Austin’s Oktoberfest Gets the Royal Treatment

Partying with the prince, per tradition, at Koko's Bavarian Biergarten

"...its vibrant food scene. At my wedding in 2018, Charles [Attal, of ACL and C3 Presents fame], Jesse [Herman,..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Erwin Center Replacement, the Moody Center, Opens on UT Campus

The 15,000-capacity concert/basketball arena, plus more debuting venue news

"...Moody Center is open to other promoters. C3 founder Charles Attal confirmed as much on Monday. AEG Presents, the..."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Bevis M. Griffin Teaches Austin Youth the Evolution of the Blues

School of Rock students play two events this weekend, and Stubb's sells to C3 and Live Nation

"...venue, declined to comment to the Chronicle. C3 principal Charles Attal has been involved in Stubb's since it opened..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

C3 Presents Thins Staff With Widespread Layoffs

ACL Fest, Lollapalooza producers mum on shrinking workforce

"...majority business stake to industry giants Live Nation, co-founder Charles Attal stated C3 Presents’ workforce at 175 employees and..."

Sept. 17, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Awards Honor Old & New

Recapping the ceremony, plus local trio Nevil pack shout-along garage rock, and concert site ShowList Austin relaunches

"...out heavy hitters including C3 Presents and SXSW principals Charles Attal and Roland Swenson, respectively, Nancy Coplin took the..."

March 6, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...Charles [Attal] and I tell this story a lot. Prior..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

How the Red River Cultural District Was Made

Decades of off-kilter activity and music activism culminate in our current concert hub

"...the interview. The esteemed all-male lineup included Stubb's principal Charles Attal, Mohawk owner James Moody, and SXSW CEO Roland..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Renovated Beerland Opens, Dozen Street on Its Way Out

Rounding up 2020 venue news plus all things Hi, How Are You Day

"...from the Stubb's ownership group, including C3 Presents head Charles Attal...."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Charlie Jones Steps Away From C3 Presents

The homegrown concert giant’s events visionary exits

"...In 2001, Jones began sharing office space with Charles Attal, who co-owned and operated Stubb’s, which had effectively..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Moody Center Groundbreaking Ceremony at the University of Texas at Austin

"...UT Women’s Basketball Coach Karen Aston, Actor Matthew McConaughey, Charles Attal, Tim Leiweke, and VP and Director of Athletics..."

Dec. 4, 2019 Photo Gallery

Faster Than Sound: A Festival Blooms in the Desert

Amid concern over a new C3 festival, homegrown Marfa Myths strives to grow with the Texas city

"...timing caused the crossover, as well as C3 founder Charles Attal's presence on the Ballroom Marfa Board of Trustees...."

May 3, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Tom Gimbel Takes Austin City Limits Global

Sky’s the limit for the ACL brand

"..."There's no BS with him," attests Charles Attal, co-founder of C3 Presents. "Tom is very pro-growth...."

Oct. 12, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Auckland City Limits? Absolutely.

Expanding the “City Limits” brand beyond Austin

"...year’s inaugural Sydney City Limits Festival late last month, Charles Attal felt confident about the first real “City Limits”..."

March 9, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Austin Music Industry Award Winners Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, music writer, and more honored

"...Stewart, SXSW 2) Band Aid School of Music 3) Charles Attal, C3 Presents 4) Kevin Wommack 5) Don Pitts..."

Feb. 25, 2018 Music Post by James Renovitch

Playback: Best Austin Music Controversies of 2017

The year in quarrel

"...an iconic Austin club (1975-99) that C3 Presents boss Charles Attal acquired a decade ago. Old heads took umbrage,..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ELO Calling America

Playlist to mark UK prog-pop legends’ two summer Texas shows

"...all. We know for a fact that C3 Presents’ Charles Attal – a local much like myself – is..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Music Post by William Harries Graham

First Concert: Charles Attal

The C3 partner's first foray with Foreigner

Aug. 25, 2017 Music Feature

Playback: Roky Erickson at 70

Austin's native psych and horror rock pioneer Roky Erickson reaches 70 and throws himself a birthday concert to mark the milestone

"...titled "God, Devil, Alien," this Saturday at the historic Charles Johnson House starring the native Austin howler performing with..."

July 14, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Origin Story of the Liberty Lunch Brand

Former venue owner Mark Pratz on Stubb’s potential re-branding

"...in together on this with four guys we knew: Charles Attal, Jeff Waughtal, John Scott, and another guy named..."

July 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...Harlem rapper A$AP Ferg joins homegrown concert promotions executive Charles Attal of C3 Presents, Billboard editorial director Mike Bruno,..."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Fest Official Late Night Shows Venue Guide

Because after the show it’s the afterparty

"...upward of 2,000 souls. Booked by C3 Presents co-founder Charles Attal and unsung ACL Fest talent doyenne Amy Corbin,..."

Sept. 21, 2016 Music Post

Stratus Properties Acquires Transmission Events

Graham Williams starts new booking business: Margin Walker Presents

"...Texas state capital has ever produced. Both he and Charles Attal of C3 Presents were born and raised locally...."

May 16, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Introducing Grizzly Hall

Former Emo’s co-owner Jason Sabala opens new Eastside venue

"...the only thing he could and reach out for Charles Attal and C3. So you got yourself in a..."

April 26, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: ACL Fest Then & Now

What's changed and remained the same for ACL Fest over its 13 years

"...per day. ACL's promoter, C3 Presents – formed by Charles Attal, Charlie Jones, and Charlie Walker in 2007 –..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Charles Attal Discusses C3/Live Nation Deal

“We needed each other”

"...“This business is all relationships,” nodded Charles Attal in an exclusive interview at the Chronicle last..."

Feb. 26, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Music News: C3 Grows

Exclusive interview with Charles Attal about C3 Presents / Live Nation Entertainment deal

"...equivalent, the million-dollar concert/management/venues giant owned and operated by Charles Attal, Charlie Jones, and Charlie Walker (revisit "Big Dogs,..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Ramones Signer Seymour Stein Visits Local Mentees Residual Kid

Plus Casey Monahan's exit interview, James Petralli's new side project, and SXSW's 547 additional acts

"...and the Damnations, the latter managed by a pre-C3 Charles Attal...."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...concert production company. In a press release, C3 owners Charles Attal, Charlie Jones, and Charlie Walker said, "We are..."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Feature

Live Nation Acquires Controlling Stake in C3 Presents

October rumor becomes December reality

"...“The Charlies [C3 partners Charles Attal, Charlie Jones, and Charlie Walker] have proven they..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Playback: I'm in Love! What's That Song?

Weekend one ACL Fest wrap

"...Americas and Frank Erwin Center. We met with principal Charles Attal six months ago about that same rumor, to..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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