Sex Mask to Play SXSW Showcase

Melbourne-based alt-rock trio Sex Mask set to perform at the Monster Children SXSW Showcase presented by AS Colour

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Melbourne-based alt-rock band Sex Mask, consisting of Ry Gray, Vicente Moncada, and Kaya Martin, is set to perform at the Monster Children SXSW Showcase in Austin, Texas on March 17th. The band, which formed a few years ago, is making its first trip to the United States to play the renowned music festival.

Why it matters

SXSW is one of the most high-profile music festivals in the world, providing a major platform for up-and-coming artists to gain exposure. For Sex Mask, this will be their first time performing in the US, marking an important milestone in the band's career as they look to build their fanbase internationally.

The details

Sex Mask is composed of Ry Gray on vocals and lyrics, Vicente Moncada on drums and production, and Kaya Martin on guitars and synths. The band has previously played the SXSW-adjacent festival in their hometown of Melbourne, but this will be their first time performing at the main SXSW event in Austin. The band members are excited to experience the energy of American audiences, with Kaya noting that she's heard "New York has great shows - I hear people really come out and give 'em the business."

  • Sex Mask will perform at the Monster Children SXSW Showcase on March 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

The players

Sex Mask

A Melbourne-based alt-rock trio consisting of Ry Gray, Vicente Moncada, and Kaya Martin.

Ry Gray

The vocalist and lyricist of Sex Mask.

Kaya Martin

The guitarist and synth player of Sex Mask.

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What they’re saying

“I'll have to really take control of myself.”

— Ry Gray, Vocalist (Monster Children)

“What are American bands like? I hear New York has great shows - I hear people really come out and give 'em the business.”

— Kaya Martin, Guitarist (Monster Children)

What’s next

Sex Mask is looking forward to making their US debut at SXSW and connecting with new audiences as they continue to build their profile internationally.

The takeaway

For the Melbourne-based alt-rock trio Sex Mask, their upcoming performance at the prestigious SXSW festival in Austin represents an exciting milestone as they bring their unique sound to American audiences for the first time.