WoCo Fest

BI’s annual multi-day Women Composers Festival, WoCo Fest, featuring works by women and gender-marginalized composers performed by local and nationally-acclaimed performers.

WoCo Fest 2025: Uplift is a two-day festival celebrating music by all gender-marginalized composers, taking place May 30–31 at the Mansion at Strathmore and outdoors on the Strathmore campus. As an official WorldPride Partner Event, this year’s festival showcases an eclectic lineup of LGBTQ+ and allied artists and ensembles, celebrating the voices of women and gender-marginalized composers in thrilling new ways. Friday’s opening concert will feature some of DC’s finest musicians, followed by a day of musical exhibitions, live composer workshops, outdoor performances, and transformative discussions. The festival will close out with an electrifying performance by composer/performer and media artist Pamela Z.