~ Keeping Music in Austin Alive & Well ~

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The mission of the HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR AUSTIN MUSICIANS (HAAM) is to provide access to affordable health care for Austin’s low income, uninsured musicians, focusing on prevention and wellness.

Austin, Texas is the “Live Music Capital of the World,” yet many professional working musicians are self-employed and rarely have access to health insurance. Without insurance, they can’t afford preventive health care, including primary medical care,
basic dental services and mental health counseling.

The music industry is an important contributor to Austin’s economy:

   • Nearly $1 billion in economic activity.

   • More than $25 million in local tax revenue each year.

   • It provides 11,200 jobs.

   • Austin has more than 8,000 musicians.

   • Millions of dollars are added to the city’s economy and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world brought annually by Austin City Limits Music Festival and South By Southwest Music & Media Conference.

    • Source: Texas Perspectives, City of Austin, 2004

In Austin? Come celebrate HAAM Benefit Day with us on Tuesday, September 22.
For more information see the HAAM Benefit Day Page.  Find us on twitter: myhaam