Where to find SXSW 2012 free party RSVPs
By this time last year, we’d already posted 40 RSVPs to SXSW. This year, we haven’t posted any. That’s not to say there aren’t any parties–in fact, it’s quite the opposite: there are too many. Since New Years, I’ve been getting hundreds of emails a day from parties and bands playing at SXSW. And since I’ve been off-and-on sick, culling through all those emails seems like such an insurmountable task.
When I make my party recommendations, first I look through my emails. Then I crosscheck with friends’ spreadsheets to make sure my RSVP links, dates and information are all accurate. After that, I choose the most popular events from those spreadsheets and toss in a few of the cooler, smaller parties to make the SXSW RSVP list that we share with y’all. By narrowing it down from 400 to 150, it keeps you guys from getting overwhelmed.
I *will* be posting my first round of recommendations very soon. Until then, check out these sites.
SXSHHH: The Organized Way to Party SXSW
Out of all the spreadsheets I reference, the most extensive and organized is curated by @wornwhite and @jaycampbell. Achieving an almost legendary status by folks who want to maximize their SXSW party experience, their spreadsheet has traditionally been hosted on Google Docs. This year, however, they’ve dropped a little dime and created SXSHHH.
The guys let me play around with the site. It’s a massive leap from the Google Doc from the last couple years. Check it:
The site contains free events and parties from both SXSWi and SXSW Music. Each listing has a link to the RSVP and a description of the event, including call outs for free booze or food. You can sort by date, venue, or band. New events are listed in red. And you can add the events you want to attend to a virtual schedule.
Of course, all this organization comes at a price. To help alleviate the costs of hiring a web developer to create the site, the guys are asking for $5. Considering that’s the price of a beer, I think it’s worth it.
RSVPSTER: The Lazy Man’s SXSW
Do you like to party but HATE having to fill out all those dreadful RSVPs? Well, for $30, the enterprising folks at RSVPster will RSVP you and a +1. They’ll even throw in a full schedule to help guide you through your bacchanalian adventure. I’m recommending this option to my clients and my friends from out of town. Just be sure to sign up early. Once the RSVPs close, they close.
Not exactly sure where they are getting their party list from, but the site looks nice.
So there you have it. Two easy ways to kickstart your SXSW party experience. I’d also recommend hitting up Ultra8201. They post parties on the reg. You can also check back here in a few days. I’ll be letting loose a big batch of RSVPs real soon.
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