If you’re a music business looking to attend this year’s SXSW in Texas, helps is at hand!

The Northwest Development Agency (NWDA), UK Trade&Investment NW, Liverpool Sound City, Northwest Vision and Media, ACME, Arts Council England and other partners are organisating the Northwest region music sector mission to Austin, Texas for SXSW between 17th – 21st March 2010.

Music businesses wishing to attend, can tap into a pack of support on offer in order to secure their place at this prestigious trade event. The package includes:

• p. An NWDA travel grant of £665 inc VAT (for eligible NW-based companies)

• p. Industry specialist advice&information both before and during the event (including a pre-mission briefing session

• p. Access to the ‘British at SXSW) stand for those companies that purchase a music conference badge

-Business Development information and the opportunity to register to attend events and showcases at the ‘British Music Embassy’ – see www.britishmusic.biz for details – Information on future music trade events / missions and additional export support

Contact Details

To apply for this support, music companies should contact Jackie Nolan, the mission’s co-ordinator, on 0161 875 2335 or via info@uktinorthwest.co.uk

For specific advice on the opportunities associated with the mission, contact Karen Holden on 07753 984 517 or via karen.holden@uktinorthwest.co.uk