Weekly online series spotlights and supports the artist community with performances featuring top musicians and up-and-comers live streamed in partnership with Parade.com
The Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) announces the debut of the She Rocks Spotlight Series. This innovative new live stream series spotlights a diverse collection of artists – from up-and-comers to chart-topping sensations – while supporting the artist community.
The series is presented in partnership with Parade Media and kicks off on Thursday April 16th at 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific, with Los Angeles innovative singer/songwriter Beatie Wolfe as the first headliner on a bill with local artists Gigi Rich and Jessie Clement. The series will continue each Thursday at the same time with future headliners that include Tal Wilkenfeld (April 23), Shelly Peiken (April 30), Lzzy Hale of Halestorm (May 7), Lisa Loeb (May 14), and many more.
Each episode will open with two rising artists curated by the WiMN, followed by an iconic veteran performer. Musicians can submit to be selected to perform by going here. Viewers are encouraged to donate via www.thewimn.com/donate-2 on behalf of the performers in order to help support the artist community. Funds collected will aid the performers and the Musicares COVID-19 Relief Fund.
Episodes will be live streamed on multiple platforms including Parade’s Facebook page and website, plus The Women’s International Music Network Facebook and YouTube pages.
The show is hosted by Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the Women’s International Music Network and the She Rocks Awards. She reflects, “Showcasing extraordinary female talent has always been one of the WiMN’s goals – from the She Rocks Podcast, to our She Rocks showcases, and of course our flagship She Rocks Awards. With this new live stream series, we seek to expose and support musicians during these challenging times.”
Visit www.thewimn.com for more information, or tune in at Facebook.com/parademag.
About The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN)
Founded in 2012, the Women’s International Music Network unites women who work within all facets of the music and audio industries. With theWiMN.com as its hub, the WiMN provides a community for women within the industry while enriching their careers and musical experiences through networking and sharing. The Women’s International Music Network produces events such as the WiMN She Rocks Showcases, and the She Rocks Awards, hosts many panels and workshops, and is founded by music industry veteran Laura B. Whitmore.
For more information, visit www.TheWiMN.com.
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