TEXAS MUSIC OFFICE TO PRESENT CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION SUNDAY, APRIL 27

AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL TO DELIVER SPECIAL PROCLAMATION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Presentations to honor the 50th Anniversary of Antone’s Nightclub, with City Councilman presenting Saturday, April 26, and Texas Music Office presenting Sunday, April 27, both before Allstar Jams

WHO & WHAT: A certificate of recognition from The State of Texas, signed by the Governor, will be presented to Antone’s Nightclub on Sunday, April 27 in honor of the venue’s 50th Anniversary, its enduring contribution to the preservation of Texas’ musical heritage, and the enrichment of the state’s vibrant music scene. The Texas Music Office (TMO) Director, Chip Adams, will host the presentation on stage at Austin Blues Festival, right before Sunday night’s Allstar Jam hosted by Jimmie Vaughan, Gary Clark Jr. & Friends.

Austin City Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri of District 9 will also deliver a special proclamation on behalf of the city during Austin Blues Festival on Saturday, April 26 to honor the 50th Anniversary of Antone’s and its place as a cultural touchstone of Austin and beyond.

WHEN & WHERE: The Texas Music Office certificate presentation will take place on Sunday, April 27 before the 9:00 p.m. Allstar Jam.

Council Member Qadri’s proclamation for the City of Austin will be presented on Saturday, April 26 before the 6:15 p.m. Allstar Jam.

Austin Blues Festival will take place at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, located at 1401 Trinity St, Austin, Texas, 78701.

TICKETS: Austin Blues Festival tickets can be purchased at www.austinbluesfestival.com/tickets. 

HOW TO STAY IN THE LOOP: Follow Austin Blues Festival on Instagram and sign up for the email and SMS lists, located on the website homepage.

Austin Blues Festival is graciously supported by its sponsors: Airbnb; Antone’s Famous Po Boys; Austin Suburu; Big House Sound; Clifford Antone Foundation; Criquet; Hattie B’s Hot Chicken; ILIOS Productions; KUTX; LALO Tequila; Love, Tito’s; Marsh McClennan Agency; Oasis; Planet K Texas; ProGraphix; Q2 Holdings, Inc.; Still Austin Whiskey; Topo Chico Mineral Water; Usio; Akimbo; White Claw; Will Steakley.

ABOUT AUSTIN BLUES FESTIVAL
The Austin Blues Festival, presented by the legendary Antone’s Nightclub, is a two-day celebration of music and culture located at Austin’s Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. Reviving a beloved tradition that began in 1999 with performances by iconic artists like Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, and Ray Charles, the festival returns for its third edition in 2025, also celebrating Antone’s 50th anniversary as Austin’s “Home of the Blues.” For more information, visit www.austinbluesfestival.com.

ABOUT THE TEXAS MUSIC OFFICE

The Texas Music Office in the Governor’s Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office is the first and longest-running state music office in the nation. Since 1990, TMO has fostered the economic development of Texas music businesses, Texas musicians, and Texas communities. Since 2016, TMO has operated the first and only statewide Music Friendly Community Program in the nation, with an extensive network of more than 70 certified Music Friendly Texas community partners across the state. The TMO also serves as a clearinghouse for Texas music industry information, acts as a liaison between music businesses and government offices, publicizes significant industry developments, and attracts essential music industry to the Lone Star State. A vibrant Texas music industry supports local job creation while drawing visitors from around the globe, attracting a talented workforce across industries, and supporting business recruitment and expansion efforts throughout the state.