Why is Austin called The Live Music Capital of the World®?
With nearly 200 venues, the city has more live music entertainment per capita than any other U.S. city. Q: I have heard of SXSW; does Austin have other big music festivals? A: For 10 days each March, the South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Conferences and Festival bring people from all over the world to Austin. But that’s certainly not all. Held in September of each year, the Austin City Limits Music Festival is a three-day outdoor music extravaganza: Now in its sixth big year, the ACL Fest spreads over 16 acres in Zilker Park and features hundreds of the best music acts in the world. Q: Why is Austin referred to as the “Third Coast”? A: There are a lot of reasons Austin has become a film and TV production mecca: For five years running, Austin has bested all other Texas cities in feature film production budgets. Numerous independent and blockbuster movies have been made here, and the annual Austin Film Festival is one of the top film festivals in the country. But don’t take
