Women Who Rock Draft Pop-Up Experience: Live Music + More!

Here’s your number one pick for the NFL draft—the Women Who Rock Draft Pop-Up Experience! They’ll open their exciting space April 20-26 at Piatt Place beginning at 10am daily. The pop-up features free live music, emerging artists, and limited-edition merchandise. Check out their immersive installation celebrating women in music, sports, and culture. Let’s rock the draft!

Image via Women Who Rock, Facebook

The Pittsburgh-founded music, fashion, empowerment brand will take center stage during draft week. There will be live programming runs, which includes Pittsburgh-area artists alongside regional and national talent.

“We wanted to create something that felt genuinely Pittsburgh,” said Melinda Colaizzi, founder and CEO of Women Who Rock, in a press release. “This city has an incredible creative community, and Draft week is a chance to show the country what that looks like. We’re not just a backdrop for the football story—we’re part of it.”

A graphic of a shirt laying across pink stadium seats. The shirt says, "Support Women in Sports" and the graphic says, "For the girls who were told they couldn't and the women who did anyway. Pre-order now. | Women Who Rock" — *Image via Women Who Rock, Facebook*

Featured performers include artists from Point Park University’s Pioneer Records plus DJ Femi, Shelley Duff, Grace Campbell, DJ Madame Trio, Bryana Appley, Princess Nostalgia, Melina Bowser, The Vindys, Talie, and Ashley Marina.

A photo of The Vindys band members. — *Image via The Vindys, Facebook*

The female-fronted schedule:

Wednesday, April 22nd: Emerging Artist Showcase presented by Point Park Pioneer Records
Thursday, April 23rd: Live performances throughout the day and evening
Friday, April 24th: Club A.M. featuring DJ Madame Trio. Free, all-ages, 9am – 12pm followed by afternoon and evening performances
Saturday, April 25th: Full day of live music featuring The Vindys, Talie, and Ashley Marina of “The Voice”

A photo of Ashley Marina at a Women Who Rock pink carpet event. — *Image via Ashley Marina, Facebook*

The pop-up also features “She Is the Headline,” an editorial photo installation created by Elation Creative. It’s all about women who have shaped music, creativity, sports, and health.

Aside from the pop-up during the draft, every year, Women Who Rock hosts their benefit concert for Magee-Women’s Research at Stage AE. Some past headliners have been Ann Wilson, Melissa Ethridge, and Jessica Simpson. Stay tuned for the 2026 headliner!

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