National Women's Music Festival
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Marriott-West, Middleton 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr. , Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
A music festival? At the Marriott? Yes! With two stages and nearly two dozen acts from around the world spanning genres from rock to jazz to full orchestra, this event highlights the talents and contributions of women in the arts. In addition to performances, there’s also an incredible range of workshops on topics ranging from songwriting to self defense. Find the schedule at nwmf.info.
press release: The National Women’s Music Festival is produced by Women In the Arts, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. The 2018 National Women’s Music Festival — the 43rd — will be held at the Marriott Madison West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI 53562, July 5-8, 2018.
This year's performers include Cris Williamson, Lucie Blue Tremblay, Gaye Adegbalola and the Wild Rutz, Poppy Champlin, Leela and Ellie Grace, The Blu Janes, Sharon Katz and the Peace Train, Audra Sergel, Nia and ness, Yael Deckelbaum, Pamela Means, Kate Peterson, Zoe Nickelson in Tea with Alice and Me, Orchestra directed by Nan Washburn, Katy Guillen and the Girls, plus lots more!
Ukulele Chorus led by Jori Costello
Drum Chorus led by Wahru
Festival Chorus led by Renee Janski
On-site Registration Desk Hours: Thursday: 1:00 pm- 7:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm; Sunday: 8-9 am and 1-2 pm
Attendees come from all genders and cultures, cutting across ethnic, racial, sexual, age, and ability boundaries. Likewise, Festival programming reflects many points of view; a diversity of ideas and topics are explored and discussed in a safe environment. Festival is an environment in which philosophies and politics are open for discussion, not mandated or judged.
Mainstage concerts are routinely interpreted for the deaf. Interpreter services can be provided for workshops and other Festival events upon request. Volunteer opportunities and work-exchange of four-hour work-shifts is available for reduced-price registration. This is limited and arrangements must be made prior to the Festival.
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