The Book More Women Blog
Featuring ongoing series At the Festival and Behind the Festival, and much more soon to come!
At the Festival: festival recaps with a focus on the female and nonbinary performers.
Behind the Festival: interviews with organizers of independent music festivals, covering their process, priorities, and lessons learned.
At The Festival: Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival 2024
Wilco's Solid Sound Festival is in its 8th iteration in 2024 and was held again in North Adams, MA at the MASS MoCA campus. The unique venue features stages between mill buildings and in museum galleries. The lineup is Wilco-centered but also features emerging artists and unique names you won’t find everywhere. There are comedy sets, interviews, and of course, art around every corner.
At The Festival: Green River Festival 2024
Green River Festival is held annually in Greenfield, MA, a small city in Western Massachusetts. Its origins come from two events held in 1986 that subsequently merged and grew into the four stage, 40+ artist event it is today, now held at the historic Franklin County Fairgrounds. Read about my own experience at the festival, the artists I saw, and stories I heard from other fans in the crowd.
Behind the Festival: GRRRL CAMP
Last year, a movement began in the state of Nebraska: GRRRL CAMP, a music festival and celebration of women and non-binary artists in music, art, and business. They are now preparing for a second inspiring year of music and more. Keep reading to find out how GRRRL CAMP came about and how they made such a huge step up this year!
Behind the Festival: South Sound Block Party
Returning to Olympia, WA for its third year, South Sound Block Party has landed their biggest headliner yet: Bikini Kill. The festival has a unique location in the Port of Olympia that makes it a classic Pacific Northwest experience. Read to find out what it was like to land a dream headliner, how their location adds to the experience, and what else makes South Sound Block Party special.
Behind the Festival: Camp Punksylvania
Camp Punksylvania is returning to PA this July for it’s fourth year! With the move to a new location in Gilbert, PA, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. A focus on community and equity by the organizers results in a unique, diverse lineup. Read about what makes the festival so magical!
Behind the Festival: Belltown Bloom
Seattle's Belltown Bloom festival is back for its fourth year, championing music discovery, community building, and elevating marginalized voices. I asked organizers/sisters/bandmates Valerie and Veronica Topacio about their influences and process.
Behind the Festival: Welcome Campers
Welcome Campers is an all-inclusive adult summer camp music festival. This year, they are presenting a lineup entirely of bands featuring women. I asked the organizers about this and more!
Behind the Festival: RADfest
This weekend, RADfest is coming back to the Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC for a second year. I asked the co-founders a few questions about the fest and the importance of diversity and safe spaces.