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Yahoo
4 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
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
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to follow CBC's Canada Day coverage
On Tuesday, millions of Canadians will celebrate Canada Day — an event that has taken on greater meaning this year following the surge of national pride in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. CBC News will provide live coverage throughout the day across the country beginning at 6 a.m. ET. Here's how you can follow: Heather Hiscox, host of CBC Morning Live, will kick off Canada Day coverage in Charlottetown at 6 a.m. ET on CBC News Network and CBC streaming platforms. At 10 a.m. ET, CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault will be live in Ottawa, joined by reporters and special guests, to showcase the Canada Day program from LeBreton Flats Park. A Canada Day call-in show, inviting people to share their thoughts on what it means to be Canadian in 2025, will get underway at 2 p.m. ET hosted by Saroja Coelho. David Common and Aarti Pole will take over coverage at 4 p.m. ET to connect with Canadians celebrating across the country. At 7 p.m. ET, Arsenault and Elamin Abdelmahmoud will host a special concert pre-show featuring interviews with performers and highlighting how Canadians from across the country are standing up for Canada. This will air on CBC News Network, CBC Gem and CBC News digital and streaming platforms. Beginning at 8 p.m. ET, we'll go live to the Canada Day concert from Ottawa. Our special will be hosted across all CBC platforms by Isabelle Racicot and feature a slate of Canadian artists and special guests, including Sarah McLachlan, Randy Bachman, Amanda Marshall and Aasiva. Join Caroline Hillier at 6 a.m. ET as she hosts a special radio program celebrating Canadians and what it means to be part of Canada. Live coverage continues at 11 a.m. ET from Lebreton Flats Park with hosts Piya Chattopadhyay and Abdelmahmoud, following by the Canada Day call-in show hosted by Coelho at 2 p.m. ET. Damhnait Doyle will host live coverage of the concert special from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
CBC
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
How to follow CBC's Canada Day coverage
On Tuesday, millions of Canadians will celebrate Canada Day — an event that has taken on greater meaning this year following the surge of national pride in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. CBC News will provide live coverage throughout the day across the country beginning at 6 a.m. ET. Here's how you can follow: TV Heather Hiscox, host of CBC Morning Live, will kick off Canada Day coverage in Charlottetown at 6 a.m. ET on CBC News Network and CBC streaming platforms. At 10 a.m. ET, CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault will be live in Ottawa, joined by reporters and special guests, to showcase the Canada Day program from LeBreton Flats Park. A Canada Day call-in show, inviting people to share their thoughts on what it means to be Canadian in 2025, will get underway at 2 p.m. ET hosted by Saroja Coelho. David Common and Aarti Pole will take over coverage at 4 p.m. ET to connect with Canadians celebrating across the country. At 7 p.m. ET, Arsenault and Elamin Abdelmahmoud will host a special concert pre-show featuring interviews with performers and highlighting how Canadians from across the country are standing up for Canada. This will air on CBC News Network, CBC Gem and CBC News digital and streaming platforms. Beginning at 8 p.m. ET, we'll go live to the Canada Day concert from Ottawa. Our special will be hosted across all CBC platforms by Isabelle Racicot and feature a slate of Canadian artists and special guests, including Sarah McLachlan, Randy Bachman, Amanda Marshall and Aasiva. Radio Join Caroline Hillier at 6 a.m. ET as she hosts a special radio program celebrating Canadians and what it means to be part of Canada. Live coverage continues at 11 a.m. ET from Lebreton Flats Park with hosts Piya Chattopadhyay and Abdelmahmoud, following by the Canada Day call-in show hosted by Coelho at 2 p.m. ET. Damhnait Doyle will host live coverage of the concert special from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
