Los Angeles, CA (Top40 Charts/ Quantum Collective Official Website) Metro Station, Graffiti6,
Rachael Yamagata and The Parlotones are among the artists slated to participate in The Quantum Collective's "Southwest Invasion" during the South By Southwest Interactive, Film and
Music Conference and Festival in Austin, TX, being held March 9 - 13, 2012.
The Quantum
Collective is a new collaboration between an innovative group of entertainment, new media and consumer brand companies that aim to expand awareness for artists and brands through their collaborative efforts. Together, they have extensive experience in artist and content development, digital and social media marketing, event production and cross-branding exposure.
The "Southwest Invasion" includes a series of artist showcases at downtown Austin venues, including Rusty's and Chuggin' Monkey, as well as a host of industry mixers and an invite-only press luncheon at a private house in downtown Austin, dubbed "Section 101 Launchpad." The keystone event of the "Southwest Invasion" will take place on the Rooftop Plaza at Whole Foods Market (Lamar). See the schedule below.
Quantum
Collective member Talenthouse is currently hosting a competition to give bands an opportunity to perform at one of the "Southwest Invasion" events and gain unique exposure to brand partners. Interested artists can enter at https://www.talenthouse.com/perform-for-quantum-collective.
A number of brands are supporting The Quantum
Collective for the "Southwest Invasion," and will feature their products and integrate with talented artists, marketing, media and technology partners.
• The Rooftop Plaza at Whole Foods Market (Lamar) will host two days of showcases and parties.
• Media partners
Digital Music News, High
Voltage Magazine,
Music Connection Magazine and Vice Magazine will cover the events and happenings.
• Blue Microphones, Logitech, Propellerhead/Reason software, Seagate, TC Electronic will give party attendees the opportunity to win a variety of prizes.
• KIND snack bars, Late July Snacks, Duvel Belgian Beer, O.N.E. Coconut water, LaPan's food and Pirate's Booty will provide delicious snacks & beverages at each event.
• Other brand partners include
Digital LA, Zach Iser of International Creative Management (ICM), Songfreaks, Songster, Swinghouse Studios and Backstage Artist Lounge.
The Quantum
Collective welcomes participation in our "Southwest Invasion" during SXSW 2012. Contact us at
[email protected] or via Twitter @QuantumCollect.
The schedule is included below. The full list of performances will be posted at www.SouthwestInvasion.com.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
4pm - 7pm:
Digital Music News & Manic Monkee
Industry Mixer in association with
Digital LA at the Section 101 Launchpad
7pm - 2am: RipTide
Music & Section 101 Launch Party at the Chuggin' Monkey
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
12pm - 4pm: Quantum
Collective presents Filmmakers Alliance Acoustic BBQ at the Section 101 Launchpad
8:30/9pm - 2am (main stage): ICM & Songfreaks Invasion at Rusty's
Thursday, March 15, 2012
7:30/8pm - 2am (main stage): DigSin's Invasion of Rusty's
Friday, March 16, 2012
12:30pm - 2:30pm: Planet LA Records Media Luncheon at the Section 101 Launchpad
3pm - 11pm: O.N.E. Coconut Water live music on the Rooftop Plaza at Whole Foods Market (Lamar)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
12pm - 11pm: Thrillcall live music on the Rooftop Plaza at Whole Foods Market (Lamar)
