Austin Live Music Fund: Community Engagement
Austin Live Music Fund: Community Engagement
The Austin Live Music Fund grants musicians, promoters, and event organizers to create and promote live music experiences that highlight Austin's rich musical heritage. This survey is a part of the Cultural Arts & Music Funding: Community Engagement survey.
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The next Austin Live Music Fund is anticipated to launch in May 2025*. Review the proposed changes and share your thoughts below.
Award Amounts
| Applicant Type | Award Amount(s) |
| Professional Musician or Independent Promoter | $5,000 (Mini-Grant) $20,000 |
| Live Music Venue | $60,000 |
Application
Intentions to remove Access to Services question related to banking
All questions will be multiple-choice and will require evidence and/or materials to support the selection
A preview of the entire application will be available in advance to assist in gathering any evidence and/or support materials
Narrative components in the application will be available to explain evidence and/or support materials. They will not be scored.
Scoring
Intentions to add a scoring section for Professional Musicians and Independent Promoters who have actively contributed to Austin's creative music ecosystem for at least ten (10) years
*subject to change
(required) Which of the following best describes you?
What changes, if any, would you like to see to the Austin Live Music Fund?
Contacts
Erica Shamaly
Division Manager, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development
(512) 417-3440 | erica.shamaly@austintexas.gov
Kim McCarson
Program Manager, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development
(512) 974-7963 | kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov
For general questions, contact music@austintexas.gov