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CITY OF AUSTIN OPENS FY27 ACME GRANT CYCLE
Austin’s creative community has another major opportunity to bring new ideas to life.
The City of Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Office has officially opened the FY27 ACME Grant Cycle, making more than $23 million available to support artists, musicians, cultural organizations, heritage initiatives, live music venues, and creative projects across Austin. Applications are now being accepted through Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:59 p.m.
To find out more information about eligibility and how to apply, click the button below!
Sweet Tea
Tune in with DJ DaddyFemme, and many fabulous guests, as they dive into bi-monthly chitchats about queer life in the
The Austin KOOPerative Hour
The Austin KOOPerative Hour The Austin KOOPerative Hour is a collection of Austin-centric news and public affairs programs covering diverse
The Geography Of Sound
The Geography Of Sound is an international show collective that spins music from around the globe. Our current lineup of
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City of Austin Opens FY27 ACME Grant Cycle
Austin’s creative community has another major opportunity to bring new ideas to life. The City of Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Office has officially opened the FY27 ACME Grant
World Refugee Day Celebration Event: What Refugee Communities Can Contribute to Societies
by Asfa Awan Preparations for this year’s World Refugee Day event began against a backdrop of institutional nervousness and in an increasingly precarious political environment. Challenges almost prevented an in-person
KOOP’s Boots On the Air Receives “Excellence in Media” Award in the Radio Category
Boots producer and host Michael A. Brown (L) with Tom Palladino, Executive Director of the Texas Veterans Commission.
KOOP Celebration Event – The Difference in This Year’s World Refugee Day: Community
A few years ago, an Iraqi refugee walked out of a Walmart and saw two police officers heading towards him. He dropped his bags and raised his arms. The officers
Program Highlights
Party Stains – A Weekly Update from Stronger Than Dirt Featuring La Sécurité, Six Finger Satellite, & the Byrds
Some FEATURED ARTISTS on this week’s Stronger Than Dirt (Saturday, July 18, 8-10pm) include the the Byrds, Bernie Tormé Band, Bongos, Standing Waves, 23 Skidoo, 100 Flowers, Algebra Suicide, New Luck
Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines on The Singer and the Song
The Singer and the Song welcomes Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines. Terri has carved her own way in music, building a beautiful career around her lovely songs, and she has
Drew Preston on The Austin Bandstand
The Austin Bandstand welcomes Drew Preston this Friday, July 10 9:00-10:00 pm! Tune in to get an authentic helping of real Austin music. Drew’s music is passionate, personal, and draws
Adventures in Sound: Holly & Johnny Edition
Tune in this Saturday for a Holly & Johnny edition of Adventures in Sound. Local performers The Holly Frost Trio will perform live on the show (including some French themed
The Blog
“We’re the Evergreen”: A Fiddlehead Discography Dive
By Ryan J Nims (Fiddlehead L-R: Nick Hinsch, Alex Dow, Pat Flynn, Alex Henery, Shawn Costa) Fiddlehead, the post-hardcore band from Boston, is still going strong since launching in 2018.
Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Kickoff All the Feelings Tour
By Erik Casarez Throughout the 2000s, countless buzzworthy bands flooded New York City bars and clubs with their unique aesthetic and sound, which established the city as an epicenter of indie
Belle & Sebastian’s Austin Two-Night Stand
By Monrovia Van Hoose Belle and Sebastian played two nearly sold-out shows at ACL Live at the Moody Theatre on June 1st and 2nd. Their 2026 world tour celebrates the
Goose Takes Fans on Psychedelic Odyssey at Austin’s Moody Center
by Nate Casey Goose paid a visit to the Moody Center in Austin last month as part of their Spring Tour. Since the release of their debut album Moon Cabin
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