Annual Texas Youth
Music Festival
Talented high school and middle schoolers participated in the first Texas Youth Music Festival in 2024! The artists competed before a panel of industry professionals to win the grand prize of a coveted Orb Recording session to record their original single.
Calling All Texas Student Rockstars!
Submit Your Band
for the 2025 Texas Youth Music Festival!
We’re excited to invite talented middle and high school musicians to take center stage at the 2025 Texas Youth Music Festival, a FREE three-day, high-energy event celebrating young musical talent from across the Lone Star State!
Presented by the Bee Cave Arts Foundation and The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts, this unique festival gives student garage bands the opportunity to perform, connect, and grow — all with guidance from professional musicians and music industry insiders.
Festival Highlights | October 3–5, 2025
Friday, Oct 3 | 7 PM – Meet the Judges: Kick off the weekend with engaging discussions with music professionals and Improv music activities to spark creativity.
Saturday, Oct 4 | 7–10 PM – Battle of the Bands: The main event! Selected bands will perform live in an indoor concert setting with immersive light art installations.
Sunday, Oct 5 | 12–3 PM – Master Class & Jam Sessions: Interactive workshops and collaborative jams to strengthen skills, spark creativity, and build confidence.
🏆 Grand Prize: A professional recording session at Orb Recording Studio, plus additional prizes!
How to Enter
Open to middle and high school students across Texas
FREE to enter
Bands must submit a performance audition (YouTube or streaming link) for jury review. Original or cover songs accepted. Selected bands will be notified upon acceptance.
Submission deadline: September 3, 2025 (by midnight)
Submit here: https://forms.gle/9kUUse17FTPGPt297
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