South By So What?! Music Festival will take place on March 14th, 15th, and 16th in 2014 as a large celebration of the 10 year anniversary of Third String Productions. Bands, venue information, and more will be available shortly. Tickets go on-sale on Thanksgiving weekend.
If you are interested in having your band perform at our festival, you can check out our submission page.
SOUTH BY SO WHAT?! MUSIC FESTIVAL was established in 2008 as an opportunity for Dallas residents to catch 50+ of the bands headed to SXSW for one low ticket price. The event is a mix of many genres including Metal, Rock, Pop, Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, and Electronic.
Artists in the past have included Asking Alexandria, The Early November, Motion City Soundtrack, Mod Sun, Outtasight, G-Eazy, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Pierce The Veil, Hellogoodbye, Cartel, Emmure, We Came As Romans, For Today, Sleeping With Sirens, Enter Shikari, Halifax, Breathe Carolina, A Day To Remember, The Devil Wears Prada, The Maine, Suicide Silence, Attack Attack, Alesana, The Cab, and many more.
Past venues:
2008 Plano Centre (3000+ paid)
2009 Plano Centre (4000 paid – SOLD OUT)
2010 Dr Pepper Arena (3400+ paid)
2011 Palladium Ballroom (4500 paid – SOLD OUT)
2012 QuikTrip Park (5100+ paid)
2013 QuikTrip Park (6000+ paid)
FRIDAY // $45 // http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/434557
SATURDAY // $55 // http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/428045
SUNDAY // $45 // http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/434559
GENERAL ADMISSION // $120 // http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/428041
T-SHIRT + POSTER + TICKET PACKAGE // $150 // http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/428041
VIP PACKAGE // $220 // http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/428041
ELITE VIP PACKAGE (almost sold out!) // $320 // http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/428041
SINGLE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
- Admission to one day of festival only
- Free Parking
3- DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
- Wristband to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Free Parking
3-DAY T-SHIRT / POSTER / TICKET BUNDLE
- Wristband to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Free Parking
- Festival T-Shirt
- Festival Poster
3-DAY VIP PACKAGE
- Wristband to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Free Parking
- Festival T-Shirt
- Festival Poster
- Commemorative VIP Laminate
- $30 meal voucher good towards food at concession stands
- VIP viewing deck access for both main stages
- Early entrance to the festival
3-DAY ELITE VIP PACKAGE
- Wristband to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- VIP Parking included in front lot just steps from main entrance
- Access to the Elite VIP Suite Level
- Complimentary snacks + beverages in Elite VIP Suite Level Lounge
- Festival T-Shirt
- Festival Poster
- Commemorative VIP Laminate
- $30 meal voucher good towards food at concession stands
- VIP viewing deck access for both main stages
- Elite VIP only separate entrance to the festival
- 1 Year subscription to Alternative Press
ABOUT VIP & ELITE VIP
For those attendees that purchase VIP or Elite VIP tickets, you will show up to the venue and if you are VIP you will just park in the normal parking lot, if you are Elite VIP you will park in the front lot right outside the main entrance to the ballpark. Once you have parked, look for signs for the VIP line, you have your own line, and you will enter through the VIP entrance. Once you enter, you will look for the VIP help booth where you will collect your VIP items, credentials, etc. If you have ANY questions, please e-mail [email protected]
We are happy to have partnered with some great hotels only minutes from the venue for 2014! Packages are 100% customizable, but very limited! For information check out our Travel Packages page.
