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BRAVE Fest

At Central Machine Works

Govalle, Austin

General admission is free with online registration, though tax-deductible donations support youth programs.
The venue welcomes families and furry friends across its indoor and outdoor spaces.
Visitors recommend trying the food and craft beers available on-site at the full kitchen and bar.

Live art created on-site for youth program auctions joins a lineup featuring Brigitte Bandit's Dolly Parton tribute, Westwood K-Pop Dance Club, and local vendors at Central Machine Works.

Saturday, November 7, 12:00 PM

Free

Brigitte Bandit

Austin drag queen Dolly Parton tribute

Headliner


Brigitte Bandit is an Austin‑based drag queen who performs a Dolly Parton tribute at BRAVE Fest. She has been active in LGBTQIA+ activism and has performed at venues such as Oilcan Harry’s and the Austin City Limits Music Festival.

Hum A Cappella

South Asian fusion a cappella from UT Austin


Hum A Cappella is the premier South Asian fusion a cappella group at the University of Texas at Austin, known for vocal arrangements of both Hindi and English songs.

Westwood K-Pop Dance Club

High school K‑Pop dance troupe from Westwood High


Westwood K‑Pop Dance Club is the K‑Pop dance team from Westwood High School in Austin, performing choreographed routines at BRAVE Fest.

Shanik Hughes

Shanik Hughes

Mexican‑American singer‑songwriter from Austin


Shanik Hughes is a Mexican‑American singer‑songwriter based in Austin, known for blending folk, pop, and Latin influences in her music.

Nakevia

Austin‑based performance artist


Nakevia is an Austin‑based performer and creative who appears at BRAVE Fest.

THEBROSFRESH

Baton Rouge twin‑brother R&B duo based in Austin


THEBROSFRESH is a twin‑brother duo from Baton Rouge who have made Austin their home, known for their soulful R&B and country‑fused sound.

More Cowbell

Austin mashup band specializing in song blending


More Cowbell is Austin’s only mashup band that blends multiple songs into a single performance.

What are you into?

  • Brigitte Bandit Dolly Parton tribute
  • Westwood K-Pop Dance Club
  • Lucas P-Li live art auction
  • Children's Corner craft activities
  • Central Machine Works
  • Govalle
  • Austin

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