City Report on Music Division Revealed

Findings: Manager Don Pitts didn’t report fraudulent invoice

"...The city’s investigation into the Austin Music & Entertainment Division reveals that former Program Coordinator Ashley..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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

Playback – Now Hiring: Austin Music Office

Austin’s top governmental job in music is up for grabs

"...week posted an online application for manager of their Music Division, a top governmental position held by Don Pitts..."

April 28, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Remixing the Music (Department)

The city is still trying to hit the right note with Austin's music scene

"...Starting Oct. 1, live music – an intrinsic part of Austin's identity and lifeblood..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Playback: Austin Music Census

The Austin Music Census hits the fan. As does Tyler, the Creator!

"...Grim assessments of the Austin music industry aren't hard to come by. Ask any grunt..."

June 5, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: The FAQs of Austin Music 2015

Q: Is Austin still the "live music capital of the world"?

"...our balls to drop), historically calls for a year-in-review Music news column. You know the drill: condense the highlights,..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Music Deportment

The Live Music Task Force recommends a Music Department under Austin government. Time for the Austin music community to put its many heads together.

"...both the promise and struggle of the contemporary Austin music scene. The venue has become a linchpin of Red..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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

Music Venue Summit Today at 3pm

Club owners and city officials convene on permits and public safety

"...with club owners this afternoon at the first ever Music Venue Summit, presenting information about safety planning, loan programs,..."

Jan. 25, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Council to Propose Resolution for City Co-Sponsorship of Free Live Music Events

Natasha Harper-Madison will suggest an initiative at Feb. 15 meeting

"...co-sponsorship of the concert series and other free live music events...."

Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Music: Mega Third List

L7, the Cult, Loretta Lynn and 556 more added to the Fest

"...South By Southwest beefs up its 2016 Music lineup this morning with the third and largest artist..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...word "classical" throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

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: Music Advocates Say Convention Center Expansion Key to Unlocking City Funds

Can the commercial music industry finally get a cut of the HOT action? Also: City protects venue employees from receiving sound citations and Austin rapper Hella Sketchy dies of overdose.

"...became the hotly debated civic issue it is today, music advocate Rebecca Reynolds had her eye on a specific..."

July 5, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Austin Music's Cooperative Future

Could music collectives make Austin the next Music Row?

"...no quick fix for the arduous grind of Austin's music industry, where the pay's low, the rent's high, and..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

City Plans for Larger Live Music Fund Grants

Applications for the 2024 city program to open "very soon"

"...requirements for the next edition of the Austin Live Music Fund. Music & Entertainment Division Manager Erica Shamaly revealed..."

April 2, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Commission Debates Guidelines for Opening the Live Music Fund to Venues

Stressing preference that aid goes primarily to musicians

"...The Austin Music Commission picked up discussions on how to open the..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

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

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

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...Texas songwriters to New Order’s keynote insights, the Chronicle music team’s Wednesday sightings at South by Southwest Music 2023..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

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

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

SXSW Music News: De La Soul, J Balvin, and T Bone Burnett Headlined Hump Day

Music happenings yesterday and today

"...Obviously, SXSW Music is now in full swing. Wednesday found bigger crowds..."

March 14, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music Announces First Band Cull

Some 10% of total acts showcasing March 11-16

"...rain and ruin of a two-week Austin City Limits Music Festival, South by Southwest has announced its first cull:..."

Oct. 16, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Top 10 Dance/Classical Music Treasures of 2015

Leaving deep impressions from 2015's dance and classical music works were the unexpected elements, like screen doors, trees, and car horns

"...1) Miró Quartet (UT Butler School Of Music)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...singers, rappers, and DJs officially showcasing at the annual music conference, running March 17-22...."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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

Hot Luck Announces Chef and Music Lineup

Tickets are on sale now for Aaron Franklin’s party of the year

"...slump for the much-anticipated return of this food and music fest...."

Feb. 21, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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