A lineup of Austin’s heavy hitting local bands, brought to you by YouVisit and GTZ Records, will perform for free at Cheer Up Charlies.
The lineup features a mixture of established and up-and-coming performers, including beloved local band The Octopus Project, rising talent Golden Dawn Arkestra, as well as many more. The event is free to the public.
Local NPR affiliate KUTX 98.9 will also be hosting a couple of the artists earlier that week for exclusive performances in Studio 1A. The night promises to be a can’t-miss event, in the ever-expanding array of SXSW Interactive week afterparties.
YouVisit, a virtual reality company based in New York City, connects people worldwide with unique virtual experiences that spark curiosity, inspire exploration, and create a sense of global citizenship. Through YouVisit, anyone can easily create, share, and enjoy virtual reality content on a VR headset, mobile device and desktop.
During the mini-festival, YouVisit’s expert team of videographers will capture footage for a one-of-a-kind VR experience, which will be available to view after the event on the company’s website and through its app, YouVisit VR.
GTZ Records is an emerging Austin-based label that released their first two LPs in 2015, from Austin natives Shmu and Stiletto Feels. Two more LPs from local acts are planned for spring and fall 2016.