Photo of President Obama, courtesy AP

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As the tech, film and music worlds collide next month in Austin, the Democratic National Committee is hoping to take advantage of the festivities with a fundraiser featuring President Barack Obama.

Set for March 11, the same day as the Interactive and Film portions of SXSW begin, the fundraising reception hosted by whurley and will.i.am will feature a performance from J. Cole, a rep for the DNC confirmed to Variance.

Tickets for the exclusive event start at $250 for general admission with the highest tier peaking at $33,400.

A rep for J. Cole did not immediately confirm if the rapper has any other SXSW shows planned, perhaps at a lower price point. The next official date on his schedule is his appearance at Bonnaroo in June.