Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival returns this October for two packed weekends—October 3–5 and October 10–12.

We used Booking Agent Info’s music industry directory to research which agencies are shaping this year’s bill and how the landscape compares to last year.

Once again, Wasserman leads, repping 26% of the lineup—the same stronghold they held in 2024. Their roster includes headliner John Summit, alongside standout acts like MARINA and Sam Barber.

Next up is Creative Artists Agency (CAA) with a notable jump to 17%, up from 13% last year. Their influence is bolstered by headliners like Sabrina Carpenter and Doja Cat.

William Morris Endeavor (WME) also commands 17%, increasing from 15% in 2024. With a diverse headliner slate including Luke Combs, Doechii, and Hozier.

United Talent Agency (UTA) made the biggest leap, climbing to 12% from just 7% last year. Their growing presence includes buzzworthy acts like Dylan Gossett, Sammy Virji, and Joey Valence & Brae.

Ground Control Touring holds steady at 3%, repping names like Japanese Breakfast and Gregory Alan Isakov.

High Road Touring, with Lucius and The Heavy Heavy, slips slightly to 3% from 4%.

Meanwhile, Sound Talent Group triples its share to 3%, boosted by artists like Pierce The Veil and INOHA.

TBA Agency increases from 2% to 3% with acts like CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso and Bebe Stockwell.

16% of the lineup are represented by a variety of other agencies, and artists managing their bookings in-house.

It should be noted that we excluded 3 artists for whom we didn’t have data.