Brobdingnagian Bards at Dragon Con 2026
Brobdingnagian Bards (pron. brAHb'ding-näg-EE-en) are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. They take traditional Irish and Scottish songs and give them a comedic twist. Their unique brand of music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin put Austin, Texas on the Celtic music map and made them one of the most-popular Celtic groups online.
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Show Times in 2026
THURSDAY
Title: What is Filk? Welcome to the Filk Music Track
Description: Wondering what this track is all about? Here, we talk about what Filk Music is, what it was, and where it's going. Come meet some of our performers (as available).
Panelists: Brobdingnagian Bards, The Blibbering Humdingers, Corwyn The Bardbarian, Chuck Parker, Clearly Guilty, Emily Henry, Tim Griffin, Foot Pound Force, The Gekkos, Mikey Mason, Tom Smith
Time: Thu 07:00 pm
Location: Hanover FG Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Geeky Sea Shanties
Description: Sea shanties took over TikTok during lockdown, & we're not ones to leave a good musical trend alone! Join the Filk Music Track & the Alternate & Historical Fiction Track as we collaborate to bring you Geeky Sea Shanties! Join some of our performers in an open filk format and listen or share yours!
Panelists: The Blibbering Humdingers, Emily Henry, The Gekkos, Foot Pound Force, Brobdingnagian Bards, Corwyn The Bardbarian, Chuck Parker, Tim Griffin, Clearly Guilty, Tom Smith, Mikey Mason
Time: Thu 08:30 pm
Location: Hanover C-E Hyatt (Length: 2.5 Hours)
FRIDAY
Title: An Evening In Bree
Description: The annual celebration with live music, dancing, and High Fantasy frivolty. Plus, the much-anticipated costume and awards- and the Elf Choir will be back!
Panelists: greendragon, Beth Patterson, LandLoch'd, Brobdingnagian Bards
Time: Fri 08:30 pm
Location: Grand Ballroom Courtland Grand (Length: 2.5 Hours)
Title: Firefly Drinking Songs with Marc Gunn feat. Mikey Mason
Description: Marc Gunn returns with his annual hit show, singing all about the 'Verse for all of you Browncoats! This show is usually standing-room only, so don't wait until the last minute. Featuring Mikey Mason
Panelists: Mikey Mason, Marc Gunn
Time: Fri 10:00 pm
Location: Hanover C-E Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
SATURDAY
Title: Workshop - Recording on a Budget
Description: Andrew McKee is back to host his annual workshop on home recording at accessible price points. Topics include selecting microphones, intro to EQ and mixing, mastering tips, and a host of resources to help you springboard into learning the ropes!
Panelists: Andrew McKee
Time: Sat 10:00 am
Location: Hanover FG Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Instafilk
Description: Want to write a song with us? Every year, we write & record a nerdy song together! Led by our performers, the whole audience has a chance to contribute to this collaborative project.
Panelists: Corwyn The Bardbarian, Robby Hilliard(M), Brobdingnagian Bards
Time: Sat 01:00 pm
Location: Hanover FG Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Concert - The Brobdingnagian Bards
Description: Come sing along with all of your favorite songs by the amazing Brobdingnagian Bards, Marc Gunn & Andrew McKee!
Panelists: Brobdingnagian Bards
Time: Sat 08:30 pm
Location: Hanover C-E Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
SUNDAY
Title: Concert - Andrew McKee
Description: Andrew McKee, one half of the Brobdingnagian Bards and a world-renowned artist in his own right, will wow you with his mad musical melodies!
Panelists: Andrew McKee
Time: Sun 11:30 am
Location: Hanover FG Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Brobdingnagian Bards
Description: The Brobdingnagian Bards are back for a Dragon Con reunion! They take traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs, mix it up with Lord of the Rings music, and create a unique brand of Celtic Filk.
Panelists: Brobdingnagian Bards
Time: Sun 02:00 pm
Location: Concourse Hyatt (Length: 30 Min.)
Title: Hobbit Drinking Songs
Description: Join the Brobdingnagian Bards for our annual hairy toe tapping celebration.
Panelists: Brobdingnagian Bards
Time: Sun 07:00 pm
Location: A601-A602 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
MONDAY
Title: Nerdy Irish Pub Song Sing-A-Long
Description: Marc Gunn is a tradition of the podcast and online media track, Every year we wrap up with a great round of Irish and Celtic music of fandom. Songs about Doctor Who and Firefly abound while we sit and enjoy the sing-a-long.
Panelists: Marc Gunn
Time: Mon 11:30 am
Location: Galleria 6 Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
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Brobdingnagian Bards make a living with music in large part to the generosity and kindness of some amazing Nagians who support our music through Patreon.
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