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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic Rock Festival Reunion in New Doc That Features 'Never-Before-Seen Archival Footage'
Iconic Rock Festival Reunion in New Doc That Features 'Never-Before-Seen Archival Footage' originally appeared on Parade. ABC News Studios and the Canadian Broadcasting Company announced on Thursday, July 24, that they are premiering a documentary about the iconic Lilith Fair music festival in conjunction with original founder . Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery is a feature-length documentary from director Ally Pankiw that "tells the untold story of the groundbreaking music festival featuring only women artists, started by iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan and her team in the late 1990s, in opposition to systematic industry barriers that limited women from playing together on a concert bill and getting back-to-back airplay on the radio," according to the press release. The documentary is inspired by the Vanity Fair article "Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair," and it "draws from more than 600 hours of never-before-seen archival footage as well as new interviews and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists."The press release continues, "The documentary reunites and features interviews from original Lilith Fair artists Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Paula Cole, Jewel, Mýa, Natalie Merchant, Indigo Girls, and Emmylou Harris, and a new generation of artists who have carried the torch, including Brandi Carlile and Olivia Rodrigo, among others. As the film celebrates the festival's groundbreaking legacy and impact, it also confronts the backlash that tried to diminish it and explores what Lilith means in today's world." 'I'm so filled with pride and nostalgia watching this film,' said McLachlan in a statement. 'Ally and the team have beautifully captured the magic and strength of a community of women who came together and lifted each other up to create positive change in the world. I hope the film resonates with everyone and we can continue to strive to support and champion one another.' The film was produced by actor Dan Levy's Not A Real Production Company, and he said in a statement, "Lilith Fair holds a very special place in my heart. It was one of the first spaces where I remember feeling at home. The music, the sense of community, and the power of a group of women proving an entire industry wrong was a tremendous thing to experience. What Sarah built with that festival changed so much for so many people. And while it is now seen as an odds-defying success story, it was an uphill battle every step of the way. And there is a lot to be learned from that story. It's an honor to be working alongside Sarah on this, and I am excited for everyone to understand just how revolutionary Lilith Fair really was.' Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery premieres on Wednesday, September 17 on CBC and CBC Gem in Canada and on Sunday, September 21 on Hulu in the U.S. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Iconic Rock Festival Reunion in New Doc That Features 'Never-Before-Seen Archival Footage' first appeared on Parade on Jul 24, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
The Province
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
Groundbreaking music festival Lilith Fair star of upcoming documentary
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery will premiere in Canada on Sept. 17 on CBC and the CBC Gem on Sept. 21 Singer/songwriter is seen here on stage during the Lilith Fair tour. The festival is the star of the new documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery from director Ally Pankiw. The film airs Sept. 17, on CBC and CBC Gem. Photo by Merri Cyr / Merri Cyr Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. CBC and ABC News Studios have announced the new documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery will premiere in Canada on Sept. 17 on CBC and CBC Gem. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. 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REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors From director Ally Pankiw (I Used to Be Funny, Black Mirror, The Great), the feature-length documentary tells the untold story of the groundbreaking music festival featuring only women artists, started in the late 1990s by Vancouver singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan, Terry McBride, Dan Fraser and Marty Diamond. Sarah McLachlan listens to answers from other artists during a press conference minutes before the start of the Lilith Fair concert held at UBC's Thunderbird Stadium in Vancouver in 1999. Photo by ARLEN REDEKOP / PROVINCE The successful festival ran during the summers of 1997-1999, with a one-off revival in 2010. The festival showcased female musicians and was a countermeasure to music industry standards that limited women from playing together on a concert bill and getting back-to-back radio airplay. The artists appearing at Lilith Fair varied by date (with McLachlan and Suzanne Vega the only artists to play all dates). Artists on bills included Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls, Diana Krall, Emmylou Harris, Sinead O'Connor, The Chicks, The Pretenders, Brandi Carlile and many other bold type musicians. 'I'm so filled with pride and nostalgia watching this film,' said Sarah McLachlan in a statement. 