May 12th: ATXM Night Shift Music Industry Mixer + Open Mic (FREE!)
🎤 ATXM Night Shift is back May 12th!
Join us on May 12th for Austin's longest-running music industry networking event - great people, chill vibes, and open mic fostering community.
Night Shift is ATXM’s monthly music industry mixer—built for connection, collaboration, and real community. It’s where Austin’s music ecosystem shows up, meets up, and moves things forward.
This month, we’re taking over the iconic Hotel Vegason East 6th Street in downtown Austin—one of Austin’s most beloved live music venues—for a casual night of conversation, discovery, and live performance.
🎤 Open Mic
Step up or sit back—either way, you’re part of it.
Limited slots available
Lottery-based selection
Short sets (3–4 minutes)
Sign up after RSVP + check in early
This is a listening room environment—come ready to support the artists on stage, with networking in the back.
Image courtesy of Eric Booth, Static Grain Magazine.
🤝 What to Expect
Meet Austin music industry professionals
Discover new collaborators and opportunities
Experience emerging local talent
Hang with people who care about the future of music in Austin
Image courtesy of Eric Booth, Static Grain Magazine.
🍻 The Vibe
Laid-back. Welcoming. Built for real conversations.
Grab a drink, find your people, and stay awhile.
⚠️ Important Details
Free, but RSVP required (capacity is limited)
No door RSVPs
Arrive early for open mic participation
21 yrs+
ATXM Night Shift isn’t just an event—it’s part of a bigger movement to support working musicians across Central Texas through advocacy, education, and community.
🎟 Reserve your spot now
Space is limited and these events fill up quickly.
About ATXM
The Austin Texas Musicians Fund (ATXM) is the foundational nonprofit dedicated to advocacy, education, and economic development for Austin’s musicians and venues. Night Shift is one of the ways we bring the community together — building connections that strengthen the local music ecosystem.
MEDIA NOTICE
This event is photographed and recorded. By attending or participating in this event, you grant Austin Texas Musicians (ATXM) and its partners the right to use images, audio, and video that may include you for promotional, educational, marketing, and archival purposes across digital, print, and social media platforms, without compensation.

