Hypebot: 3 Standout Music Apps From SXSW V2V

Pretty much everyone involved in the music industry is aware of Austin’s annual SXSW, but they may not be as familiar with SXSW V2V, a festival which focuses on the development of startups and entrepreneurial skills. Included here is a breakdown of the three music-related startups of particular note. Read full article here.
SXSW 2016 Now Accepting Showcasing Artist Submissions
We know it feels like SXSW 2015 happened just yesterday, but we’re already beginning to look towards next year. Mark your calendars: artist applications for the 2016 SXSW Music Festival will open on Monday, June 29.
Sonicbids will return as the official SXSW Music Festival application platform for 2016. Once you set up your Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit and apply for SXSW 2016, your band will have access to a vast network of promoters and booking agents which will enable you to look for gigs outside of SXSW.
The initial application fee will be $33. More information on application deadlines will be announced on a later date.
Each year, the SXSW Music Festival presents a great opportunity to network with industry pros and perform with thousands of artists from all over the world. More than 2,200 showcasing artistsperformed at SXSW this past March, with nearly 600 of those acts representing 62 countries outside of the U.S.
Please visit the Showcase FAQ page for more information about performing at the 2016 SXSW Music Festival, and visit our applications page beginning Monday, June 29 to apply.
Tei Shi photo by Samantha Burkardt
SXSW V2V Las Vegas Announces Dae Bogan As Newly Added Mentor For Music Entrepreneurs And Startup Founders
Register to attend SXSW V2V at Bellagio in Las Vegas, July 19-22, 2015 and sign-up for a 1-on-1 mentor session with me. I am interested in meeting with independent artists, music industry entrepreneurs, and musictech startup founders.
Dae Bogan To Mentor Entrepreneurs & Startups At SXSW V2V In Las Vegas
I’m happy to announce that I will be a guest speaker and mentor at SXSW V2V conference at Bellagio in Las Vegas this summer. SXSW V2V is a four day event for startups and entrepreneurs, featuring educational panels and discussions, intensive hands-on learning, great networking events, and more. Learn more at http://www.sxswv2v.com
Meet With Me At SXSW Music Conferece
Meet with me at SXSW Music Conference: Mentor Sessions. I have several mentor slots open on March 19th. RSVP at http://sxsw.is/1KsJOkt
Dae Bogan Joins SXSW Music Mentor Program at SXSW Music Conference
Do you have questions that only someone in the music business can answer? Do you need to discuss problems that you may be having with your career but you don’t have access to the right people? Then the SXSW Music Mentor Program is for you! The program is designed to give direct access to industry professionals who have agreed to share their time and experience with others. Experts from all aspects of the music business will be on hand to provide you with valuable advice that you can use.
Receive personalized input by scheduling one-on-one meetings with the mentor of your choice. The SXSW Music Mentor Program runs for four days (Wednesday, March 18 – Saturday, March 21) of the 2015 SXSW Music Conference. Mentor announcements and online sign-up will begin in late February.
Dae’s Session: Thursday, March 19 from 3:30-4:30 (Full Schedule)
Register to attend today! There will be nearly a dozen mentor sessions this year with a variety of mentors just waiting to share their vast knowledge of the biz with you!
Power Networking At A Music Conference
The music industry is an ever-evolving ecosystem of new modes of production and distribution, new sales channels, new marketing tactics, new technologies, new people and decision-makers, new legislation and new implications of legislation. There are many trade magazines and blogs that help to keep musicians and music industry professionals informed. However, merely reading about something new or someone important is not a sufficient way to promote yourself and make great connections.
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