'Ally and the team have beautifully captured the magic and strength of a community of women who came together and lifted each other up to create positive change in the world. I hope the film resonates with everyone and we can continue to strive to support and champion one another.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Inspired by the 2019 article, Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair, from Vanity Fair and Epic Magazine and written by Jessica Hopper with Sasha Geffen and Jenn Pelly, the film draws from more than 600 hours of never-before-seen archival footage as well as new interviews and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists. While the film, which launches the new season of CBC's documentary series The Passionate Eye, celebrates the festival's legacy, it also addresses the backlash it faced at the time and discusses what Lilith Fair means in today's world. 'I am so proud to be a part of this beautiful doc — especially at what feels like a fitting time to highlight a story of resistance and radical joy in the face of systems that try to keep women and diverse voices small,' said director Pankiw in a statement. 'The collaborative effort of this film and what it took to make it mirrors the incredible underdog story of Sarah and her team and how they fought for Lilith to succeed against all odds.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Lilith Fair stage at The Gorge Ampitheatre in Washington. The famed festival is the subject of the new CBC/ABC News documentary LilithFair: Building a Mystery which will premiere in Canada on Sept. 17, on CBC and CBC Gem. Photo by Shauna Gold / Shauna Gold Schitt's Creek star and creator Dan Levy is a producer on the project through his Not A Real Production Company. 'Lilith Fair holds a very special place in my heart,' said Levy in a statement. 'It was one of the first spaces where I remember feeling at home. The music, the sense of community, and the power of a group of women proving an entire industry wrong was a tremendous thing to experience. What Sarah built with that festival changed so much for so many people. And while it is now seen as an odds-defying success story, it was an uphill battle every step of the way. And there is a lot to be learned from that story. It's an honour to be working alongside Sarah on this and I am excited for everyone to understand just how revolutionary Lilith Fair really was.' In addition to the documentary premiere this fall, McLachlan will launch her first studio album of new music in over a decade, Better Broken will drop on Sept. 19. McLachlan will also be touring across Canada this fall. For more information, visit Dgee@ Read More Vancouver Whitecaps Local News Real Estate Hockey Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Groundbreaking music festival Lilith Fair star of upcoming documentary
CBC and ABC News Studios have announced the new documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery will premiere in Canada on Sept. 17 on CBC and the CBC Gem on Sept. 21. From director Ally Pankiw (I Used to Be Funny, Black Mirror, The Great), the feature-length documentary tells the untold story of the groundbreaking music festival featuring only women artists, started in the late 1990s by Vancouver singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan , Terry McBride, Dan Fraser and Marty Diamond. The successful festival ran during the summers of 1997-1999, with a one-off revival in 2010. The festival showcased female musicians and was a countermeasure to music industry standards that limited women from playing together on a concert bill and getting back-to-back radio airplay. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The artists appearing at Lilith Fair varied by date (with McLachlan and Suzanne Vega the only artists to play all dates). Artists on bills included Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls, Diana Krall, Emmylou Harris, Sinead O'Connor, The Chicks, The Pretenders, Brandi Carlile and many other bold type musicians. 'I'm so filled with pride and nostalgia watching this film,' said Sarah McLachlan in a statement. 'Ally and the team have beautifully captured the magic and strength of a community of women who came together and lifted each other up to create positive change in the world. I hope the film resonates with everyone and we can continue to strive to support and champion one another.' Inspired by the 2019 article, Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair, from Vanity Fair and Epic Magazine and written by Jessica Hopper with Sasha Geffen and Jenn Pelly, the film draws from more than 600 hours of never-before-seen archival footage as well as new interviews and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists. While the film, which launches the new season of CBC's documentary series The Passionate Eye, celebrates the festival's legacy, it also addresses the backlash it faced at the time and discusses what Lilith Fair means in today's world. 'I am so proud to be a part of this beautiful doc — especially at what feels like a fitting time to highlight a story of resistance and radical joy in the face of systems that try to keep women and diverse voices small,' said director Pankiw in a statement. 'The collaborative effort of this film and what it took to make it mirrors the incredible underdog story of Sarah and her team and how they fought for Lilith to succeed against all odds.' Schitt's Creek star and creator Dan Levy is a producer on the project through his Not A Real Production Company. 