Every year in March, members of the worldwide community of film, tech and music converge on Austin, TX for SXSW. The day before the official start of SXSW, Caroline Collective will be holding a pre-SXSW party for all Houston community members who will be attending SXSW and anyone interested in finding out about SXSW or who will be representing Houston. Our goal is for Houstonians attending SXSW to have the opportunity to share ideas, goals and contacts before going to what is arguably one of the better networking and promotional conferences each year. Therefore, if you are going to SXSW this year and are from Houston, this is a must-attend event.

There are many advantages to having a meeting of this sort both in shared resources and knowledge.¬† Every attendee will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and [briefly] mention their goals or what they are promoting at SXSW. Regular SXSWers can share tips and tricks with first-time attendees. All Houston community members can learn or be briefed on the wealth of talent we have in technology, music and film. By arriving at the conference with a known regional support network already in place, everyone is able to speak about Houston and obtain the resources they need.¬† This sort of regionalism can provide a united front for Houston attendees as well as help people obtain the resources they need at the conference. We’ve set up a wiki for Houston attendees to list their information and what they’re attending SXSW for. Add to it here: http://htxsxsw.pbwiki.com/

We also have an Eventbrite signup for this event, register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/296500842

The best part: SXSW will be giving away one FREE INTERACTIVE BADGE to this year’s SXSW. You must be in attendance at this event to be eligible to win.

WHAT: Pre-SXSW Party at Caroline Collective

WHEN: March 12th, 6-9pm

WHERE: Caroline Collective, 4820 Caroline Houston, TX

WHY: Meet other Houstonians attending SXSW

SXSW can be a daunting but rewarding experience. Houston @ SXSW is a series beginning the 1st of March preparing the Houston community for achieving the highest level of success at SXSW and celebrating those attending the conference.

Events:

Bandcamp: SXSW PREP, March 1st, 1-3pm, Caroline Collective, Houston bands prepare press materials and online presence for SXSW. Event link here.

Craft Night: SXSW, March 10th, 7-10pm, Caroline Collective, Help Caroline Collective prepare their schwag materials for SXSW: origami! Event link here.

CC/Werkadoo Business Class: Resume/Portfolio Preparation, March 11th, 6-10pm, Caroline Collective, Learn what your marketable skills are and prepare your resume/portfolio. Event link here.

Pre-SXSW Party at Caroline Collective, March 12th, 6-9pm, Caroline Collective, Meet other members of the community attending SXSW from Houston. Event link here.

Houston Party I, March 17th, 12-9pm, Gruv Austin, Celebrate and spend time with other Houston community members in tech, music and film

Houston Party II, March 18th, 12-6pm, Gruv Austin, Day party with Houston musicians showcasing

Houston Party III, March 19th, 12-6pm, Gruv Austin, Day party with Houston musicians showcasing

IndieHouston.org Day Party, March 20th, 10am-10pm, Co-Lab, 613 Allen St, Austin TX, Day party with IndieHouston.org. Event link here.