WO-MANITY: Oxford's Young Women's Music Project celebrate International Women's Day with music and debate

The event is hosted by the Makespace, the community hub in Aristotle Place, at the top end of Jericho.

The one-day festival is organised by youth empowerment charity Young Women’s Music Project , who are based in the building.

Through performances, workshops and talks, WO-MAN-ITY provides a forum for people of all genders and ages to come together to create, learn and discuss gender-based issues that affect their lives. The group insists that all are welcome.

Music comes from nu-soul and trip hop artist Tiece, the soulful Elouiza, singer Theo and synth-dream pop artist Anna McCrae.

There will also be a singing masterclass, patch pocket and badge making sessions, group events on race, gender and craft, and a sign language class at which participants will learn to ‘sign’ the lyrics to Aretha Franklin’s RESPECT.

A talk on human rights will be given by YWMP member Daniella Duncalf.

It runs from 2-10pm. Guests are invited to sign up for sessions on the day.

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There will be stalls from Oxford Poetry Library, Oxford Against Cutting, Lunchtime For The Wild Youth, Crafting The Revolution and Crust – Oxfordshire’s Neapolitan-inspired vegan pizza makers.

The opening of YWMP at Makespace, last year

Organisers say: “Through performances, workshops and talks, WO-MAN-ITY provides a forum for people of all genders and ages to come together to create, learn and discuss gender-based issues that affect our day-to-day lives.”

Laughing matter

Start the celebrations tomorrow (Friday) before by joining Hysterical – an International Women’s Day comedy special at Makespace, hosted by the YWMP and The Oxford Imps.

Excpect top laugh along to an evening of improv and stand-up with music thrown in.

It runs from 7.30-9pm and tickets are available from wegottickets.com