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LIVE NATION URBAN PAYS IT FORWARD

Live Nation Urban has announced a series of events and initiatives under the banner of Femme it Forward. The dozen events are all female-curated and spotlight creative and accomplished female visionaries, both on the stage and behind the scenes.

The multi-market series of events and initiatives will feature immersive activations, panel discussions and comedy shows coupled with a host of live shows by artists such as Cardi B, Jorja Smith, Jill Scott, Faith Evans, Monica, Brandy, Ashanti and Keri Hilson. The first was held 4/4 at Harvard University and more will be announced later.

“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.”

All Femme It Forward shows will donate a portion of proceeds from ticket sales to philanthropic organizations that support the advancement of women.

Confirmed events are:

4/26 - Black Women in the C-Suite, Broccoli City Festival - Washington, D.C.

Speakers: Bozoma St. John, Jeanine Liburd, Nadia Rawlinson

Moderator: Heather Lowery

Tickets are on sale.

5/11 - Pavilion at The Music Factory - Dallas

Speaker: Jorja Smith, Kali Uchis

Tickets are on sale.

5/25 – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview - Syracuse, N.Y.

Performers: Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, City Girls, Nicole Bus

Tickets are on sale.

5/26 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center - Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Performers: Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, City Girls, Nicole Bus

Tickets are on sale.

7/5 – Summer Block Party, Pavilion at The Music Factory - Dallas

Performers: Jill Scott, Faith Evans, Tweet

Tickets are on sale.

7/19 - Microsoft Theatre - Los Angeles

Performers: Brandy, Monica, Ashanti, Keri Hilson, Amerie, Lil Mo

Tickets on sale 4/19

7/20 - Concord Pavilion - Concord, Calif.

Performers: Brandy, Monica, Ashanti, Keri Hilson, Amerie, Lil Mo

Tickets on sale 4/26

8/10 – The Foundry - Philadelphia

Performers: Ama Lou, Dounia, Brianna Cash

Tickets on sale 4/26

8/24 - ‪ Theater of the Living Arts - Philadelphia

Performers: Ari Lennox + special guests

Tickets on sale 4/26

10/16 - The Foundry - Philadelphia, 2019

Performers: Mahalia + special guests

Tickets on sale 4/26

10/17 – Pavilion at The Music Factory - Dallas

Performers: Monica, Brandy, Keri Hilson, Mya

Tickets on sale 4/26

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