State-of-the-art live music venue and production facility supporting local independent bands, artists, festivals, and

showcases as well as serving as an international host for the

Austin music scene.

Music

Austin’s Only Music, Film, Entertainment Production and Event Facility Located on South

Congress Minutes From Downtown Austin. Opening in the Spring of 2013!

Film Events

Soundstage with on-site post-production audio and video capabilities, including the

rare motion capture technology, supporting

independent film through all stages of development and

distribution.

Entertainment, corporate, and personal events facility with on-site parking capabilities

for events up to 1,000 people and off-site parking and

shuttle capabilities for up to 5,000.

LEED Certified Facility

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Why Austin? Austin is a city locally grounded in its rich history of film, music, entertainment, technology, and business and is now demonstrating international appeal on these fronts. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live as well as one of the most resilient economies, Austin offers scenic beauty, history, and culture while serving as a hub for top companies like Google, Facebook, AMD, and Dell.

Austin is home to many internationally acclaimed festivals such as the annual SXSW interactive, film, and music festival and Austin City Limits (ACL). Starting in 2012 Austin is also now part of the International Grand Prix circuit hosting regular Formula 1 races at the new raceway.

Austin is also an intellectual and political mecca, serving as the state’s capital and home to several universities including the University of Texas, St. Edward’s University, and Concordia University.

The SoCo Mission sits minutes from downtown Austin, giving patrons access to everything the city has to offer. Visit www.socomission.com to learn more.

“The Soco Mission will add much needed infrastructure to the state of Texas and will help us in furthering the recruiting process of the film industry.”

-Bob Hudgins, Director of the Texas Film Commission

Production Space The SoCo Mission offers musicians, film makers, producers, and video crews a top-of-the-line production studio featuring the highest quality name brand equipment and staff. The space is designed to ensure superior sound and acoustics for both pre and post-production processing.

The founders of The SoCo Mission combined their knowledge and experience in music, architecture, and recording with expertise from top industry professionals to design the layout and select the equipment for the space. Among the many amenities artists will find:

• Soundstage with full rigging and staging capabilities.

• 2,950 sq/ft recording studio with full tracking, mixing, and editing capabilities.

• 3,500 sq/ft Feature Mix and Screening Room including an 80 channel Avid Icon D-Control and 7.1 surround sound.

• Top of the line recording equipment including the SSL Duality console.

• Multiple green rooms, dressing, wardrobe, and make-up areas in close proximity to production spaces.

Bottom line, when it comes to providing professional high-end production and post-production capabilities with comfort, class, and precision The SoCo Mission is Austin’s only choice.

60,000 square feet of music and film production and event space including a 10,000 square foot

covered amphitheater located on South Congress in Austin, Texas.

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Amenities Private and Open Spaces

Multiple outdoor and indoor spaces to accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 5,000.

Parking and Shuttles

Access to hundreds of on-site parking spaces for events up to 1,000 guests; provisions for RV’s, tour and charter buses; off-site parking and shuttle service for larger events.

Minutes from Downtown

Located minutes from downtown Austin, the state capital, South Park Meadows, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and other top Austin sites with access to major arteries like 1-35 and Mopac.

Performance Capabilities

9,000 sq/ft live performance hall with stage, permanent in-house sound featuring the latest in line array technology, and versatile lighting and rigging capabilities.

Support Areas

2,500 sq/ft commercial kitchen; abundant restrooms; private Green Rooms, Dressing, Wardrobe, and Make-up areas for event and wedding preparation.

Multimedia Capabilities

High-end professional audio, video, and data capabilities throughout the facility.

Onsite Staff

Staff remain onsite before, during, and after your event to work closely with your planners and team.

Beautiful Gardens

Roughly 7.5 acres of landscaped grounds including a mix of exotic and native plants and a custom water feature.

LEED Certified Facility

Energy efficient green building.

The SoCo Mission is an extremely versatile event venue catering to anyone wanting a truly Austin experience with its uncommon commitment to live music. The owners of The SoCo Mission host their own events throughout the year featuring national acts while showcasing local artists at every performance including private quarterly charity events. In addition, they consistently employ Austin's underworked talent from the film and music industries to execute the multitude of private events that take place at the facility through working with local meeting planners, event coordinators, wedding planners, corporations and organizations.

The SoCo Mission offers complete interactive multimedia capabilities during the event as well as space for video and audio production afterward. The SoCo Mission also offers ample parking as well as shuttle service from Austin’s most popular hotels. Combined with its beautifully manicured landscapes, modern design, and high-end décor, The SoCo Mission provides a breathtaking backdrop for any event or photo shoot. The SoCo Mission’s solid relationships with top local vendors also ensures that whatever your needs, they have a quality supplier to handle them.

Learn more about this state-of-the-art facility as well as view stunning photos by visiting www.socomission.com.

Full Scale Event Facility With Complete Access To Austin

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Meet the Founders

As CEO, Conor oversees the business development and marketing of The SoCo Mission. A Texas native, Conor is passionate about preserving what makes Austin unique while meeting the needs of both local events and visitors. Conor saw the need for a quality multimedia event venue with close proximity to downtown within the heart of Austin. He founded The SoCo Mission to celebrate what he loves about Austin while supporting quality, independent music and film. Heavily involved in Texas arts and business, Conor works hard to ensure that the facility will never lose sight of the gift that Austin artists are to the city.

Conor Chamberlain

Jeff Wilkinson COO and cofounder Jeff Wilkinson founded The SoCo Mission out of a love for beautiful, functional spaces as well as a passion for Texas music and film. Another Texas native and 15 year Austin resident, Jeff knows what makes Texas great and likes to show it off as he helps host clients and events from all over. With a background in management, Jeff has overseen projects spanning sale to completion, which has earned him the skill sets to oversee The Soco Mission from a more global perspective. He supervises in-house staff in charge of day-to-day operations and function of the facility while managing execution of large-scale events and projects.

The SoCo Mission was founded by two Texas natives, Conor Chamberlain and Jeff Wilkinson. Both men share a passion for Austin as well as music and film and founded The SoCo Mission to serve as an entertainment, cultural, and event hub for the city they call home. This powerful team lives and breathes the Austin scene, making them ideal hosts for locals who want to see another part of Austin, fans wanting to discover a new favorite artist, and visitors looking to host an event in one of the most internationally acclaimed cities.

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Contact publicist

Shennandoah Diaz Brass Knuckles Media

sdiaz@brassknucklesmedia.com

512-551-4023

Media Inquiries For

The SoCo Mission

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