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What – or who – will you discover? Returning for a 4th 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 27 acts, 20 minutes each, & 10 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!
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LINEUP OF OFFICIAL HERE BE MONSTERS ARTISTS:
Aida Shirazi+Mojgan Misaghi, Amorsima Trio, Austin Saxophone Ensemble
Austin Unconducted, Central Texas Composers, Cover to Cover,
Density512, Inversion Ensemble, Invoke, Kraken Quartet
line upon line, Maru Haru, Maxwell Franko, nofeh/نوفه
One Ounce Opera, Panoramic Voices, Rhapsode Guild, Sophie Mathieu
Stop Motion Orchestra, Studio A Piano, Summer Sleep
Tatsulok/Goliath Was Bigfoot, The Atonal Guitar Duo, VAMP Vocals
woodwork, Zach Matteson, Zed
Venue: Radio/EAST, 3504 Montopolis Dr
Dates: Saturday, May 23 + Sunday, May 24, 2026
Want more on what to expect at HBM? We’ve got you covered! On this podcast episode from UT’s Butler School of Music, Co-director Chris Prosser gives you a taste of the vibe of last year’s festival.
Huge thanks to our Media Sponsor for Here Be Monsters 2026
