Entertainment & Events
Thursday, February 21, 2019 by Jimmy Maas
Entertainment & Events
Paperwork could cost Circuit of the Americas $20 million for last year’s F1 race
The Circuit of the Americas could be out as much as $20 million in incentives from the governor’s office.The office informed COTA officials they missed a critical filing date for a human trafficking prevention plan in advance of the Formula…
Monday, January 28, 2019 by Chad Swiatecki
Entertainment & Events
Club owners, developers’ input sought for agent of change survey
The city’s Music and Entertainment division is pushing for more music and entertainment venue operators and members of the local development community to take a survey that will play a major role in shaping the long-brewing “agent of change” ordinance…
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 by Jack Craver
Entertainment & Events
Legal questions swirl around soccer stadium petition
The organizers of an initiative aimed at stopping the construction of a Major League Soccer stadium in North Central Austin say that the city must hold an election on the matter in May, despite contrary claims from city attorneys.Last week,…
Monday, January 14, 2019 by Chad Swiatecki
Entertainment & Events
Music commission pushes for action on ‘agent of change’
Members of the city’s Music Commission are pushing staff for action to produce an “agent of change” ordinance that City Council can vote on to bring some clarity to friction between entertainment venues and nearby hotels and residences.At last week’s…
Monday, January 7, 2019 by Chad Swiatecki
Entertainment & Events
New event deadline means clarity, crunch time for SXSW planners
The Austin Center for Events has set a hard deadline of Feb. 8 for applications for special events scheduled to take place during spring festival season, or the 10 days in March that span the South by Southwest festival.Setting that…
Thursday, December 20, 2018 by Jimmy Maas
Entertainment & Events
Major League Soccer and Precourt Sports sign lease for stadium site in North Austin
Precourt Sports Ventures signed a lease with the city of Austin today for 24 acres in North Austin to build a Major League Soccer stadium.“Bringing major league sports to Austin will help bring all parts of our diverse city together,…
