Black Fret Ball

• WHAT: The Ninth Annual Black Fret Ball
• WHERE: ACL Live at the Moody Theater
• WHEN: December 3rd, 2022, Doors at 6, music begins at 7. After Party (brought to you by PNC Bank) begins at 11, also at ACL Live
• WHO: Grants awarded to all 20 2022 Artists, 19 will perform: Abhi the Nomad, Annabelle Chairlegs, Aubrey Hays, Blackillac, Bonnie Whitmore, Buffalo Nichols, Daniel Fears, Graham Weber, Indoor Creature, Jo James, KVN, Me Nd Adam, Mélat, Money Chicha, Natalie Price, Nik Parr and The Selfless Lovers, Pussy Gilette, Quentin and the Past Lives, Scott Strickland and Urban Heat (all but Me Nd Adam will perform)
• WHY: To recognize our local music as art and build a community of support around its creation and performance!
• ATTIRE: Fancy, Austin chic. You’ll see everything from tuxes to evening gowns to people just looking cool. Bottom line, dress up to look good and feel good.
• SEATING: Open seating for members and invited guests on floor and mezzanine. (Select seats saved for sponsors in mezzanine sections).
• FOOD and DRINK: Full bars available on all levels, Taco Deli tacos available for purchase at intermission. We encourage a nice meal before the event!
• PARKING: Lot and street parking near by. We encourage ride sharing!
• WHAT ELSE?: Not a member yet? Please become a Patron of Local Music by joining us at https://blackfret.org/join. You will earn the right to nominate the bands you love, will be invited to the over 45 events we will throw in Austin in 2023 and, most importantly, support the culture and musicians of our city!

Please remember, at Black Fret events, when the music starts the talking stops! Please be respectful to your fellow guests and the artists.

Want to invite a friend who you think may make a great Black Fret member? Let us know about them here.

Members can view full event details, get links to the bands performing and more in our online community at community.blackfret.org.