W Hotels amplifies LGBTQ+ voices with global live music series

W Hotels, renowned for championing LGBTQ+ equality and long term partner of GAY TIMES, is elevating its commitment to inclusivity with the launch of W PRESENTS, a global live music series.

This initiative underscores W Hotels’ dedication to the music industry, blending local and international talent in a platform curated by LP Giobbi.

Beyond performances, W will collaborate with FEMME HOUSE to emphasise education and equity in music, offering workshops for women, gender-expansive, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ creatives.

With a diverse lineup and stops around the world, W PRESENTS promises to celebrating the universal language of music while creating space for the global music community and fans.

W has earned its stripes in the music scene. From its own record label to professional recording studios (Sound Suites) at select properties, and a global music festival series, W Hotels has been fortifying its reputation as a steadfast supporter of the music industry for decades.

A discerning arbiter of talent and an influential connector in the space, W Hotels has left an indelible mark on the lifestyle hospitality and cultural landscape with an innovative approach to programming that is cultivating experiences for the next generation of luxury traveller.

“Music has always been at the core of the W Hotels brand. As the brand continues its global
transformation, it is an exciting next step to expand our global W PRESENTS series and bring even more curated experiences to our hotels and reimagined properties,” says George Fleck, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader, W Hotels.

“These experiences showcasing established and supporting emerging artists not only represent our commitment to setting new standards within the industry, but also allow us to continue to serve as a connector of culture for our guests around the world.”

W PRESENTS is more than just a live music series – it is a vibrant platform dedicated to celebrating the universal connectivity of music. Curated by LP Giobbi, the program offers a unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in a world of new sounds and foster connections in the intimate setting of W Hotels properties around the world.

“W PRESENTS is a celebration of musical diversity, designed to transport our guests through
experiential journeys that are authentic to the locale,” says LP Giobbi, Global Music Director, W
Hotels. “This series blends local talent with international artists to celebrate the universal language of music. It is a natural next step for the series to expand and we are proud to be empowering artistry on a global scale.”

In collaboration with FEMME HOUSE, LP Giobbi’s nonprofit aimed at creating opportunities for women, gender-expansive, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ creatives in the music industry, W PRESENTS will also serve as host for free in-person production and music engineering workshops focused on beginner-level studio techniques at select markets, to invest in local talent around the country.

As a further extension of W Hotels empowering musicians from the studio to the stage, select artists from the FEMME HOUSE organization will also open at W PRESENTS shows around the world including artists such as Nadia Meliani, Adrienne, Modern Lover, Cassie, and more.

“FEMME HOUSE’s impact happens at the intersection of community support, shared resources, and an abundant opportunity that results from combining the two,” says HERMIXALOT, Co-Founder and Executive Director, FEMME HOUSE.

“We are honored to have partners like W Hotels who share our commitment to education, visual representation, and ultimately, equity in music.”

To date, W PRESENTS has hosted showcases at W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal, W South Beach, W Toronto, W Seattle, W Nashville, W Philadelphia, W Montreal, W Aspen, W Algarve, W Shanghai – The Bund, and W Osaka, and has featured artists including Channel Tres, DJ_Dave, NEIL FRANCES, Aluna, HVNLEE, Joshua Lang, Giolì & Assia, and DJ Gee Xella to name a few.

Book your tickets to W PRESENTS here.

W PRESENTS will make stops at:

W Bali – Seminyak on July 14 with artist JOPLYN
W Aspen – August 2 with artist Kaleena Zanders
W Nashville – August 3 with artist Blue DeTiger
W Montreal – August 7 with artist OLAN
W Seattle – August 16 with artist Bad Snacks
W Budapest – September 5 with Bora Uzer
W Edinburgh – August 22 with artist Elkka
W Scottsdale – September 26 with artist Blue DeTiger
W London – October 4 with artist Girls of the Internet
W Austin – November 2 with artist Arc De Soleil
W New York – Union Square on November 21 with special artist (to be announced)

W PRESENTS will also have a stage at other W Hotel properties this year, including W Brisbane , W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, W Hollywood, W Koh Samui, W Maldives, W New Orleans – French Quarter, W Philadelphia, W Toronto, with event dates soon to be announced.

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