LISTEN Conference 2016: Feminist Futures
Female-identifying musicians, artists and activists come together for three days of talks, workshops and performances.
Overview
Female musicians, artists and activists will make themselves heard, at the 2016 Listen Conference at Bella Union. Running from October 14-16, this year's gathering of likeminded ladies has been subtitled Feminist Futures, with an eye to furthering feminist perspectives in the music industry moving forward.
Keynote speakers at the three-day conference include trans musician Alok Vaid-Menon of the performance art duo DARKMATTER, Kiwi writer and emcee Coco Solid, and local feminist legend Clementine Ford. Joining them on the bill are dozens of other speakers, who'll run workshops and take part in panels on everything from sexism in the music industry to grant writing.
In addition to all the talking, each night will showcase a mix of live music and performance, featuring the likes of Ouch My Faces, Hi-Tec Emotions, Brooke Powers and many more.
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