REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION March 3, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Anastasia Hera PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on February 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. City of Austin Organizational Changes and Executive Management Team briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music and Entertainment Division and Angela Means, Director, Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. 3. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. 4. Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music and Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Rally Austin's Annual Report on FY24 including an update on Cultural Trust activities to date as well as an early preview of programs to be considered in the 2026 Bond package by Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer and Theresa Alvarez, Chief Executive Officer, Rally Austin; Emmett Beliveau, Chief Operating Officer, C3 Presents; and Meghan Wells, Special Liaison for Economic Development, Financial Services Department. 6. Discussion on Meadowfest 2025 Fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness after presentation by Greg Goodman - Founder of the Meadow E. Goodman Foundation for Mental Health Awareness. 7. Revisiting budget recommendation to form a “Stormy Weather Fund” to feasibly administer micro-grants to musicians who have lost wages due to city-wide extreme weather- related closure. 8. Update on Short Term Rental regulation and Austin Convention Center expansion from Land Use Working Group by Vice Chair Patterson. 9. Discuss revising special event permitting to include a lower-cost, streamlined tier for smaller community-organized events. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 10. Update from the Austin Live …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 3/03/2025 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 3.03.2025 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY25 Amended Budget December 2024 w/ Encumbrances $17,407 FY25 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $873,259 FY25 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $17,407 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 October April November May December June January July February August March September FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,445,096 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 FY 23 FY 24 October April November May December June January July February August March September
Rally Austin Update March 2025 Commissions WHO WE ARE MISSION Facilitating equitable development for economic growth while preserving Austin's unique culture. VISION A culturally resilient and economically integrated Austin where diverse communities thrive without risk of displacement. LEADING INVESTMENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY, AS A COMMUNITY Rally will focus its efforts to unite and drive progress across three critical areas of development in Central Texas: ARTS, MUSIC & CULTURE COMPLETE COMMUNITIES CATALYTIC DEVELOPMENT 2 WHO WE ARE OUR COMMUNITY AT WORK Board of Directors Collaboration of community leaders and nominating bodies who represent local organizations and asset holders. 7 City Of Austin Representatives: • Music Commission • Arts Commission • Historic Landmark • +City Directors 3 INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS RALLY AUSTIN MILESTONES Council begins to explore collaboration Austin Economic Development Corporation established Signed Interlocal agreement for initial projects 21-person board created, CEO and Staff search begin Strategic Plan provides Board Structure and Mission $2.4M for two creative space projects on City owned property AEDC recognized as 501c3 Non- Profit Organization $4.5M announced for Austin Playhouse $1.6M Iconic Venue Funding for The Hole in the Wall AEDC rebrands as Rally Austin Austin City Council Approves Developer Selection, Urban Renewal Agency recommendation for Blocks 16 & 18 $2.5M for Museum of Human Achievement Council approves a 30% increase in the Interlocal Agreement 2014 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Arts, Music & Culture Complete Communities Catalytic Development 4 DEVELOPMENT FOR PURPOSE Critical Areas of Development for Central Texas COMPLETE COMMUNITIES ARTS, MUSIC & CULTURE CATALYTIC DEVELOPMENT 5 DEVELOPMENT FOR PURPOSE BLOCK 16 & 18 EAST 11th ST Development of complete communities that improve quality of life for Austinites and focus on equitable development in underserved areas. Blocks 16 & 18 in the African American Cultural Heritage District with the Urban Renewal Board Philanthropic partnerships with Wells Fargo, C3 Presents, and Six Square “ We are proud partners of the Rally Austin team and their transformative work ensuring communities throughout Austin can flourish. — CHRIS RIOS, WELLS FARGO REGIONAL VP OF PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY IMPACT ” 6 DEVELOPMENT FOR PURPOSE ARTS, MUSIC & CULTURE AUSTIN CULTURAL TRUST IMPACT $11M in five projects valued at $24.2M $11M $24.2M $48.4M to $60.5M Rally Investment Project Value Projected Economic Impact INVESTMENTS $1.6M Hole in the Wall $2M Permitting and Development Center $400K Millenium Youth Entertainment Complex $4.5M Austin Playhouse $2.5M Museum of Human Achievement $400K Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION February 3, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Rachel Spencer PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on January 6, 2025. Upcoming State Legislative Session briefing by Rick Ramirez, Intergovernmental Relations Officer. