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If you live in Austin and you’re paying for a badge, you’re doing it wrong.
Way too many free events to be dinking around with badges.
Just RSVP to every free party out there and show up to a few.
No. You can get a discount if you do a group discount or are a student. Or if someone transfers their badge to you. There is a transfer fee though.
I worked there for almost 10 years. But it’s up to you whether or not to believe me.
You can get a free badge by volunteering. However I think the volunteering gig is not that fun and time consuming (I volunteered in 2021 when work was a bit slow and just worked night shifts). The badges get you access to official talks at convention center etc. and some badge only events.
I think the music badge is worth it if you buy right after SXSW ends ($500) and gets you into everything. I’m just doing a music wristband this year. SXSW last year and I suppose this year too will be kinda meh due to recession and corporates pulling back $ on installations. Also we no longer have the crypto money throwing lavish events.
I got a badge one year for music, and still ended up standing in line or turned away because VIPs got priority. Won’t ever do that again. For local folks, join free SXSW activities. Daytime strolling downtown is really fun with lots of giveaways and pop-ups.
Discount code is wb-music-SPURS24_278d8b8236
https://wristband-cart.sxsw.com/
Back in 2013 I had a badge, I was waiting to get in for a big act I wanted to see the most, and I was turned away in line bc they were at capacity. Haven’t even tried to go since then but I would imagine it’d be even more crowded and less worth it now