Austin parks receives $8.4M check from 2024 ACL proceeds
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Limits music festival (ACL) contributes more to the city than just live music. The festival rakes in money that is later used to improve areas in the city, such as its parks.
According to a report from the firm Angelou Economics, 2024's ACL brought in almost $535 million to the Austin economy, and since the festival started in 2002, it has made more than $4.1 billion for the city.
The Austin Parks Foundation (APF) has partnered with ACL for 20 years, with an agreement where part of every ticket purchased goes towards supporting Austin parks.
In 2024, ACL brought in $8.4 million for parks and $71 million since the partnership began, which APF divides between different projects, and during a conference Wednesday, APF was presented with the $8.4 million commemorative check.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, Austin Parks Foundation CEO Colin Wallis and several Austin City Council members were present during the check presentation.
ACL raises $8.4 million in 2024 for Austin's parks (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey)
ACL raises $8.4 million in 2024 for Austin's parks (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey)
ACL raises $8.4 million in 2024 for Austin's parks (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey)
The proceeds from 2024 are expected to be divided between dozens of the city's current projects. So far, the money from ACL has helped fund more than 250 projects since the partnership began.
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