Williamsville staff lays out Music on Main season, permit structure and fees

Village staff outlined the schedule and permit fee structure for the 2025 Music on Main season during the Feb. 10 meeting, and said staff will present a resolution at the next board meeting to formalize the changes.

Key points

- Season and dates: The Music on Main season is scheduled for June 5 through Aug. 28, 2025. The broader Music season range cited for village permitting purposes runs May 15 through Sept. 30.

- Permit options and fees: Each participating venue will file a separate mayor’s permit. The standard Music on Main permit is $500 per location for the season. A Music on Main Plus option is $1,000 per location and allows up to two nights per week (Thursday plus either Friday or Saturday) during the Music on Main season; the Plus option also permits one night of music during pre- or post‑season windows (May 15–June 5 and Sept. 4–Sept. 30).

- Administrative rules: Staff said venues that want to add nights after the season begins must obtain a separate permit and pay the applicable fee. The proposal will be added to the mayor’s permit form and the village will seek board approval by resolution at the next meeting so organizers and venues have clarity before the season.

Why it matters

Staff said the revised permit structure clarifies expectations for restaurants and venues that host live music and creates a consistent fee arrangement that covers administrative review and public‑safety oversight. Trustees asked practical questions about late additions and whether vendors need background checks (planning staff said sidewalk vendors are considered sidewalk use and are not subject to the vendor background check applied to other categories).

Next steps

Village staff will bring the drafted permit language and a resolution to the next board meeting to allow formal adoption ahead of the 2025 season.