5 Local Acts to Catch at OYE Fest, the Festival Highlighting Atlanta’s Latinx Artists

In case you haven’t noticed, the last few years have seen a wave of Latinx art and cultural endeavors pop up all over Atlanta, Georgia. Musically, Atlanta’s history as the mecca of trap has made stars out of local kids like Kap G. The city’s reputation as a beacon of civil rights has also paved the way for organizations like Living Walls to spread activism via community murals across the city, and parties like La Choloteca are bringing conversations on race, gender, and sexuality into nightlife spaces and crowded dance floors.

Late last year, the minds behind Living Walls and La Choloteca teamed up to make their mark on the city’s rich musical tapestry by starting OYE Fest, the first Latinx music festival of its kind in Atlanta. Organizers tested the waters with a series of wildly successful parties that booked out-of-town talent like Riobamba and Los Rakas, meeting a local audience hungry for on-stage representation.

OYE Fest will combine music, art, and activism for a three-day event on August 10-12, with a lineup of performers and panelists that include rising stars like Cuco and Mija Management’s Doris Muñoz. The organization’s commitment to community service remains a priority; they are donating $5 from each ticket purchase to United We Dream, a non-profit focused on immigrant youth. The schedule also features a panel with local visual artist Yehimi Cambron and chef Marcela Vega, as well as numerous Atlanta bands and DJs.

To help you navigate the festival’s lineup and highlight the importance of supporting local talent, we’ve curated a list of five Atlanta acts you should catch at OYE Fest.

OYE Fest hits Atlanta on August 10-12. To buy tickets and attend the festival, click here.