Music and Entertainment
Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment's Music and Entertainment division delivers programs and services to innovate and grow Austin's commercial and nonprofit music and entertainment industries.
Find resources to organize special events and promote job and compensation growth, sector development, nightlife compatibility, and talent export.
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What We Do
The Austin Center for Events (ACE) is a collaboration of City departments designed to streamline special event permitting on public and private property. ACE works closely with event organizers to guide them through the permitting process to ensure safe and vibrant events.
Entertainment Permitting Services helps businesses in the entertainment industry get the permits they need to create thriving spaces. These include Alcoholic Beverage Permits, Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits, Parking Lot Patio Permits, and more.
The Entertainment Industry Development team supports creatives in Austin in a variety of ways—from creative industry funding to artist development, program partnerships, and assistance with City processes.
The Austin Center for Events (ACE) is a collaboration of City departments designed to streamline special event permitting on public and private property. ACE works closely with event organizers to guide them through the permitting process to ensure safe and vibrant events.
Entertainment Permitting Services helps businesses in the entertainment industry get the permits they need to create thriving spaces. These include Alcoholic Beverage Permits, Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits, Parking Lot Patio Permits, and more.
The Entertainment Industry Development team supports creatives in Austin in a variety of ways—from creative industry funding to artist development, program partnerships, and assistance with City processes.
Our Staff
Please reach out to the Music and Entertainment Division team anytime!
Erica Shamaly
Division Manager
Erica.Shamaly@austintexas.gov
512-974-7821
Kim McCarson
Program Manager
Kimberly.Mccarson@austintexas.gov
512-974-7963