"We've done a lot of it by trial
and error in Austin. I've learned
the business models and best
practices to make music work for a community.
Live music
brings regionalism, spirit,
heritage, magic - and dollars -
to a community. And I am
looking forward to sharing
what we have built in
'The Live Music Capital of the World'
with other cities and
public spaces."
-- Nancy Coplin
and error in Austin. I've learned
the business models and best
practices to make music work for a community.
Live music
brings regionalism, spirit,
heritage, magic - and dollars -
to a community. And I am
looking forward to sharing
what we have built in
'The Live Music Capital of the World'
with other cities and
public spaces."
-- Nancy Coplin
ABOUT NANCY COPLIN:
If you are looking for the Wizard of Austin (the person behind the curtain in the “Live Music Capital of the World,”) look no further than that spunky little redhead standing backstage. Nancy Coplin has made a name for herself in spite of the fact that she prefers a backstage role - keeping the wheels rolling and the balls in the air, and the music playing – all while making it look effortless. Coplin’s resume looks like an all-star, hall of fame play list. Her career has taken this Texas native through a tour of duty in the Dallas and New Orleans entertainment districts, and back to Austin where she has created signature events, promoted talented artists to international acclaim, and given so much back to the music community that she loves.
After thirty years of public service in Austin, Nancy Coplin started a new career path in 2014. Music continues to be center stage, as she has established her own consulting and marketing business to assist other communities and public spaces with her three decades of successful business models in music and business partnerships. After producing over 7000 live music performances in the Austin Bergstrom International Airport and other public spaces, she started her own business consulting firm with airports and other public spaces regarding live music programs. In 2015, she adds another "verse" to her musical repertoire with her Work Space Music, offering turnkey special occasion or regularly scheduled music for employee and customer appreciation. What better way to build morale and/or draw clients than through the magic of live music.
She also continues to donate her time to assist numerous non-profits and serve as stage manager and production assistant at many live music benefits. Over the years, Nancy has continued to increase her strong advocacy and support for the Austin music scene and Austin Musicians.
Background:
Growing up in Dallas, Nancy was afforded the opportunity to experience the music of such legends as Freddie King, Johnny Taylor, ZZ Hill, American Blues (pre ZZ top) and many other talented locals. She spent many nights at the Central Forest Club and other blues venues. In 1978, she moved to New Orleans to help open a new distribution office for Columbia Pictures. After a 3 year stint with Columbia, she was recruited to work for the Universal Pictures branch office. When Universal closed their New Orleans office, Nancy and her daughter Kim moved back to Texas. Though they only knew one person in town, Austin became their new home.
Before their boxes were unpacked, Nancy hit the ground running, joining a group of women business associates to become a founding member of the Women's Chamber of Commerce. As program chair, she created and co-produced Austin's Tribute to Women in Music for two consecutive years. It was at these events that Nancy first began to realize the impact of the Austin music scene on tourism and business - and ultimately the economy of the community -- and to establish friendships and contacts.
The City of Austin announced they were forming a Music Commission and Nancy applied and was appointed by the Mayor and City Council. It was a job made in heaven for Nancy. She served as Chair of the first Austin Music Commission for four years, assisting with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Memorial, Music Industry Loan Program and the official slogan for Austin, "Live Music Capital of the World.”
During this time, Nancy became even more involved in the music and business community of Austin. She was among the first to recognize the tourism impact that music could have on the economy, and proved this over and over again. She was appointed to the Executive Steering Committee for the Austin Convention Center, Music Channel Committee, Rudat Committee, Governor Ann Richards' Inaugural Entertainment Committee, and The Stevie Ray Vaughn Memorial Committee.
Without even breaking a sweat, Nancy Coplin was honored as one of the first recipient of the Texas Music Association's "Hardest Working Person in Show Business" award and was elected Vice Chair of the New Airport Terminal Task Force.
From 1998-1999, Nancy produced "What's The Cover", a two hour live show on the Austin Music Network, which featured a live band daily. Nancy and the "What's the Cover" crew won the Austin Chronicle "Best Local TV Show" award that year beating out PBS favorite Austin City Limits. Nancy was then contracted by Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in May of 1999 to book and coordinate the music for Grand Opening and was hired by the Department of Aviation in October, as Music Coordinator for the Airport.
In 2007, Nancy co-founded Women in Music Professional Society (WIMPS), a networking group for women in the music industry in Austin. In a short time it has grown to almost 600 participants, with monthly networking meetings and opportunities and members ranging in age from 18 to 84.
For the past 25 years, Nancy has booked the prestigious Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, which features the best of local Austin talent and has booked numerous music series and special events. The key to the success of all of her ventures is win-win-win! Her signature for all of her projects is making it easy for the buyer, for the customer and for the musicians to all work together - and make an ordinary day into a special occasion.
