via Twitter

And here's a web report:

http://austinist.com/2013...o_secr.php

Appears to be true:

http://www.hitfix.com/imm...rm-at-sxsw

The rumors are true: Prince is set to take the stage at the South By Southwest music conference for the first time. The Purple One is getting a specially remodeled stage at La Zona Rosa in downtown Austin, a source confirmed to HitFix.

The festival this year is already boasting music's biggest names like Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Flaming Lips and Dave Grohl's Sound City Players, but Prince's concert will be bursting from its own seams with a 22-piece band. Prince hits the stage late Saturday night.

Furthermore, fest-goers should keep their eyes peeled for a certain awards show held during music festivities in Austin this week: His Royal Badness is slated as a "special guest" at the podium.

No word yet on how badge -holders or fans get access to the concert, stay tuned.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/imm...fcLuEKI.99

[Edited 3/10/13 16:43pm]

NuPwrSoul said:

via Twitter

And here's a web report:

http://austinist.com/2013...o_secr.php

Appears to be true:

http://www.hitfix.com/imm...rm-at-sxsw

The rumors are true: Prince is set to take the stage at the South By Southwest music conference for the first time. The Purple One is getting a specially remodeled stage at La Zona Rosa in downtown Austin, a source confirmed to HitFix.

The festival this year is already boasting music's biggest names like Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Flaming Lips and Dave Grohl's Sound City Players, but Prince's concert will be bursting from its own seams with a 22-piece band. Prince hits the stage late Saturday night.

Furthermore, fest-goers should keep their eyes peeled for a certain awards show held during music festivities in Austin this week: His Royal Badness is slated as a "special guest" at the podium.

No word yet on how badge -holders or fans get access to the concert, stay tuned.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/imm...fcLuEKI.99

[Edited 3/10/13 16:43pm]

I would die to go to this show. I'm guessing tix for this show alone will not be on sale for fans to purchase???

PaisleyRose said:

That will be awesome! I wish I could go

I can't believe it - I will be in Austin next weekend!!!! Just gotta get a ticket now.

http://schedule.sxsw.com/

Prince William and Prince Paul are performing (separately) on March 16...no mention yet of the purple one.

22 piece band?? WHY!!?? I will definately take a pass on this horn fest. That doesnt sound good at all. Sounds like it makes it too easy for Prince to take the night off. I HATED the Chicago show I saw with the horn section. So much for the stripped down 4 piece band idea. I guess he is bored with that already

trax said:

. So much for the stripped down 4 piece band idea. I guess he is bored with that already

i think it was and still is a side projekt. it doesnt mean the "girl band" is over!

wasnt there a audition for a new drummer and bass player at the dakota shows. he has two bands now - thats not bad at all... just tour now p!!

Will there be any ways for me without badges or wristbands to get in?

Drew DeGennaro ‏@DrewDVisions

I will be shooting the promo video for the one and only PRINCE!!! at Zona Rosa on Saturday. Also Bruno Mars will be there. whatever.

https://twitter.com/DrewD...1577210881

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madison said:

tmyshkzm said:

madison said:

where

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Tickets

Ditto.

sxsw.com/music

3. Can I buy a one-day pa... Festival?

Music Badge $795

Music Festival and Conference

Automelodi Photo by Sam Seizerts

• 6 Nights of the SXSW Music Festival
• 5 Days of Music Panels, Keynotes, and Q&A Sessions
• 4 Days of SXSW Trade Show: The Exhibition for Creative Industries
• 4 Days of Day Stage Programming
• Unlimited Networking Opportunities
• Registrant Lounges
• Online SXsocial, Productivity and Networking Tools
• Official SXSW Music Parties
• Closing BBQ and Softball Tournament
• Demo Listening Sessions
• Music One-on-One Mentor Sessions and Workshops
• Music Registrant Big Bag
• Music Program Book/Registrants' Directory
• Continuing Legal Education Program (CLE)
• Annual Subscription to SXSWorld Magazine (normally priced at $20)
• Flatstock Concert Poster Exhibition
• Music Gear Expo
• SXXpress Pass (South by Express)

[Edited 3/11/13 13:26pm]

purplethunder3121 said:

tmyshkzm said:

purplethunder3121 said:

sxsw.com/music

Music Badge $795

Add to Cart

Music Festival and Conference

Automelodi Photo by Sam Seizerts

• 6 Nights of the SXSW Music Festival
• 5 Days of Music Panels, Keynotes, and Q&A Sessions
• 4 Days of SXSW Trade Show: The Exhibition for Creative Industries
• 4 Days of Day Stage Programming
• Unlimited Networking Opportunities
• Registrant Lounges
• Online SXsocial, Productivity and Networking Tools
• Official SXSW Music Parties
• Closing BBQ and Softball Tournament
• Demo Listening Sessions
• Music One-on-One Mentor Sessions and Workshops
• Music Registrant Big Bag
• Music Program Book/Registrants' Directory
• Continuing Legal Education Program (CLE)
• Annual Subscription to SXSWorld Magazine (normally priced at $20)
• Flatstock Concert Poster Exhibition
• Music Gear Expo
• SXXpress Pass (South by Express)

Thanks but other than above?

