HAAM Members Tell Their Stories

The Live Music Capital of the World is home to incredible musicians whose talent and creativity enrich our live music scene and embody what makes our city unique. From an Iranian immigrant who found his voice in world music to an open-format DJ who is also a Top Five Austin Business Woman of the Year and nominee for an Latino Media Orgullo Award. These artists represent not just different musical genres, but the diverse paths that lead creators to make Austin their artistic home.

How do we keep these creatives here in Central Texas?

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Information and Resources for SIMS Service Pause

The SIMS Foundation announced the pausing of most services for a 90-day period, from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, to restructure and develop a sustainable service model going forward.

Over the last 20 years, HAAM has worked alongside the SIMS Foundation as a partner  organization to improve the mental health and wellness of our music community. During this time of change, we are working to keep our community informed and connected to the care they need. Many of us know the invaluable support the SIMS Foundation has provided to Austin's musicians over the past 30 years to ensure that mental health and substance use recovery services are within reach. We are working closely with SIMS to be supportive partners as their organization makes significant changes.

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Bailey Morrison
PNC Announces 3-Year Partnership with HAAM as co-lead HAAM Day Sponsors!

As part of its continued commitment to the Austin music community, the PNC Foundation announced a three-year, year-round partnership with the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). The renewed sponsorship with HAAM will make the PNC Foundation the organization’s exclusive financial education partner and the co-lead supporter of HAAM Day, Austin’s biggest fundraising event supporting local musicians. 

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Save the Date for HAAM Day!

HAAM Day is more than a fundraiser! Now in its 19th year, HAAM Day is one of Austin’s most iconic celebrations of community and live music, raising awareness and critical funds for HAAM. HAAM Day 2024, powered by PNC and SXSW, will take place on Tuesday, September 24th and will be offering more than 250 FREE live music performances all over town.

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Remembering Sam VanDelinder

Utterly unique. Thoughtful. Brilliant. Ahead of his time. These are just a few ways that Samuel Sayre VanDelinder’s family and friends described him after his passing in 2023. As we near the anniversary of Sam’s death, we wanted to share a little bit of his story.

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Bailey Morrison