'Lilith Fair holds a very special place in my heart,' said Levy in a statement. 'It was one of the first spaces where I remember feeling at home. The music, the sense of community, and the power of a group of women proving an entire industry wrong was a tremendous thing to experience. What Sarah built with that festival changed so much for so many people. And while it is now seen as an odds-defying success story, it was an uphill battle every step of the way. And there is a lot to be learned from that story. It's an honour to be working alongside Sarah on this and I am excited for everyone to understand just how revolutionary Lilith Fair really was.' In addition to the documentary premiere this fall, McLachlan will launch her first studio album of new music in over a decade, Better Broken will drop on Sept. 19. McLachlan will also be touring across Canada this fall. For more information, visit Dgee@
Calgary Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Groundbreaking music festival Lilith Fair star of upcoming documentary
Article content CBC and ABC News Studios have announced the new documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery will premiere in Canada on Sept. 17 on CBC and the CBC Gem on Sept. 21. Article content From director Ally Pankiw (I Used to Be Funny, Black Mirror, The Great), the feature-length documentary tells the untold story of the groundbreaking music festival featuring only women artists, started in the late 1990s by Vancouver singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan, Terry McBride, Dan Fraser and Marty Diamond. Article content Article content Article content The successful festival ran during the summers of 1997-1999, with a one-off revival in 2010. The festival showcased female musicians and was a countermeasure to music industry standards that limited women from playing together on a concert bill and getting back-to-back radio airplay. Article content Article content The artists appearing at Lilith Fair varied by date (with McLachlan and Suzanne Vega the only artists to play all dates). Artists on bills included Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls, Diana Krall, Emmylou Harris, Sinead O'Connor, The Chicks, The Pretenders, Brandi Carlile and many other bold type musicians. Article content 'I'm so filled with pride and nostalgia watching this film,' said Sarah McLachlan in a statement. 'Ally and the team have beautifully captured the magic and strength of a community of women who came together and lifted each other up to create positive change in the world. I hope the film resonates with everyone and we can continue to strive to support and champion one another.' Article content Article content Article content Inspired by the 2019 article, Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair, from Vanity Fair and Epic Magazine and written by Jessica Hopper with Sasha Geffen and Jenn Pelly, the film draws from more than 600 hours of never-before-seen archival footage as well as new interviews and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists. While the film, which launches the new season of CBC's documentary series The Passionate Eye, celebrates the festival's legacy, it also addresses the backlash it faced at the time and discusses what Lilith Fair means in today's world. Article content Article content 'I am so proud to be a part of this beautiful doc — especially at what feels like a fitting time to highlight a story of resistance and radical joy in the face of systems that try to keep women and diverse voices small,' said director Pankiw in a statement. 'The collaborative effort of this film and what it took to make it mirrors the incredible underdog story of Sarah and her team and how they fought for Lilith to succeed against all odds.'
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beloved '90s Singer, 57, Gets 'Glammed Up' For Special Announcement and Looks Breathtaking
Beloved '90s Singer, 57, Gets 'Glammed Up' For Special Announcement and Looks Breathtaking originally appeared on Parade. The '90s were a magical time for entertainment, but it was a particularly special time for female artists. The surge of singer-songwriter women that happened gave us some of the most prolific artists in our lifetime, and a severely underrated one is Sarah McLachlan, "I Will Remember You" artist not only created some of the most gorgeous ballads of the '90s, she orchestrated one of the most memorable all-female festivals, Lilith Fair. Just one month ago, McLachlan announced that new music was on the way and yesterday, she made it even more official with a quick TikTok post. Her glam-team had her glowing as she announced that the new music release tomorrow Jun 26, as well as a new music video (which she hasn't done in years). Fans were thrilled to hear the announcement and were taken back by just how incredible she looks. "So gorgeous!!! Glad to see you back!! Your music is some of my favorite," wrote one fan. "Not only do you have an ethereal voice, but you are even more beautiful than ever," one long-time fan commented. "Thank you for gracing us with your gift." The name of the newest album hasn't been released yet, but it is sure to include her many musical talents from playing the piano to strumming a ukulele and of course her iconic voice. Parade Daily🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Beloved '90s Singer, 57, Gets 'Glammed Up' For Special Announcement and Looks Breathtaking first appeared on Parade on Jun 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
