Bree Runway, Connie Constance, Matilda Mann and RØRY are all set to perform intimate live shows in venues across London throughout the week commencing 7th October in support of War Child.
The Day of the Girl shows are more than just performances; they are a lifeline for girls and women surviving war.
Gender inequality escalates to alarming levels in areas affected by crisis. Those assigned female at birth are at a 20% higher risk of child marriage and are 2.5 times more likely to be out of school. 1 in 5 girls and women suffer sexual violence and often can't access healthcare.
This has devastating impacts on their health, wellbeing and their future. Girls and women didn’t start these wars, yet they are paying the price. That’s why the Day of the Girl shows are vital.
Taking place around the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child, the shows highlight War Child’s work protecting, educating, and advocating for the rights of girls and women amidst the turmoil of war.
British singer and rapper Bree Runway will kick off the series of shows on 8th October at Lafayette, London on the same day as alternative rock artist RØRY at 100 Club, London.
Indie-folk artist Matilda Mann will take to the stage at Lafayette, London on 9th October, and finally, closing out Day of the Girl in style, English alternative pop artist, Connie Constance will play at The Lexington, London on 12th October.
The event’s headline sponsor is YouTube Music, an app made for music listening on top of the magic of YouTube: making the world of music easier to explore and more personalised than ever.
As part of Day of the Girl, War Child and YouTube Music will also be hosting a 'Women in Music and Creative Industries Panel Day' event at Google Digital Studios, Pancras Square, London to help inspire the next generation of female identifying leaders in the music and creative industries.
