Makin’ It Compound 2024
6th Street | Austin, TX
During SXSW
The Makin’ It Compound is ONE of the most talked about events during SXSW! Drawing more than 3,000 guests each year including 200+ DJs, Media and Industry Professionals, Performances on Makin’ It Stages have led directly to features, bookings, FM radio play, and Major Connections. Limited performance and sponsorship opportunities are available. Reserve immediately to secure. Payment plans available through Affirm and Afterpay.
FANDEMIC
Friday, March 15th
NOON - 2 AM
All day event featuring performances, meet & greets, special guests, giveaways, and fan experiences.
Meet the DJs (12PM - 8PM)
The largest gathering of Club, Radio, And Mixtape DJs during SXSW. Perform for a club full of Tastemakers, Record Breakers, and Industry Professionals from across the country.
BIG ENERGY Soundstage (8PM - 2AM)
Free concert party featuring DJ sets and performances from top emerging acts. Select celebrity guests and headliners will also be in the building.
Twerk Fest ATX (8PM - 2AM)
Twerkfest is a “Big Ass” Party featuring our annual $1,000 Twerk Competition and limited number of performances from special guests. Ladies free all night!
The Big Energy Soundstage is a BIG event
Twerkfest: $1,000 Twerk Competition
Friday, March 15th
In addition to performances, artists have an option to book a Meet & Greet during our event. Artists booked for meet & greets receive a personal event flyer and get promoted as special guest, including an on-stage introduction and possibly having their song played.
Meet & Greet
- Personal Flyer
- On Stage Introduction
- One Story Post
Cost: $125
Meet & Greet + Spin
- Personal Flyer
- On Stage Interview
- Music Played (3 Minute limit)
- Page Post + Story Post
Cost: $250
Standard Performance
- Personal Flyer
- On Stage Interview
- Page Post + Story Post
- 3 Minute Performance Set
Cost: $500
VIP Performance
- Personal Flyer
- On Stage Interview
- Page Post + Story Post
- 5 Minute Performance Set
- Priority Performance Time
- One Song added to Playlist
Cost: $1,000
Saturday, March 16th
Gold Package
- 3 Minute Performance Set (One Song Limit)
- Personal flyer for event
- Featured in Email Blast (Sent to 40,000+ industry contacts)
- Priority access to media for interviews
- Magazine Placement
- ONE song placement on Promotional USB Drives.
- ONE Song added to official event playlist
- Instagram Story Posts
- 1 VIP Pass for Compound
- 2 General Admission Bands for Compound
Cost: $1,000
Platinum Package
- 5 Minute Performance Set (Two Song Limit)
- Personal Flyer
- Featured in Email Blast (Sent to 40,000+ industry contacts)
- Priority access to media for interviews
- Magazine Placement
- ONE song placement on Promotional USB Drives.
- ONE Song added to official event playlist (Priority Placement)
- Instagram Story Posts
- Name on Main Flyer
- Instagram Page Post
- 2 VIP Passes for Compound
- 4 General Admission Bands for Compound
- Priority Performance Time
Cost: $1,500
Diamond Package
- 7 Minute Performance Set (Three Song Limit)
- Personal Flyer
- Magazine Placement
- Ad in Makin’ It Magazine
- Inclusion in Email Blast (Sent to 40,000+ industry contacts)
- Dedicated Announcement Email Blast
- Priority access to media for interviews
- Instagram Story Posts
- Boosted Instagram Page Post
- Inclusion in Ad Campaign (Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube)
- Photos of Performance
- Video of Performance
- Name & Photo on Main Flyer
- Instagram Live Interview
- 4 VIP Passes for Compound
- 8 General Admission Bands for Compound
- TWO Songs added to official event playlist
Cost: $2,500
* Magazine Placements - Makin’ It is a print magazine spotlighting the next wave of talent and professionals in the urban music industry. 5,000 physical copies are distributed to top recording studios, label offices, radio stations, and industry events across the country.
** Promotional USB Drive placements - 200 custom USB drives will be produced and distributed to VIP guests attending the 2024 Makin’ It Compound. Song placement includes Your music, instagram, and contact information preloaded on drives.
*** Official Event Playlist Placements - We collectively promote music from artists performing. Playlist is sent to all attendees who RSVP to ensure they are familiar with the music.
Premiere Artist Packages
The following options offer the highest degree of exposure and are limited to one person.
Meet the DJs Sponsorship
- Listening suite with on-stage interview. Includes 3-5 songs played for guest feedback as the artist tells the story behind the records. Ends with PERFORMANCE of current single.
- Signage at Makin’ It Compound
- Branding on Meet the DJs Promo
- 5 Songs preloaded on USB Drives given to DJs & VIP guests
- 4 VIP bands for Makin’ It Compound
Text 678.528.6925 for Availability
VIP Media Brunch Sponsorship
- 4 songs played during brunch
- 1 Song Performance (Single)
- Signage at Makin’ It Compound
- Branding on Brunch Flyer
- 5 Songs preloaded on USB Drives given to VIP guests
- 8 VIP bands for Makin’ It Compound
Text 678.528.6925 for Availability
TwerkFest Sponsorship
- Artist’s song is used as the official song of the Twerk Competition. Song will be played multiple times throughout the night as contestants dance to make it into the final round. Song does not have to be a twerk song. It just needs to be a good club record that people can dance to.
- Performance before final round of TwerkFest Competition
- Signage at Makin’ It Compound
- Prominent Branding on Twerk Fest Flyer and Promo
- 5 Songs preloaded on USB Drives given to DJs & VIP guests
- 4 VIP bands for Makin’ It Compound
Text 678.528.6925 for Availability
PAYMENT OPTIONS
A minimum 50% deposit is required to reserve a performance opportunity. Mimbers receive a 10% discount. Remaining balance will be invoiced with any discounts already applied to total. Balance must be paid in full by February 15th to receive all promotion associated with performance. Late payments will be taken until March 1st. Performance slots cannot be guaranteed if balance is paid after by March 1st.
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ABOUT US
For more than 17 years Makin’ It has introduced industry tastemakers to new talent including Mike Will, Metro Boomin, Young Thug, and More. Our website helps independent artists manage their own PR and Marketing for just $199 per month. Create a free account at www.MakinItMag.com/user/register
CONTACT US
If you have any questions please text or call 678.528.6925
Get Educated
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Rejections & Refunds
The Makin' It Compound has become one of the biggest unofficial events during SXSW due to a focus on quality. We reserve the right to reject any act based on Quality of Music, Promotional Effort, or Lack of Communication with our team. Our platform is dedicated to showcasing serious talent only. Rejected artists will be notified via email and promptly refunded.