Austin Motel is set to host SWR Fest 2026 on Saturday, running from 5 to 9 p.m., as Superwoman Records brings its annual celebration of local music back to the city. The festival is built around a lineup of local talent, including singer-songwriter Jordan Orionn and performer Jaelynn Rae, both scheduled to take the stage as part of the broader show.
Superwoman Records describes SWR Fest as a two-part experience this year, with an exclusive pre-party leading into the main event on September 19, according to superwomanrecords.com. Organizers put it plainly on the festival's official page: “We're kicking things off before festival day with an exclusive pre-party, then bringing it all together on September 19.” The site also brands the whole outing as “Two Events. One Ticket. Endless Vibes,” with tickets and additional festival information available directly through the label's website.
A Festival Celebrating Local Artists and Community
The festival is framed as a tribute to the artists, creators, and community that make up the Superwoman Records roster, with the same festival page calling it “a two-part experience celebrating the incredible artists, creators, and community that make Superwoman Records what it is.” This year's event is also being pitched as the label's biggest yet, and per a description on bandsintown.com, it marks the third annual staging of SWR Fest, with organizers writing, “We're taking it to the stage for the THIRD ANNUAL festival.”
For Austin music fans, the draw is the chance to see Jordan Orionn and Jaelynn Rae live alongside a larger lineup of performers at Austin Motel, as reported by KEYE. Orionn has performed the track “Weak,” while Rae has performed “I Think About You,” and the station's We Are Austin segment plans to air complete performances of both songs during an upcoming Music Monday feature.
Meet the Artist Rounding Out the Bill
Among the performers connected to the festival is Gio, an R&B artist originally from Killeen, Texas, who is now based in Austin, according to the same Bandsintown listing. Her sound blends eras and genres, with the profile noting that “she seamlessly blends the smooth melodies of 90's R&B with the gritty vibes of Texas rap.” The listing also credits her with two Best R&B Awards and a Best Band Award.
With the pre-party and main festival bundled under a single ticket, SWR Fest 2026 gives local fans a two-night window to catch the Superwoman Records community in action at Austin Motel this weekend.
