Tag: women in music
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TV Tonight: Iconic 90s Girlband Members Tell All About the Industry
TV Tonight on BBC Two: Girlbands Forever uncovers the untold side of the 90s pop phenomenon Tonight, BBC Two offers a candid trip down memory lane with Girlbands Forever, a documentary special that brings together former members of some of the era’s most influential girlgroups. With a mix of nostalgia and sharp industry analysis, the…
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BBC Radio 1 Announces Annie Nightingale Pioneers 2025: Spotlight on New Wave of Women and Non-Binary DJs
Celebrating a Legacy: Annie Nightingale Pioneers 2025 BBC Radio 1 has revealed the recipients for the 2025 Annie Nightingale Pioneers, continuing a program dedicated to recognizing and elevating women and non-binary DJs in the global dance and electronic scene. Named in honour of Annie Nightingale, Radio 1’s first female DJ and longest-serving presenter, the initiative…
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BBC Radio 1 Announces Annie Nightingale Pioneers 2025: Meet the New Wave of Trailblazing DJs
BBC Radio 1 Celebrates the Next Wave of Pioneers BBC Radio 1 has unveiled the 2025 cohort of Annie Nightingale Pioneers, a high-profile initiative that spotlights exceptional women and non-binary DJs making waves in the global dance and electronic scene. Named in honor of Annie Nightingale—Radio 1’s first female DJ and longest-serving presenter—the program continues…
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From France to Ireland: A Trad Music Dream and a New Life on Inishbofin
From France to Ireland: A life rebuilt through traditional music Léna Descottes, a 29-year-old traditional-music performer, once faced a period when the future looked uncertain and the nights felt long. Two and a half years ago in Ireland, she went through a stretch of sleeping in her car, couch-surfing with friends, and living in a…
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From France to Ireland: Living the Irish Trad Music Dream
From France to Ireland: A journey toward music, resilience, and belonging Two-and-a-half years ago, Léna Descottes (29) faced a turning point that would redefine her sense of home. After years of performing traditional music across Ireland, she found herself sleeping in her car and couch-surfing when a Galway apartment was converted into an Airbnb. Rather…