Programmed by documentary filmmaker Dyllan McGee, who also serves as a Versa executive producer, the programming topics include entertainment, health and wellness, sports, social action and entrepreneurship.Ĭ3 (Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits) veteran Charlie Jones’ Four Leaf Productions is behind the festival. Hosted by ballroom historian Legendary Leggoh JohVera, the ball will celebrate drag and ballroom culture.Īlongside the performances, the weekend will include inspirational speakers, including Gloria Steinem. On the comedy side, Chelsea Handler, Ilana Glazer, Fortune Feimster, Patti Harrison, Aida Rodriguez, Dulcé Sloan, and Sydnee Washington will perform standup, along with improv appearances from The Second City’s ensemble. Kim Petras, Monica, Mon Laferte, Jamila Woods, Young M.A, Ingrid Andress, Yuna, Big Freedia, Yendry, Laura Jane Grace, Salem Ilese, Deb Never, Madame Gandhi, Lila Iké, Adeline, Vagabon, Coco & Breezy, Lillie Mae, and Tia Wood are among the musical performers. Weaving live music, comedy and inspirational speakers together to appear across five stages over the weekend, Versa bills itself as the first major women-led multi-day festival in more than two decades. Stay tuned for future updates.” A rep for the festival did not immediately reply to a request on the reason behind the cancellation.Įllie Goulding, Kali Uchis, and Liz Phair are among the lineup for the inaugural Versa, a “music + more festival” that will take place at Lincoln Park South Fields in Chicago June 11-12. “All ticket purchases will be fully refunded. “Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, VERSA Festival will not be taking place in Chicago this June,” organizers said in a statement.
(UPDATE 3/14): Organizers for Chicago’s planned new Versa festival have canceled the event.
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