3rd Annual Babes Fest Coming To Austin

AUSTIN, TX — The third annual Babes Fest — an interdisciplinary festival showcasing the talents of women-identifying and non-binary artists across the disciplines of film, art, music and comedy — is scheduled to be staged in Austin by month's end, organizers said Monday.

In a press release, the festival is described by organizers as "...three days of celebration, discovery and innovation." The event will be staged at various local venues from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, yielding proof that "...talent comes first, gender comes second, and equal opportunity remains of utmost importance," organizers wrote.

Babes Fest attendees can expect a spectacular and diverse music showcase lineup including artists, including the Afrofuturist hip hop/soul duo OSHUN, Brooklyn-based rap artist LATASHA, R&B/soul artist Alesia Lani, synth-pop band Night Glitter and many more.

Cinephiles can enjoy full length features including B.B. Arya’s 2017 film “We Are,” as well as a screening of shorts from a wide selection of filmmakers including Evelyn from The Internets and Brittany Reeber.

Also showcased will be a wide variety of installations from local artists throughout the three-day fest. New additions for 2018 include a mini craftHER Market pop up, BABES FEST Brunch and The Womanist Read-In, an experiential pop up library led by Emma Robinson of The Afiya Center, organizers noted.

Developed in collaboration with numerous local organizations including the East Austin multi-disciplinary event space, The Mall, the Motion Media Arts Center and Cheer Up Charlies, BABES FEST is born from collaboration and the greater sense of community, according to the press advisory

"Attendees can expect a thoroughly intimate and inclusive experience through panels with a number of the featured artists as well as many of Austin’s local community leaders," organizers wrote.

TICKETS: Tickets are available for individual events (ranging from $10 - $25) and as three-day, all access passes for $50. Visit babesfest.com/tickets to purchase.

EVENT SUMMARIES: Below, please find an outline of the BABES FEST 2018 schedule. For more information and the full lineup visit babesfest.com

OPENING NIGHT

What: Join #bbATX for an opening night of epic proportions in collaboration with The Mall featuring an evening of installations, screenings and performances. Full lineup HERE.

When: Thursday, August 30, 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Where: Museum of Achievement, 916 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702

Tickets: $10

FILM SHOWCASE

What: Featuring 20+ women and nonbinary filmmakers in Texas, the evening's film shorts range from comedy to music to narrative to experimental. Some of the night's longer works will even be accompanied by live performances. Full lineup HERE.

When: Friday, August 31, 2018, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Where: Austin School of Film, 2200 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78723

Tickets: $10

DAY MARKET AND PANELS

What: Educational panels and market featuring artist talks with OSHUN and a pop-up by craftHER Market. Full lineup HERE.

When: Saturday, September 1, 2018, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Tickets: $10

MUSIC SHOWCASE

What: Music showcase, featuring OSHUN, Latasha, Alesia Lani and more. Full lineup HERE.

When: Saturday, September 1, 2018, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Where: Mohawk, 912 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Tickets: $25

BABES FEST BRUNCH

What: Brunch by La Pera featuring a candid conversation with Maggie Lea and Tamara Hoover of Cheer Up Charlies. More information HERE.

When: Sunday, September 2, 2018, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Tickets: $20

ABOUT: #bossbabesATX is an online and offline space that amplifies, connects and supports women artists, creatives and entrepreneurs. They exist to build educated and empowered creative communities at the intersections of sisterhood and space. They aim to provide a platform of visibility, outreach and financial opportunity to 300+ Texas-based women artists, 500+ women-owned business and nonprofits. Since their launch in 2015, they have thrown more than 50 events, totaling 15,000 guests, and have worked closely with companies, brands, and leaders to continue pushing for gender equality. For more information, email thebabes@bossbabes.org or visit www.bossbabes.org/. Follow #bossbabesATX on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @bossbabesatx.

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