“In a city celebrated for music but often inaccessible to those without resources or connections, Song Rise Arts offers opportunity, equity, and a sense of belonging.”
- Adrienne Lake, Daydream Believer Creative
Song Rise Sessions isn't just a well-curated concert with a handful of Austin’s favorite acts, it’s also a launching ground for the next class of heavyweight artists. You may not know them all yet, but you likely will soon.
2025’s event featured performances from acclaimed local artists including Tiny Desk favorite and alt-pop songwriter Somebody Someone, "genre-hopping hustler" (Austin Chronicle) Quentin, KUTX Artist of the Month rapper Anastasia Hera, and KUTX Artist of the Month bedroom pop artist Skateland.
They shared the stage with seven rising young artists from the Song Rise Arts Thrive Program — Eddie Angel, Kira, Luna, Cherri, Zachquietdwn, Yen and Gem, — representing genres ranging from alt-R&B and bedroom pop to soulful pop en Español.
“Song Rise Arts impacted my life by making me understand there is a story being told in every song. A story that comes from experience and results in wisdom…The program helped me feel comfortable calling myself a musician and opened me up more as a person.” - Ryan (Young Artist Program Student)
"Song Rise Arts provided a creative outlet and a sense of accomplishment that boosted my self-esteem and confidence. Songwriting is a powerful emotional outlet, allowing me to express myself in ways that words may not be able to...I learned about discipline, creativity, collaboration, emotion, and beauty. It was a transformative experience that helped me become more well-rounded and fulfilled." - Quiana (Thrive Mentoring Program Student and Peer Support Specialist)