MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1 April 2024 The Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on 1 April 2024, at City Hall Council Chambers 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Medicharla called the Music Commission Meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nagavalli Medicharla, Parliamentarian Oren Rosenthal, Leonard Davila, Scott Strickland, Nelson Aguilar, Celeste Quesada, Pedro Carvalho Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Tami Blevins, Lauryn Gould CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Aaron Lack spoke for public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting on March 4 were approved on Commissioner Strickland’s motion, Commissioner Davila’s second with a 8-0 vote. Commissioners Aguilar and Rosenthal abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff presentation on land use by Donald Jackson, Business Process Consultant, Economic Development Department. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 13. 14. Vice-Chair Patterson joined meeting virtually at 7:09 p.m. Commissioner Blevins joined meeting virtually at 7:12 p.m. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Update on consultant evaluation of the FY23 Live Music Fund Event Program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Update on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund guidelines by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Update on SXSW Fair Pay by Aaron Lack, Austin Federation of Musicians Local. Presentation on Besame Mucho Festival by Circuit of the Americas representative. Representative was not present. Discussion on booking for live music venues. Representative was not present. Update on Downtown Commission recommendations to council on Red River Cultural District Funding and Convention Center expansion community oversight, by Vice Chair Patterson. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Discussion regarding all ages shows and how the City of Austin supports youth in Austin. 11. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 12. Approve recommendation for sound assessment and disclosure requirements for residential development near Outdoor Music Venues and Performance Venues by Brian Block, Nightlife & Entertainment Services Manager, Development Services Department. The recommendation was approved with a motion by Strickland and …
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Presentation to City of Austin Music Commission March 4, 2024 OUR MISSION HAAM provides access to affordable healthcare to Austin's low-income, working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. The Live Music Capital of the World LIVE MUSIC’S IMPACT ON AUSTIN $2 billion Economic activity each year $38 million Local tax revenue each year Austin is home to 9,000+ musicians Live music is an economic engine Cultural identity 3 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL HAAM Member Julian Acosta BY ANDREW BENNETT PHOTOGRAPHY MUSICIAN LIFE EXPECTANCY IS 25 YEARS LESS THAN THE AVERAGE POPULATION HAAM’S VALUE SINCE 2005 HAAM HAS PROVIDED OVER 7500 MUSICIANS WITH OVER $144 MILLION IN AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE HAAM Member Vanessa Lively BY CHARLIE SCHWAN PHOTOGRAPHY Leveraging Community Partnerships 6 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL City of Austin and HAAM Economic Development Department Music & Entertainment Division Arts Commission Austin Public Health Mayor’s Office 7 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL When I got that first vaccine, it was such a relief. I almost cried. - Mama Duke “ HAAM’s Model Access to Care Partner organizations providing preventative and proactive healthcare Affordability Community enrollment and eligibility resources leveraged Success in the Healthcare System Healthcare navigation and proactive education Cultural Competence Dedicated outreach to underserved musicians Deep understanding of iconic subpopulation with genuine relationships 9 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL Service Delivery Model GUIDANCE • Navigation • Health & Insurance Literacy PREVENTION • Screenings & Vaccinations • Hearing • Voice Education • Fitness & Mind + Body ACCESS TO CARE • Insurance Linkage • Premium Assistance • Primary & Specialty Care • Urgent & Emergency Care • Hospitalization • Dental • Vision • Behavioral Health 10 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL Comprehensive Coverage Saves Austin Millions HAAM’s Premium Assistance Programs provide nearly $17 million of healthcare coverage every year to musicians who would otherwise be unfunded. Funneling federal funds into local health systems Full fee payment to local providers Increasing all around access to care Partnerships, philanthropy, & local and federal dollars save our healthcare system Annual musician premiums cost $1,600/yr, leveraged into $8,900/yr of coverage Insurance Coverage Rates & Membership Growth 12 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION March 4, 2024, 6:30PM 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 She lbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on January 8, 2024, and February 5, 2024. Presentation on Black Artists and Professional Creatives Registry by Harold McMillan, Founder/President, East Austin Creative Coalition. Presentation on music journalism and access to media coverage in Austin by Raoul Hernandez, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Media, University of Texas, Austin. