Versión en español a continuación. Music Commission Meeting July 12, 2021, 6:30pm Music Commission meeting to be held July 12, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 11, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 12 Music Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7963 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del MUSIC COMMISSION al correo envíe un electrónico enlace de FECHA de la reunion (July 12, 2021, 6:30pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (July 11 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o en 512-974-7963, la Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una …
Creative Space Assistance Program (CSAP), FY21 -22 Proposed Updated Guidelines M u s i c & E n t e r t a i n m e n t D i v i s i o n 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 D e p a r t m e n t Purpose To provide direct support to qualifying creative organizations facing temporary or permanent displacement, or to those previously displaced. C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 2 CSAP Program Overview • Program Budget is $1 Million for FY22 (October 2021- September 2022) • Awards between $5,000 - $50,000 • Program eligibility includes: ➢ Arts-focused nonprofits ➢ Select for-profit creative businesses, as allowed by definitions within the program guidelines ➢ Independent artists seeking support for short-term or month-to-month commercial lease ➢ Property must be in Austin city limits or ETJ C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 3 For-Profit Applicant Eligibility C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 4 o Live Music Venue: An establishment where live music programming is the principal function of the business and/or the business is a live music destination, and where the venue clearly establishes the ability of an artist to receive payment for work by percentage of sales, guarantee or other mutually beneficial formal agreement for every performance. A live music venue is a destination for live music consumers, and/or its music programming and is the primary driver of its business as indicated by the presence of at least five (5) of the following: a) Defined performance and audience space; b) Mixing desk, PA system, and lighting rig; c) Back line; d) At least two of the following: (i) sound engineer, (ii) booker, (iii) promoter, (iv) stage manager, or (v) security personnel; e) Charges cover charge to some music performance through ticketing …
Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant Program Overview MUSIC COMMISSION JULY 12, 2021 Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Funds o $2 million o Council approved a resolution to create this program on June 10th (Resolution No. 20210610-092) o Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Paige Ellis. oFunded by part of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation Arts & Culture Non-Profit Timeline o July 12 – Press Release/ Website live o July 14th – Application portal Opens at 10 AM o July 15th – Webinars (English at 11 AM; Spanish at 1 PM) o August 2nd – Application portal Closes at 5 PM o 3-weeks open o Not first come, first serve o Applicants will be notified of status within 10 days o Funding distributed by the end of August Arts & Culture Non-Profit Overview oOne-time, flat, unrestricted grant of $20,000 o 100 arts & culture non-profits awarded oScored against an updated matrix that was vetted with the Equity Office and Legal Department oIf organization received previous funds, still eligible to apply for this grant Arts & Culture Non-Profit Changes oNot reimbursement driven o No receipts required in the application o Easier for organizations to apply; Faster to review/score o Removes the barrier from previous grants that did not allow for reimbursement of sales, revenue and donations o100% of the awards will be based on an organization’s score o No lottery o More transparency; Supports those with the most urgent need o Allows us to lead with equity o There is not a cap on organization staff size to be eligible to apply oSimplified application o Minimal uploads required (990, Certificate of Formation, Determination Letter)
Live Music Fund Event Program Proposed Guidelines Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department 7/12/2021 DRAFT MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION T H E L I V E M U S I C F U N D, E S TA B L I S H E D BY C I T Y O R D I N A N C E N O. 2 0 1 9 0 9 1 9 - 1 4 9 O N S E P T E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 , I S B A S E D O N R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S F R O M 2 0 1 7 ’ S V I S I TO R TA S K F O R C E ' S F I N A L R E P O RT. Live Music Fund Event Program • 2021 Inaugural Music & Entertainment Cultural Funding Program sourced from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue from Austin's hotel and convention industries. • The Live Music Fund Event Program supports live and virtual music shows and special events that can be marketed to local audiences, potential and visiting tourists, and conventions delegates. Priority will be given to activities that promote a more equitable and diverse live music industry in Austin. 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 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM Purpose • Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse live music industry through supporting live and virtual music events. • Supports Austin’s independent promoters, professional musicians & bands that produce and promote live and virtual shows that can be marketed to local audiences, visiting and potential tourists, and conventions delegates. Funding & Contracts: • $5,000 to $10,000 • Contract Period: 1 Year • Awards paid over a 12-month contract period with 20% up front, then drawn down monthly for eligible reimbursable expenses, with final 10% upon receipt of final report 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 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM Key Elements • Preservation – Enriching the …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened on July 12, 2021, via videoconference. July 12, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary – Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian – Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Christopher Limon, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:36pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Aileen Adler B Santa Ana CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers called in. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the June 7, 2021, Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve with the performer name changed from Charmin Greene to Char min Greene with a space. Motion carries 8-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Equity in Austin Music. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation on Austin Creative Nonprofit Relief Grant by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Arts Division and Sehila Casper, Program Compliance Coordinator, Heritage Tourism Division. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation on Creative Space Assistance Program FY21-22 by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music & Entertainment Division. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation on the Live Music Fund Program by Erica Shamaly, Music & Entertainment Division Manager. No action taken. 4. OLD BUSINESS 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 12, 2021 a. Discussion and Possible Action following update from Joint Arts and Music Commission Land Use Group. Commissioner Medicharla considers joining. Commissioner Limon will volunteer as backup member. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. No c. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Joint Arts and Music Working Group. action taken. No action taken. d. Discussion and Possible Action after update on Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Reynolds motions for discussion and possible action following update from Land Use Group, and to have a brief discussion about which working groups are dissolved and who is in each group, Commissioner Limon seconds. Commissioner Reynolds motions for discussion and possible action after update on AEDC, Commissioner Medicharla seconds. Commissioner Reynolds motions for discussion and possible action on the Finance Working Group, Chair Mahone seconds. Commissioner Reynolds …
