British Invade SXSW 2007

Posted on February 21, 2007 by | 11 Comments

For more information on these British events, visit www.britishmusic.biz.

Thursday 15th March

British Music BBQ
Presented by British Music at SxSW, with BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music Invite only annual networking and launch of the UK campaign at SXSW

12 Noon to 3 pm
Brush Square Park (opposite Hilton Hotel) Invite Only

Amy Winehouse
Scott Matthews
Seth Lakeman
Tunng

Tea for Texas
Presented by British Music at SxSW & Austin Technology Council, in association with DrownedinSound.com

Tea for Texas has been created to celebrate and enhance the great relationship built up over the lifetime of SxSW between Austin and the United Kingdom

3 pm to 6 pm
Latitude 30, 152 San Jacinto Blvd
Invite Only

Ryan Bingham
Get Cape Wear Cape Fly
Robert Gomez
Gallows
Grady

Saturday 17th March

The Bootleg BBQ
Presented by British Underground and Mojo Magazine, with British Music at SxSW Exceptional live music from the best of British independent labels including two live stages and special guest star Mojo Interview

12 Noon to 4 pm
The Mean Eyed Cat, 1621 West 5th St.

Gruff Rhys
iLiKeTRAiNS
Blanche
Bat for Lashes
Fionn Regan
The Explorers Club
Plus very special guests

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11 responses to “British Invade SXSW 2007”

  1. Jenn | February 21, 2007 at 7:30 pm |

    Um… The Tea for Texas event doesn’t indicate “invite only” on their website. (Just says “Free Beer” in bold.) They even have an email listed. You think it’s good to go for an RSVP?

  2. duffy | February 21, 2007 at 7:52 pm |

    Hey Jenn… The info I posted was from their publicist… So I’d contact them for clarity just in case..

  3. Jenn | February 21, 2007 at 11:17 pm |

    good idea. they probably don’t know if there’s a glitch.

  4. Shawn | February 21, 2007 at 11:48 pm |

    I’d -really- love to see Tunng.

  5. duffy | February 22, 2007 at 7:27 am |

    hey i just accidentally deleted someone’s comment. sorry person. please repost if you’d like.

  6. erin | February 22, 2007 at 12:36 pm |

    These are the day parties I’m looking forward to most, I think.

  7. Baxter | February 22, 2007 at 3:43 pm |

    So to clarify, the one on Saturday is NOT invite only? Gruff Rhys is a busy guy!

  8. The Burning Club | February 22, 2007 at 3:44 pm |

    These line-ups are pretty unimpressive, compared to som eof the amazing line-ups like Team Clearmont, the Scottish Arts Council, the Found Launch party and the High Wire party. As for the two stage two day Hot Freaks line-ups, well, as a Brit, the shows scheduled to showcase “Britain” are just dull.

    Any news on the Filter or Brooklyn Vegan parties?

    Check out a Scottish take on going to SXSW – http://www.burningclub.co.nr/

    Cheers

  9. Da Dub | February 22, 2007 at 3:53 pm |

    I remember lastyear NME Magazine had a free day party at the Mean Eyed Cat. The only bands I remember playing that daytime event were the Dirty Pretty Things and !Foward Russia!
    It was an awesome party, does anyone know if there will be another NME party like lastyears??

  10. Mark | February 22, 2007 at 4:20 pm |

    From a British viewpoint these line ups are truly dire! With the exception of Bat For Lashes,Tuung and Gruff Rhys (plus an honourable mention for Ms Winehouse’s fuck you attitude) its abysmal.In fact i’d go as far as saying the best two acts in any of the showcase are both American,namely Blanche and The Explorers Club.All that top British talent in Austin for the best part of a week and thats the best they can come up with,i despair i honestly do!

  11. Mark | February 22, 2007 at 4:59 pm |

    Look at that,i got so worked up i did’nt even spell Tuu…Tunn….Tunu…Tunng correctly!!Ah fuck it at least i know where i won’t be on those dates :).