DT: MARCH 3, 2015
FR: ALEXANDRA GREENBERG/MSO PR
DREAM HOTELS AND AM ONLY PRESENT
EXCLUSIVE COOKOUT PARTY AT SXSW
Gorgon City, Hudson Mohawke, Zeds Dead and More
Plus Surprise Special Guests Slated to Perform on March 19, 2015
Dream Hotels, in partnership with AM Only, the world’s leading electronic music talent agency, announces an exclusive BBQ Cookout party on Thursday, March 19 during the 2015 South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.
The invite-only event will feature a line-up of notable artists from AM Only’s roster performing for an industry crowd at The Blackheart, an intimate indoor-outdoor venue in the heart of Austin’s Historic Rainey Street District from noon to 6 p.m. Featured performances include Ape Drums, Gorgon City, Kidnap Kid, Hudson Mohawke, Leikeli47, Marian Hill, Nina Las Vegas, Redinho, Skylar Spence, Zeds Dead and appearances from a few surprise guests to be announced soon. Last year’s event featured a surprise performance by the iconic Tiesto.
For the past two years, Dream Hotels partnered with top entertainment companies to bring star-studded activations to SXSW. Previous events have drawn A-list celebrities and artists such as Usher, Kid Cudi, and Shaun White.
“Dream is a brand that lives at the crossroads of music, art and culture, so South by Southwest really connects with our audience and values,” says Rohit Anand, Director of Brand Activations and Partnerships at Dream Hotels. “AM Only is a true trailblazer in the music industry and we are excited to partner with them for this event and many more to come.”
In addition to the exciting musical acts, guests will enjoy authentic Texas-style barbecue and bites provided by some of Austin’s best culinary institutionsand QUI Tequila cocktails.
“SXSW is all about discovering new music and connecting with people in the industry, while having a great time in the process,” says Joe Rosenberg, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at AM Only. “The Cookout will bring together all of those things, plus some great surprise moments.”
About Dream Hotels
Dream Hotels are individually curated properties that, together, comprise a unique narrative. The brand is underwritten by a design philosophy that is both surreal and contemporarily chic. Located in the United States and abroad, the design of each property is informed by its locale and taken to Dream status by our pool of world-renowned architects and interior designers. The result is a stay experience well suited to the discerning traveler who seeks comfort in a truly cosmopolitan atmosphere. www.dreamhotels.com
About AM Only
Laying its foundation in the back of a small independent record shop in the East Village of Manhattan in 1996, AM Only began as a booking agency committed to a single purpose: to provide electronic music’s brightest talent a springboard for presenting their sound to audiences and fans across the world. Today, AM Only boasts a dynamic roster of the most talented and influential DJ/producers and live acts in the music industry. www.amonly.com
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CONTACT
Dream Hotels – Magrino Agency, 212.957.3005
Katie Fontana I Vivian Chao
katie.fontana@smapr.com I vivian.chao@smapr.com
AM Only – MSO, 818.380.0400
Alexandra Greenberg
agreenberg@msopr.com
