Talented artists with careers built on strong messages, artists who fight against discrimination and who have proven that they can be successful even in a male-dominated industry: this year, the Romanian music scene will program several concerts where you can discover quality music on the female side.

The success stories of names like Peggy Gou, Tash Sultana, Rezz or Nova Twins are united by the ability not to compromise, even when it takes years after years to convince record companies and promoters to pay attention to them.

Today, a Korean artist Peggy Gow She seems to have come out of nowhere and was instantly embraced by the crowd, but over the past 10 years Peggy has played almost non-stop in clubs big and small until she became an international name. Peggy Gow is a complex artist, she was engaged in both journalism and photography, she even launched a clothing line that was applauded even by Virgil Abloh, the former artistic director of Louis Vuitton. Her desire to succeed in music remains her priority, and if you attend Electric Castle, where she is headlining this year, you will understand why she has millions of fans around the world.

Probably one of the most interesting female success stories in recent years, a 100% independent artist Tash Sultana. She has her own record label, is a “one-woman-band” and produces her own albums. Seeing her live, on stage, playing all the instruments is a unique experience you can have at her first concert in Romania, scheduled at Electric Castle from July 19 to 23.

Rezza he started mixing at age 14, playing music on the school radio and wherever he was allowed, even when the audience consisted of only ten people. When she became famous, she was inundated with unflattering and misogynistic messages, but she chose not to give in to online harassment. Despite being one of the most famous DJs in the world, she still faces prejudice and her stated role is to inspire aspiring artists not to give up on their dreams. Until you see her on the Electric Castle main stage, we recommend you Underplayed, a documentary about the challenges faced by women in electronic music. You will understand her story better.

Two dark-skinned girls who want to sing rock – no one gave the project a special chance New Twins, but Amy Love and Georgia Southern are living proof that you can build a career based on great talent and stubbornness. Whether they’re on tour with Prophets of Rage, Enter Shikari or Bring Me the Horizon, or at festivals like the upcoming Electric Castle, it’s important to get to know this band live. Their concerts are chaotic, full of energy and strong messages.

Diversity in music is empowering and opening new avenues, and women are increasingly empowered as they break out of industry-imposed stereotypes and choose to be authentic. You can support them by being in the front rows at their concerts.

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