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GUIDE G R O O V Y

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Exploring Austin City Limits

The Austin City Limits Music Festival, inaugurated in 2002, draws its name from the famed TV series “Austin City Limits,” renowned as the longest-running music television show in history. Held annually in Zilker Park, South Austin, ACL Festival has evolved into a cultural juggernaut, attracting a diverse array of global music icons. Past headliners include legends like Metallica, the Red Hot Chili Pep pers, Kendrick Lamar, Arcade Fire, Jay Z, and Billie Eilish, alongside emerging talents who find their spotlight on ACL’s stages.

Spanning two weekends from midday to 10 PM, ACL Festival offers attendees an immer sive experience in music, art, and community. The sprawling festival grounds, accessible through three entrances, feature multiple stages showcasing a mix of genres from rock and indie to hip-hop and electronic. Beyond the music, ACL boasts interactive art installa tions, diverse food options, and activities for all ages, making it a celebration of creativity and cultural expression.

Zilker Park’s central location and scenic backdrop amplify the festival’s appeal, but its popularity demands early accommodation planning. Nearby hotels and accommoda tions fill up swiftly, underscoring the festival’s status as a must-attend event in the music calendar. Whether discovering new sounds or reveling in the performances of estab lished stars, ACL Festival promises an un forgettable journey through Austin’s vibrant music scene and community spirit.

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planning your visit

Dont forget to plan at least a couple months ahead

Plan to go with a group

Have a meet up spot & plan incase someone gets lost

Grab your bestfriends!

Save all your money

Book flights ahead of time

Wear comfy clothing

Pick a spot on the map you want to explore

F E S T I V A L ESSENTIALS

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INTERVIEW WITH: RANDALL KING

Andrew : So first things first, thank you so much for taking the time to do this once again. The first thing I want to ask is what was it like even getting the call to do this? Is this the first time you’ve played a major multi-genre fest like this?

Randall King: To this level, yeah. Yeah, absolutely. This is the first time I’ve ever been a part of anything like this. We’ve done some really big ass festivals. LIke LJT, you know. LJT is the biggest festival for country music in Texas. But to mix genres, cross genres, I’ve not done that.

Andrew : When you were working at the Texas Roadhouse on the Loop, did you ever think this would ever happen?

Randall : Yeah, I dreamed of it, man.

Andrew : Hell yeah.

Randall : I manifested it, for sure. In fact, I annoyed the hell out of everybody that I worked with because I was always singing in the back of the house. They were like, “Man, shut up!” Hey. It’s what I want to do. Sorry. I love it. I love singing.

Andrew : So I went and looked it up, and I found out you’re the first Red Raider to play this festival since William Clark Green did it in 2015.

Randall : Really? Flatland [Cavalry] ain’t played it?

Andrew : No, they haven’t. Every year I put them on the survey because I think they would be awesome here.

Randall : That’s crazy.

Andrew : Yeah, but just some fun thing I wanted to tell you. And then The Chicks played last year, so we kind of had a Lubbock connection but how cool is it to be the first Raider since then?

Randall : Oh because Natalie Maines. Yeah, dude, it’s incredible to come out here and

represent Tech. I even talked about Tech for a little bit on stage, we talked about the Blue Light before doing Mirror, Mirror. So it was cool, man. It was a it was a great time for sure. Good crowd.

Andrew : I texted Dalton [Domino] as soon as you shouted him out.

Randall : That was you, you sent the picture?

Andrew : I didn’t send a picture but I texted him and I was like, “Hey, Randall just shouted you out on stage at ACL” and he was like, “Well, tell him I said hey!”

I’ll ask one more Lubbock question so I don’t harp on it too long. Being sort of born and bred out of that scene, how big of an impact has it left on you and how much does it inspire you still in this day?

Randall : I mean, it’s shaped me as a songwriter. If you’re coming from Lubbock, there’s just something in the water. That timeframe from when I was there to even up to when I left, I finally got out of Lubbock in about 2020. So there was a time period from about 2011 until about 2016, where you watched songwriters just blossom. It was a community. It was camaraderie. We’re all buddies. Bringing each other up, helping each other grow, helping each other learn. Texas is where you win.