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12. Update on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund guidelines by Chair Medicharla. Presentation on Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) by Paul Scott, Chief Executive Officer, HAAM. Update on musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Presentation by Austin Federation of Musicians Local representative. Discussion regarding all ages shows and how the City of Austin supports youth in Austin. STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Update on consultant evaluation of the FY23 Live Music Fund Event Program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Update on calendar for Live Music Fund awardee events. Update on City Commission guidelines by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve Music Commission Budget recommendations to Council for FY25. 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 …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 3/04/2024 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 3.04.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 January 2024 w/ Encumbrances $857,431 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $1,789,374 FY24 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 $857,431 $4,903 $171,733 $755,308 FY 23 October February FY 24 November March December April January May FY 23 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 September 2023 w/ Encumbrances $17,874 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 FY23 Year-End Estimate $4,043,166 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 FY 23 October April November May December June January July February August March September
MUSIC COMMISSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FY24-25 DRAFT Date: March 4, 2023 Recommendation: Directive to City Council for the City to invest in Austin music economy initiatives to sustain, grow, and transform our music industry. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Music Commission, in support of the music community, recommends that the Austin City Council designate a minimum $3.36 Million investment for FY2024 to fuel Austin music industry growth and support the music community. The commissions recommends that the funds be invested in: Fiscal support for the Creative Space Assistance Program – match FY23-34 funding lever. CSAP awards between $5,000 and $50,000 to commercial creative spaces facing displacement or new leases at higher and unaffordable rates. Grant funds may be used for revenue-generating space improvements, partial lease payments, and gap financing for creative space purchases. $1.5 Million/ City General Fund Fiscal support for Music and Entertainment Division musician performance program. Funding for city-sponsored music events (festivals, street performance program, City Council and Music Commission performances) showcasing artists from each of the 10 council districts and compensated at the city-approved rate of $200 per performance per musician. $100,000 / City General Fund Fiscal support for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians health insurance programs. Funding for HAAM’s health insurance navigator and insurance premium programs. $500,000 / City General Fund Initiation and fiscal support for a new disaster-related Stormy Weather Fund. Financial compensation for musicians and music workers demonstrating financial loss caused by declared disaster emergencies and resulting power failures. $800,000 per year ongoing, subject to adjust based on frequency of emergencies / Austin Energy Annual Revenue Rationale The music industry is vital to the economic and cultural life of our city and deserves the same investment as other key growth industries in Austin. 1 of 2 Music and musicians contribute significantly to Austin's economy, including our robust tourism economy. The cost of living in Austin has risen to nearly unsustainable levels. From 2011 to 2021, the median home price in Austin increased from $193,000 to $517,000, and the median rent increased from $815 to $1,387. Many musicians struggle to make a living in Austin due to affordability issues. According to a survey by the Austin Music Census, nearly three-quarters of musicians in Austin reported making less than $18,000 per year from music-related income. Funding activities that provide more paid work to Austin musicians can help …
MUSIC COMMISSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FY24-25 20240304-13 Date: March 4, 2024 Subject: Music Commission budget recommendations for FY24-25 Motioned By: Parliamentarian Oren Rosenthal Seconded By: Commissioner Lauryn Gould Recommendation: Directive to City Council for the City to invest in Austin music economy initiatives to sustain, grow, and transform our music industry. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Music Commission recommends that the Austin City Council adopt the following budget recommendations: • Fiscal support for the Creative Space Assistance Program – match FY23-34 funding lever. CSAP awards between $5,000 and $50,000 to commercial creative spaces facing displacement or new leases at higher and unaffordable rates. Grant funds may be used for revenue-generating space improvements, partial lease payments, and gap financing for creative space purchases. $1.5 Million/ Source: General Fund • Fiscal support for Music and Entertainment Division musician performance program. Funding for city-sponsored music events (festivals, street performance program, City Council and Music Commission performances) showcasing artists from each of the 10 council districts and compensated at the city-approved rate of $200 per performance per musician. $100,000 / Source: General Fund • Fiscal support for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians health insurance programs. Funding for HAAM’s health insurance navigator and insurance premium