Gender disparity persists in Spanish music festival lineups
An analysis of major Spanish music festival lineups reveals persistent gender imbalance. For Bilbao BBK Live 2026, among seven headliners (Robbie Williams, Calvin Harris, Dellafuente, Idles, David Byrne, Lily Allen, FKA Twigs), five are male or male-fronted groups. The festival features 29 female soloists but only two all-female bands, making it one of the more balanced events. The article includes an interactive tool allowing users to filter lineups by gender, highlighting the underrepresentation of women across the country's largest festivals.
Key facts
- Bilbao BBK Live 2026 headliners include Robbie Williams, Calvin Harris, Dellafuente, Idles, David Byrne, Lily Allen, FKA Twigs
- Five of seven headliners are male or male groups
- BBK Live has 29 female soloists
- Only two all-female bands in the entire BBK Live lineup
- BBK Live is described as one of the most gender-balanced festivals
- The article provides an interactive gender-filter tool for festival lineups
- Analysis covers major Spanish music festivals
- Gender parity remains far from reality in large music events
Entities
Artists
- Robbie Williams
- Calvin Harris
- Dellafuente
- Idles
- David Byrne
- Lily Allen
- FKA Twigs
Institutions
- Bilbao BBK Live
Locations
- Spain