This year, Roskilde Festival has more female than male headliners in its lineup, following on from a 2023 edition which received considerable backlash for lacking diversity on stage.
Speaking to DR, Nana Jacobi, a musician and director of HUN SOLO, which organises concerts with women and gender minorities, said: “After all, Roskilde is a beacon for Danish festivals. So when they make a statement, it is insanely impactful.”
The count was made by DR and does not take into account the fact that the various artists have session musicians and others on stage.
Roskilde Festival itself does not provide statistics on gender distribution among the artists.