MARCH 14th – DAY ONE:
MAIN STAGE 1 – TILLYS STAGE
THE USED // 10:00 – 11:00
TAKING BACK SUNDAY // 8:00 – 9:00
CHIODOS // 6:40 – 7:15
I SEE STARS // 6:00 – 6:35
HE IS LEGEND // 5:25 – 5:55
FEVER DREAMER // 4:55 – 5:20
FROM INDIAN LAKES // 4:25 – 4:50
MIKE MAINS & THE BRANCHES // 3:55 – 4:20
BRYCE GILBERTSON // 3:25 – 3:50
AVION ROE // 2:55 – 3:20
DEAR YOU // 2:25 – 2:50
BLEACH BLONDE // 2:00 – 2:20
UNDER DOG HOUSE // 1:35 – 1:55
MAIN STAGE 2 – ALTERNATIVE PRESS
ASKING ALEXANDRIA // 9:00 – 10:00
AUGUST BURNS RED // 7:15 – 8:00
WE CAME AS ROMANS // 6:15 – 6:55
EMMURE // 5:20 – 5:55
VOLUMES // 4:45 – 5:15
THY ART IS MURDER // 4:10 – 4:40
ICE NINE KILLS // 3:35 – 4:05
WITH SHAKING HANDS // 3:10 – 3:30
EMILY GREY // 2:45 – 3:05
THROUGH SLEEPING SIGHT // 2:20 – 2:40
HOLLOWEALTH // 1:55 – 2:15
AFTERZOO // 1:30 – 1:50
STAGE 3 – PRINTED THREADS
THE OCEAN // 6:30 – 7:00
SCALE THE SUMMIT // 5:55 – 6:25
GIDEON // 5:30 – 5:55
SWORN IN // 5:05 – 5:30
SILVER SNAKES // 4:40 – 5:05
ATLAS MOTH // 4:15 – 4:40
SYLAR // 3:55 – 4:15
SANTA MUERTE // 3:35 – 3:55
YOUR PAST MY PRESENT // 3:15 – 3:35
CORONET // 2:55 – 3:15
A SUDDEN REVIVE // 2:35 – 2:55
SLEEPWALKER // 2:15 – 2:35
THE BOYS AFTER // 1:55 – 2:15
EVERYBODY RUN // 1:35 – 1:55
MARCH 15th – DAY 2:
MAIN STAGE 1 – TILLYS STAGE
BRING ME THE HORIZON // 10:30 – 11:30
OF MICE & MEN // 8:30 – 9:30
FOR TODAY // 7:15 – 7:45
ATTILA // 6:40 – 7:10
CROWN THE EMPIRE // 6:05 – 6:35
BORN OF OSIRIS // 5:30 – 6:00
ISSUES // 4:55 – 5:25
LETLIVE // 4:20 – 4:50
LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES // 3:50 – 4:15
FIT FOR A KING // 3:20 – 3:45
INDIRECTIONS // 2:50 – 3:15
CURSED SAILS // 2:20 – 2:45
MYKA RELOCATE // 1:55 – 2:15
YESTERDAY AS TODAY // 1:30 – 1:50
FEAR & WONDER // 1:05 – 1:25
AZURAH // 12:40 – 1:00
UNITY // 12:15 – 12:35
MAIN STAGE 2 – ALTERNATIVE PRESS
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE // 9:30 – 10:30
MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE // 7:45 – 8:30
HED PE // 6:50 – 7:20
PSYCHOSTICK // 6:15 – 6:45
SMILE EMPTY SOUL // 5:40 – 6:10
EVEN THE DEAD LOVE A PARADE // 5:05 – 5:35
ALESANA // 4:30 – 5:00
GET SCARED // 4:00 – 4:25
WE BUTTER THE BREAD WITH BUTTER // 3:30 – 3:55
THE KILLING LIGHTS // 3:00 – 3:25
THE BUNNY THE BEAR// 2:30 – 2:55
THE DEFILED // 2:00 – 2:25
SET THE SUN // 1:35 – 1:55
LIGHTFIGHT // 1:10 – 1:30
STORYLINES // 12:45 – 1:05
STAGE 3 – PRINTED THREADS
OCEANO // 7:20 – 7:50
WITHIN THE RUINS // 6:50 – 7:15
ERRA // 6:20 – 6:45
THICK AS BLOOD // 5:50 – 6:15
CLOSE TO HOME // 5:20 – 5:45
FAMOUS LAST WORDS // 4:55 – 5:20
LIONS LIONS // 4:30 – 4:55
