HOUSTON – MARCH 15, 2022 – PickleJar, the live entertainment and artist payments app, joined forces with HoustonLive to support Houston House, a two-day activation hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership, that featured programming and networking opportunities as part of the 2022 South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference in Austin, TX. PickleJar established a presence by supporting the hospitality and showcasing TipTopper^TM enhanced QR code technology, PickleJar’s contactless menu upgrade and live music guide that includes access to the innovative features of PickleJar without having to download the app.

“The Greater Houston Partnership is doing a great job to show up in Austin and support the tech community and the arts,” said Tracy DeJarnett, HoustonLive founder. “I am thrilled that PickleJar, HoustonLive and Houston artists are able to come out and support such a great conference.”

The PickleJar app was designed to create a better connection and experience between musicians, fans and organizations during in-person and livestreaming events by making the “giving back” process easier for everyone. Houston House, which was open to SXSW® badge holders only, took place at the LINE Hotel in Austin and featured performances by David Adam Byrne on March 13 and The Barditch Hippies and Rick Evans Band on March 14, 2022. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in thought leadership programming featuring industry leaders and startup founders in a series of panel discussions on today’s most prominent topics in tech.

Founded on the idea that artists should have full control over the profitability of their creative talents, PickleJar is a suite of Artist-First technologies developed with a simple idea – “help others achieve the greatest value for their creative talents and visionary pursuits.” PickleJar’s gaming-inspired features give fans instant access to the performer through private direct messages and picture sharing – earning them loyalty rewards, achievement badges and exclusive “Tip-to-Win” giveaways. Most importantly, artists receive 100% of funds sent by fans through the PickleJar platform.

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About PickleJar Holdings:

PickleJar is the intelligent live entertainment app for simple, safe, and secure payments between artists and their fans. It’s a suite of free, #ArtistFirst technologies where song requests and buying concert tickets feels rewarding, and where instant gratification lights up every stage and streaming performance. Leveraging the deep fintech and music industry expertise of the leadership team, PickleJar launched the first social payments platform to help musicians, content creators, and artists maximize their financial freedom.

PickleJar started with a simple vision – Artists get 100%. Two years later, the app has expanded the peer-to-peer tipping payments technology and proprietary performance management tools to include partnership programs with venues, broadcasters, and non-profits. PickleJar makes it frictionless for the growing community of artists and content creators to make, manage, and move money in the new Gratitude Economy. Learn more about the “World’s Biggest Tip Jar”℠ at PickleJar.com.

About HoustonLive:

HoustonLive™ is a singer/songwriter community and platform dedicated to discovering, supporting, and promoting artists through education, live performance events for members and songwriting competitions. Past Fall events like The Bonfire Texas and Songfest have raised thousands of dollars for local charity organizations. For more event information, visit www.houstonlive.tv.

About South by Southwest:

An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. South by Southwest® (SXSW) dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW® is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. Learn more at www.sxsw.com.

About Greater Houston Partnership:

Founded in 1840 and now serving 900 member companies in the 12-county Houston region, the Greater Houston Partnership has strived to make the region the best place to live, work and build a business. The Greater Houston Partnership is a gathering place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston’s ongoing growth and influence the economic trajectory. Through the dedicated efforts of its members, the Greater Houston Partnership addresses Houston’s unique challenges and champions the growth and success of the region. Learn more at www.houston.org.