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Written by Carol de Cardenas

Texas Youth Music Festival

Battle of the Bands

Talented middle and high school musicians will 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!

The contestants would love it if you would cheer them on at the Battle of the Bands to be held Saturday, October 4 at 7pm as they compete before industry pros for a grand prize to record at Orb Recording Studios and other great prizes! This highly competitive event will be held at Bee Cave Arts Foundation studio located at 12912 Hill Country Blvd F160, Bee Cave TX 78738. Suggested ticket donation is $10 at the door.

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.

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