SXSW 2012

WHAT: Backplane and Spotify present the Managers Hack, a global hackathon dedicated to building the future of digital music distribution.

WHERE: St. Cecilia Hotel in Austin, Texas

WHEN: March 11, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (rain or shine)

WHO: Platforms, apps and technologies emerging from the Managers Hack will be presented to a group of the top managers in the music industry including:

• Troy Carter
• Scooter Braun
• Jay Brown
• Additional participation from technology and music industry leadership to be announced

HOW: If you're in Austin, sign up to attend via this Eventbrite page. Details about global participation, interactive and live event streaming will be provided on Twitter @thebackplane.

BROADCAST: Live web cast produced by R to Z Studios; featuring play-by-play commentary from Randi Zuckerberg and the R to Z Studios

Schedule

Hackathon – 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Presentations – 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Awards – 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Food and beverage service throughout via Austin’s best food trucks.

Coverage about the event

TechCrunch: http://techcrunch.com/2012/02/06/backplane-to-hold-music-hackathon-at-sxsw-with-top-industry-managers-as-judges/