Live Nation Urban announces girl-powered cross-country trek with the Femme It Forward concert series. Performers include top-stars, industry newcomers and stage veterans offering a variety of musical talent.
Not only will all women grace the stage, but also women-centric panels and comedy shows with a portion of ticket proceeds benefiting organizations that support women. The series initiated by Rico Nasty’s appearance at Harvard on April 4, continues through October.
“Since our inception in 2017, Live Nation Urban continues to create opportunities for emerging and established urban artists—both on the stage and behind the scenes,” said Heather Lowery, Live Nation Urban VP of Talent & Touring, “This past year has been an exceptional one for women in music and entertainment, and with the incredible contributions of women, it is fitting that we honor the future of music and its continued steps on the path to inclusion.”
With events still to be added, the Femme It Forward series includes curated performances from Cardi B, City Girls, Ari Lennox, Brandy, Jill Scott, Teyana Taylor, Ashanti and Keri Hilson.
See confirmed events below:
Date: April 26, 2019
Panel: Black Women in the C-Suite
Speakers: Bozoma St. John, Jeanine Liburd, Nadia Rawlinson
Moderator: Heather Lowery
Location: Broccoli City Festival – Washington, DC
Date: May 11, 2019
Jorja Smith, Kali Uchis
Location: Pavilion at The Music Factory – Dallas, TX
Date: May 25, 2019
Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, City Girls, Nicole Bus
Location: St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY
Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, City Girls, Nicole Bus
Location: Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY
Date: July 5, 2019
Jill Scott, Faith Evans, Tweet
Summer Block Party
Location: Pavilion at The Music Factory – Dallas, TX
Date: July 19, 2019
Brandy, Monica, Ashanti, Keri Hilson, Amerie, Lil Mo
Location: Microsoft Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
Monica, Brandy, Mya, Keri Hilson, Amerie, Lil Mo
Location: Concord Pavilion – Concord, CA
Date: August 10, 2019
Ama Lou, Dounia, Brianna Cash
Location: The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA
Date: ?August 24, 2019
?Ari Lennox + special guests
Location: ?Theater of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
Date: October 16, 2019
Mahalia + special guests
Location: The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA
Date: October 17, 2019
Monica, Brandy, Keri Hilson, Mya
Location: Pavilion at The Music Factory – Dallas, TX
