Femme It Forward announced today,
the first wave of events in its 2020 calendar and a host of partnerships with
female business owners. Following a successful launch in 2019 and partnership
with Live Nation, the organization is committed to continuing to provide
platforms and events to spotlight the entertainment industry’s most creative
and accomplished female visionaries, both on the stage and behind the scenes.
Tickets for select shows and events are on sale now.
“The launch of Femme It Forward
exceeded any expectations that we had as an organization, the amount of love
and support from our community was powerful.” said Heather Lowery, President of Femme It Forward, “Recruiting a team
of powerhouses going into this new decade was a priority of mine and as a
female CEO, I’m incredibly passionate about working with other like-minded
women to further celebrate the depth, talent and power we possess in this
industry.”
New partners joining Femme It
Forward include female CEOs and industry power
houses, Tina Farris, Tina Farris Tours (production management), Diana Dotel, MTW Live (Latin shows), Lou Taylor, Tri
Star Sports and Entertainment
Group (business management), Dina LaPolt,
LaPolt Law (legal) Carleen Donovan, DPR (public relations) and
more to be announced.
This year’s schedule of events,
for and by women, features another star-studded lineup of female trailblazers
including: Missy Elliott, Xscape, Lil Kim, Keyshia Cole, Rapsody, Tinashe, SWV, Trina, Brandy, Deborah Cox, Jade Novah, Kiana Lede, The BonFyre,
Alex Mali, Melanie Fiona, Lil Mo, Tweet, Brooke Valentine, Teedra
Moses, Sunshine Anderson, 702, Amerie, Sevyn Streeterand more to be announced.
“Women
have always played a pivotal role in the entertainment industry, whether we’re
behind the scenes or center stage; but it’s rare that those stories make it to
the forefront,” said Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum rapper, Lil’ Kim
“Femme It Forward is a game-changer! I’m excited and appreciative to be a part
of this major movement.”
Confirmed events scheduled to date
are listed below. Additional events will be announced throughout the season.
Jan. 3 | The Met – Philadelphia, PA
Monica, Ashanti, Keri Hilson, Amerie, Lil Mo
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Feb. 13 | The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA
Serenade featuring Lucky Daye
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Mar. 7 | The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
International Women’s Day Celebration
Featuring Kiana Lede, The Bonfyre, Alex Mali
Tickets: Click Here
Mar. 21 | Toyota Music Factory – Dallas, TX
SWV, Xscap3, 702
Tickets: Click Here
Mar. 29 | Union Stage – Washington, DC
Jade Novah
Tickets: Click Here
Mar. 31 | Los Angeles, CA
Capitol Music Group International Women’s Day Celebration
Apr. 30 | Microsoft Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
Love Language featuring Brandy, Deborah Cox, Melanie Fiona, Sevyn Streeter, Amerie, Lil Mo, Brooke Valentine, 702, Sunshine Anderson, Teedra Moses
Tickets: Click Here
May 2 | Concord Pavilion – Concord, CA
Xscape, Keyshia Cole, Teedra Moses, Tweet
Tickets: Click Here
May 11 | House of Blues – Houston, TX
Tinashe
Tickets: Click Here
May 28 | House of Blues – Orlando, FL
Tinashe
Tickets: Click Here
May 29-30 | Home Depot Backyard – Atlanta, GA
Funk Fest featuring Missy Elliot, T.I., Xscape, Lil Kim, Ludacris, Trina, The Dream, Rapsody, Bobby V, Tweet, Young Bloodz
Tickets: Click Here
July 17 | The Queen – Wilmington, DE
Ohso’s Bounce Dat
Tickets: Click Here
Citi is the official presale credit card of the Femme it
Forward program. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale
tickets before the general on sale through Citi Entertainment®. For
complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
For live updates and to join the
conversation, follow #FemmeItForward on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Femme It Forward
Femme It Forward is a female-led music and entertainment platform that centers its mission in celebrating, educating, and empowering the industry’s most creative and accomplished female visionaries through multi-format, multi-market consumer experiences. We produce music festivals, concerts, original content, comedy shows, philanthropic endeavors, panels, college engagements and more. For more information on Femme It Forward, please visit FemmeItForward.com. For live updates and to join the conversation, follow #FemmeItForward on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
For more information, contact:
Donovan Public Relations:
Carleen Donovan, carleen@donovanpublicrelations.com
Chloe Snyder, chloe@donovanpublicrelations.com
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