This may be the last year for The Dinah as founder calls it quits
Dinah Shore Weekend has been a Palm Springs institution since 1991.
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The Dinah’s founder, Mariah Hanson, has announced that this year’s production will be her last, and she is seeking a new producer. This news threatens the fate of the world’s largest and longest-running music festival for queer women and nonbinary people.
Dinah Shore Weekend has been a Palm Springs institution since 1991.
“If The Dinah has ever touched your heart, brought you joy, or helped you feel seen — I invite you to join me one last time as I close out my Dinah career and celebrate 34 years of unforgettable memories, community, and cultural impact,” Hanson said in a statement. “While my Dinah chapter is ending, the future is full of possibility in new hands. My hope is that this beloved torch is carried forward — so The Dinah can thrive for another 34 years and beyond.”
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In an article about the shift, influencer Meg Ten Eyck pointed out that The Dinah “blossomed from a grassroots gathering into a global phenomenon as the world’s largest lesbian event.”
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Organizers say they’re “taking a pause” to reimagine the event.
“But the impact of The Dinah stretches far beyond the dazzling performances and sun-soaked pool parties. It has been a beacon of visibility when visibility was scarce, a catalyst for community when connection was vital, and a testament to the power of chosen family.”
This year’s event will be held Sept 24-28 at the Riviera Resort and Spa in Palm Springs. The performers will be announced soon, but with stars like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Kesha, Meghan Trainor, and more taking the main stage in previous years, it’s bound to be a spectacular finale for Hanson.
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