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Q&A: Gritty In Pink Founder Shira Yevin On Five Years Of Jamming
- Gritty In Pink began inauspiciously as an all-girl jam. Today they are a thriving forum and marketplace for women in the music industry.
The article from Forbes, published on January 22, 2025, features an interview with Shira Yevin, the founder of Gritty in Pink, a music festival celebrating women in punk rock. Yevin discusses the evolution of the festival over its five-year run, highlighting its growth from a small event to a significant platform for female musicians. She talks about the challenges of maintaining the festival's ethos of inclusivity and empowerment, the impact of the global health crisis on live music events, and how Gritty in Pink adapted by going virtual. Yevin also shares insights on the broader music industry's shift towards more diversity and the role of festivals like hers in promoting gender equality in music. The interview touches on future plans for Gritty in Pink, including potential collaborations and expanding the festival's reach to new audiences.
Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2025/01/22/qa-gritty-in-pink-founder-shira-yevin-on-five-years-of-jamming/ ]
Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2025/01/22/qa-gritty-in-pink-founder-shira-yevin-on-five-years-of-jamming/ ]
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