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LOUD WOMEN music festival international expansion

Overview

LOUD WOMEN, a grassroots network focused on amplifying women in punk and alternative music, is expanding its international festival circuit.

In September 2026, the organization announced its debut festival in Tokyo, scheduled for November 14 at Shinjuku’s MARZ. This event, held in collaboration with the ‘Too Hot to Be Cool’ series, features nine women-led acts from Japan, South Korea, the UK, and the US. The organization also scheduled a festival in Newport, Wales, for October 3, featuring 11 artists from various regions.

By October 2026, the festival announced further expansion into Australia for November 2026. The trans-inclusive, intersectional feminist festival will visit three cities—Gadigal/Sydney, Naarm/Melbourne, and Meanjin/Brisbane—marking the first time the event will be held in Brisbane. These Australian dates are part of an international tour spanning five countries and four continents. To ensure local relevance, organizers are collaborating with local musicians to curate distinct lineups for each city.

Entities

Marz

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    LOUD WOMEN Fest expands to three Australian cities for 2026

    LOUD WOMEN Fest Australia expands to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane in November 2026, featuring 23 feminist and non-binary artists across punk and indie genres.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    LOUD WOMEN expands international music festival circuit to Tokyo and Newport

    LOUD WOMEN is expanding its international DIY music network with a debut festival in Tokyo this November, alongside an upcoming event in Newport, Wales, featuring women-led punk and alternative acts.

Sources

backseatmafia.com · loudwomen.org · thepunksite.com