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
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