Join us in celebrating Austin’s 20th smokefree anniversary on September 1. Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World, was an innovator back in 2005 when it became an early adopter of a strong smokefree law that included bars and music venues. In 2020, ANR Foundation’s Smokefree Music Cities project featured 10 artists and one venue owner during the month of September to highlight personal stories from Austin musicians. Hear their stories and some music from award winning artists and icons like Marcia Ball, Jackie Venson, Johnny Goudie, Shinyribs, Gina Chavez, SaulPaul, Moving Panoramas, Matt the Electrician, Suzanna Choffel, and BettySoo, along with Saxon Pub owner, Joe Ables.
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Other notable music cities that have gone smokefree include New Orleans, which celebrated its 10th smokefree anniversary in April 2025, Atlanta, and Nashville. Which music city will be next?
If you are interested in working on a campaign to bring smokefree air to all workplaces, including hospitality venues such as bars, music clubs, and casinos, contact us at anr@no-smoke.org. We rely on funds from individual donors and philanthropic funders to sustain our cutting-edge advocacy, coalition development, and skills building efforts.
Every city should be a #smokefreemusiccity. #ATX did it. You can too!
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