3. Can I buy a one-day pa... Festival?

purplethunder3121 said:

cjtavernit said:

I thought the SXSW PR people said that ticket availability for Prince would be announced Wednesday??

Where did you see that at? Unless SXSW is going to make a special exception for Prince, the FAQ sheet states that they don't sell single event or one day passes...

purplethunder3121 said:

cjtavernit said:

purplethunder3121 said:

Where did you see that at? Unless SXSW is going to make a special exception for Prince, the FAQ sheet states that they don't sell single event or one day passes...

Crap, I don't remember which site now. I've been scouring Hitfix, musicscene, and all the twitters of SXSW pr etc... I know I only read that once, and it was from a sxsw pr quote, so maybe it's not reliable info?

Who knows?! When it comes to Prince nothing is certain... All you can do is wait and see...

purplethunder3121 said:

Even if you are only able to attend for one or two days, the amount of information and networking opportunities afforded by the event make the registration price a bargain.

The dollar must be worth nothing if we take that statement seriously.

Please compare to the 2010 pricing of Superbock in Spain.

[Edited 3/12/13 1:27am]

Exclusive: Prince Will Headline Samsung's SXSW Closing Party

http://mashable.com/2013/...msung-part

AUSTIN — South by Southwest will get a dose of purple rain. Samsung exclusively confirmed with Mashable that Prince will perform at its March 16 closing party.

"Having Prince in Austin at his first SXSW show will truly be a one night only experience that our Samsung Galaxy owners and friends will remember for years to come," Todd Pendleton, Samsung's chief marketing officer, told us.

While the private Saturday night show will wrap up Samsung's heavy #TheNextBigThing tech and entertainment presence at SXSW, it will be tied to its TecTile Wall initiative in which owners of NFC-enabled Galaxy devices could tap tiles to unlock rewards.

Samsung will choose 250 TecTile Wall participants to attend the intimate show.

"Prince is a legend and true creative and musical genius who has been innovating and pushing the boundaries of music for over 35 years," Pendleton said. "Prince’s live shows are always phenomenal and I’m sure we’ll be in for some fun surprises on Saturday night."

Prince, who recently graced the cover of Billboard's first newly designed magazine and released new music, will receive the Billboard Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on May 19. Prince's last album — his 34th studio album — came out in 2010.

Prince caps off Samsung's lineup of musical acts that spanned Interactive, Film and Music, including The Roots, Band of Horses, Talib Kweli, and Mayer Hawthorne.

Among Samsung's digital activations is a popular battery swap where people could tweet #PowerOn and their location to @SamsungMobileUS to receive a new fully charged battery from a bike messenger. At the company's main daytime lounge — Samsung Galaxy Experience (open 12 to 6 p.m.) — people could make personalized T-shirts and buttons using the S Note. A Music Hub station allows guests to try Music Hub, listen to SXSW artists on it and S Beam songs to their devices.

[Edited 3/12/13 9:47am]

So it looks like I'm out - still happy with my iPhone!

As a matter of principle I resent these exclusive, last minute shows for the chosen few. It has something arrogant about it.

It makes sense for him I suppose: gets paid the big bucks for a one off, tries out his new band, keeps the mystery alive. And he can hang around Andy Allo.

If I was anywhere near Austin I would try to get in.

Hey Austin, Prince is performing on Saturday night at SXSW! Want a chance to get a ticket to the royal affair?

Download the Galaxy Experience App in the Google Play store and unlock all 11 rewards, including free pizza and cupcakes!

https://www.facebook.com/..._data=sxsw

Superconductor said:

As a matter of principle I resent these exclusive, last minute shows for the chosen few. It has something arrogant about it.

It makes sense for him I suppose: gets paid the big bucks for a one off, tries out his new band, keeps the mystery alive. And he can hang around Andy Allo.

If I was anywhere near Austin I would try to get in.

Yeah it is kind of annoying, but I'm not mad at him.

He does not have a record label that can front him money for real marketing strategies, or have a real marketing department that can devise proper PR strategies.

He cannot get radio play for his current music.

He eviscerated his own presence on the internet over the past 6 to 7 years due to multiple site domain changes, on again/off again sites, and relentless legal challenges/cease and desist to youtube postings (which oddly enough ARE today's radio).

If there is anything Prince needs for his new projects is exposure. And as much as we may like it, he is not going to get that by playing in some hole in the wall club for die hards. Or even in stadiums where he performs his "hits for the last time."

SXSW has become the premiere new media/new music/new film festival... it will give him great visibility. Will he do anything with it? *Shrug*

But he needs to be there in order to keep the buzz needed for he seems to be trying to do with his music these days.