HEARTS & HANDS // 4:05 – 4:30
HONOR CREST // 3:45 – 4:05
MY MY MISFIRE // 3:25 – 3:45
MEGOSH // 3:05 – 3:25
GOODMORNING GORGEOUS // 2:45 – 3:05
SOUNDINGS // 2:25 – 2:45
FIRE FROM THE GODS // 2:05 – 2:25
VIROSA // 1:45 – 2:05
LIGHT THE WAY // 1:25 – 1:45
OSAGE HILLS // 1:05 – 1:25
LAGUNA SUNRISE // 12:45 – 1:05
IN EXILE // 12:25 – 12:45
MARCH 16th – DAY 3:
MAIN STAGE 1 – TILLYS STAGE
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA // 9:30 – 10:30
BETWEEN THE BURIED & ME // 7:30 – 8:30
THE GHOST INSIDE // 6:10 – 6:50
PERIPHERY // 5:20 – 6:00
ANIMALS AS LEADERS // 4:45 – 5:15
VEIL OF MAYA // 4:10 – 4:40
AFTER THE BURIAL // 3:35 – 4:05
I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN // 3:00 – 3:30
SLEEPING GIANT // 2:30 – 2:55
FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS // 2:00 – 2:25
68′ // 1:30 – 1:55
REFLECTIONS // 1:00 – 1:25
POLYPHIA // 12:35 – 12:55
CHON // 12:10 – 12:30
MAIN STAGE 2 – ALTERNATIVE PRESS
THE STORY SO FAR // 8:30 – 9:30
COMEBACK KID // 6:50 – 7:30
NECK DEEP // 6:00 – 6:30
HUNDREDTH // 5:25 – 5:55
BEING AS AN OCEAN // 4:50 – 5:20
COUNTERPARTS // 4:15 – 4:45
BARRIER // 3:45 – 4:10
A LOT LIKE BIRDS // 3:15 – 3:40
COMA PREVAIL // 2:45 – 3:10
KNUCKLE PUCK // 2:20 – 2:40
LIGHT YEARS // 1:55 – 2:15
DANGER KIDS// 1:30 – 1:50
THIRD COAST // 1:05 – 1:25
MISCONCEPTIONS // 12:40 – 1:00
STAGE 3 – PRINTED THREADS
CRUEL HAND // 6:20 – 6:50
BACKTRACK // 5:55 – 6:20
EXPIRE // 5:30 – 5:55
XIBALBA // 5:05 – 5:30
ALPHA & OMEGA // 4:40 – 5:05
KUBLAI KHAN // 4:15 – 4:40
DOWNPRESSER // 3:50 – 4:15
BETRAYAL // 3:25 – 3:50
THE GREENERY // 3:00 – 3:25
VULGAR DISPLAY // 2:40 – 3:00
MY IRON LUNG // 2:20 – 2:40
TO THE WIND // 2:00 – 2:20
MODERN PAIN // 1:40 – 2:00
IDLEHANDS // 1:20 – 1:40
YEARS SINCE THE STORM // 1:00 – 1:20
LIZARD PROFESSOR // 12:40 – 1:00
ESTONIA 1944 // 12:20 – 12:40
WHO PRODUCES THE FESTIVAL?
South by So What?! is put together by Third String Festivals based in Dallas, TX.
HOW LONG AS SOUTH BY SO WHAT?! BEEN A FESTIVAL?
South By So What?! started in 2008 and was held at The Plano Centre for 2 years, Dr. Pepper Arena for 1 year, Palladium Ballroom for 1 year, and is in it’s 3rd year at QuikTrip Park.
FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES
Friday March 14th: 12pm to 11pm
Saturday March 15th: 12pm to 11:30pm
Sunday March 16th: 12pm to 10:30pm
**FOR SET TIMES CLICK HERE**
WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS TO THE FESTIVAL?
Tickets are available at our TicketFly Ticketing Page
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO ATTEND SOUTH BY SO WHAT?! MUSIC FESTIVAL?
