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Bring FTISLAND to SXSW 2013

Bring FTISLAND to SXSW 2013

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 9 months ago

About SXSW


SXSW Music and Media Conference and Festival, one of the largest, most influential, and most anticipated music events of the year, is ready for 2013! At SXSW 2012, almost 19,000 music industry professionals attended compelling panels, industry discussions, demo listening sessions, trade show exhibits, and six nights of music performed by about 2,286 various acts representing 49 different countries, performing at over 100 venues in downtown Austin, Texas. For 2013, SXSW plans on keeping with our tradition of continuously outdoing ourselves by bringing you even more of the absolute best mix of brand new, up-and-coming, international and legendary musical performances, planted all over Austin in bars, clubs, parks, churches and elsewhere. As has been the case the last 26 years, attending SXSW is a must for the music and creative industry professional.

In last year's SXSW, Kpop had a panel and was represented by MNET COO Sang Cho, Koreaboo's CEO/Founder Flowsion Shekar, and David Zedeck from Creative Arts Agency (a talent/entertainment firm). In 2013, it only feels right that a Kpop or Korean entertainment band and/or act represent at SXSW. The representative needs to not be mainstream K-pop (Gangnam Style) but someone who can give a unique color and variety to the Kpop industry.


About this Petition


Being FNC's senior band (with 6 years to its belt), FTISLAND is best positioned to represent the Korean band scene at this prestigious event. FTISLAND's dream has always been to spread the Korean band wave overseas, and this will be a meaningful and impactful attempt at getting to that.


The application deadline to have a showcase/stage at SXSW is November 4, 2012. Primadonnas, please help us try to sign FTISLAND up for a stage at SXSW. Our petitions will be presented to FNC, after which we will work with FNC to submit the necessary forms for a showcase/stage by November 4th. It's time to show FNC and the world that we want to see FTISLAND perform alongside great music acts and start to spread the Korean band wave. Help us get to as many signatures by October 24th!

Thank you for your support!

Updates

October 11, 2012

The volume of support has shifted our approach from a general appeal to a formal proposal for the festival organizers. I am currently finalizing a letter of intent to accompany these signatures for submission to the SXSW music curation team.

Reached 100 supporters

October 11, 2012

6 Comments

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David Achebe
13 years ago Featured

Get hongki and the boys to austin. The energy they have live is insane.

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Jessica Osborne
13 years ago Featured

PLZ BRING THEM!! i would fly to texas just for this

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Chloe Bauer
13 years ago Featured

Been waiting for them to tour here forever. If they get on that sxsw stage so many people will finally realize how good they are.

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Mike Chopra
13 years ago Featured

It makes no sense to bring the same acts every single year. Let the band show everyone that kpop isnt just dancing and generic beats.

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Kevin Ramirez
13 years ago Featured

FTISLAND is honestly so underrated outside of asia. they need more exposure in the states and this is the perfect place for them.

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Sarah Atkinson
13 years ago Featured

They would kill it in austin! honestly tired of seeing the same viral pop songs everywhere. give us real talent for once.

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