New Music Commission Convenes

“Data is everything right now,” says newly elected chair Nakia

"...The new members of Austin’s Music Commission convened for the first time Monday evening. The..."

Aug. 4, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Commission Considers a Black Live Music Fund

Envisioning a Black Live Music Fund and fixing the Broken Spoke

"...Like institutions across the country, the Austin Music Commission grappled with how to address systemic racism at..."

July 10, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?

While eligibility is worked out, Music Commission nails down “PIE” equity plan

"...At Monday's Austin Music Commission meeting, emotional discussion swirled around whether music venues..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Video Festival Reaches 5

Local DIY videos mingle with the big leagues, Austin Music Commission forecasts 2020, and Federico Pacheco leads KOOP into its next quarter-century

"...ago, Anthony Erickson and Jeremy Roye launched the Austin Music Video Festival as a multi-day gathering to highlight local..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Commission Considers Making Venues Eligible for the Live Music Fund

As grants from this year’s program roll out to 368 recipients

"...As 2023 comes to a close, the Austin Music Commission has begun workshopping how to open up the..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Census Returns While the Live Music Fund Faces Delays

A spring music ecosystem news roundup with all those familiar players: the Austin Music Census, Live Music Fund, and HAAM

"...In 2015, the first Austin Music Census highlighted fault lines in the local music economy..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Musicians Petition for Black Live Music Fund

Black Live Music Fund garners support, Bill Callahan previews Gold Record, and DJ Jester the Filipino Fist harassed in North Campus.

"...urging Austin City Council to establish a Black Live Music Fund designated for Black musicians and local music industry...."

July 31, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million

Music Makes Austin budget proposal warns full-capacity touring won't return until 2022

"...the first federal stimulus, the CARES package, for local music venues. New COVID-19 relief from Washington incoming, Austin's music..."

April 30, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund

When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?

"...familiar face behind the bar at Mohawk and a music festival force, made a Facebook video listing local businesses..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Live Music Fund Applications Are Now Open to Austin Musicians and Independent Promoters

Apply by May 16 for $5,000 and $10,000 city-funded project grants

"...Applications for the Live Music Fund (LMF) Event Program are now open...."

April 4, 2023 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund Is Now Open

Eligibility requirements center on two key stipulations

"...Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund applications are due this Friday, June..."

June 10, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

New City Music Manager: Erica Shamaly

Marketing veteran takes over top municipal music post

"...Theater, has been made the new manager of Austin’s Music & Entertainment Division...."

July 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Crosstalk: Lil Yachty to Make Austin City Limits Television Debut, and More Music News

Confusion over the Live Music Fund Event Program, and musical queerdo events

"...The Music Commission convened Monday night at Austin City Hall to..."

June 9, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Music Matters

Two meetings set to address Austin's sound ordinance

"...The Austin Music Commission will try again to host its monthly meeting..."

Jan. 16, 2012 News Post by Mike Kanin

For the First Time Since 2015, a New Austin Music Census Is Now Open

Survey seeks measurable industry feedback to guide policy and support

"...The first-ever Austin Music Census, circa 2015, is still referenced to this day..."

July 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

In Live Music Preservation Fund’s First Week, 79 Austin Venues Applied for Relief

The slow road to dedicated venue funding now moving fast

"...Since applications opened for the Live Music Venue Preservation Fund last Friday, operators of 79 different..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Checking In: Tameca Jones Supports A Black Live Music Fund

“I am chilling in da Braunf”

"...Tameca Jones’ dramatic new single “IDK” belongs in the..."

July 21, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound – Beerland & Beyond: The Year in Music News

Squeezing out the decade's end in local music headlines

"...ensuing gamut of gossip and solidarity kicked off local music's defining 2019 uproar...."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Clock Runs Out on Music Hub: Mosaic Sound Collective Losing Lease to Development

Owners hold hopes to relocate music industry collective

"...Mosaic Sound Collective, the East Austin music/entrepreneurial hub that opened in 2017, is winding down its..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: The Arts Commission Hustle

City group gets moving on policy plan for Austin creatives

"...The special called meeting of the Austin Arts Commission pretty well lived up to its name Tuesday as..."

Aug. 8, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: Arts Commission Special Meeting

Commission seeks creatives' input on city staff's recommendations

"...you may recall the early fireworks in Austin's live music and creative communities in the form of the "Music..."

Aug. 2, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Save the Music

Power Plays

"...both sides of the battle has been tough. While music commissioners scoured the nation for ideas, people, and resources..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

What the Broken Spoke's Historic Designation Could Mean for Music Venue Preservation

Honky-tonk could join sites eyed for city venue investments

"...the club into a breeding ground for local country music mainstays while also drawing visits from eventual megastars Willie..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

More Cabs to Hit Streets; Music Permit Changes, More

Our council preview, Pt. Two, cranks it up to 11

"...week, including potentially big changes on taxis, temporary live music permits, and more. Read on, friends...."

Dec. 13, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Playback: CodeNEXT and the Austin Music Scene

How might the update of Austin’s land development code affect the musical landscape?

"...Council. To assess its potential impact on the local music scene, "Playback" downloaded the most recent draft – 1,566..."

June 8, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Live Music Lands on Police Radar

Live music capital of the world, my ass

"...Take the slogan "live music capital of the world," for example. In November, the..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Crosstalk: City Council Calls for a Music Census Every Five Years, and More Music News

Jeff Tweedy and Joan Baez's ATX meetup, and Christian Bland's new house

"...resolution earlier this month accepting the results of Sound Music Cities' 2022 Greater Austin Music Census for publication on..."

June 16, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Faster Than Sound: City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street

Harold McMillan breaks down civic steps to the envisioned Kenny Dorham Center

"...Circuit – a collection of venues that hosted Black musicians throughout the Sixties – the area previously housed a..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Live Music Preservation Fund Outlays Another $3.5 Million

City program supports 28 venues with ongoing grants as national Save Our Stages funds stall

"...The Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund, created last October alongside COVID-19 relief..."

April 23, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Live Music Preservation Fund Pays 73 Venues

Ongoing funding under Phase 2 to begin in March.

"...Phase 1 of the Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund distributed checks to 73 local music..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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