In aid of gender equality, Needs (not-for-profit) event and label series are teaming up with UN Women NC UK on their HeForShe Arts Week, London with an all day event at Oval Space on Sunday 11th March.
Using music and culture to encourage and explore the challenging topic of gender equality, the event brings panel discussions from shesaidso, AIM and Mixcloud, a live recording of Resident Advisor’s Exchange podcast, performances from Peggy Gou, Bobby Pleasure and some special guests, as well as a corresponding vinyl and digital EP release featuring Peggy Gou and Juju & Jordash (March).
On the event, talks will include Keith Harris of UK Music, model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, BBC Radio 1 presenters B Traits, artists Fay Milton of Savages, Abbey Raymonde from Bella Union and Roxanne De Bastion, gender-focused childcare organisation Manny & Me, Gabriel from non-stop dancehall party The Heatwave, Snoochie Shy (Radar Radio) and Lily Mercer (Rinse FM).
All funds raised will be donated to UN Women NC UK towards gender equality.
11 March | Needs x UN Women present HeForShe | Tickets | Oval Space
Artwork: The Line Girl
Photography: Otto Masters