Canada keeps the Olympic-paced momentum going with the 6th Annual Canadian Blast BBQ at SXSW on March 17, 2010, at Brush Square Park located right across from the Austin Convention Center. This year's line-up includes the Born Ruffians (Ontario), You Say Party, We Say Die! (British Columbia), Hollerado (Ontario), Radio Radio (New Brunswick), Plants and Animals (Quebec) and Justin Rutledge teamed with The Beauties (Ontario) in a unique presentation on the centre stage. The event is expected to attract more than 4,000 delegates from around the world.

A highlight of the annual SXSW Music and Media Conference, the Canadian Blast BBQ kicks off a multi-day extravaganza of events showcasing all the great music Canada has to offer.