programs. $500,000 / Source: General Fund In addition, Music Commission recommends consideration of the following: • Initiation and fiscal support for a new disaster-related Stormy Weather Fund. Financial compensation for musicians and music workers demonstrating financial loss caused by declared disaster emergencies and resulting power failures. $800,000 per year ongoing, subject to adjust based on frequency of emergencies / Source: Austin Energy Annual Revenue • Fiscal support for Austin music marketing campaign. Develop and fund regional marketing campaign to increase attendance at local live music events and increase album sales for local artists. $400,000 / Source: Hotel Occupancy Tax 1 of 2 Rationale The music industry is vital to the economic and cultural life of our city and deserves the same investment as other key growth industries in Austin. • Music and musicians contribute significantly to Austin's economy, including our robust tourism economy. • The cost of living in Austin has risen to nearly unsustainable levels. From 2011 to 2021, the median home price in Austin increased from $193,000 to $517,000, and the median rent increased from $815 to $1,387. • Many musicians struggle to make a living in Austin due to affordability issues. According to a survey by …
MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 4 March 2024 The Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on 4 March 2024, at City Hall Council Chambers 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Medicharla called the Music Commission Meeting to order at 6:44 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nagavalli Medicharla, Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson Parliamentarian Oren Rosenthal, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Celeste Quesada Commissioners in Attendance: Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Jonathan Mahone, Scott Strickland CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Jeanie Ramirez called in to speak for public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting on January 8, 2024, and February 5, 2024 were approved on Vice Chair Patterson’s motion, Commissioner Quesada’s second with a 9-2 vote. Commissioners Aguilar and Rosenthal abstained. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Black Artists and Professional Creatives Registry by Harold McMillan, Founder/President, East Austin Creative Coalition. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12. Presentation on music journalism and access to media coverage in Austin by Raoul Hernandez, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Media, University of Texas, Austin. Update on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund guidelines by Chair Medicharla. Commission candidate Pedro Carvalho owner of the Far Out, Erica Shamaly, Music & Entertainment Division Manager, and Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of Economic Development Department, commented. Presentation on Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) by Paul Scott, Chief Executive Officer, HAAM. Update on musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Presentation by Austin Federation of Musicians Local representative. Representative was not present. Discussion regarding all ages shows and how the City of Austin supports youth in Austin. Erica Shamaly, Music & Entertainment Division Manager, and Sylnovia Holt- Rabb, Director of Economic Development Department, commented. STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Chair Medicharla motions to move item 13 before item 9, Patterson seconds with a unanimous vote. Update on consultant evaluation of the FY23 Live Music Fund Event Program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Update on calendar for Live Music Fund awardee events. Update …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION February 5, 2023, 6:30PM 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, Nelson Aguilar, Shane Bartell, Tami Blevins, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on January 8, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Live music venue eligibility for 2024 Live Music Fund update, Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Update on consultant evaluation of the Live Music Fund program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Discussion after presentation on ACL 2023 by Emmett Beliveau, Chief Operating Officer, C3Presents. Discussion on musical performances for Music Commission meetings following update by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Discussion on all ages shows and how we support youth in Austin. Discussion on music journalism and access to media coverage in Austin. Discussion on music commission budget recommendations. Discussion on calendar for Live Music Fund awardee events. 10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS subsidies from the City of Austin. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion and possible action on recommendation for Austin Record Convention 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 …