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music and Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Revisiting budget recommendation to form a “Stormy Weather Fund” to feasibly administer micro-grants to musicians who have lost wages due to city-wide extreme weather-related closure, lead by Commissioner Gould. Update on Austin Convention Center Expansion by Vice Chair Patterson. Presentation on 2024 Austin Live Music Fund Survey conducted by Austin Texas Musicians (ATXM) by Pat Buchta, Chief Executive Officer, ATXM. Equitable Austin Live Music Fund guidelines following presentation by Secretary Strickland. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from the Austin Live Music Fund Working Group on Live Music Fund criteria by Chair Nagavalli Medicharla. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and possible action to approve of recommendation for the evolution of the Austin Live Music Fund criteria in 2025 and beyond following presentation by Chair Medicharla. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days …
89TH STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION Rick Ramirez, Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer Intergovernmental Relations Office Agenda • Legislative Team & Legislative Agenda • 89th Session Overview • Key City Issues & Bills • Key Bills of Interest to the Commission 2 City of Austin Legislative Team Carrie Rogers Intergovernmental Relations Officer Carrie.Rogers@austintexas.gov 512.923.7577 cell Carrie.Rogers@austintexas.gov Rick Ramirez Deputy Officer – Legislative Rick.Ramirez2@austintexas.gov 737.218.3668 cell Local / Regional Administrator Deputy Officer Grants / Legislative Funding Alison Ross Legislative Relations Senior Coordinator Alison.Ross@austintexas.gov 512.680.3631 cell Legislative Relations Senior Coordinator Valerie Gomez Coordinator Valerie.Gomez@austintexas.gov 512.689.8256 cell Valerie.Gomez@austintexas.gov Annabel Osburn Grants Strategic Program Analyst Grant Writer Grant Writer 3 Legislative Agendas: At a Glance Legislative program focuses on primary City priorities: • Preserve Local Authority: Protect Austin’s control over zoning, ordinances, and local regulations, and ensure cities have appropriate tools to meet housing affordability challenges. • Financial Responsibility: Oppose unfunded state mandates or legislation that would place undue financial burdens on the City. • Community Health & Safety: Support access to healthcare, public safety funding, improved quality of life and protections for vulnerable populations. • Environmental & Infrastructure Resilience: Protect Austin’s natural resources, encourage sustainability, and invest in critical infrastructure. 4 Overarching Issues Influencing the 89th session Politically Charged, Overarching Issues Influencing the 89th session • Election results: New Administration • New House Speaker • New House Rules & Committees • School Finance / School Vouchers • Power Grid 5 State Leadership in the 89th Session The “Big Three” House & Senate Chambers Republicans will control House and Senate in the 89th Session Governor Greg Abbott Elected by voters for a four-year term. Not up for reelection this cycle. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Elected by voters for a four-year term. Not up for reelection this cycle. House Speaker Dustin Burrows Elected by Texas House every two- years on 1st day of the regular session Speaker Burrows elected House Speaker for the 89th Session 20 Republicans, 11 Democrats 89th Session • Senate *3 Freshmen • House 88 Republicans, 62 Democrats *31 Freshmen 6 Changes in the House New Speaker • Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) New House Rules • No Minority Party Committee Chairs • No Majority Party Committee Vice Chairs • New Authority for Vice Chairs • 2 New Standing Committees • 6 Standing Committees Abolished • 11 New Standing Subcommittees New Members • 31 Freshman House Members – the most since 83rd Session in 2013 7 89th …
