May 24 + 25:
Here Be Monsters 2025
What – or who – will you discover? Returning for a 3rd year, Here Be Monsters (HBM) is a two-day exploration of Austin's most celebrated indie-classical artists and creators – all on one lineup. Experience an engaging, fast-moving program of 20 acts, 20 minutes each, & 11 world premieres over 2 nights at one of Austin’s most popular (and comfortable) live music venues, RADIO/EAST. Named one of KMFA’s Top 12 Events of 2023 and 2024, enjoy food, drinks, coffee, music, and friends – it’s a not-to-be-missed weekend of community!
Venue: Radio/EAST, 3504 Montopolis Dr
Dates: Saturday, May 24 + Sunday, May 25, 2025
Time: Doors at 6pm, see set times for each day below
HERE BE MONSTERS 2025 OFFICIAL LINEUP + SET TIMES
SATURDAY, MAY 24
6:45 - welcome, and thank yous
7:00 - Maru Haru
7:25 - Jessy Eubanks + Band
[break 7:45-8:00]
8:00 - Density 512
8:25 - LOLA (Local Opera Local Artists)
8:45 - Amorsima Trio
9:05 - VAMP
[break 9:20-9:35]
9:35 - Anuj Bhutani
10:00 - Tetractys New Music + Zed
10:20 - Kraken Quartet
SUNDAY, MAY 25
6:15 - Studio A student composers, inside cafe set
6:35 - welcome, and thank yous
6:45 - Austin Unconducted
7:05 - One Ounce Opera
7:25 - Golden Hornet
[break 7:45-8:00]
8:00 - Line Upon Line + Aida Shirazi
8:25 - Man Woman Friend Computer
8:45 – Invoke
[break 9:05-9:20]
9:20 - Tatsulok Trio
9:55 - Goliath Was Bigfoot
10:20 - Panoramic Voices
Want more on what to expect at this year’s HBM? We’ve got you covered! On this just-released podcast episode from the UT Butler School of Music, Co-director Chris Prosser teases what you’ll experience from each of the 20 local groups performing during the festival - and gives you a taste of the vibe of the weekend.
Huge thanks to our Official Sponsors for Here Be Monsters 2025
