#Ellie goulding tour chicago full

Versa at its core is our chance to do things differently.вЂќ вЂњWeвЂ™re here to make every woman feel seen no matter where she is on her journey, no matter how she expresses her gender. вЂњThe core of what we wanted this to be was to reflect the multidimensionality and the multifacetedness of women, to really have all women and people be seen through this experience,вЂќ added Buenger.

#Ellie goulding tour chicago full

Headliners include Gloria Steinem and artist and LGBTQ activist Alok Vaid-Menon a full lineup of speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. The speaker programming will include two stages of thought leaders across a variety of mediums, from entertainment and sports to social action and entrepreneurship. They can also attend the speaker programming led by Dyllan McGee, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and a Versa executive producer. A Versa ball, inspired by ballroom culture, will be a moment of вЂњjoy and celebration,вЂќ for festivalgoers to celebrate the вЂњmultifacetedness and multidimensionality of women, queer people and people across the gender spectrum,вЂќ Buenger said.ДЄudience members who want a break from the stages can sample dishes curated by вЂњTop ChefвЂќ judge Gail Simmons in the Versa Chef lineup. Other musical performers include Mon Laferte, Yendry, Deb Never, Madame Gandhi, Lila Ike, Adeline, Salem Ilese, Vagabon, Coco & Breezy, Lillie Mae and Tia Wood, with more to be announced.

Guests at this yearвЂ™s festival can expect a mix of established and emerging artists in the lineup. вЂњIt really meant, where are you on your journey? And how can we help you get to the destination youвЂ™re seeking to reach?вЂќ вЂњThe word diversity meant more to us than just ethnicity or gender expression,вЂќ Buenger said. When selecting performers, senior marketing director Vanessa Buenger said every artist was chosen with intention. Dubbed as вЂњthe biggest women-led and women-poweredвЂќ festival, Versa will take place at Lincoln ParkвЂ™s South Fields on June 11-12.ДЄdditional notable acts include ChicagoвЂ™s own Jamila Woods, rapper Young M.A., bounce artist Big Freedia, Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!, R&B songstress Yuna and country singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress. CHICAGO - Ellie Goulding, Kali Uchis, Kim Petras, Liz Phair and Monica will be among the acts to perform at the inaugural Versa, a festival featuring music, comedians and more produced by new production company Four Leaf Productions.