Bungalow East
I’m a co-founder of Bungalow East, a medium for rising artists to cultivate and grow by performing unique, curated events in Austin, Texas and Brooklyn, New York. We aim to be a platform to support new artists, giving them an audience to listen and engage with their music. The house shows and events have always been about cultivating community and connection, advocacy for artists, and discovery of new music.
Bungalow East has hosted six house shows and two official events working with ~20 local and traveling artists/bands in Austin between 2019-2021. Our first Brooklyn event in June 2023 sold out hosting 80 guests at the Rosa New York event space in Williamsburg.
I organize all details from idea conception to execution including event curation, branding, social media marketing, artist relations and repertoire, event space and sound logistics, and managing partnerships with local brands and vendors.
Stay tuned for upcoming events by following our Instagram page, @bungaloweast.
Brand Identity
Working with designer, Emily Prestridge, to define the brand identity using colors that represent Austin and Brooklyn. The Sun represents artists rising in the East, originating from starting the concept in East Austin.
Brand Sponsorships
Utilizing relationships with non-alcoholic and alcoholic drink sponsors including Ghia, JuneShine, Sierra Nevada, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Parch Cocktails to provide in-kind donations for our events. Previously we worked with brands including: Austin Beer Works, Austin Eastciders, Nine Banded Whiskey, Ranch Rider Cocktails, Big Swig, Blue Norther, Mayawell and more.
Event Production
Managing production logistics including sound equipment rentals, set-up and tear down, and leading a team of volunteers to help with operations. Curating millennial & Gen- Z focused events to discover new music, connect with like-minded people and cultivate community.
Social Media Marketing
Using social media and marketing skillset to post imagery, Instagram Reels, and TikToks on our social media platforms to consistently engage with our audience. Since launching in Brooklyn in June 2023, we have increased our Instagram following by 700+ followers.
Artist Relations
Managing relationships with Artists, Booking Agents, and Artist Managers to book talent for our events. negotiating contracts and organizing the run-of-show. Ensuring equitable pay-out to artists at the end of all events. Some notable artists I’ve worked with include Dayglow, Katy Kirby, Jack Symes and Lonesome Rhodes.
Vendor Partnerships
Coordinating partnerships with event spaces in Austin and Brooklyn including Try Hard Coffee, RecCreate Studio, and Rosa New York to provide mutual benefit for both parties. Managing contracts with event spaces to negotiate partnership. Handles partnerships with local, small business vendors to sell goods at our events adding to the sustainable curation.
Previous Events
Photos by Blake Mendoza, Andrew Bennett, Michael Edwards, Michael Ellis, Jess Focht. Renee Dominguez, Shelby Seaber, Edward Grattan and Anna Selle.