LOCAL VENDOR SPOTLIGHT
Austin Arena Company prides itself on creating elevated experiences for organizers, artists, and fans. Our team relies heavily on Austin based vendors and businesses to help create special, personalized activations and one-of-a-kind takeaway gifts that artists and fans will never forget. Please see below for examples of some of the local vendors that have helped bring our signature hospitality to life!
BACKSTAGE CREW ACTIVATIONS
Luna Espresso is a local, queer owned mobile coffee catering company. From The Lumineers to AEW Rampage, this Austin based business has energized thousands of hardworking crew members with their tasty cold brew and latte options.
Luna Espresso
Photographix
ProGraphix is a local graphic print production company that plays a key role in the venue’s back of house hospitality experience. From custom postcards to one-of-a-kind posters, Austin Arena Company is proud to partner with this sustainably focused local business.
Mood Aura Nomad is a local business that provides custom energy readings and aura portraits. Austin Arena Company has partnered with this company numerous times to offer a unique back of house activation for teams supporting Panic! At The Disco, Post Malone, Lizzo, and more.
Mood Aura Nomad
Taco Sweets
Taco Sweets opened its food truck on Burnet Road in 2016 and is known for making the best dessert tacos in town! From Kendrick Lamar to Dude Perfect, Taco Sweets has helped Austin Arena Company extend our signature southern hospitality to many hardworking folks behind the scenes.
ARTIST GIFTING
Fort Lonesome is an Austin-based chainstitch embroidery and custom western wear company. They have supported Austin Arena Company by creating a unique back of house giveaway for Billy Strings, Paramore, and other artists.
Fort Lonesome
Psychic Outlaw
Psychic Outlaw was born out of creator/owner Rebecca Wright’s passion with buying and creating unique clothing. From Ghost to Machine Gun Kelly, this local shop has created custom stolls and jackets for a variety of performers in ATX.
Located on South Congress, Heritage Boot Co. is a handmade, vintage inspired, cowboy boot store. To give touring artists a true Texas welcome, Austin Arena Company has worked numerous times with owners Steven and Alie Twigger to create one-of-a-kind boots for the likes of Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Dana White, and more.
Heritage Boot Co.
Understated Leather
Created in Austin, TX, Understated Leather is a design and fashion business that believes “the style and quality of their piece’s speak for the brand.” From The Black Keys to The Killers, the company has created custom leather jackets unique to each band.
FAN ACTIVATIONS
Flatfork Studio
From ideation through installation, Flatfork Studio creates hand-crafted props, artworks, and more for brand activations. The local organization has played an integral role in bringing our fan experiences to life for shows like Cody Johnson, Post Malone, and Harry Styles
Sam Martin Woodworking
Sam Martin is a woodworking artist that has lived in Austin, TX for over 10 years. He has created memorable photo opportunities for several arena events including Journey, Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, and more.
Steffi Lynn is a local illustrator, muralist, and founder of “Have a Nice Day”. The artist helped make the historic 6 night Harry Styles residency an unforgettable experience for fans with her paintings of the Harry’s House inspired doors and photo opportunity on the Dell Technologies Plaza.
Have A Nice Day
Sparkle Faerie
Sparkle Faerie is an Austin based artist who strives to provide beauty through art for all patrons. Before events like Monster Jam and Ghost, fans could opt into a free face painting session with Sparkle Faerie to enhance their event experience.