TCMF News
Austin — The Fourteenth Annual Texas Community Music Festival kicks off in one month, Friday, April 26, 2019, and the schedule is set. This year’s lineup will keep the dance floor full and a melody in your heart! Make your plans today to join us for the Community music event of the year. April 26-May 5, 2019, at Central Market North in Austin. TCMF is presented by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble and graciously hosted…
Austin — Applications are now being accepted for 15-minute showcase sets during the weekend performance of the 14th annual Texas Community Music Festival. These sets are performed on the covered patio portion of Central Market Cafe and are ideal for solo artists or small groups that require little or no amplification. Over the years, we’ve enjoyed a diverse mix of performers during these sets, including many new performers who now have achieved great commercial success.…
TCMF 14 IS NOW BOOKED! Thanks to everybody who responded so quickly to our call for artists this year! We’re delighted and humbled by the regard you have for the Texas Community Music Festival. If your group was unable to land a spot on the schedule, you will be automatically added to a waiting list and should an opening arise (they always do), we’ll reach back around to you. Additionally, we’ll soon be opening registration…
Austin — Bands and performers wishing to appear in the 14th Annual Texas Community Music Festival, April 26-May 5, 2019, may now apply to be part of the festival. All performances will be held at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., in Austin. As always, all performances will be family friendly and free admission. If you wish to perform in TCMF 14, please go to the 2019 Schedule tab on the menu, choose three…
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Join us for the 21st YEAR of our local, free, grassroots music festival, right here in Austin, TX!
The Texas Community Music Festival kicked off in Austin on April 29, 2006 at Central Market Cafe North. The very first TCMF drew approximately 10,000 attendees over the four-day event, far exceeding expectations and setting the stage for what has now become a ten-day tradition.
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