Austin Backstage Live

Austin Backstage Live is the vision of developer, Mitchell Kalogridis, for a 250 acre tract of land he owns in Southeast Austin. An area located between Wm. Cannon and Slaughter Lane (north and south) and I-35 and Bluff Springs Rd. (east and west) sitting high on a bluff, covered in trees with a small creek running through. The vision is to be a premier destination park with various venues and activities throughout. After meeting with and talking to Mitchell Kalogridis, the man behind this project, I came away with answers and a better idea of what his plans and expectations are for Austin Backstage Live. First and foremost, I noticed a dedication and determination to see that the project is developed according to what he envisions it to be. He sees a premier family destination, where a day trip or family vacation can be fun and exciting for adults and children of all ages. Where the venues will be varied and visitors will want to return time after time. The anchor and main feature will be an amphitheater that will have at least a 7500 seat capacity with a state of the art sound system, where top entertainers and artist will want to perform. Other features include a luxury hotel, an indoor-outdoor water park, a drive-in theater with vintage style cars for seating, an international style farmers market, specialized shopping and restaurants, modern and up-to-date studios for both movies and music production, and much more. All encompassed by approximately 135 acres of tree covered hillsides with hike and bike trails and picnic areas winding along throughout the park. The list goes on. He sees a destination that embodies what Austin is famous for, good music, good food and the love of the outdoors. An Austin destination where not only families can come enjoy all that the park has to offer but also a place where artist in all facets of the entertainment industry can come to work or play.  An environment that will anticipate what you want, before you know you want it and be delighted you have it.