Nancy Coplin is thrilled about her new adventures in public spaces and work space! She says, "We've done a lot of it by trial and error in Austin. I've learned the business models and best practices to make music work for a community. Live music brings regionalism, spirit, heritage, magic - and dollars - to a community. And I am looking forward to sharing what we have built in 'The Live Music Capital of the World' with other cities and public and work spaces here at home."
If you are looking for the Wizard of Austin (the person behind the curtain in the “Live Music Capital of the World,”) look no further than that spunky little redhead standing backstage. Nancy Coplin has made a name for herself in spite of the fact that she prefers a backstage role - keeping the wheels rolling and the balls in the air, and the music playing – all while making it look effortless. Coplin’s resume looks like an all-star, hall of fame play list. Her career has taken this Texas native through a tour of duty in the Dallas and New Orleans entertainment districts, and back to Austin where she has created signature events, promoted talented artists to international acclaim, and given so much back to the music community that she loves.
After thirty years of public service in Austin, Nancy Coplin started a new career path in 2014. Music continues to be center stage, as she has established her own consulting and marketing business to assist other communities and public spaces with her three decades of successful business models in music and business partnerships. After producing over 7000 live music performances in the Austin Bergstrom International Airport and other public spaces, she started her own business consulting firm with airports and other public spaces regarding live music programs. In 2015, she adds another "verse" to her musical repertoire with her Work Space Music, offering turnkey special occasion or regularly scheduled music for employee and customer appreciation. What better way to build morale and/or draw clients than through the magic of live music.
She also continues to donate her time to assist numerous non-profits and serve as stage manager and production assistant at many live music benefits. Over the years, Nancy has continued to increase her strong advocacy and support for the Austin music scene and Austin Musicians.
Background:
Growing up in Dallas, Nancy was afforded the opportunity to experience the music of such legends as Freddie King, Johnny Taylor, ZZ Hill, American Blues (pre ZZ top) and many other talented locals. She spent many nights at the Central Forest Club and other blues venues. In 1978, she moved to New Orleans to help open a new distribution office for Columbia Pictures. After a 3 year stint with Columbia, she was recruited to work for the Universal Pictures branch office. When Universal closed their New Orleans office, Nancy and her daughter Kim moved back to Texas. Though they only knew one person in town, Austin became their new home.
Before their boxes were unpacked, Nancy hit the ground running, joining a group of women business associates to become a founding member of the Women's Chamber of Commerce. As program chair, she created and co-produced Austin's Tribute to Women in Music for two consecutive years. It was at these events that Nancy first began to realize the impact of the Austin music scene on tourism and business - and ultimately the economy of the community -- and to establish friendships and contacts.
The City of Austin announced they were forming a Music Commission and Nancy applied and was appointed by the Mayor and City Council. It was a job made in heaven for Nancy. She served as Chair of the first Austin Music Commission for four years, assisting with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Memorial, Music Industry Loan Program and the official slogan for Austin, "Live Music Capital of the World.”
During this time, Nancy became even more involved in the music and business community of Austin. She was among the first to recognize the tourism impact that music could have on the economy, and proved this over and over again. She was appointed to the Executive Steering Committee for the Austin Convention Center, Music Channel Committee, Rudat Committee, Governor Ann Richards' Inaugural Entertainment Committee, and The Stevie Ray Vaughn Memorial Committee.
Without even breaking a sweat, Nancy Coplin was honored as one of the first recipient of the Texas Music Association's "Hardest Working Person in Show Business" award and was elected Vice Chair of the New Airport Terminal Task Force.
From 1998-1999, Nancy produced "What's The Cover", a two hour live show on the Austin Music Network, which featured a live band daily. Nancy and the "What's the Cover" crew won the Austin Chronicle "Best Local TV Show" award that year beating out PBS favorite Austin City Limits. Nancy was then contracted by Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in May of 1999 to book and coordinate the music for Grand Opening and was hired by the Department of Aviation in October, as Music Coordinator for the Airport.
In 2007, Nancy co-founded Women in Music Professional Society (WIMPS), a networking group for women in the music industry in Austin. In a short time it has grown to almost 600 participants, with monthly networking meetings and opportunities and members ranging in age from 18 to 84.
For the past 25 years, Nancy has booked the prestigious Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, which features the best of local Austin talent and has booked numerous music series and special events. The key to the success of all of her ventures is win-win-win! Her signature for all of her projects is making it easy for the buyer, for the customer and for the musicians to all work together - and make an ordinary day into a special occasion.
Nancy Coplin is thrilled about her new adventures in public spaces and work space! She says, "We've done a lot of it by trial and error in Austin. I've learned the business models and best practices to make music work for a community. Live music brings regionalism, spirit, heritage, magic - and dollars - to a community. And I am looking forward to sharing what we have built in 'The Live Music Capital of the World' with other cities and public and work spaces here at home."