April ATXM Night Shift Music Industry Mixer + Open Mic (FREE!)

Musicians, industry professionals, and music lovers come together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the culture that makes Austin the Live Music Capital of the World at our monthly Night Shift mixers.

Join us Wednesday, April 8th at the creative home of in East Austin for a relaxed evening of networking, conversation, and live music.

This month’s Night Shift features a casual open mic on the outdoor stage, giving musicians the chance to jump up, share a song, test new material, or collaborate with fellow artists.

Expect a laid-back environment where creativity flows and connections happen naturally.

🎶 Open mic spots available (lottery)
🎶 Acoustic or light setup encouraged
🎶 Meet other musicians and industry professionals

Located in East Austin, HowMuch?! Studios is a unique hybrid music production, video production, and event space designed for creative collaboration.

The venue features:

• Outdoor performance stage and patio
• Indoor studio and lounge spaces
• Professional recording and production environment
• Comfortable areas to network and hang with fellow creatives
• Full bar with cocktails available

It’s the perfect creative setting for Austin’s music community to connect.

ATXM Night Shift is more than a mixer.

It’s a place where:

🎸 Musicians meet collaborators
🎤 Industry professionals discover new artists
🎶 Creatives build real relationships
🤝 Austin’s music community comes together

Many collaborations, gigs, and partnerships have started right here.

ATXM Night Shift — Music Industry Mixer + Open Mic

📅 Wednesday, April 8, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 HowMuch?! Studios – East Austin

🎟 Free event — RSVP required

⚠️ Please RSVP by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7

The Austin Texas Musicians Fund (ATXM) is the foundational nonprofit dedicated to advocacy, education, and economic development for Austin’s musicians and venues.

Night Shift is one of the ways we bring the community together — building connections that strengthen the local music ecosystem.

Space is limited and these events fill up quickly.

Learn more about our advocacy, education, and economic development work at

This event is photographed and recorded. By attending or participating in this event, you grant Austin Texas Musicians (ATXM) and its partners the right to use images, audio, and video that may include you for promotional, educational, marketing, and archival purposes across digital, print, and social media platforms, without compensation.

Located in Central Austin, HowMuch?! Studios is a hybrid event venue and music/video production space built for creativity and collaboration. With professional studio facilities, lounge areas, and an outdoor stage, it’s an ideal setting for performances, mixers, and creative gatherings.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

HowMuch?! Studios, 6910 Shirley Avenue, Austin, United States

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