Reserve Performance at 2025 Makin' It Compound

Artist Info

The Makin' It Compound has become the biggest independent event on 6th Street during SXSW due to the quality of guests and performances. We review all performers' music to ensure they meet our standards and place artists on the appropriate stages so they receive maximum exposure.

Performance Options

The Makin' It Compound is ONE Massive event composed of multiple Stages and Showcases, each with its own audience and theme.

If you've never attended the compound, read the event descriptions below before selecting which events you're interested in performing at.

 
VIP Media Brunch

Perform for celebrities and VIP Guests in an intimate setting over brunch and drinks. Performers at this stage receive early access to the media for interviews.

Media Matters Soundstage

Over the past 10 years, this event has become 6th Street's unofficial media room, where dozens of outlets and professionals come to discover new talent and create content with performers.

Meet the DJs

Perform on this stage to break your record with more than 100 top Club, Radio, and Mixtape DJs from across the country.

Big Energy Soundstage

Expand your brand by performing at our annual Concert Party featuring tons of fans, special celebrity guests, and VIP performances.

Twerkfest

One of the most talked about events on 6th Street each year, Twerkfest is a BIG ASS party featuring limited performance and our annual $1,000 Twerk Competition. If you have a 🔥 club record, a performance on this stage could be a game-changer for your career!

 

Payment Details

The marketing fee associated with guaranteed performance packages covers a full promotional campaign leading up to the event, including flyers, posters, magazine ads, playlist placements, radio promo, email blasts, and influencer marketing, as well as interviews, photos, and footage of your performance at the Compound.

The top performer from the Compound will also be booked for a 20-minute set at an additional music festival in Atlanta with paid travel.

Payment options

Limited slots are available for each event. Reserve yours today with a minimum deposit of 10% and pay your remaining balance by December 1, 2024. 

Priority selection of performance slots are based on when full payment is received. Pay your balance as early as possible to receive the highest priority when choosing preferred events and performance time.

Contact Information
All invoices and details about performance will be sent using the contact information provided below.