The Austin Music Industry Awards made its return on Feb. 27 to celebrate some of the biggest names in the local music scene. Relive the excitement with these highlights before catching the second half of the award show at Emo’s on March 8 at 8 p.m.
Photos by Lauren Stephens
Jackie Lee Young wins the Best Music Photographer award.
Jamie Wellwarth accepts his award for Best Live Sound Engineer with his daughter.
Trish Connelly of Cheer Up Charlies and Hotel Vegas accepts her award for Best Live Music Booker.
Billie Buck wins the Best Poster Artist award.
Continental Club owner Steve Wertheimer accepts the awards for Best Live Music Venue.
Celeste Quesada accepts the Best Producer award on behalf of her husband, Adrian Quesada.
Waterloo Records owner John Kunz accepts the award for Best Record Store.
The Sahara Lounge team accepts the Best Music Residency award for their Africa Night event.
The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) accepts their award for Best Music Nonprofit.