Music Commission to explore opening parks spaces for community, cultural events - Austin MonitorThe Music Commission supports waiving fees and simplifying processes for small community arts events in local parks.
Music Commission asks city to find space, assistance for Texas Music Museum - Austin MonitorThe Music Commission recommended the city provide storage space and funding to ensure the Texas Music Museum's viability and secure a permanent home.
Music Commission's $3M budget request includes HAAM funds, marketing program - Austin MonitorThe Music Commission requested $3 million for various musician support programs in the next budget.A proposal to allocate $400,000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax for local musician marketing and promotion sparked discussion.
Music Commission wants tight guidelines on venues receiving Live Music Fund awards - Austin MonitorThe Music Commission is forming a working group to reshape how grants are awarded to live music venues in Austin.The Live Music Fund will expand to include grants for live music venues, with a total pool of $1 million available.
Music Commission considers how city could better promote local musicians - Austin MonitorThe Music Commission is considering using Hotel Occupancy Tax funds or General Fund money to better promote local artists.
Arts, music commissioners want new convention center to support Austin creatives - Austin MonitorAssembled recommendations by the Music and Arts Commissions highlight ways to support the local creative community in the reconstructed Austin Convention Center.