Events
Events
ATXM Events
Night Shift Music Industry Mixers, Educational Events,
Holiday Parties, Fundraisers, Partner Events and More…
Gather in the spirit of the season and give the gift of music! Join ATXM December 6 at Sam’s Town Point for a holiday party featuring Cocktail Steel, festive attire, and community cheer. Help us raise $2,000 to bring holiday carols to kids and families at Austin-area hospitals. Donate ahead of time or celebrate with us—every gift helps send the music.
Join us November 8 at Central Machine Works for ATXM Friendsgiving—an evening of music, friendship, and gratitude! Enjoy an open mic, dessert table, Gratitude Wall, and musician gear swap. Musicians, families, friends, and music fans are welcome. Free to attend; RSVP required.
Trade gear. Meet musicians. Keep the music going! Bring gently used instruments, pedals, cords, mic stands, and accessories to the ATXM Friendsgiving Musician Gear Swap on November 8 at Central Machine Works. For musicians; trades only, no sales. Free to attend; RSVP required.
Following a new wave of Red River District closures, join Austin’s musicians, policymakers, advocates, and civic leaders September 22 for live music by Guy Forsyth and an urgent forum about protecting Austin’s creative culture.
Explore the future of Austin’s live music venues with leading venue owners, promoters and advocates. Join this free public forum and community reception at St. Edward’s University on October 6.
Connect with Austin musicians, industry professionals, and music supporters at ATXM Night Shift on October 6 at How Much?! Studios. Enjoy networking, collaboration, live performances, and an open mic in a welcoming community setting.
Join ATXM and the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward’s University for two timely Community Forums on Sept. 22 and Oct. 6. Musicians, venue leaders, policymakers and community advocates will explore the challenges facing Austin’s live music ecosystem—and the solutions needed to keep our city’s creative culture thriving.
Your music earns the applause. Your brand builds the business. Join Austin Texas Musicians (ATXM) and St. Edward’s University on Sept. 14 for a FREE Music Industry Master Class exploring how branding, merchandise, visual identity and creative partnerships can help musicians generate revenue and build sustainable careers. Stay afterward for live music, refreshments and networking.
Join ATXM Night Shift at Hotel Vegas on Tuesday, September 1, from 7–10 PM for Austin’s longest-running music industry mixer and open mic. Connect with musicians and industry professionals, discover local talent, and build meaningful relationships across Austin’s music community. Free admission; RSVP required.
Austin Texas Musicians welcomes The Good Wolf Experience as its official Event Management and Production Partner. Together, ATXM and Good Wolf will expand community programs, live events, and fundraising experiences that strengthen connections and create greater support for independent musicians throughout Central Texas.
Looking to grow your music career and connect with Austin's music community? Join ATXM Night Shift, Austin's free monthly Music Industry Mixer featuring networking, an Open Mic, community partners, professional photography, and opportunities to meet musicians, venues, nonprofits, and industry professionals. Whether you're searching for collaborators, gigs, or new connections, Night Shift is where Austin's music community comes together.
Join ATXM Night Shift at Hotel Vegas this July for Austin's longest-running music industry mixer. Connect with musicians, industry professionals, HAAM, SIMS Foundation, and community leaders while enjoying Open Mic performances, networking, food trucks, and opportunities to strengthen Austin's music ecosystem.
Learn how to get your music placed in film, TV, ads, gaming, and streaming. Join ATXM’s free Sync Licensing Master Class and discover what makes music “sync ready,” how artists get paid, and what music supervisors are looking for.
Join ATXM Night Shift on June 2 for Austin’s free music industry mixer and open mic. Connect with musicians, venues, media, and creatives shaping Austin music culture. RSVP required.
Austin’s music community is joining New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, and cities across the country on May 19 to stand in solidarity against the exploitation of artists’ work by Generative A.I. systems. Join Austin Texas Musicians (ATXM) at Far Out Lounge for an important panel discussion bringing together musicians, technologists, venue owners, educators, and advocates to discuss artist rights, intellectual property, and the future of human creativity. Whether you're a musician, fan, or supporter of Austin’s live music culture, your voice matters in this conversation.
Join us May 12th for a laid-back night of music, connection, and community with Austin’s musicians and industry pros at Hotel Vegas. Open mic, new collaborations, and good vibes all around.
🎟️ Free, but RSVP required — grab your spot and come hang!
Experience Led Zeppelin I–IV played loud, start to finish at Hotel Vegas on April 3. No skips, no distractions—just music. $10 tickets benefit Austin Texas Musicians, The SIMS Foundation, and Sonic Guild.
Learn how royalties really work. ATXM’s Master Class breaks down performance royalties, mechanical royalties, publishing, and streaming income so artists can better understand—and collect—the money they’ve earned. Seats are limited, so register today!
Austin’s music community is gathering again for ATXM Night Shift on April 8 at HowMuchStudios (North Lamar + Airport). Join musicians, producers, and industry professionals for a music industry mixer and open mic on the patio stage. RSVP by April 7 to be part of the room. 🎶
You’re invited to the party. 🎶 Join Nakia at the legendary Continental Club on March 17 for Stay Out All Day — a celebration of Queer Pride, community, and incredible live music from one of Austin’s most powerful and beloved voices.

