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Lilith Fair: Celebrating Women in Music Since '97

9/13/2025

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Sarah McLachlan launched Lilith Fair in 1997 to address the male-dominated music festival landscape.
The festival showcased over 300 female artists, grossing over $52 million and attracting 1.6 million fans at 130 locations.
It provided a safe space for women in music, challenging traditional festival norms.
The documentary "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" features interviews with artists like Bonnie Raitt and Erykah Badu.
The festival raised over $10 million for women's shelters and community organizations.

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Story summary

Sarah McLachlan launched Lilith Fair in 1997 to address the male-dominated music festival landscape.
The festival showcased over 300 female artists, grossing over $52 million and attracting 1.6 million fans at 130 locations.
It provided a safe space for women in music, challenging traditional festival norms.
The documentary "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" features interviews with artists like Bonnie Raitt and Erykah Badu.
The festival raised over $10 million for women's shelters and community organizations.