{"id":165769,"date":"2026-04-14T21:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/165769\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T21:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:05:08","slug":"women-who-rock-draft-pop-up-experience-live-music-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/165769\/","title":{"rendered":"Women Who Rock Draft Pop-Up Experience: Live Music + More!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s your number one pick for the NFL draft\u2014the Women Who Rock Draft Pop-Up Experience<\/a>! They\u2019ll open their exciting space April 20-26 at Piatt Place beginning at 10am daily. The pop-up features free live music, emerging artists, and limited-edition merchandise. Check out their immersive installation celebrating women in music, sports, and culture. Let\u2019s rock the draft!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"AnImage via Women Who Rock, Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh-founded music, fashion, empowerment brand will take center stage during draft week. There will be live programming runs, which includes Pittsburgh-area artists alongside regional and national talent.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to create something that felt genuinely Pittsburgh,\u201d said Melinda Colaizzi, founder and CEO of Women Who Rock, in a press release. \u201cThis city has an incredible creative community, and Draft week is a chance to show the country what that looks like. We\u2019re not just a backdrop for the football story\u2014we\u2019re part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AImage via Women Who Rock, Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Featured performers include artists from Point Park University\u2019s Pioneer Records plus DJ Femi, Shelley Duff, Grace Campbell, DJ Madame Trio, Bryana Appley, Princess Nostalgia, Melina Bowser, The Vindys, Talie, and Ashley Marina.<\/p>\n

\"AImage via The Vindys, Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

The female-fronted schedule:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 22nd: Emerging Artist Showcase presented by Point Park Pioneer Records<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 23rd: Live performances throughout the day and evening<\/p>\n

Friday, April 24th: Club A.M. featuring DJ Madame Trio.\u00a0Free, all-ages, 9am \u2013 12pm followed by afternoon and evening performances<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 25th: Full day of live music featuring The Vindys, Talie, and Ashley Marina of \u201cThe Voice\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AImage via Ashley Marina, Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

The pop-up also features \u201cShe Is the Headline,\u201d an editorial photo installation created by Elation Creative. It\u2019s all about women who have shaped music, creativity, sports, and health.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Aside from the pop-up during the draft, every year, Women Who Rock hosts their benefit concert for Magee-Women\u2019s Research at Stage AE. Some past headliners have been Ann Wilson, Melissa Ethridge, and Jessica Simpson. Stay tuned<\/a> for the 2026 headliner!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tJosh McCann<\/a><\/p>\n

Josh has been writing for Made in PGH since 2018, where he writes about upcoming events. He\u2019s a Point Park University graduate and teaches high school English. In his free time you\u2019ll find him playing guitar and writing new songs.<\/p>\n

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