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Girls Just Wanna Weekend: Joyful Resistance in Mexico
27 Jan
Summary
- Festival blends fun with activism for empowerment.
- Artist Brandi Carlile champions joy as essential resistance.
- The event celebrates women and non-binary individuals.
The Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival in Mexico offers attendees a unique fusion of celebration and activism, spearheaded by founder Brandi Carlile. Carlile herself highlighted the importance of joy as a form of resistance, encouraging participants to recharge and engage with the important work ahead.
The festival, which draws approximately 5,000 attendees, primarily women, creates a safe and empowering environment. It serves as a modern update to the Lilith Fair, providing a space where women and non-binary individuals can come together.
Performances by artists like the Chicks and Sam Smith, alongside Carlile's own collaborations, showcase a diverse musical spectrum. The event prioritizes interpersonal connection and community, aiming to balance large-scale production with an intimate, family-like atmosphere.
