Founded in 2012, Audiofemme is a curatorial collective that creates culture at the intersection of music, feminism, sex and politics.
Our mission is to establish deep bonds by uplifting the artistry of emerging voices. We organize programs and events that showcase and develop craft and critical discourse.
Since 2020, Audiofemme has provided $60,000 in seed funding to emerging interdisciplinary artists, prioritizing BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Seed grants of $2,000 are awarded to emerging performing artists to fund new work and build their platform. We take into account the originality of the concept, its impact on community, and its potential to further the artist’s career.
The only all-femme/non-binary showcase in the festival.
For four years Audiofemme has officially participated in the premiere festival of music, tech, and culture in the United States. We honor musicians across genres and aim to create a space for feminine rage, dance, and expression.
Featured acts include: PussyRiot, Waterbaby, Marem Ladson, Mui Zyu, Indigo De Souza, Núria Graham, and more.
Feminine Rage Campaign: A guerrilla marketing initiative exploring themes of feminine rage, empowering femmes and non-binary individuals. This will feature a documentary-style video with raw footage, and visuals in red and black, combined with grungy, messy elements to reflect the intensity of the message.
Collaboration: A collaboration with Serato for a giveaway that will provide equipment and programs for emerging music producers.
Audiofemme will celebrate its 13th anniversary with an all-femme/non-binary showcase, honoring diverse musical sounds across genres and addressing the socio-political climate.
Central Presbyterian Church, Austin TX
A second installment of the Audiofemme listening party series, hosted at an official SXSW location before the showcase. This event will highlight the creative works of emerging artists while fostering community engagement.
Wanderlust, Austin TX
Audiofemme’s signature listening party series, designed to create intentional, community-driven spaces for femmes and non-binary artists to share their work. Since its inception, HOT AF has served as an incubator for emerging talent, blending live performances, curated DJ sets, and intimate conversations to highlight underrepresented voices in music.
KINCLASS is focused on research and development of new works. This five-week class helps artists refine their work, gain practical tools, and spark fresh inspiration for ongoing projects. Each week focuses on key topics like balancing roles, funding strategies, and breaking creative blocks. With personalized feedback from Kinlaw, participants leave with actionable tools to move their projects forward.
Kinlaw is a world-renowned musician who bridges movement, sound composition, and site-responsive installations.
Kinlaw has had major performance presentations at venues such as MoMA PS1, MOCA LA, New Museum, Knockdown Center, ICA at VCU, Art Basel Miami, and Center for Performance Research. Recent residencies include Pioneer Works, New Inc Program at New Museum, and a Bell Labs fellowship.
We create sustainable and equitable alternatives to traditional music and arts industry structures by amplifying emerging and underrepresented artists through media, live programming, and community-centered initiatives.
