some will ask for much more all in exchange to free entry into their events. Most of these events occur during Interactive first weekend of SXSW , but there's still a fair amount during Music 2nd weekend , most notably events by Fader, Pandora, Spotify and other major music industry companies.
As you might imagine, these events are wildly popular as a result of their like of price tag, so it can be difficult to get in if you're not there early, but that's all part of the hustle game at SXSW if you're in it for the good, free times. Final Thoughts. Be flexible, follow your ears, and you may discover some new music you love. Prepare: Wear comfortable shoes. Bring along an extra pair of socks. Get a cheap plastic rain poncho that folds into a pocket. A little cash is a good idea, too.
This is an adventure after all. Know how to get around: Drive your car if you must, but getting around downtown Austin and points nearby is all but impossible during SXSW.
Better yet, download the Capital Metro app and use that to purchase day passes and ride the bus. A second wristband may be purchased by providing a separate name and email address. These wristbands are non-transferable and nonrefundable. Each named person must personally pick up their wristband which will be put on their wrist at that time at the Austin Convention Center.
Each person may only buy one wristband for themselves and one friend. Any person who succeeds in purchasing multiple wristbands will be charged, but will not be able to use them for other people other than the one friend named at the time of purchase.
Click here for an approved greater Austin area list. Disclaimers Wristbands guarantee no cover charges. Admission subject to legal capacity. Many venues fill up. Badges get priority entry. No exceptions. Stretching, tearing, taping or cutting of SXSW wristbands is not permitted.
When purchasing 1 or 2 wristbands, the authorized purchaser must be one of the wristband recipients.
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