{"id":273738,"date":"2026-08-28T05:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/273738\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T05:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:46:09","slug":"2026-women-who-rock-benefit-concert-taylor-dayne-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/273738\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Women Who Rock Benefit Concert: Taylor Dayne + More!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 Women Who Rock Concert<\/a> will feature headliner pop icon Taylor Dayne! The 9th annual event takes place on October 17th at Stage AE. <\/p>\n

All proceeds benefit women\u2019s health research at Magee-Womens Research Institute. Tickets are on sale now<\/a> for this all ages show!<\/p>\n

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Taylor Dayne Headlines An All Female-Fronted Lineup!<\/p>\n

Pop hitmaker Taylor Dayne will headline the jam packed event! Known for her hit singles \u201cLove Will Lead You Back\u201d and \u201cTell It To My Heart,\u201d Dayne has sold 75 million albums. She\u2019s also had 17 top 20 singles. <\/p>\n

The night will feature fantastic female-fronted acts: Malina Moye, The Vindys, Kalie Shorr (performing her song \u201cFight Like a Girl\u201d), DJ Coachelly, and the 2026 Women Who Rock Rising Star Contest Winner, Mallory Bozovich!<\/p>\n

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The Women Who Rock Benefit Concert Gives Back<\/p>\n

Throughout the years, Women Who Rock has given so much back to the community. Aside from it being an awesome night of music, it\u2019s a movement, bringing together \u201cmusic, advocacy, and philanthropy to support critical women\u2019s health research.\u201d It is their mission to \u201craise money and awareness for life saving research that impacts the lives of women all over the world.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen Who Rock was built on the belief that music can spark real change. As women\u2019s health research faces critical funding gaps, our mission has never been more urgent,\u201d says Melinda Colaizzi, Founder & CEO of Women Who Rock. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to welcome an extraordinary lineup of women who embody strength, resilience, and purpose, while helping raise vital funds for the life-saving work taking place at Magee-Womens Research Institute. This concert is more than a performance\u2014it\u2019s a movement utilizing voices to drive progress, fund life-saving research, and put women\u2019s health where it belongs: center stage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe mission has never been more urgent. Women\u2019s health remains historically underfunded and understudied, and recent federal funding cuts have created new challenges for researchers and institutions working to advance discoveries that can change and save women\u2019s lives,\u201d says Colaizzi.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Impact Award Recipient\u00a0<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Impact Award recipient is Diana Napper, founder of \u201cA Glimmer of Hope Foundation.\u201d Napper has raised over $7 million \u201cto support breast cancer research and patient-centered programs and provided the original seed funding that helped launch groundbreaking breast cancer vaccine research that has since advanced through Phase II clinical trials.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDiana represents everything the Women Who Rock Impact Award was created to celebrate,\u201d Colaizzi said in a press release. \u201cHer vision, courage, and generosity have forever changed the trajectory of women\u2019s health.\u201d<\/p>\n

The evening will also recognize the pioneering female researchers behind Magee-Womens Research Institute\u2019s groundbreaking breast cancer vaccine program.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pink Carpet and Photo Booth<\/p>\n

Upon arriving, don\u2019t miss your chance to walk the pink carpet! As featured in People Magazine and hosted by Natalie Bencivenga. <\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also want to check out the \u201cHair Goals\u201d Photo Booth presented by Framesi Milan to capture the epic night!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Beauty Bar<\/p>\n

The beauty bar offers guests \u201cbeauty perks, samples, shopping and services from Renee Piatt Collection, Nu Glow Aesthetics, Clean Your Dirty Face Pittsburgh, Framesi Milan, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rockstar Silent Auction<\/p>\n

The Rockstar silent auction will have amazing memorabilia from rock star royalty, featuring \u201cautographed Dolly Parton \u2018Jolene\u2019 lyrics, a trip to New York Fashion Week, autographed guitars, designer handbags, custom Gibson Guitars, culinary experiences, jewelry, artwork, and more.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Kelly Dzanaj of 100.7 Star FM Returns as the Night\u2019s Emcee<\/p>\n

She\u2019s back! On-Air personality Kelly Dzanaj of 100.7 Star FM returns as the night\u2019s emcee. It\u2019s sure to be a fun time. Until then, you can hear her on 100.7 Star FM!<\/p>\n

Free Parking in Gold Lot 1A When Showing Your Tickets<\/p>\n

A very limited number of VIP tickets and tables are available and will sell out! VIP Bleachers and 2nd Floor Tables are already sold out.<\/p>\n

Get Tickets<\/p>\n

Get your tickets here!<\/a> For more information and FAQs, visit womenwhorock.info\/pittsburgh-2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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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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