Inclusive Music & Art Experience RETROSPEKT Unveils Thrilling Lineup for Upcoming DTLA Show

With so much competition in today's entertainment and music industry it can be difficult to stand out. This is not the case for RETROSPEKT, a quarterly live event series that puts that spotlight on people of color, women, and the LGBTQUIA+ members of the art community. The groundbreaking project stems from the well-known experiential marketing and event-production company Ideasion, both of which are founded by innovator Lauren Kashuk.

Speaking on RETROSPEKT, Kashuk shares, "the tables will never turn, and women will never be able to have the decision-making at major music companies and influence culture if they don’t come together and start to throw shows their own way. It’s different from any other event because I’ve yet to see an event like this. So it’s created for my community, by my community. To me, the series represents hope.” Now, this hope is looking more like a reality with RETROSPEKT returning for its second round in Downtown Los Angeles.

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On Saturday, February 25th, RETROSPEKT will put on a mesmerizing experience for attendees at the esteemed venue of Ground Level Studios. In the past, RETROSPEKT has featured top-tier artists, such as LP Giobbi, Moore Kismet, and Kaleena Zanders during their 2020 virtual festival in addition to SOHMI and Life on Planets for their inaugural in-person show this past November. Building the hype for its forthcoming event, RETROSPEKT has revealed that genre-fusing, soul-house mastermind Pat Lok and electronic superstar Venessa Michaels will be headlining. Additionally, piano-centric house guru KAYA, electrifying rapper AUNDREY GUILLAUME, alt-R&B singer and saxophonist V. Cartier, and DJ-producer hybrid Maddy Maia are guaranteed to deliver captivating performances.

As impressive as the lineup is, RETROSPEKT is often commended for its surrounding experiences outside of music as well. Multimedia artist Christy Hayek, who utilizes natural components in her design, is set to create the stage for the event. Live tattoos will be provided by lesbian artist Spirit Filled Ink and trans artist Bobby Coyote. On top of these immersive inclusions, Dahlia's, two women with expertise in circus performance, will showcase their skills. In its entirety, RETROSPEKT will close out February with an incredible adventure for its attendees, as it strives towards it positive mission of highlighting talented artists across the world.

Check out the full lineup for RETROSPEKT below.

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