PROPOSED LIVE MUSIC FUND GUIDELINES SECRETARY SCOTT STRICKLAND D8 PROPOSED MUSICIAN GUIDELINES FOR LMF DRAFT RECOMMENDATION 5,000, 10,000, and 15,000 Grants based on the project proposal of the Artist along with cultural and economic impact bringing the efficacy rate of awardees to at least 23 percent in congruence with Cultural Arts Grants Thrive, Elevate, and Nexus. All projects, regardless of the proposal, must have a public-facing component (live show) that promotes tourism, and the majority of awarded funds must be used to support, advertise, and implement a pubic-facing component within the grant cycle’s time frame. This complies with the Municipal Hotel Tax Satiate (MHOT) Texas Tax Code 351.101 • No questions concerning age, sex, gender, race, sexual orientation, qualified census tract, economic status, or genre should be at all considered in regard to grant awards. Live Music Fund Applicant Pool based on race https:// www.austintexas.gov/atxmusic/live-music-fund These demographics are indicative are are in alignment with Austin’s Music ecosystem, including ETJs. • Asian American 3% • Multiracial 6% • Black/African American 16% • Hispanic or Latino 21% • White 39% • Artists must provide 2 forms of proof verifying their proof of address to become eligible. • Other guidelines such as releases, ticket count for shows, and economic impact to Austin and extraterritorial districts should be highly considered for grant awardees. 5,000.00 115 Grants for Artists with smaller projects (smaller economic impact) 10,000.00 115 Grants for Artists with larger-sized projects (more ambitious economic impact) 15,000.00 116 Grants for Artists with Large sized projects (showcases, touring, studio record completion)* * Artists are eligible to apply every two years. PROPOSED INDEPENDENT PROMOTER GUIDELINES FOR LMF An independent promoter is an individual or organization that: 1. Organizes, markets, and promotes live events such as concerts, music festivals, or performances. 2. Operates independently of any venue, record label, or major entertainment company. 3. Is typically self-employed or runs a small business, working on a contractual basis with artists, venues, or event organizers. Independent promoters must have a verifiable business specifically associated with promoting artists, and events, being contracted with venues, and/or festivals. Independent promoters and their legally established businesses must have been active for 1 year or have put on at least 10 events as independent promoters and must make or have made 51 percent of their income as independent promoters, and must provide proof beyond social media in the way of contracts, ticket sales, other …
[MUSIC COMMISSION] RECOMMENDATION 20250203-010 Agenda Item 10 Date: February 3, 2025 Subject: Recommendation for the Evolution of the Austin Live Music Fund (2025 and beyond) for Musicians, Independent Promoters and Music Venues Nagavalli Medicharla Seconded By: Pedro Carvalho Motioned By: Recommendation The 2025 Music Commission recommendations on the Austin Live Music fund build on the pilot rollouts of the Live Music Fund in 2023 and 2024, taking into consideration critical community / stakeholder feedback, to ensure the effective and equitable use of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds to support musicians, independent promoters and music venues in the commercial music sector in 2025 and beyond. Recommendation for the Evolution of the Austin Live Music Fund (2025 and beyond) for Musicians and Independent Promoters Building on the pilot rollouts of the Austin Live Music Fund in 2023 and 2024, the Music Commission proposes the following recommendations to ensure the effective and equitable use of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds to support musicians and independent promoters in the commercial music sector: FOR MUSICIANS 1. Grant Categories a. Divide the grant into two distinct applicant categories, each with tailored grant amounts ($5000, $20,000), to better serve emerging and established artists b. $5000 grants to span over 1 year and $20,000 grants to span over a 2-year period. 2. Application Scoring Criteria a. Eligibility: i. At least 2 years of documentation showing the applicant has regularly performed as a professional musician—solo or as part of a band—in live performances to public audiences, ii. Or 6 released recordings (singles), iii. Or 6 promotionally released music videos b. Applications should be scored with majority emphasis on musician career c. d. accomplishments (50%) and local economic impact (25%) Include past and future marketing plans as scoring criteria (20%) Incorporate a scoring element for accessibility features such as accessible websites and promotional material, availability of sign language interpreters at events etc. (5%) 3. Allowable Uses of Funds a. Grant recipients can allocate funds toward a wide range of activities, including live performances, studio and video production, and other eligible expenses outlined under the HOT code. 1 of 4 FOR INDEPENDENT PROMOTERS 1. Grant Categories 2. Application Scoring Criteria o Eligibility: o Divide the grant into two distinct applicant categories, each with tailored grant amounts ($5000, $20,000), to better serve emerging and established promoters respectively. o $5000 grants to span over 1 year and $20,000 grants to span over a …
