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Artist Bio
Yawei is an Austin-based DJ and producer recognized for crafting sets that feel like musical journeys—often unfolding like a modern opera, with themes chosen to alchemize energy and weave story through sound. Grounded in ecstatic dance and transformational festival culture, her mixes balance resonant bass with diverse textures and tempos, guiding listeners through both intentional, thematic explorations and playful, in-the-moment experiences. She has headlined festivals and community gatherings across the country, sharing lineups with artists like Somatoast, Axel Thesleff, Govinda, and Temple Step Project. Carrying a distinct blend of mysticism, rhythm, and high-vibe energy, Yawei is carving a singular lane in the conscious bass movement while stepping into wider recognition.
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Show History
Sept 2025 – Medicine for the People Festival – Austin, TX (~800 expected)
Apr 2024 – Dragonfly Festival – Austin, TX (~500)
Nov 2024 – Wicked Wubz (Day of the Dead) – Dallas, TX (~100)
Nov 2024 – Bass Station 3.0 – Dallas, TX (~100)
Oct 2023 – Texas Cannabis March & Freedom Festival – Dallas, TX (~800)
Nov 2022 – Roam Your Soul Retreat – Austin, TX (~150)
✨ Festivals & Gatherings
Oct 25, 2025 – Art Explosion Halloween – Direct support for Somatoast - Austin, TX (~500 expected)
Nov 2022 – Flowmoon – Direct support for Axel Thesleff - Dallas, TX (~200)
Apr 2023 – Tao – Direct support for Govinda - Austin, TX (~300)
Apr 2024 – Direct support for Temple Step Project - Austin, TX (~200)
2022 – Direct support for Scott Nice – Austin, TX (~150)
🎤 Headlining Festivals & Shows
🌙 Produced and Hosted Events
Nov 11, 2025 – 1111 Portal Event: The Immaculate Fairy Ball – Austin, TX (~200 expected)
Oct 31–Nov 2, 2025 – Thirst Trap Halloween 2.0 Weekend Campout – Austin, TX (~200 expected)
Nov 11, 2024 – 1111 Portal Event: Fairy Dance Party – Austin, TX (~150)
Apr 2024 – Alchemical Bass Symphony ft. Akriza, Govinda, Axel Thesleff, The Great Medicine Show, Daniel with the Balance and AsiRiana, and others – Austin, TX (~200)
Dec 2023 – Thirst Trap NYE Campout ft. Drrtywulvz and Axel Thesleff – Austin, TX (~200)
Oct 2023 – Thirst Trap Halloween – Austin, TX (~200)
Sept 2023 – Thirst Trap – Austin, TX (~150)
Dec 2022 – Glow Up Black Light Dance Party – Austin, TX (~100)
Aug 2022 – Thirst Trap – Austin, TX (~200)
July 2022 – Super Moon Fire Flow – Dale, TX (~200)
Jun 2022 – Thirst Trap – Austin, TX (~200)
(Hosted ecstatic dances are listed/grouped below*)
🔥 Direct Support
Sept 2024 – Dancefestopia Festival – Kansas, KS (~15,000+)
Apr 2024 – A Love Letter to Austin – Austin, TX (~300)
Oct 2024 – ROAR Tribal Bass Dance Party – Austin, TX (~150)
Sept 2024 – Tribal Vision Festival – Durango, CO (~1,500)
July 2024 – Heart Nectar Festival – CO (~1,000)
June 2023 – Rekinection Festival – MS (~2,500)
June 2023 – Teleport Art Car Festival – Mojave, CA (~1,500)
Sept 2023 – Unison Festival – Durango, CO (~2000)
Apr 2023 – Backwoods Festival – Mulberry, AR (~3,000)
May 27–29, 2022 – AYWA Remember Festival – Austin, TX (~200)
June 25–26, 2022 – AYWA Children’s Festival – Austin, TX (~200)
Sept 2022 – Medicine for the People Festival – Austin, TX (~400)
Oct 2022 – Solarpunk Summit & Pre-Party – Austin, TX (~600)
🌐 Ecstatic Dances (Main Wave)
(These are ecstatic dances where Yawei was the main artist on the bill)
July 2024 – Rhythm Sanctuary Ecstatic Dance – Denver, CO (~150)
July 23, 2024 – Ecstatic Dance* – Austin, TX (~100)
Dec 2023 – Bee Dance – Hawaiian Sanctuary – Big Island, HI (~250)
Nov 2023 – Oklahoma City Ecstatic Dance – OKC, OK (~150)
Nov 2023 – Boulder Ecstatic Dance – Boulder, CO (~150)
May 2023 – Dallas Movement Collective Ecstatic Dance – Dallas, TX (~200)
Mar 2023 – San Antonio Ecstatic Dance – SA, TX (~100)
Sept 2022 – Ecstatic Dance* – Austin, TX (~100)
July 2022 – Embodied Luminosity Ecstatic Dance – Austin, TX (~80)
Mar 2022 – Ecstatic Dance* – Flowmagin - Austin, TX (~50)
Yawei has steadily built a national presence with 45+ documented shows across 7 states, balancing festival slots, headlining shows, direct support for major artists, and a strong track record as a community leader. Her performances range from ecstatic dances to massive stages, including Dancefestopia, Backwoods, Rekinection, and Unison, alongside artists like Govinda, Axel Thesleff, Somatoast, Temple Step Project, Drrtywulvz, and Akriza. In addition to festivals and headline bookings, Yawei has produced and hosted over 40+ conscious events, curating the popular Thirst Trap series (Bass/Trap & Tea) and other high vibe gatherings. Known for weaving potent themes and intentional story arcs into her "bohemian bass" sets, Yawei transforms music into an alchemical journey that leaves audiences uplifted and connected.