Blowcomotion is Austin’s community-learning brass band, welcoming adults of all skill levels. We build community by bringing people together to learn musical instruments, play in public spaces and experience the joy and sense of belonging only possible from making music with others.

We're a brass band open to everyone, no matter their level of musical experience, financial means, or background. We have an instrument lending library and professional instructors for percussion, low brass, high brass, and reeds. 

Blowcomotion grew out of a series of community-music workshops hosted by Minor Mishap Marching Band. From humble beginnings with less than a dozen members, Blowcomotion’s active roster now includes over 60 musicians from across Central Texas.

Since 2018, Blowcomotion has carried out more than 175 performances at festivals, parades, stages large and small, and in many other "nontraditional" locations. Highlights have included Honk!TX, SXSW, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, HONK! (Boston), Hotel Vegas, Texas Community Music Festival, HAAM Day, 37th Street Lights, Flamingo Cantina, Hideout Theatre, Red River Cultural District's Free Week and Hot Summer Nights, Austin Trail of Lights, Violet Crown Festival, and annual Mardi Gras and Halloween celebrations.

Blowcomotion is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operated by a volunteer board of directors.