Backstage Pass To The World and Icon Awards
We had such a great night at our first annual Backstage Pass To The World and Icon Awards! Thank you to our wonderful Award recipients,
entertainers, sponsors, and everyone who attended. Check out the slide show to the right and see more photos (or add your own) at our
Flickr Photo Group.
To recap....
On Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at
The Parish
Emcee Kevin Connor served as the conductor extraordinaire for our VIP reception, musical performances, awards presentation,
and silent auction.
Patricia Vonne started things off at the VIP reception, and
was followed by performances from
Stanley Samuelson from the Faroe Islands, courtesy of
The House of Songs, and a blistering performance from
The Black And White Years
Dart Music International Icon Award
For outstanding contributions enriching Austin's quality of life through the musical arts, with emphasis on international and intercultural exchange.
2010 Recipients:
Jim Butler - Manager of
Creative Industries Development for the City of Austin and staff of the
Austin Music Commission.
Roky Erickson - Native Austin singer/songwriter and founding member of the influential group
13th Floor Elevators, who coined the term "psychedelic rock."
Terry Lickona - Executive producer of
Austin City Limits Limits on PBS and
Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Honoree.
Rose Reyes - Director of Music Marketing for the
Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Sponsors
Our generous sponsors helped us to keep Austin's music scene international! Their support helps international acts to Austin, spreads the Gospel
According to Austin throughout theglobal music world and ensures the culture of creativity we cherish in our hometown.
Global Sponsors
The House Of Songs
Ambassadors
The Austin Chronicle
Bravo Entertainment
Plutopia Productions
Voodoo Cowboy
Diplomats
Gene Butler Events
Affordable Sound & CD Duplication
Fringecore
Corcoran & Co
Yo! Media
Lone Star Family Market
Envoys
Warehouse Pool Supply
Silent Auction
10% of all Silent Auction proceeds are designated for Haitian relief efforts.
Who Made It Happen
Our volunteers and contributors who put in their time, effort, talent, and money. Without them none of our programs would see the light of day.
Event Coordinators: Pamela Burton and Valeri Marquart
Event Production: Enrique Bravo, Melody Lemonds, Mike Sammon
Silent Auction: Patricia Albright, Andrea McAlister
Award and Graphic Design: In Churl Yo
Floral Design: Paula Gauthier
Photography: Rosy Lea
PR and Marketing: Jo Rae Di Menno, Karen Egeland, Jessie Torissi
Volunteers: Lauren Burton, Matthew Crombie, Jessie O'Connell, Reneau Skinner, Linda Thompson, Max Van Wagner, Lisa Wood
