According to recent press, female acts at last year's Coachella Festival were less than 15% - and most of those were in the early part of the day. So how do we increase these numbers? This panel will examine why and what to do about it.
Natalie Zina Walschots is a promiscuous wordsmith, working as a music writer, poet and editor based in Toronto. She writes about Can Lit, comic books, video games, combat sports, sadomasochism, feminism and difficult music.
Kim Bingham's rock album "UP!" features members of QOTSA, Jellyfish, Biind Melon. Her video "UP!" won a 2013 Independent Music Award. Kim's toured internationally, notably with Nelly Furtado.
Dani operates the legendary Mishawaka Amphitheatre, and she’s the mother of 3 young women. She and her husband, Matt Hoeven operate Chipper's Lanes as well.
Deborah Sengupta Stith is an austin360.com Web Producer who also writes about music. Deborah doesn't remember the Armadillo, but wistfully reminisces about the Empanada Parlour and the Mercury Lounge.
Friday October 25, 2013 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
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