This event is ALL AGES, ALL ages are welcome
WHAT TIME DO DOORS OPEN EACH DAY?
Gates will open at 12pm (noon) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
WHAT TIME DOES THE BOX OFFICE OPEN EACH DAY?
The box office will open at 10am Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
WILL THE EVENT SELL OUT?
Our capacity is 10,000 people per day, it is very unlikely that we will sell out, but it never hurts to get your tickets in advance
CAN I BUY SINGLE DAY TICKETS & 3-DAY PASSES AT THE BOX OFFICE?
Yes, you will be able to still buy 3-Day Passes at the box office starting Friday at 10am and single day tickets will be sold all 3 days of the festival
HOW MUCH WILL TICKETS BE DAY OF SHOW AT THE BOX OFFICE?
Friday: $55*
Saturday: $65*
Sunday: $55*
3-Day Passes: $150* (available Friday only)
*includes all taxes and fees
ARE THERE SINGLE DAY VIP AVAILABLE?
If we DO NOT sell out of 3-Day VIP passes, we will be allowing single day VIP upgrades for $50 more
WHAT IS YOUR RAIN / BAD WEATHER POLICY?
We will continue the show unless we absolutely cannot move forward because of a severe case such as a tornado or anything that would endanger the fans and performers. Our policy is NO refunds, rain or shine, however if there is an extreme case, we will post an announcement letting attendees know if that has changed.
ARE THERE IN AND OUTS?
There are NO ins and outs allowed
I AM 21 YEARS OLD OR OLDER, CAN I DRINK?
Yes! There is a bar & grill located in left field with a full bar and there will be beer stands throughout the venue. However, if you choose to pass any alcohol on to a minor you will be kicked out immediately.
HOW MUCH IS PARKING?
Parking is 100% free, enjoy!
WILL BANDS BE DOING MEET & GREETS AND SIGNINGS?
Yes, Alternative Press is hosting these at their booth, more information will be released soon.
IS THERE AN AFTER PARTY?
Yes! The After Party will be held at The Globe in Dallas on Saturday March 15th from 10pm to 2am and all ages are welcome. The event is $5 for 21+ and $10 if you are under 21. More information will be released soon. Tickets will be on sale at our TicketFly Ticketing Page starting Monday March 3rd.
I HAVE A BUNDLE, VIP TICKET, OR ELITE VIP TICKET WHERE DO I GET ALL MY STUFF AT?
VIP check in, T-Shirt pick up, and all that good stuff will be at the North Industries official South By So What?! Merch Booth located right inside the front entrance!
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
Use of illegal drugs is not permitted. Anyone using illegal drugs will be subject to removal from the event, and will not be allowed back in.
SECURITY
Event Security and Safety will be located throughout the site starting at the entrance to the event and remaining for the entire duration of the event. If you have an EMERGENCY, find a staff person with a radio or go to the nearest security station, information booth, medical station or security personnel.
MEDICAL & FIRST AID
There will be emergency medical personnel and Security personnel onsite around the clock. If you need Emergency medical or police attention, find a staff person with a radio, go to an information booth, medical tent or tell one of the security personnel.
OFFICIAL SOUTH BY SO WHAT?! MERCHANDISE
Official merchandise including T-Shirts, Hoodies, Hats, and Posters will be located just inside the main gates!
Guidelines:
NO Re-entry/Ins & Outs
NO Refunds or Exchanges
NO Unauthorized/Unlicensed Vendors Allowed
NO Unauthorized Solicitations, Handbills, Sampling, Give-Aways, etc.
Acceptable Items:
YES Small Bags, Single Compartment Backpacks and Purses (maximum 12” x 12”)
YES Fanny Packs
YES Non-Professional Flash/Still Cameras
YES Cell Phones
YES Sunglasses
YES Hats
YES Lighters
YES Closed Packs of Cigarettes
YES Sealed/Wrapped Tampons
YES Earplugs
YES Sealed Chapstick and Lipgloss
All bags and purses will be searched upon entry
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