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FOSTERING collaboration, community, and creative excellence within the austin songwriting community SINCE 2022.

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WHAT WE DO

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Songwriter showcases

Come hear artist share original songs and stories in a listening room environment, hosted monthly at alamo drafthouse

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Workshops & challenges

hone your skills along with other artists, through joining monthly songwriting prompts and quarterly workshops

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COMmunity events

connect with other songwriters and artists in the city through networking and social events, showcases, and more!

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SONGWRITER SHOWCASES

Join us for regular songwriter showcases, hosted on the second thursday of each month at barrel O’ Fun inside the alamo drafthouse in mueller!

These special nights feature 4 hand-selected artists who share their unique songs and stories in an intimate, listening room style environment. the Full Alamo drafthouse bar and menu is available. hope to see you at our next one!

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join the SONGCORE community

Whether you’re a music fan, a songwriter, a creative, or music industry professional, there are plenty of opportunities to get plugged in and become part of the asc community!

in addition to attending our public showcases, SOME of these opportunities include:

  • Applying for a featured artist slot at a showcase

  • running sound, doors, or merch for a showcase

  • PHotography & videography for a showcase

  • speaking & sharing at a workshop

  • hosting small songwriter gatherings

  • Participating in one of our monthly songwriting challenges

  • much more!

Visit our “Get Involved” page for more details.

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become part of austin songcore AND DISCOVER YOUR NExt favorite song.

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« COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION, & CREATIVE EXCELLENCE

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GET TO KNOW songcore artists

Follow our ASC Spotify playlist to find Every artist who’s been featured in our showcases! We know how important every follow and stream is to independent artists, so following your favorite asc artists on spotify is a great way to support them, and pre-game for the next showcase!