Austin Live Music Fund - Update Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting – February 3, 2025 2024 Austin Live Music Fund – Latest Stats • 136 grant awards accepted so far out of 136 total grant awards (100%) agreements (95%) • 131 signed agreements so far out of 136 total grant • 134 completed Grant Agreement Orientations so far out of 136 total awardees (99%) • 132 completed Financial Information Forms out of 136 forms sent so far to awardees (95%) • 124 first payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (85%) • 40 second payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees • 1 fully paid and completed award of 136 awards (17%) C I T Y O F A U S T I N Austin Live Music Fund – Community Feedback So Far 2025 Grant Award Budget - $4,800,000 • $300,000 award budget for $5,000 grants for 60 emerging artists (1-year agreements) • $3,500,000 award budget for $20,000 grants for 175 Professional Musicians and Independent Promoters (2-year agreements) • $1,000,000 award budget for $60,000 grants for 17 Live Music Venues (1-year agreements) Scored Points • Removal of Access to Services question related to banking • New scoring section for Professional Musicians and Independent Promoters that prioritizes applicants who have contributed to Austin’s music ecosystem • New Scoring section for Live Music Venues that prioritizes applicants who showcase live music as its core function Application Set-Up • Every application question will have multiple-choice answers • The process for applicants to share evidence for their selected multiple-choice answers will be streamlined and simplified to ensure each selected answer is backed up by evidence for scored points. The applicant will be unable to move forward in the application if a selected answer is not backed up with evidence • Narrative sections will only appear when an applicant has provided evidence for a multiple- choice answer to explain the evidence for reviewer consideration. As in 2024, the narrative sections are NOT SCORED and should be short and to the point. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Austin Live Music Fund – New Community Feedback Staff looks forward to receiving Live Music Fund Working Group feedback for additional improvement considerations. We invite you to share your additional thoughts: Music Industry • Austin Live Music Fund grants to musicians, promoters, and …
LIVE MUSIC FUND: RECOMMENDATIONS Outreach • Engage Community Partners through city vendor contracts to reach expanded audiences in diverse communities… this is where equity effort can make a difference. DAWA, Austin Tejano Music Coalition and ATXM may be prime contenders for this work. • Host, or engage partners to host community workshops featuring past grant recipients sharing tips for success and orgs such as TALA and MOHA on tips for applying. • Share video content or testimonials profiling successful projects, similar to this. • Share a preview of the application at least two weeks prior to application opening. Application • By and large, musicians felt that the application portal was much easier to use in 2024. Our recommendation is to continue using and building upon the current Submittable platform. • Musicians did remark that certain scoring rubrics relevant to banking and healthcare access were not explained fully in the application process. Our recommendation is that all application questions and associated scoring are better explained within the application. Eligibility: Musicians ATXMPRO Membership Requirements: • Percentage of Income from music related businesses 40% or higher • One of the following: Number of live music gigs (minimum 25), number of music lessons taught (minimum of 300), number of studios gigs (minimum 25) • Registered their business with County or State (DBA/LLC/S-Corp/Sole Prop) • Lived in Austin 1 year or longer (MUST reside in Austin or ETJ area) • Has online presence with at least two of the following: official website, major social media profile (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram), Youtube, patronage platform (i.e. Patreon or Bandcamp) • Has a minimum of 5 commercial releases in the last ten years (physical or digital, full length albums, EPs or singles) Eligibility: Musicians • Level 1 - $5K: “Emerging” musicians should meet two criteria • Level 2 - $20k: “Working” musicians should meet four criteria Eligibility: Promoters • An independent promoter is an individual or organization that: ○ Organizes, markets, and promotes live events such as concerts, music festivals, or performances. ○ Operates independently of any venue, record label, or major entertainment company. ○ Is typically self-employed or runs a small business, working on a contractual basis with artists, venues, or event organizers. Independent promoters must have a verifiable business specifically associated with promoting artists, and events, being contracted with venues, and/or festivals. • • Guidelines: Musicians and Independent Promoters i. Remove all questions centered around access …
