Revered Austin Venue Stubb’s Acquired by Live Nation and C3 Presents
variety.comChris Willman Music WriterStubb’s, the intimate outdoor music venue in Austin that has been one of the principal locations for South by Southwest for the last quarter-century, has been purchased by Austin-based C3 Presents and its parent company Live Nation, the companies announced Tuesday.Although the acquisition was completed at the end of 2021, it was not revealed until this week.The entire Austin city block on which Stubb’s sits was part of the sale, according to Austin news reports.
Stubb’s is unique among venues in offering a club-like experience that is outdoors, with a 2,500-capacity open performance space adjacent to an indoor BBQ restaurant, situated on the eastern end of Austin’s club district, not only creekside but practically adjacent to the I-35 freeway.
C3 has done the booking for Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre — as the outdoor portion is formally known — for 26 years and indicated few changes are in store for the Red River Cultural District landmark, although it indicated that unspecified improvements to the location will follow.“Stubb’s is truly one of the most special music venues, not only in Austin, but in the country,” said Amy Corbin, a promoter with C3 Presents. “The C3 team has handled booking for the past 26 years, and most of the dedicated staff have been working there for most of their careers.
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