SXSW 2006 Announces Keynote Conversation with Neil Young

Press release
Source: SXSW

The South By Southwest Music and Media Conference (SXSW) is honored to announce that Neil Young will be our Keynote for SXSW's 20th Anniversary year. Mr. Young will be joined in conversation by director Jonathan Demme, whose musical portrait of Young, "Neil Young / Heart Of Gold," will screen at SXSW. The SXSW Keynote will take place Thursday, March 16, 2006.

"Neil Young / Heart Of Gold" documents Mr. Young's 2005 Nashville performances which centered on his most recent album, "Prairie Wind." "Prairie Wind" was reviewed as "Neil Young at his most inspired... an exquisite journey" by The Austin Chronicle.

Neil Young's artistry and adventurous spirit have inspired acclaim and admiration for decades. Never content to rest on his laurels, each new project has furthered his reach, inviting new and old listeners alike along for an unpredictable and unforgettable musical journey.

The South By Southwest Music & Media Conference takes place March 15 - 19, 2006 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Neil Young's Keynote anchors four days of panels, interviews workshops, peer meetings and the trade exhibition. Daytime events flow into the world-renowned music festival, which showcases over 1000 acts on stages throughout Austin.

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