Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Launches SXSW 103.1 iHeartAustin Broadcast Station

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Launches SXSW 103.1 iHeartAustin Broadcast Station

Fall Out Boys Pete Wentz Kicks Off Music You Need To Know
Nightly Segment on iHeartAustin - March 11

AUSTIN, TEXAS March 7, 2013 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today announced the launch of 103.1 iHeartAustin 酴圖換羸, a pop-up radio station that will cover the latest music and news straight from SXSW 2013.泭 iHeartAustin 酴圖換羸 will broadcast now through March 17, 2013 on 103.1 FM in Austin and will also be available nationally on iHeart酴圖換羸, Clear Channels all-in-one free digital radio service.

Every year thousands of brands, bands, artists and other industry elite gather in Austin to get a glimpse of the latest trends in music, technology and other creative arts at SXSW.泭 This year, 103.1 iHeartAustin 酴圖換羸 will bring listeners intimate performances, exclusive interviews and regular news coverage straight from its mobile studios at on 7th and Red River.泭 The broadcasts will feature coverage from SXSWs Interactive Festival which will include interviews with major brands that are announcing hot new consumers products and apps plus, activities and events happening throughout the South by Southwest conferences and festivals.

The live broadcast station will take a close look at the bands of SXSW 2013 and an in-depth look back at the bands and artist that broke into the music industry throughout recent years. 103.1 iHeartAustin 酴圖換羸 will also highlight the artists and DJs from Evolution, the new Electronic Dance Music (EDM) station on iHeart酴圖換羸 that celebrates the recent explosion of electronic music.

In addition, 103.1 iHeartAustin 酴圖換羸 will feature, Music You Need To Know, an hour-long segment with the festivals buzz bands including Jake Bugg, The Neighbourhood, Rhye, Hanni El Khatib, Alt-J and Youngblood Hawke every night at 8 p.m. CST.泭 During the show, the bands will play their entire album and discuss their music and artistry with listeners.泭 Music You Need To Know will kickoff on Monday, March 11, with Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy as he hosts and plays his favorite music from SXSW artists.

Every year people from all over the globe travel to Austin to discover whats next in music and technology, said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.泭 103.1 iHeartAustin 酴圖換羸 will bring the spirit of SXSW to listeners both in Austin and throughout the country via iHeart酴圖換羸 the leading platform for music discovery that provides listeners with everyday access to emerging artists.

iHeart酴圖換羸 will host an all-star SXSW Showcase featuring live performances by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tegan and Sara, Atlas Genius and Josh Baze at The Main, located in the heart of downtown Austin on Tuesday, March 12, beginning at 9 p.m. Clear Channel will also host an official SXSW panel, , which will discuss the social relevance of radio and its importance to music discovery on Friday, March 15, at 11 a.m.泭 The panel will be moderated by Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms at Clear Channel, and will feature RedOne, one of the most successful and sought-after record producers and songwriters in popular music today; David Field, President & CEO of Entercom Communications; Daniel Glass, President & CEO of Glassnote Entertainment Group; and Peter Gray, Senior Vice President of Promotions at Warner Music Group.

Fans can listen to 103.1 iHeartAustin 酴圖換羸 on-air, as well as on iHeart酴圖換羸.泭 For more information visit .

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHearts broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.