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ACL Turns 25: What A $390 Wristband Buys, And What Austin Gets Back
Austin City Limits turns 25 this year. The cheapest three day wristband has gone from $225 in 2013 to $390 in 2026, which is about 21 percent ahead of inflation. The festival’s impact number…
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