GIRLS WITH IMPACT ANNOUNCES HEADLINERS FOR 3rd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BENEFIT CONCERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2023
CELEBRATE #IWD2023 WITH GIRLS WITH IMPACT AND SUPERSTARS VALERIE SIMPSON, ALLY BROOKE, AND DARCI LYNNE
New York, NY – A powerful trio of performances from Valerie Simpson, composer for Diana Ross, to rising superstars Ally Brooke and Darci Lynne, were announced today as headliners for Girls With Impact’s 3rd Annual International Women’s Day Benefit Concert.
The March 8th event raises funds to turn girls into leaders by educating under-resourced young women with Girls With Impact’s business and leadership academy. The event is presented by Citi and produced by Live Nation Women and the nonprofit Girls With Impact, the nation’s leading Business & Leadership program for young women and girls based in Greenwich, CT, with support from Eagle Point Credit Management.
Ms. Simpson of the duo Ashford & Simpson -- ranked among the most important female songwriters in history -- is known for her work as a powerful performer and composer for such artists as Diana Ross, Whitney Houston and others. Among her famous #1 hits are Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing, Solid As a Rock and I Am Woman. Her work has placed her among the top 20 Greatest Duos of All Time (Rolling Stone) and in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
“As a performer and partner to such famous artists as Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, and Patti LaBelle, I know first-hand what it takes to achieve dreams,” said Simpson. “That’s why I’m so excited to join Girls With Impact at this year’s International Women’s Day Benefit Concert in New York.
“I want every young woman to have the opportunity to achieve her dreams — to know, ‘there ‘ain’t no mountain high enough’ — if she has the confidence and tools that Girls With Impact offers,” she continued. “I can’t wait to see the impact of Girls With Impact’s program on young women in the Bronx, where I grew up, and beyond. Come join us - celebrate and escalate women.”
Ally Brooke Hernandez, 29, a multi-platinum recording artist who became known for the band Fifth Harmony, and Darci Lynne, 18, whose unique performance as a singer and ventriloquist garnered the most votes ever on America’s Got Talent, are both paying it forward: Each will be awarding Girls With Impact scholarships for under-resourced young women in their hometowns of Texas and Oklahoma, respectively.
“I think it is so important to educate young women because these women are going to pave the way for our future generations,” said Lynne. “As a young woman myself, I’ve struggled with feeling confident in my own skin. I’ve had several women in my life empower me and encourage my creative passion. It so important to have a supportive community -- Girls With Impact offers that and so much more.”
The Opening Act will be delivered by the powerful family band from New York -- Infinity Song -- represented by Roc Nation.
“This is a fantastic family event with something for everyone - for those of us who grew up with Valerie’s music to today’s youth who follow Ally and Darci,” said Girls With Impact CEO Jennifer Openshaw. “These performers know through grit, talent and passion – what it means to succeed. For this International Women’s Day, they are paying it forward, helping the generations to follow through scholarships that will help close the wealth gap and change futures.”
Ali Harnell, president of Live Nation Women, said “Live Nation is proud to play a role in using the platform of live music to help empower the next generation of female leaders in the world, especially during Women’s History Month.”
This year’s event will also recognize top leaders in business, philanthropy and public service for their contributions in advancing women.
GenZ CEOs – graduates of Girls With Impact – will take part by introducing the performers and special guests.
Harnell added, “This is a performance – in an intimate setting -- not to be missed.”
What: Girls With Impact’s International Women’s Day Benefit Concert
Where: Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd Street, New York, NY
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7pm – 9:00 pm EST
Tickets: On sale on Ticketmaster here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/03005E3059880B0C
Sponsorships/Packages: Information available here at: https://www.girlswithimpact.org/iwd-concert-2023
See our 2022 GWI Benefit Concert Sizzle Reel here
About Girls With Impact
Girls With Impact, a 501c3, is the nation’s only live online business and leadership program for young women 14-24. Featured in the New York Times for its innovation and outcomes, the organization drives improvements in confidence, leadership, skills for success -- ultimately turning young women into leaders. Visit www.girlswithimpact.org. Watch our sizzle reel. See our annual report.
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