What to Expect

• General Admission Ticket:
• We are honored to have Nicole Yun headlining our first festival. Yun is the singer, guitarist, and songwriter for dream pop trio Eternal Summers. Yun's sophomore album, MATTER, is out digitally on April 14, 2023, and her vinyl campaign is up now on Bandcamp!
• In addition to Nicole Yun as our headliner, we are thrilled to welcome the following bands to Hook Hall: Anthony Pirog (of the band The Messthetics from DC), Cor de Lux (NC), AJOLA (Wheaton, MD), Natural Velvet (Baltimore, MD), Same Heads (DC), KENMUJO (NYC), The Silence Kit (PA/NJ), Haircuts (DC) and more to be announced soon.
• All of the events out in Hook Hall's garden will be free of charge. The Garden will feature some of D.C.'s top comedians including Patrice DeVeaux @butisshefunny Mara Feiner @mnfeiner Joe Pappalardo @pappalardofunny Christine O'Dea @christine_odea and more comics will be announced soon.
• As you walk around the garden (and, inside Hook Hall's building) you will find artists painting in real-time (live painting). Please say hello to them and inquire about purchasing their artwork. Mary O'Brien @artbybeacon Bri Pippens @bpeppersart and Destine Clair @destineclairart have been confirmed to be part of this amazing experience (full disclaimer: O'Brien is RISERS' 'Director of All Things Art Related').
• The garden will also host a variety of vendors selling art, vintage clothing, jewelry, etc. We are excited to welcome the following OFFICIAL RISERS FEST VENDORS to Hook Hall: @that_snot_funny_comics @insomniavintage @93vintage @hiaristotlehere @craving.vintage @gogorickgo @deathbynarwhals @offbeatartwortk with more to be announced soon.

Event/Theme Park Overview/Details

• The Rock and Roll Brunch Presents the inaugural RISERS FEST at Hook Hall in Washington D.C.'s Petworth neighborhood on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
• Risers Fest is a music and cultural event hosted at Hook Hall, an event space in Washington D.C., known for its inclusive and diverse programming.
• The festival offers a curated lineup of talented artists and musicians from various genres, providing attendees with a vibrant and engaging experience.
• Hook Hall's spacious and versatile venue allows for a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere, accommodating a range of activities and entertainment during the festival.
• Risers Fest is committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging, bringing together people of different backgrounds to celebrate music and culture.
• The event also features a selection of local food and beverage vendors, showcasing the region's culinary offerings and enhancing the overall festival experience.

Good to Know

• Date and Time:
  • Sunday, August 20 · 11 am - 11 pm EDT
• Location:
  • Hook Hall 3400 Georgia Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010 United States
• The event is for all ages. Doors will open at 11 am and the first band will kick everything off at noon. The music festival will take place inside Hook Hall