So many festivals, too many men
As yet more male-led festival lineups are announced, Shaquille Wasasala, aka halfqueen, writes an open letter to the industry.
Why are festivals still booking this way?
Festivals like Primavera Sound and Iceland Airwaves have proven it’s possible to book line-ups with a 50/50 gender split. Here’s what the rest of the industry needs to do to catch up.
Just 3 women are set to perform at Homegrown
The line-up featured 24 all-male acts, and just three women in total. Pop singer Anna Robinson, DJ SIN and Jennie Skulander, of the metal band Devilskin, were the only women on the bill.
Why aren’t more women on NZ stages?
The gender imbalance in music festival line-ups persists this year, despite the noise in promoters ears getting louder. Kirsten Johnstone asks why this is still an issue.
The Benefits of Diverse Festival Lineups
The social, cultural and economic benefits of diversity in music festival programs far outweigh ALL resistance, excuses and cop outs for making change.