Austin, TX
BMI Returns To Austin During SXSW – TheIndustry.Biz
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is thrilled to return to Austin, TX during the 2024 SXSW Music Conference and Festival. A founding sponsor of the festival for over 30 years, BMI’s stages have been known for consistently presenting the best new music from its incredible songwriters. From March 12-15, BMI is hosting an exciting lineup of showcases, featuring rising talent in indie, hip-hop, Latin, pop, R&B, rock, country and everything in between, continuing the tradition of being the go-to source for music discovery.
See below for BMI’s complete SXSW lineup. For more information on this year’s events, set times and featured artists, go to bmi.com/stages/sxsw2024 and use #BMISXSW to join the conversation on social media.
BMI PRESENTS HOWDY TEXAS – CELEBRATING THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF BMI AUSTIN
Tuesday, March 12th at STILL Austin
Free, open to the public | Doors at 12p
BMI is excited to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of its Austin office at the annual Howdy Texas party at STILL Austin Whiskey Co. (440 E St Elmo Rd Suite F). The event, which is free and open to the public, features performances from nine diverse Texas-based artists, including Alesia Lani, Farmer’s Wife, Nicky Diamonds, RUTHIE CRAFT, Shelby Stone, The Tiarras, West 22nd, West Texas Exiles and Midnight River Choir, with styles ranging from R&B, Americana and rock with western influences to cathartic grunge, Latin pop and that classic Lone Star sound. Howdy Texas is supported by Austin Music Movement.
YETI MUSIC SHOWCASE: PRESENTED BY BMI
March 13th-15th at YETI Flagship
Free, open to the public | Doors at 11a
Over the course of three amazing days, the annual YETI Music Showcase: Presented by BMI at the YETI Flagship on South Congress (220 S Congress Ave) will play host to eighteen diverse sets from emerging artists spanning the spectrum from psychedelia, introspective pop and contemporary country to modern folk, buzzy indie rock and punk thrash. The event will also include drink specials, food pop-ups and other surprises. The showcase is additionally sponsored by George Dickel Bourbon, Karbach Brewing Co. and Liquid Death.
3/13: Scott Ballew, Alisa Amador, ALEC MEZA, Vision Arcade, Brainstory, Giovannie & The Hired Guns
3/14: Tony Evans, Jr., Chloe Tang, Nemegata, Wolves of Glendale, Winona Fighter, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
3/15: Maddy Davis, Jobi Riccio, wilt, Chance Emerson, Zach Person, Michigander
BMI SONGWRITERS CIRCLE AT LUCK REUNION
Thursday, March 14th at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch
Ticket to Luck Reunion required | 3:30-4:30, Revival Ten
BMI is proud to present the BMI Songwriters Circle under the Revival Tent at Luck Reunion. BMI songwriters Tyler Halverson, Kade Hoffman and Harper O’Neill will perform intimate renditions of some of their favorite songs and share stories of the inspiration behind them.
BMI BRUNCH
Hosted by THEBROSFRESH
Friday, March 15th at Geraldine’s at Hotel Van Zandt
Invite Only | Doors at 10a
The BMI Brunch is one of the most anticipated events during SXSW, taking place at Geraldine’s at the Hotel Van Zandt (605 Davis St). This two-stage marquee event features the eclectic sounds of artists Ethan Tasch, Matilda Marigolds, Tamera, Benjamin Walker, Ashley Kutcher, Choszn, Kylie Frey, Baby Fisher, Britti, Courtney Patton, Swamp Dogg, and Jhariah. The BMI Brunch is sponsored by George Dickel Bourbon, First Horizon Bank, ONErpm, The MLC, Liquid Death, Texas Music Office, Austin Music Movement, and the BMI Foundation.
Download hi-res graphics for each event here.
Austin, TX
Family of Round Rock student hit by car Wednesday asking for prayers from community
ROUND ROCK, Texas — The family of a Round Rock ISD student that was hit by a car Wednesday issued a statement asking for prayers from the community following the incident.
The incident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Teravista Club Drive and Teravista Parkway.
The child was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing in a crosswalk. He suffered from “incapacitating injuries,” according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
According to the family statement, the victim sustained major injuries to his brain and neck. The family asked for prayers on Easter Sunday in support of the victim.
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The family of the victim are “asking the Lord to perform a miracle” on their son. They also stated that he “walked through life as everyone’s friend. He is a kind person that would help friend’s in need and with great confidence and strength, stick up for others who couldn’t stick up for themselves.”
Round Rock ISD confirmed that the student was a Teravista Elementary School student. The principal stated in the shared statement that counselors are available to help support students during this time.
The lead agencies on the Wednesday incident are the Round Rock Police Department and Texas DPS.
Austin, TX
Rare ‘albino’ bluebonnets discovered in Central Texas state park
AUSTIN (KXAN) — “Albino” bluebonnets were spotted Friday at Inks Lake State Park in Burnet.
Inks Lake said park rangers found the unique bluebonnets beside the park’s headquarters.
Bluebonnets, or Lupinus texensis, in the U.S. are found in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Florida. The species is one of the six Lupinus species that are collectively designated the State Flower of Texas, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
“This rare variation is the result of a recessive gene that must be carried by both parent plants, so it’s pretty cool to see,” the park said.
Austin, TX
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