Calls for diversification in the music industry have been growing louder in recent years but seem to continue to be ignored by the majority of festival organisers. Now organizers of a new electronic music festival in London have made the biggest leap yet by planning a groundbreaking event that they hope will move the needle in the right direction for representation.
The festival's ethos, called Risen, revolves around the celebration of the spiritual concept of the divine feminine. Risen will not only be directed by women, but will also feature a lineup made up of all women, trans and non-binary artists. The lineup is brimming with talent and features over 90 artists including Angel D'Lite, Hannah Holland, Heléna Star, Madam X and many more.
In an interview with the Evening Standard, Kitty Bartlett, Senior Booker and Events Manager for Risen, explained the aims of the festival.
"Risen is a festival run by women to showcase the emerging talent that works so tirelessly in the music industry, be it DJs, event managers, graphic designers, lighting technicians and so on," said Bartlett. "It's time for a new energy."
Risen will take place in London on April 9th at various locations around Hackney Wick. Here you can find more information about the festival and register for tickets in advance.
Lineup of Risen Festival 2022
Agnes
Airali
Akiko Haruna
Aletha
Amalia
Ambient babestation meltdown
Amelie street
amelie
Amodeus
Angel D'lite
Anna Wand
anthea
Appendix
Ariane v
AYYA
Birds (DJ)
Cheri
Cleo Club Fitness
D Lisch
dad mak
Danielle MooreCrazy P
Eleanor
Eliza Rose
Ell Murphy
Ella Clarke
fairies
fairy
Farhannah
Bubbling Disc
GENIUSTUNES
Girls don't sync
Julia Tess
Glade Marie
GUYZ
Hannah Holland
Helen Star
hemlin
I-sha
Ifeoluwa
Iona
Jacki E
Jade Seattle
Jay Duncan
Jay Ward
jazzz
joli
Khalisha
Kiara Scuro
Kitsta
kmya
KUNTEAA
Leah Floyeurs
LilyHuu
Liv Ayer
Liv G
LUXURY
Mrs. X
maeve
Mariin
melody
Mi-El
Mia Lily
Mica coca
mine
mix stress
Monica Taneska
NISHA
Ohmydais
Olita
Oshana
Phoebe Valentine
MS accident
RAW SILK
Naughty Wylie
Scarlett O'Malley
Shama
Shannon from Admin
Sicaria sound
Sisu
stem
Sybil
Bag LC
Tia Cousins
Tsuniman
Wacha
Wednesday
Ynez
Yush
+ Special guests
