{"id":389436,"date":"2026-07-28T18:33:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T18:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/389436\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T18:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T18:33:15","slug":"promqueens-modern-fest-celebrates-vietnamese-american-identity-with-music-and-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/389436\/","title":{"rendered":"promqueen’s “Modern” fest celebrates Vietnamese American Identity with music and fashion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Austin artist promqueen<\/a> is inviting the community to experience a weekend of music, fashion and storytelling with Modern, a two-day festival celebrating Vietnamese American culture and the upcoming release of her third studio album.<\/p>\n

The event, presented with mHart, will take place next weekend and feature an original concert, an intergenerational fashion show and one-of-a-kind collaborations between local models and designers.<\/p>\n

promqueen joined Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner in the studio to share more about why this festival is so personal.<\/p>\n

\"promqueen<\/p>\n

promqueen joined Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner in the studio to share more about why this festival is so personal.<\/p>\n

A Festival Inspired by Identity<\/p>\n

For promqueen<\/a>, Modern is deeply personal.<\/p>\n

The festival serves as the launch of their third album, which explores what it means to grow up as a Vietnamese American in Texas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis album is an exploration of what it means for me to be Vietnamese and American,\u201d promqueen said. \u201cGrowing up in Texas with immigrant parents from Vietnam.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first day of the festival will feature a live performance and sneak peek of the new album ahead of its October release.<\/p>\n

\"promqueen's<\/p>\n

promqueen’s “Modern” fest celebrates Vietnamese American Identity with music and fashion<\/p>\n

Fashion That Tells a Story<\/p>\n

The second day shifts from music to couture with an intergenerational Vietnamese American fashion show.<\/p>\n

Rather than a traditional runway, the event pairs 10 Vietnamese American community members with four Vietnamese American designers from Austin, Houston and New York.<\/p>\n

Each designer creates a custom look inspired by the model’s personal story and cultural identity.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s almost like Project Runway,\u201d promqueen said.<\/p>\n

One of the festival’s most touching collaborations features the youngest model, a two-month-old baby named Juniper.<\/p>\n

Her designer created a blanket using traditional Vietnamese \u00e1o d\u00e0i garments worn by her mother and grandmother, weaving together multiple generations of family history.<\/p>\n

The oldest model is a 78-year-old Vietnamese woman, highlighting the festival’s focus on honoring every generation.<\/p>\n

Embracing Heritage<\/p>\n

promqueen says their music project has evolved into a celebration of her Vietnamese American identity after years of feeling hesitant to embrace that part of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy whole project, promqueen, has been embodying what it means to be Vietnamese American,\u201d they said. \u201cI very much shied away from it before, but now I’m embracing it.\u201d<\/p>\n

They hope the festival encourages others to reflect on their own family stories and cultural backgrounds.<\/p>\n

\u201cPerhaps my story can encourage others to explore their own stories.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"M-Hart<\/p>\n

M-Hart Media and promqueen launch Modern Vietnamese American Festival<\/p>\n

A New Musical Chapter<\/p>\n

The upcoming album marks a new creative direction for the Austin artist.<\/p>\n

While their previous release leaned toward darker rock influences, this project incorporates elements of R&B and a more reflective, vulnerable sound.<\/p>\n

One of the featured songs, “Later Bloom,” explores making peace with past relationships and learning to move forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s about making peace with the regrets in the past,\u201d promqueen said. \u201cIt’s okay to bloom later.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everyone Is Invited<\/p>\n

promqueen says Modern is designed for anyone who enjoys live music, fashion or learning about Vietnamese American culture.<\/p>\n

The festival also supports the Asian American Resource Center, where the event will be held.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverybody should come,\u201d they said. \u201cIf you’re wanting to explore and support local music, learn more about Vietnamese American culture, or check out a fashion show with one-of-a-kind pieces made just for this event, we’ll see you there.\u201d<\/p>\n

For tickets and more information, visit promqueen <\/a>and mHart Media’s<\/a> website and social media channels. Their third album SZN 3 is scheduled for release in October.<\/p>\n

\"M-Hart<\/p>\n

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