Fun Fun Fun Fest
Fun Fun Fun Fest, started up in Austin in 2006 and immediately was a success for all music enthusiasts in Austin. I decided to see if the name held true to its word by checking out the festival this past weekend. I only bought a one-day, Saturday ticket for $75. Although I would have loved to go all three days, Saturday had the most artists I wanted to see, including the band my cousin was a former member in, Starfucker. Unfortunately, I miss Keayshawn; a young white girl rapper, but I was able to see Real Estate; an indie band from New York, Starfucker; my cousin’s band from Portland, and Girl Talk; a mash up DJ.
Graham Williams, the founder of Fun Fest, previously worked at Emo’s and decided one day to have a small concert at different parks with his friends which continued to grow from there. Originally at Waterloo Park it moved to Auditorium Shores because of increased festival growth.
The festival has a wide range of music from indie, hip-hop, punk, metal to comedy acts. They also had a wide range of food trailers including a whole foods trailer, which I wish I had had time to sample. Although Auditorium Shores is much smaller than Zilker Park where ACL is held, there were multiple fences giving the festival a spacious, intimate feeling. There was also a skate ramp where local skateboarders and bmx bikers were showing off their tricks.
Fun Fun Fun Festival is a unique way to promote upcoming artists and bring people together to enjoy live music, good food and laughs together. I’m glad that I decided to partake in a festival that lives up to its name.