TCMF News
Austin — The THIRTEENTH ANNUAL Texas Community Music Festival — TCMF the 13th — is now accepting applications for our popular 15-minute showcase sets. These performance opportunities are for solo performers and small groups and acoustic ensembles that require little or no amplification, and are generally staged on the covered deck of Central Market Cafe, between performances on the main patio stage. This year, we’re asking all applicants to reserve TWO CONSECUTIVE showcases, to maximize…
Read MoreAustin — We are now accepting applications for the 2018 Texas Community Music Festival, “TCMF the 13th.” If you wish you apply for the 2018 festival, please follow two simple steps: 1) Check the 2018 Schedule page in the main menu to see the available times and dates and 2) Click the button to go to the “Sign Up” page and submit your application. Please provide three choices of times and dates. We will do…
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TCMF 18
April 4-13, 2025
Central Market North
Austin, Texas
The Texas Community Music Festival kicked off in Austin April 29, 2006, at Central Market North, and drew approximately 10,000 over the four days to the central Austin location, far exceeding expectations, and setting the stage for what has now become a Central Texas tradition.

Celebrating 50 Years of ACWE
TCMF was created by and is presented by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble.
This year, the Texas Community Music Festival honors our founding organization, ACWE, who is celebrating its 50th year in 2025, and continues to make our festival possible.