2 ● Moody Amphitheater ● Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater ● Emo’s ● Scoot Inn ● Superstition ● Antone’s ● C-Boys Heart & Soul ● 3Ten ● Stubb’s indoors Photo by Alex Parker Media The Walkmen at Stubbs Austin C3 PRESENTS 3 EConomic impact of ACL music festival 2022 ● Since 2006, ACL has generated $3.08 Billion for the Austin economy C3 PRESENTS 4 over the course of our partnership MORE THAN has been generated by the festival $60 MM $7.2 MM in 2022 alone Austin Parks Foundation has been a partner and beneficiary of the Austin City Limits Music Festival for 18 years. Proceeds generated from the partnership go toward restoring Austin public parks, trails and green spaces. Together, we’ve invested in parts across the city through large scale investment and specific park projects like restoration of historic spaces, trail improvements and maintenance, safety surfacing and more. partnership spotlight AUSTIN PARKS Foundation 5 partnership spotlight student outreach In 2023, we hosted 42 college students for a day-long site visit ● Texas State ● Huston-Tillotson ● UT Austin Student organizations in attendance: ● UT – Black Business Student Association ● TXST – Hispanic Business Student Association ● HT – Advanced Business Program 6 partnership spotlight Huston-tillotson In 2023, Huston-Tillotson University launched a new Music Business Foundations certificate program with support from C3 Presents. HT’s program will supply real-world know-how and allows students an inside track to internships at C3 Presents. This program is open to the public, not just HT students. 7 Reusable Cups: 2023 re-used 2.5 million cups across 15 shows. 1.1 million cups at ACL Festival alone. Material Recovery: We identify key elements onsite that can have a second life and find local community partners to utilize them. In 2023, we saved 21.9 metric tons consisting of ● ● ● ● 21,250 pounds of carpet 13,701 pounds of wood 7,251 pounds of food 6,059 pounds of furniture Sustainability spotlight Austin City Limits 2023 C3 PRESENTS 8 9
Austin Live Music Fund 2024 Program Guidelines Erica Shamaly, Music & Entertainment Division Manager Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting, 2/5/2024 Austin Live Music Fund • The Live Music Fund was established by City of Austin Ordinance No. 20190919-149 and provides an ongoing budget for cultural funding programs for Austin's music industry • The Live Music Fund Master Timeline outlines how pilot program guidelines formed through a robust community engagement in coordination with the Music Commission and as part of the Cultural Funding Review: Arts, Heritage, Music • Music Commission Recommendation 20201019-2bii stated that the core equity principles of Preservation, Innovation and Elevation & Collaboration (P.I.E.) be followed to create greater economic growth in Austin's music industry • Music Commission Recommendation 20220207-3b: Commission recommends "Option 2" to amend guidelines presented on September 13 according to feedback from the Live Music Fund Stakeholder Working Group 2 Austin Live Music Fund – Purpose & Core Principles Program Purpose – Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse live music industry through supporting a wide array of music initiatives, including Live and online events; studio, video, and merchandise production; and, touring, marketing, and broadcasting that is targeted to local audiences, visiting and potential tourists, and conventions delegates. Core Equity Principles – Music Commission Recommendation 20201019-2bii provided that a Preservation, Innovation and Elevation & Collaboration (P.I.E.) fund be established from the Live Music Fund to create greater equitable economic growth in the music sector. Based on this direction, the core principles of P.I.E. inform the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund through awardee equity training and strategic planning. 3 Austin Live Music Fund – 2024 Eligible Applicants Professional Musician – Must meet at least one of the following requirements: • At least 2 years of documentation showing that Applicant has regularly performed as a professional musician— solo or as part of a band—in live performances to public audiences • Or 6 released recordings (singles) • Or 6 promotionally released music videos Independent Promoter – Must meet all of the following requirements: • No more than 3 staff, including the owner, and • Documentation showing that Applicant has curated and promoted live shows featuring musicians and bands for at least two years, and • Must not be contractually tied to one venue. Live Music Venue – Must meet at least five (5) components of the City of Austin definition: • An establishment where live music programming is …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 2/05/2024 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 2.05.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget December 2023 w/ Encumbrances 4,903 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances 931,943 FY24 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 $4,903 $171,733 $755,308 FY 23 October February FY 24 November March December April January May FY 23 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY23 Amended Budget 2,954,967 September 2023 w/ Encumbrances 17,874 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances 4,472,973 FY23 Year-End Estimate 4,043,166 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 FY 23 October April November May December June January July February August March September
