Festivals: Ladyfest & Queer-Feminist

"In the tradition of Ladyfest 2000 and in solidarity with Ladyfests all over the world, Ladyfest Olympia 2005 is a festival organized by local women of all identities to showcase, celebrate and encourage the art and activism of women everywhere. Ladyfest Olympia is a non-profit music and arts festival benefiting local organizations that support women. We are committed to inspiring self-empowerment in the face of oppression and we welcome and encourage all people who support the education, advancement, and celebration of women to attend our festival.

Ladyfest Olympia 2005 Donation Form

"Ladyfest Las Vegas is a women-centric arts and music festival put together by an all-inclusive group of volunteers. Our goal is simple; to showcase artistic, creative, and empowered women (past, present, and future) with a two day festival to be held agian in '07 probably in October. The festival will include, but not be limited to, music, visual arts, film, workshops, discussions, and a wide array of other women-centric activities to help promote the education and advancement of women in the Las Vegas Valley.

Einladung zum
freiTräume – DIY-Camp für Mädchen und junge Frauen
26. und 27. September 2009
Insel, Haus der Jugend, Franz-Hinterholzer-Kai 8, 5020 Salzburg

Nach dem erfolgreichen ersten freiTräume-DIY-Camp Ende August im Pinzgau sind am 26. und 27. September alle Mädchen und jungen Frauen aus Salzburg und Umgebung herzlich eingeladen, ein Wochenende lang Neues auszuprobieren, kreativ, stark und in Bewegung zu sein!

"Ausgehend von der Lust an einer kritischen Auseinandersetzung mit Popkultur – am Musik hören und am Musik machen – veranstaltet die Zeitschrift fiber. werkstoff für feminismus und popkultur die zweite Auflage von rampenfiber. feministisches musikfestival, eine Diskussions-, Workshop-, Film- und Konzertveranstaltungsreihe mit den Schwerpunkten „Musik und Performance“. Dafür werden von 24.09. bis 27.09.2009 Frauen*, die im musikalischen Umfeld tätig sind, in Wien zusammenkommen.

Program in English as pdf.

Ladyfest præsenterer tre dage med koncerter, kunst, film, folkekøkken, litteraturlounge, dj-battle og fest!
d. 11.-13. September, 2009
Fredag:

Kl. 18.00 Ladyfest byder velkommen med Anne Linnet performance og plakatudstilling
Kl. 19.00 “Short Films & Long Drinks” – kortfilm af Kristina Funkeson (SE), Salma Gaj Shabaz (SE), Karen Poulsen (DK) – baren byder på lækre drinks
Kl. 21.00 Live fra scenen: LowT (DK), Shaque Lilli (DK/DE), Chez Debs (DK/B)
Kl. 24.00 Ladybox dj’er – visuals: Naja Ankar
Kl. 02.00 På gensyn!
Entré: 40 kr.
Lørdag:

"Ladyfest Edinburgh is a non-profit, community based festival designed by and for women to showcase the women's artistic talents across all artforms including visual arts, poetry, literature, music, dance, performance and comedy. Each year the group create an alternative cultural space for the creative expression of women. The events are predominantly women-run but all are welcome to attend. By providing an arts space, we aim build up strong links within the local community, working with a diverse range of individuals and already established groups across Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

The 3rd Vox Feminae festival took place from September 30th to October 4th 2009 in the venue of Cultural center Medika in Zagreb.

The first Ladyfest Torun happend 20.-25.3.2007.

"Over half of the population in Poland are women. However their voice is not listened to. Their needs are neglected, they do not participate in process of making decisions on the most vital aspects of their lives. This is especially evident in the distribution of votes within the Polish parliament: out of 460 deputies to the Seym (the lower chamber) only 94 are women. Out of 100 senators, only 14 are women.

What is Ladyfest about?

"Torun Ladyfest will be the first event on such a large scale, promoting feminist ideals in our region. For the six days, we would like to turn Torun into a city of women - city full of colour, diversity, dynamics... Into a place, where women of all backgrounds and affiliations will be able to present their talents and achievements. We also hope, that thanks to this event, the media will start to perceive feminism as an interesting and truely positive social movement. Therefore an emphasis will be put on art and 'the unconventional' activity that attract public and media attention.

"Ladyfest Tacoma is an event celebrating, encouraging and showcasing the talents of female artists and performers. We're giving women the space to create, share, shine and hold an event that gives back to the community in support of women. All proceeds from the event will be donated to DAWN, a South-Sound non-profit organization whose mission is to end domestic violence by empowering survivors and fostering communities where abuse is not tolerated."