Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Hosts JetStream Music Fest

AUSTIN, TX —As the "Live Music Capital of the World", Austin is known for connecting people through music. From hosting festivals like the world-renowned SXSW to its countless venues showcasing the talents of local and regional artists, Austin is synonymous with music. As a celebration of local music, the Austin Bergstrom International Airport will host a one-night only virtual event with 23 airports across North America for the JetStream Music Festival.

The free, multi-hour livestream begins at 5 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, May 6 via participating airports' Facebook Live. Austin’s Latin pop artist, Gina Chavez, will perform and host the event. Each participating airport will feature a musician local to their city to support the creative community amid the COVID-19 public health crisis. Participating airports include:

• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – host
• Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)
• Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
• Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
• Evansville Regional Airport (EVV)
• Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
• Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
• Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
• John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
• John Wayne Airport (SNA)
• Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
• Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
• Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
• Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
• Portland International Airport (PDX)
• San Diego International Airport (SAN)
• Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
• Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
• Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
• Yeager Airport (CRW)

As COVID-19 continues to impact industries across the country, airports across the U.S. remain open for essential travel and vital cargo. The livestream event will also feature messages from local leadership at many of the airports. The goal of the virtual concert is to bring communities closer together in shared experience. “For so many airports across North America, live music entertainment in the terminal has become a fun way to delight and engage passengers,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “Despite the sudden and significant drop in passenger traffic at North America’s airports because of the coronavirus health pandemic, this effort by Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and many other North American airports provides a unique opportunity to connect with their passengers. We look forward to hearing these musicians again in airport terminals soon.”

The full lineup for the festival will soon be released and will feature a range of acts representative to each city's music culture. Festival viewers will also be able to tip musicians throughout the performance and learn about the various organizations assisting communities within each respective city. Using the hashtag #JetStreamFest, viewers can join in on the celebration across social media. To learn more about virtual music festival, including ways to tune in, click HERE.