1. 3. MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 5 February 2024 The Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on 5 February 2024, at Austin Public Library, Special Events Center 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Medicharla called the Music Commission Meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nagavalli Medicharla, Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES The approval of minutes from the meeting of January 8, 2024, was moved to March 4 meeting. Commissioners Medicharla, Patterson, Strickland, Quesada, Gould and Mahone were present. Mahone abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Live music venue eligibility for 2024 Live Music Fund update, Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Update on consultant evaluation of the Live Music Fund program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion after presentation on ACL 2023 by Emmett Beliveau, Chief Operating Officer, C3Presents. Discussion on musical performances for Music Commission meetings following update by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Discussion on all ages shows and how we support youth in Austin. Discussion on music journalism and access to media coverage in Austin. Discussion on music commission budget recommendations. Discussion on calendar for Live Music Fund awardee events. 10. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and possible action on recommendation for Austin Record Convention subsidies from the City of Austin. Representative was absent. Discussion on Live Music Fund Event Program collections update. Update on consultant evaluation of the Live Music Fund Event Program. Discussion on Live Music Fund Program working group venue eligibility guidelines. Discussion on calendar of Live Music Fund awardee events. Discussion on all ages shows and how we support youth in Austin. Discussion on music journalism and access to media coverage in Austin. Discussion and possible action on music commission budget recommendations. Update on musical performance for Music Commission meeting. Discussion on SXSW fair pay recommendation update …
3. 4. REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION January 8, 2024, 6:30PM AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, Special Events Center 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701 Public comment will only be allowed in-person. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Shane Bartell, Tami Blevins, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on November 6, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Update on Live Music Fund Event Program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Update on consultant evaluation of the Live Music Fund program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion after presentation by Anne Gatling Haynes of Austin Economic Development Corporation on Cultural Trust next steps. Discussion following update on Community Navigators by Community Navigator representative. Discussion after presentation on Musician Treatment Foundation’s (MTF) work in the music community by Irene Chang-Cimino, Executive Director, MTF. Discussion on musical performances for Music Commission meetings following update by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Discussion on all ages shows and how we support youth in Austin. Discussion on music journalism and access to media coverage in Austin. Discussion on music commission budget recommendations. Discussion on calendar for Live Music Fund awardee events. 12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on recommendation regarding economic impact of and funding for Red River Cultural District following update by Nicole Klepadlo, RRCD Interim Executive Director. Discussion and possible action on recommendation for Austin Record Convention subsidies from the City of Austin. 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 …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin Music Commission Austin Economic Development Corporation January 8, 2024 AEDC BOARD & TEAM Standing Committees Executive • • Governance Finance • • Strategic Planning • Real Estate Project Committees: • Cultural Trust Advisory Committee • Urban Renewal Board Partnership Working Group • + future projects Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 1.8.24 2 Cultural Trust Advisory Committee-2023 Theater Culture Dance New, No Location Visual Committee helps inform the process, Arts needs, and helps network the cultural Trust activities to various networks Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 1.8.24 3 Alissa McCainTexas Accountants and Lawyers for the ArtsAnne-Charlotte PattersonMusic CommissionBradford PattersonAEDC BOD/Landmark CommissionCarl SettlesAEDC BOD/Arts CommissionDavid GoujonArchitect, Former MACC BoardDavid W SullivanCongress for New Urbanism Central Texas, Evolve AustinEmmett BeliveauAEDC BOD/Music CommissionErica ShamlyCOA EDDIrene Chang-CiminoMusician Treatment FoundationJaime CastilloFormer Art Commissioner/Art in Public PlacesJohn RiedieAustin Creative AllianceMeghan WellsCOA EDDMichelle PolgarArts CommissionPamela Benson OwensSix SquareRebecca ReynoldsMusic Venue Alliance AustinSharron BowerATX TheaterTina CannonAEDC BOD/LGBTQ ChamberNicole KlepadloRed River Cultural DistrictAustin BertonResident/EntrepreneurRachel MurrayAISD McCallum Fine Arts Cultural Trust Program dedicated to securing affordable space for existing venues, and developing new creative space infrastructure, preventing further displacement of our creative sector Program Priorities In response to challenges/Reflecting initial seed funding • Facilitating the acquisition and preservation of existing as well as the creation of new cultural arts and music venues available for use by organizations and the public benefit • Achieve diversity, equity and inclusion, including by addressing past inequities experienced by underserved, under-represented, and marginalized individuals and groups. • Provide permanent affordability for cultural and creative purposes. • Create a sustaining pipeline of Cultural Trust infrastructure as funding sources continue to become available. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 1.8.24 5 Cultural Trust Funds Available 12 M Creative Spaces Bond Fund • G.O. Tax Exempt Bond requirements • Acquisition & Development • Publicly accessible • Complex deal structure required for operational management 2.4 M HOT Iconic Venue • Acquisition, development, and means necessary to secure the space • Requires ‘Tourism’ function • ‘Historic Zoning’ for property tax relief • Council approval not required 5.0 M COA Budget – Iconic Venue • 15 M total over many years • More flexible than HOT funds • Council approval not required Additional funds to leverage public funds (eventually): Loans-traditional • Loans-CDFI • • Social impact investments • Grants • AHFC/LITC [NMTC]-future • All of these are …
