The Music Page

"Live Music Capital of the World" It's more than just a slogan. Music is a driver of the "creative economy" that translates into millions of dollars annually for Austin. Austin City government recognizes that music is one of the things that makes Austin special, and has several programs to help musicians and promote their music. While Austin's music heritage traces back to frontier days, it was not until 1991 that blues musician Lillian Standfield, returning from a gig in Houston, saw a city limits sign and thought the City needed a slogan to promote music. She approached the City's Music Commission with the idea of Austin becoming the "Music Capital of the USA." City staff research found that Austin had more live music venues per capita than such music hotbeds as Nashville, Memphis, Los Angeles, Las Vegas or New York City. A Council Member's suggestion that Austin should be the "Live Music Capital of the Universe" resulted in a classic political compromise and the "Live Music Capital of the World" became the City's official slogan by Council Resolution on Aug. 29, 1991. (View in PDF format)

Live From The Plaza This music series showcases local musicians and reflects the artistic excellence and cultural diversity of Austin. Free concerts are held on Fridays at noon on the plaza at City Hall from March - June and September - December. Live Music Task Force The Live Music Task Force is working to address current issues, developments and challenges confronting Austin’s musicians and music community. Austin Music Memorial The Austin Music Memorial at the the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts honors deceased individuals who have made important contributions to the development of music and the Austin music community. Permits and City Codes Public Assembly Code Enforcement Team information on permits, enforcement and City Codes relating to amplified sound, public assembly events and temporary structures. Music on Hold The City of Austin proudly promotes local music in the City's telephone hold music system. Austin Music Channel The City of Austin created the Austin music channel as an economic development project to showcase local music and musicians. Austin Music Partners launched Music & Entertainment Television on October 1, 2005 on Channel 15 on both Time Warner Warner and Grande Communications stations. The Austin Music Network ceased operations on August 31, 2005. The music archives are available at the Austin History Center. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Live music at the airport greets visitors and welcomes home Austinites. Here you can find out who is playing at each of three different venues in the terminal. City Council Meetings Weekly Regular Sessions of the Council include live music, starting at 5:30 p.m. Go to this week's agenda and look toward the bottom for who's playing. Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau The Music Marketing Office promotes the "Live Music Capital of the World" as a premiere business and travel destination. Hire a Musician The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau offers assistance in booking a local musician for your next meeting, corporate function or party. Texas Music Office - Texas Talent Register An alphabetical listing of over 1700 bands, including links to their Web sites, genre, and phone number. Parks and Recreation Department Check its calendar for a variety of events that include musical performances. The department also sponsors seasonal offerings such as the Trail of Lights and summer concerts including one on July 4. Zilker Hillside Theater is another venue for musical events. Creative Industries Loan Guarantee Program The City of Austin established a Creative Industries Loan Guarantee Program to help individuals, companies, and nonprofits involved in music, film, art, and technology. For general information about the program, please click here for a Word document or here for PDF version. For an application for the program, please click for a Word document or here for a PDF version. Austin Music Economic Impact Study A City of Austin study that describes how music affects the economy of Austin. The study also describes various ways that the music community can be enhanced and promoted by the City and others. Austin Music Commission Appointed by the Austin City Council to review issues relating to the music industry, the Music Commission meets monthly. All meetings are open to the public. For more detailed information about the Music Commission and how to contact its members, please visit the City Clerk's Office Music Commission web page. Austin Energy Austin Energy's Commercial Rebate Program is focusing on bringing energy consumption savings to more than 220 of Austin's live music venues. More information is also available from Project Manager Joe Pena at 512-974-3568. For information about how the City of Austin can help you with housing, please go to http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/housing/. For information about how the City of Austin can help you with healthcare, please go to http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/health/.

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