LMF PROPOSED GUIDES 2025-2026 PREPARED BY SCOTT STRICKLAND, CITY COMMISSIONER, SECRETARY MUSIC COMMISSION D8 STATEMENT OBJECTIVES 1. CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES 2. PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENT EXIST 3. SOLUTIONS ON HOW THOSE PROBLEMS CAN BE FIXED ACCORDING TO OUR TAX CODE Definitions as outlined in sect.001 of Sect 156, 351, 352 CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES ACCORDING TO OUR TAX CODE Definitions as outlined in sect.001 of Sect 156, 351, 352 CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES ACCORDING TO OUR TAX CODE Definitions as outlined in sect.001 of Sect 156, 351, 352 CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES ACCORDING TO OUR TAX CODE Definitions as outlined in sect.001 of Subchapter B, 351.101.4 CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES ACCORDING TO OUR TAX CODE Definitions as outlined in sect.001 of Subchapter B, 351.101.4 HOT funds must be used for exhibition/performance. Period. CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES EXAMPLES BASED ON COMMUNITY FEEDBACK 2 musicians that received funding from the 2023 grant used the money to make an album, and have yet to make it out of the studio. One musician who received a grant in 2023 rented a venue, and had a few friends come out to the release after self-producing the entire record from home from preproduction to mastering. One musician who received 30k said it “was way too much money, but we’re going to figure out a way to spend it.” Several musicians and “independent promoters” do not live in Austin and received respectively 15 and 30k in funding from LMF 2024. CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST MISUSE AND MISAPPROPRIATION OF HOT FUNDING ALLOCATED TO NON - PUBLIC FACING PROJECTS PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST MISUSE AND MISAPPROPRIATION OF HOT FUNDING ALLOCATED TO NON - PUBLIC FACING PROJECTS NO RESIDENTIAL VERIFICATION OF APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR LMF PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST MISUSE AND MISAPPROPRIATION OF HOT FUNDING ALLOCATED TO NON - PUBLIC FACING PROJECTS NO RESIDENTIAL VERIFICATION OF APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR LMF INEFFICIENTLY SIZED GRANTS FOR THE INTENDED PUBLIC-FACING EXHIBITION PROJECT(S) AS OUTLINED IN HOT GUIDELINES PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST INEFFICIENTLY SIZED GRANTS FOR THE INTENDED PUBLIC- FACING EXHIBITION PROJECT(S) AS OUTLINED IN HOT GUIDELINES 2023 STATS @ 3.5 MILLION DOLLARS 660 APPLICANTS 20% INDEPENDENT PROMOTERS 132 INDEPENDENT PROMOTERS 368 AWARDED …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION January 6, 2025 6:30 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on December 2, 2024. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music and Entertainment Division. 3. 4. Music Commission Meeting Municipal guidelines and responsibilities briefing by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Presentation on 2024 Austin Live Music Fund Survey conducted by Austin Texas Musicians (ATXM) by Pat Buchta, Chief Executive Officer, ATXM. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Medicharla. 6. Update from the Austin Live Music Fund Working Group by Chair Nagavalli FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974- 6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
Live Music Fund Feedback 2024 1/3/25, 10:57 AM Live Music Fund Feedback 2024 38 responses Are you a Central Texas musician? 38 Yes No, I am a promoter No, I am a venue operator 35 resp. 92.1% 1 resp. 2.6% 1 resp. 2.6% https://form.typeform.com/report/jwcAxV8J/i3uQI6HAiKRYqYqB?view_mode=print Page 1 of 61 out of 38 answered Live Music Fund Feedback 2024 1/3/25, 10:57 AM Is performance of music your main source of music income? 38 Yes No 34 solo band Did you apply as a solo artist or member of a band? 22 resp. 57.9% 16 resp. 42.1% 18 resp. 52.9% 16 resp. 47.1% https://form.typeform.com/report/jwcAxV8J/i3uQI6HAiKRYqYqB?view_mode=print Page 2 of 61 out of 38 answeredout of 38 answered Live Music Fund Feedback 2024 1/3/25, 10:57 AM Do you identify as disabled? 38 No Yes Prefer not to say 35 resp. 92.1% 2 resp. 5.3% 1 resp. 2.6% With which gender do you most closely identify? 38 https://form.typeform.com/report/jwcAxV8J/i3uQI6HAiKRYqYqB?view_mode=print Page 3 of 61 out of 38 answeredout of 38 answered Live Music Fund Feedback 2024 1/3/25, 10:57 AM Man Woman Nonbinary Prefer not to say Agender Genderqueer Intersex Transgender Other 26 resp. 68.4% 8 resp. 21.1% 2 resp. 5.3% 2 resp. 5.3% 0 resp. 0% 0 resp. 0% 0 resp. 0% 0 resp. 0% 0 resp. 0% https://form.typeform.com/report/jwcAxV8J/i3uQI6HAiKRYqYqB?view_mode=print Page 4 of 61 Live Music Fund Feedback 2024 1/3/25, 10:57 AM With which race/ethnicity do you most closely identify? 38 White 27 resp. 71.1% Black/African American Prefer not to say Latino Multiracial Asian/Pacific Islander 5 resp. 13.2% 3 resp. 7.9% 2 resp. 5.3% 1 resp. 2.6% 0 resp. 0% Indigenous American/Native American 0 resp. 0% Other 0 resp. 0% https://form.typeform.com/report/jwcAxV8J/i3uQI6HAiKRYqYqB?view_mode=print Page 5 of 61 out of 38 answered Live Music Fund Feedback 2024 1/3/25, 10:57 AM With which sexual orientation do you most closely identify? 