Vulvarine: The female rock band is conquering the stages of Europe!

Vulvarine: The female rock band is conquering the stages of Europe!

The current music world is changing, especially when it comes to the role of women in rock music. One of the standout bands that embodies this change is the all-female rock formation Vulvarin, which was founded in Vienna in 2019. The musician and band founder Redbreast comments on the reasons for founding the band and emphasizes that all-female rock groups are no longer viewed as “exotic”. This is a sign of an important turnaround in the music scene.

Vulvarine has already made big moves and has been supported by Napalm Records, which has sparked interest as far away as America. The band, known for their straight rock style and influences from icons like the Runaways and Girlschool, recently released a cover version of Dieter Bohlen's hit "Cheri Cheri Lady." This strategic approach is intended to lift the spirits of concertgoers and was accepted by all band members.

First tour and concert announcement

The band is currently on tour with Thundermother and Cobra Spell through eleven countries. A highlight will be the concert in the sold-out Vienna scene on March 28th. This could also potentially mark the first tour by three all-female rock bands. The band has also decided not to give away any new music during the tour in order to further surprise their fans about their musical development.

The cover of the current album features a specially created Vulvarine superheroine, which goes back to a provocative and eye-catching band name. Although they bring a lot of humor to their music, the band also has professional ambitions and takes their career seriously.

Challenges for women in the music industry

Despite the positive developments for Vulvarine, a study by the MaLisa Foundation that women and non-binary people continue to be structurally disadvantaged in the music industry. A comprehensive analysis conducted since 2010 shows that gender equality in the music landscape has made little progress. In the German weekly charts, over 85% of the music comes from male composers, while the proportion of women has not exceeded 20% in recent years.

Research also shows that the proportion of women on festival stages was only 16% in 2019. Although there were slight improvements at smaller festivals in 2022, male dominance remains unchanged and women are underrepresented in the music industry across the board.

Overall, it is clear that bands like Vulvarine and their successes are important in increasing the pressure on the industry and sustainably improving the visibility of women and non-binary people in music.