Yola Dia Fest Debuts in Los anGeles

Courtney Love at Yola Dia Fest in LA Historic Park, LA by Jacob Alvarez and edited by Savanah Alvarez

Lykke li’s showcase highlighted sophie, caT power, and courtney Love

Being the first Yola Dia fest to grace LA, it was one for the books. A special evening celebrating strong women and strong drink. You could feel the freedom, energy, and livelihood as soon as you stepped foot into the grounds. Each act brought passion as they were chosen to represent this important festival, being the first time, and they did not disappoint. From Cupcakke to Sophie, Megan Thee Stallion to Courtney Love, and Catpower to Lykke Li, everything ran smoothly. As a show that boasts cultures and love from all walks of life, I was certainly shown what it means to be apart of something that benefits as many people as possible. It was about putting everyone before yourself. I hope this show continues strong and comes back as an annual thing. I would be there every year in support.

PS: Check out our gallery of photos from the performance!

PSS: This festival partnered with Plus1.

PLUS1 is an initiative that channels the collective energy of a concert to catalyze social change. By partnering with performing artists, PLUS1 raises and grants millions of dollars to high impact nonprofits addressing our most serious global challenges around Access, Equity, and Dignity. The work begins with a $1 per ticket add-on that makes fundraising simple and seamless. Beyond the dollar, PLUS1 supports artists as educators and advocates, fueling their passion, reach, impact. To date, PLUS1 has raised and granted over $8 million, and served as the connective tissue between over 100 artists, millions of their fans, and 100s of leading social justice organizations tackling global injustice.