The third annual Honk TX Festival will return to Austin this March 22-24, 2013. Just between you and me, it looks like it will be a ton of fun. The best part every event, every concert and movie throughout the entire festival is free! Can I get a woot woot!?
About:
More then twenty (20) of the most exciting, original, and talented community street bands from across North America will return to perform absolutely free in streets, parks, and neighborhoods throughout Austin for the third annual HONK!TX festival, taking place on the weekend of March 22nd through 24th, 2013.
Inspired by the success of the original HONK! Festival in Somerville, Massachusetts and HONK! Fest West in Seattle, Washington, HONK!TX is a nonprofit and grassroots gathering of street bands that defy simple categorization. Bands will play without amplification and without fabricated stages, breaking down any barriers between the crowd and performers.
The bands range in size from four to forty members, all diverse in age, ethnicity, and musical background. They represent various performance traditions, including New Orleans second line brass, European Klezmer, Balkan and Romani music, and festivals such as Mardi Gras and Carnaval.
HONK!TX is made possible by the wholehearted support of neighborhood associations, local
businesses, city officials, and other community members. Volunteers will provide housing,
transportation, and their time at the festival.
Schedule:
Friday
pre-Festival Community Shows
Honk!TX partners with FrontSteps’ Austin Resource Center for the Homeless and with the Austin Boys & Girls Club South Unit for our community shows this year.
HONK!TX Kickoff!
The 1300 block of S. Congress Ave.
6pm-10pm
*free*
19 bands dazzle the denizens of South Austin with free musical performances. Bands will play at Jo’s Coffee, Snack Bar, and the nearby food trailer parking lot.
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Saturday
Adams Hemphill Park from noon to 7pm. All 24 bands will be playing on multiple stages in the area
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Sunday
HONK!TX Parade Day!
Pan-Am Park, 4th and Chicon St
Parade: 12pm-2pm
Band Revue: 2:30pm-5:30pm
*free*
The annual parade from Pan-American Park in East Austin at 12 Noon sharp! The route will see 20 bands and plenty of spectacle marching their musical way through East Austin and returning to the park. Following that will be the annual all-band blowout revue where bands will have 8 minutes to strut their stuff for an adoring audience of fans and friends. Be on the lookout for one-shot appearances by the Low Brass Choir, High Wind Choir and the One-Ounce Opera!
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HONK!TX Movie Night
The Off Center (2211 Hidalgo)
6pm-9pm
*free*
Go to The Off Center for a special free screening of three movies about brass band culture: Trip to the Moon, Sousa on the Rez, and HONK! You Very Much.
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Admission:
Free for ALL events
Handicapped Accessibility:
Since there are a number of different venues the accessibility issues vary by venue. Most however will be meet ADA requirements.
Website:
Honk TX Festival
About:
More then twenty (20) of the most exciting, original, and talented community street bands from across North America will return to perform absolutely free in streets, parks, and neighborhoods throughout Austin for the third annual HONK!TX festival, taking place on the weekend of March 22nd through 24th, 2013.
Inspired by the success of the original HONK! Festival in Somerville, Massachusetts and HONK! Fest West in Seattle, Washington, HONK!TX is a nonprofit and grassroots gathering of street bands that defy simple categorization. Bands will play without amplification and without fabricated stages, breaking down any barriers between the crowd and performers.
The bands range in size from four to forty members, all diverse in age, ethnicity, and musical background. They represent various performance traditions, including New Orleans second line brass, European Klezmer, Balkan and Romani music, and festivals such as Mardi Gras and Carnaval.
HONK!TX is made possible by the wholehearted support of neighborhood associations, local
businesses, city officials, and other community members. Volunteers will provide housing,
transportation, and their time at the festival.
Schedule:
Friday
pre-Festival Community Shows
Honk!TX partners with FrontSteps’ Austin Resource Center for the Homeless and with the Austin Boys & Girls Club South Unit for our community shows this year.
HONK!TX Kickoff!
The 1300 block of S. Congress Ave.
6pm-10pm
*free*
19 bands dazzle the denizens of South Austin with free musical performances. Bands will play at Jo’s Coffee, Snack Bar, and the nearby food trailer parking lot.
View Larger Map
Saturday
Adams Hemphill Park from noon to 7pm. All 24 bands will be playing on multiple stages in the area
View My Saved Places in a larger map
Sunday
HONK!TX Parade Day!
Pan-Am Park, 4th and Chicon St
Parade: 12pm-2pm
Band Revue: 2:30pm-5:30pm
*free*
The annual parade from Pan-American Park in East Austin at 12 Noon sharp! The route will see 20 bands and plenty of spectacle marching their musical way through East Austin and returning to the park. Following that will be the annual all-band blowout revue where bands will have 8 minutes to strut their stuff for an adoring audience of fans and friends. Be on the lookout for one-shot appearances by the Low Brass Choir, High Wind Choir and the One-Ounce Opera!
View Larger Map
HONK!TX Movie Night
The Off Center (2211 Hidalgo)
6pm-9pm
*free*
Go to The Off Center for a special free screening of three movies about brass band culture: Trip to the Moon, Sousa on the Rez, and HONK! You Very Much.
View Larger Map
Admission:
Free for ALL events
Handicapped Accessibility:
Since there are a number of different venues the accessibility issues vary by venue. Most however will be meet ADA requirements.
Website:
Honk TX Festival
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