A study by Upgraded Points highlighted on KXAN shows high costs of concert vacations in cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, while cities like Lexington and Cleveland offer more affordable options.

Donald Glover, as Childish Gambino, released a new album "ATAVISTA" and announced tour dates in Austin and Dallas for September, with WILLOW joining as a special guest.

SXSW festival is set to expand to London in June 2025, bringing its blend of tech, music, and film to Europe for the first time, with local cultural integration.

The Long Center in Austin announces a free summer Drop-In Concert Series featuring local music every Thursday from May 23 to August 15, with a diverse lineup and a new 3D-printed performance pavilion.

The 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival will feature headliners like Dua Lipa, Chris Stapleton, and Tyler, the Creator among other top and emerging acts. Tickets go on sale May 7.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport celebrates 25 years of live music performances, with over 1,700 shows last year and its 17,500th show upcoming, as part of Austin's vibrant music scene integration into travelers' experiences.

Austin PBS is digitizing 50 seasons of "Austin City Limits" for its 50th anniversary, aided by Google Fiber's 20 Gig internet, and plans to launch new programs and a news show in 2024-2025.

Live Nation offers $25 concert tickets for "Concert Week," from May 8-14, including various artists and genres, with special early access for T-Mobile and Rakuten customers.

Slipknot is set to perform in Austin on September 17 as part of their 25th-anniversary tour, "Here Comes the Pain," with supporting acts Knocked Loose and Vendor.

Sting and Eminem will headline concerts at this year's Formula One U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. COTA is also offering to buy back early-purchased tickets at a higher price.

Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" album, featuring the single "Fortnight" with Post Malone, has Texas references and is praised for its poetic qualities.

COTA is repurchasing "early bird" F1 U.S. Grand Prix tickets for more than the original sale price, anticipating increased demand after the musical guest lineup announcement.

Texas celebrates Selena Quintanilla-Pérez with a movie night at the French Legation and a tribute by Bidi Bidi Banda, with an interview featuring lead singer Stephanie Bergara.