38 Heterosexual Prefer not to say Bisexual Queer Asexual Gay/Lesbian Other 28 resp. 73.7% 4 resp. 10.5% 3 resp. 7.9% 3 resp. 7.9% 0 resp. 0% 0 resp. 0% 0 resp. 0% https://form.typeform.com/report/jwcAxV8J/i3uQI6HAiKRYqYqB?view_mode=print Page 6 of 61 out of 38 answered Live Music Fund Feedback 2024 1/3/25, 10:57 AM What is your Zip Code? 38 78759 78723 78704 78640 78701 78705 78749 78749 78735 78731 https://form.typeform.com/report/jwcAxV8J/i3uQI6HAiKRYqYqB?view_mode=print Page 7 of 61 out of 38 answered Live Music Fund Feedback 2024 1/3/25, 10:57 AM 78731 78751 78723 78610 78624 78753 78745 78745 78704 78729 78747 78753 https://form.typeform.com/report/jwcAxV8J/i3uQI6HAiKRYqYqB?view_mode=print Page 8 of 61 Live Music Fund Feedback 2024 …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 1/06/2025 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 1.06.2025 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY25 Amended Budget November 2024 w/ Encumbrances $159,710 FY25 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $855,851 FY25 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 October April November May December June January July February August March September FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,445,096 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 FY 23 FY 24 October April November May December June January July February August March September
2024 Austin Live Music Fund - Update Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting – January 6, 2025 2024 Austin Live Music Fund – Latest Stats • 136 grant awards accepted so far out of 136 total grant awards (100%) agreements (95%) • 129 signed agreements so far out of 136 total grant • 134 completed Grant Agreement Orientations so far out of 136 total awardees (99%) • 129 completed Financial Information Forms out of 136 forms sent so far to awardees (95%) • 116 first payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees • 23 second payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (85%) (17%) C I T Y O F A U S T I N
2024 Austin Live Music Fund - Update Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting – January 6, 2025 2024 Austin Live Music Fund – Latest Stats • 136 grant awards accepted so far out of 136 total grant awards (100%) agreements (95%) • 129 signed agreements so far out of 136 total grant • 134 completed Grant Agreement Orientations so far out of 136 total awardees (99%) • 129 completed Financial Information Forms out of 136 forms sent so far to awardees (95%) • 116 first payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees • 23 second payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (85%) (17%) C I T Y O F A U S T I N
WELCOME TO THE MUSIC COMMISSION! Music Commission References Economic Development Dept. Divisions & Programs • Small Business • Youth Initiatives Office • Global Business Expansion • Day Labor • Cultural Arts • Art in Public Places • Music & Entertainment • Austin Civilian Conservation • Community Technology Corps • Austin Public Access C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 2 Meet Economic Development Leadership Anthony Segura Interim Director Anthony.Segura@austintexas.gov Morgan Messick Assistant Director, Cultural Arts Morgan.Messick@austintexas.gov C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 3 Meet the Music & Entertainment Division Team ERICA SHAMALY Division Manager Erica.Shamaly@austintexas.gov KIM McCARSON Program Manager II Industry Development Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov GREG GONZALEZ Program Manager Artist Development Greg.Gonzalez@austintexas.gov SHELBI MITCHELL Program Coordinator Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 4 Our Website www.ATXmusic.org C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 5 Music & Entertainment Div. Programs Austin Live Music Fund • A grant that was designed to encourage, promote, improve, and showcase Austin’s diverse music industry through supporting live and online music events, recording studio production, video production, merchandise, and music broadcasting that can be marketed to local audiences, visiting and potential tourists, and conventions delegates. • This grant prioritizes Austin’s professional musicians, bands, venues and independent promoters who produce and promote live and online music events, recording studio production, video production, merchandise distribution, and music broadcasting. • Previous grants sizes vary from $5,000 to $30,000. In 2024, venues were added for $30,000-$60,000 grants. • Visit the Austin Live Music Fund page for history and guidelines. • Dive into the results in our data summary portals: • 2023 • 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 7 Creative Space Assistance …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION December 2, 2024 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Poet Hawkins PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on November 4, 2024. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. FY24 Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music and Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation on Musical Bridges Around the World, a nonprofit performing arts organization in San Antonio, by Suhail Arastu, Institutional Advancement, Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW). Discussion on city support for community / grass-roots organizations. 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 6. Form working group to discuss and share recommendations on Austin Live Music Fund Program. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974- 6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
