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What does it mean for Austin artists to take the stage at the city’s biggest music festival? This episode features conversations with SL Houser, Geto Gala, and Next of Kin as they share their journeys to Austin City Limits Music Festival, reflect on what it means to perform in their hometown, and talk about what’s next for their music. Pause/Play is a listener-supported production of KUT & Source

According to the Austin Music Census, 38% of the people who took the survey struggled to find affordable housing. We take a look at the Metropolis Apartments, a complex that has been providing affordable housing for musicians and creatives for over 20 years. Pause/Play is made possible by listeners like you. You can support the work that Pause/Play does by making a donation at… Source

The Live Music Fund is about to launch applications for its third round of funding. Hear what’s changed with the fund over the years, and what will be new with this next iteration. Erica Shamaly, Division Manager for Music and Entertainment within the Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Division, is featured in this episode. Find out more on the City of Austin’s Live Music Fund web… Source

In preparation for our upcoming update episode about the Live Music Fund, we revisit this episode from 2022, which tells the story of how the framework for the first Live Music Fund was developed. Find out more about the Live Music Fund on the City of Austin’s website. Pause/Play is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support our work by… Source

Caren Kelleher, founder and CEO of Gold Rush Vinyl and co-owner of Waterloo Records, shares why she launched a vinyl pressing plant, how her company brings records to life, and what’s next for her growing businesses. Pause/Play is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support our work by donating at supportthispodcast.org. Source