OUR MISSION The Red River Cultural District is a creative community providing authentic Austin experiences through diverse local music, art and food for every fan and guest. In an ever-changing ATX, our nonprofit seeks to preserve and grow Red River's creative, business, and music scene. As a community rooted in artists, musicians, performers, music venues, cultural institutions and small businesses, the District embodies the soul and heart of Austin. WHO is the RED RIVER Cultural District The District is managed by the Red River Merchant’s Association, a coalition of 50+ businesses including live music venues, food, hospitality, entertainment businesses and also the Austin Symphony Orchestra, First Baptist Church, German-Texan Heritage Society and Waterloo Greenway. The District was designated a State Cultural District in 2020 by the Texas Commision on the Arts and a local Cultural District by the City of Austin in 2013. RED RIVER Cultural District IMPACT • Conserve Austin's only walkable live music hub of over dozen independent music venues • Support thousands of local musicians and performers annually through direct financial support • Foster 1000+ music and service industry jobs in the district • Backbone to major tourism and economic generators including SXSW, ACL, Levitation, Oblivion Access, GTHS Oktoberfest and more RED RIVER Cultural District IMPACT • Local, State, and Federal Policy advocacy for live music ecosystem and small and local business assistance • Creative economy hub including opportunities for photographers, video production, designers, fashion, artists, and more • Destination for local and Texas music heritage • Industry Development Incubator RED RIVER Cultural District IMPACT • $200K in direct pandemic relief to music and service industry to 3,000 individuals served • Curb appeal, district identify and safety enhancements $1.5M+ improvements • Local, State, Federal Policy and Program Advocacy and Education FREE Signature Music Festivals Our premier all-ages district-wide festivals Free Week and Hot Summer Nights fuel community growth in the traditionally dog-days of summer and dead of winter. • Support with direct payment 300+ musicians, artists, and performers per festival over 3 days • Average 15,000+ attendees of locals and visitors • Leverage industry support and causes through partnerships • Average 15-25% first time performers during either fest Hot Summer Nights 2023 Highlights 30+ Million media impressions in July alone including the front page of the Austin Chronicle Total Participating Venues: 14 total (largest participation yet) Total Music Acts: 130 Our largest Hot Summer Nights Estimated total …
The Musician Treatment Foundation of Austin Texas Inc. January 2024 The Underserved Musician Professional musicians have long been underserved patients - An estimated 40% still lack adequate health insurance - Average annual income is less than $25,000 - Difficulty obtaining timely, affordable, and appropriate speciality care - Cannot afford to pay for orthopedic surgery with or without insurance At the same time professional musicians can experience upper limb issues from accidental injury, repetitive stress, or an underlying medical condition. These injuries can happen when they are at home or away from home on tour. MTF Mission The Musician Treatment Foundation’s core mission is to help provide free upper limb orthopedic care for eligible under- and uninsured professional musicians. MTF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Austin that was created in 2017 to assist professional musicians here and across the country. MTF Approach: Physicians for Musicians MTF created its own nationwide Physicians for Musicians network of >60 experienced orthopedic surgeons in >30 cities who will waive or significantly reduce their fees and allow beneficiaries access to care both at home and on the road regardless of insurance MTF Approach: Musician Eligibility Basic eligibility criteria places little burden on beneficiaries: Low or moderate income as shown in latest tax return (<400% FPL) - Professional musician status (shown by digital music, paper, social media, or website) - - Ability to travel to the office of one of our P4M doctors - Payment of initial program fee of only $25 or $250 MTF makes referral to P4M doctor, manages costs charged if no insurance, and pays balances after insurance for care that is provided or recommended by the P4M doctor Musicians seeking help may contact us at CARE@mtfusa.org MTF Impact Since inception MTF has helped hundreds of musicians in Austin and other U.S. music cities receive surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic care for their upper extremities valued at over $2,500,000 MTF has supported dozens of beneficiaries by promoting their music and performances through Musician Spotlights in MTF’s newsletter, on MTF’s website, and via social media MTF has supported dozens of beneficiaries by including them in MTF benefit concerts MTF Supporters MTF’s Board of Directors includes distinguished professionals in business, journalism, law, and medicine as well as award-winning artists Elvis Costello and Diana Krall MTF relies on all its supporters and nonprofit partners to spread the word to reach potential MTF beneficiaries to keep the music …
