SXSW film and music competitions at the Austin Convention Center

South by Southwest (SXSW), held each March in Austin, includes competitive components for film and music with juried and audience awards across multiple categories. The Austin Convention Center serves as a central hub for SXSW conference sessions, film screenings, and showcase performances where many of these competitions and award presentations take place. SXSW competition winners receive formal awards and industry recognition as part of the festival programming.