Music nerds, take note. South By Southwest organizers just sent out a release saying that 2,000 music wristbands will go on sale at 10am via wristbands.sxsw.com at an initial price of $149. These wristbands grant the wearer space-available access to all evening SXSW showcases from March 13th to March 18th. Over 2,000 bands will perform at the 2012 edition of the festival at approximately 95 venues. more ›

If you've slept on SXSW Music until now, you're in luck. Waterloo Records has just put a limited number of SXSW 2011 wristbands on sale for $165. There is a limit of one per person, and the bands are not transferable - they will be placed on your wrist at the time of purchase. Wristbands provide space available admission to all SXSW Venues from Tuesday through Saturday evening. In our experience, they won't get you into the very hottest tickets due to badgeholder priority, but will provide "hopping around" access to a vast majority of the showcases and allow you the ability to roam from hour to hour and not pay multiple covers. Given that nearly 2,000 bands are playing, it shouldn't be hard to have a great time. Also worth noting: there are no residency requirements, so out-of-towners here for SXSWi or film are welcome to make a purchase. more ›

SXSW 2011 music wristbands have just gone on sale over at wristband.sxsw.com - the sale began at 10am this morning.

According to SXSW HQ, "2000 wristbands will be put on sale at the price of $139 (includes tax), and when those sell out another 2000 will be put on sale for $165 for as long as they last or through Tuesday, February 22nd, whichever comes first. more ›

For $129 smackers, you can get yourself your very own fancy bracelet this morning that will grant you access to any of the official music venues during SXSW without paying cover. Granted, entrance is based on capacity and badges still get in ahead of wristband holders, but if you are planning on hopping around a lot, then this will prevent you paying a $25 cover charge at Buffalo Billiards to hear one band, which is what we did one year. Totally worth it, right? Go here and get your refresh button good and limbered up before the starting gate drops at 10am! more ›

Phase two of SXSW wristband sales will be happening - right now. Beginning at 10am, Waterloo Records will sell a limited number of $165 wristbands on a first-come, first-serve basis. They can accept cash, checks, or credit card payments. Waterloo's press release also notes that it's one per person and that no proof of residency is needed (so, interactive conference folks - grab one and call in sick the second half of next week!) To prevent scalping, all wristbands will be attached at the time of purchase. more ›

A couple more brief official updates: Thursday, March 19 as part of the Universal Republic Records showcase, Lil John and Tori Amos will appear at La Zona Rosa with other guests. Additionally, PJ Harvey and her collaborator John Parish will be performing on Saturday, March 21 in support of their March 31 release A Woman and a Man Walked By. more ›

SXSW has put the remaining $139 wristbands for sale online today only from 12pm until 7pm, or until they sell out. more ›