Gritty In Pink
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| Formation | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Shira Yevin |
| Website | www |
Gritty In Pink is an organization that provides gigs, information, and community for women within the music industry.[1][2] Founded in 2020 by Shira Yevin of Shiragirl,[3] Gritty In Pink produces and hosts jams, workshops, and panels, and created the Inpink Marketplace.[4][5]
History[edit]
The organization was founded in January 2020 by Shira Yevin of Shiragirl,[1] providing performance opportunities to women in music via the monthly All Grl Jam in Los Angeles, CA.[6] In July 2021, they started a live-stream virtual tour to showcase female musicians around the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
Inpink[edit]
Inpink is Gritty In Pink's online platform designed to connect women in the music industry with jobs in music.[5] In March 2022, Melissa Ethridge was announced as the first strategic advisor for the platform,[8] followed by Live Nation in October 2022,[9] and Arlan Hamilton in March 2024. Ethridge hired a videographer via the platform to shoot shows in April 2024.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Pettigrew, Jason. "Shiragirl's Shira Yevin launches the female-forward Gritty Rocks Live tour". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "Gritty in Pink, Crewvie Use Tech to Diversify Music, Movies - dot.LA". dot.la. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Hanley, James (2022-10-26). "Live Nation Women Fund invests in Gritty In Pink". IQ Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "TuneCore Partners With Gritty In Pink to Support INPINK Talent Hub Alongside Live Nation, Melissa Etheridge & More". TuneCore. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ a b Jensen, Cheantay (2022-03-04). "Powerhouse women musicians, artists to rock in day-long, jam-packed concert at Alex's Bar". the Hi-lo. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Herron-Wheeler, Addison (2020-03-11). "News: Gritty in Pink Women's History Edition Celebrated Women in Music". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Angeline, Myki (2021-07-26). "Gritty In Pink Announced The Gritty Nation Virtual US Summer Tour – the WiMN | The Women's International Music Network". Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Staff, G. G. M. (2022-03-29). "GRITTY IN PINK JOINS FORCES WITH MELISSA ETHERIDGE TO LAUNCH INPINK MARKETPLACE, AIMING TO CHANGE THE LANDSCAPE FOR WOMEN IN MUSIC". Guitar Girl Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Rubin, Hannah (2022-10-25). "Live Nation Women Funding Gritty In Pink Startup To Help Develop A Hiring Platform For Diverse Female Professionals In The Music Industry". Live Nation Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Eggertsen, Chris (2024-03-21). "The Deals: Deezer & Merlin Strike Artist-Centric Royalties Partnership; WMG Expands India Presence". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
