Blindside Lounge · Artist Discovery

Austin's Next
Breakout Artist
Could Be You.

Blindside Lounge is Austin's stage for emerging talent. Perform live, get discovered, go viral. This isn't just a bar night — it's a launchpad.

The Process

How It Works

01

Sign Up Online

Submit your application with your music links and genre. Takes 2 minutes.

02

Get Selected

Our team reviews submissions weekly. Selected artists are notified by email.

03

Perform Live

Take the Blindside stage in front of a live Austin crowd. Your moment.

04

Crowd Response

Real-time crowd energy and a panel of judges score your performance.

05

Social Clips Posted

Professional footage and clips go live on Blindside's social channels.

06

Winners Invited Back

Top artists earn paid return slots, headliner openings, and more.

Open to All

Who Can Apply

Blindside is genre-agnostic. If you make music, perform, or move a crowd — you belong on this stage. Austin's most diverse nightlife audience is waiting.

🎤Rap
🎧Hip Hop
🎛DJs
⚡EDM
🎸Rock
🎺Latin
🎵Alternative
🔬Experimental
🎙Spoken Word

The Rewards

What Winners Get

Paid Return Slot

Top performers earn a paid booking for a future Blindside night.

Headliner Opening

Selected artists get the coveted opening slot for major headliner events.

Studio Sessions

Access to professional studio time through our artist network partnerships.

Professional Footage

High-quality video and photo content from your performance, yours to keep.

Social Promotion

Your clips featured on Blindside's Instagram, TikTok, and social channels.

VIP Package

Bottle service, VIP table access, and Blindside hospitality for you and your crew.

The Event Is More Valuable
Than the Bar.

When done right, Blindside Artist Discovery creates viral TikTok moments, Instagram clips that spread across Austin, deep artist loyalty, repeat crowds every week, and a cultural identity that no other bar on Sixth Street can replicate.

"The place where artists get discovered."

Ready?

Take the Stage.

Applications are reviewed weekly. Slots are limited. Submit yours now and get in front of Austin's most electric nightlife crowd.