Austin Music Festival

Austin is widely recognized as the music capital of not merely the state of Texas, but possibly the country. With its ongoing focus on promoting music, not only by means of festivals, but year round, the city's music scene continues to grow, with new festivals coming on board all of the time.

3 core festivals : South by Southwest (SXSW), Austin City Limits and Old Settler's Days. Make up the centerpiece of Austin's festival showcase. These festivals, as well as an ever-expanding retinue of new festivals, are continuing the tradition of generating Austin a accurate music destination.

South by Southwest Music and Media Conference (March)

Featuring much more than 1,800 music performances of all sorts from all over the world, the SXSW Music and Media Conference is a legendary Austin event. The music takes place on much more than 80 stages along with other music venues throughout downtown Austin, with the greatest concentration focused on Red River and Sixth Streets.

South by Southwest (or SXSW), began out as a music and media event inside the late 1980s, and now includes both a film festival plus a new media conference in its growing program. Although a fair quantity of wheeling and dealing inside the music organization occurs throughout the day, the incredible range of concerts gives SXSW a definite festival feel.

During the day, the Convention Center in Austin is center stage for those inside the music home business. Conference attendees flood the trade show, which functions a full agenda of informative (at times provocative) panel discussions that incorporate hundreds of speakers from the music industry, creating it a premier event for industry folks also as average music lovers. It's no surprise then that the SXSW is really a highlight on the international music calendar.

Austin City Limits Music Festival (October)

The annual three-day festival, Austin City Limits Music Festival is held in Zilker Park, where extra than 130 musical presentations are spread out amongst 8 stages and offer you a range of music, from reggae to hip hop, blue grass to challenging rock. A spin-off from the famed PBS series, "Austin City Limits," what as soon as was a festival featuring nearby performers has turn out to be as legendary as Bonaroo.

With its downtown location in Zilker Park, festival goers locate that the entertainment generally carries on long past festival hours, as bands jam into nearby music venues within the city in "after-shows" that bring the music down to a far more intimate level. This festival also has the advantage of timing, as it comes (generally) immediately after the summer Texas heat has subsided.

Old Settler's Music Festival (April)

Old Settler's Music Festival differs from other Austin music festivals largely in its orientation, which is largely designated as "roots" or Americana music. Held at the Salt Lick Pavilion and at Camp Ben McCulloch, the nationally recognized music festival is laid back and family friendly.

It provides the special distinction of becoming held during the peak of the bluebonnet and wildflower season, creating its Texas Hill Country location even superior.

Most festival goers to the Old Settler's Music Festival take pleasure in outdoor camping at Camp Ben McCulloch, and events revolve around campers. Festival goers appreciate much more than 20 musical acts performing on 4 stages, and also interactive events like performance workshops, arts and crafts, along with a talent competition for the young (amongst other kids activities).

Minor festivals continue to develop and grow as Austin lends itself to a continuing (and expanding audience) for all sorts of music. Furthermore, a lot of of the festivals benefit charities in the Austin area.