The Dinah Celebrating 33 Years (AUDIO)

This week I talked with Mariah Hanson, founder & producer of The Dinah the most renowned annual music festival for LGBTQ women that’s celebrating its 33rd year & takes place September 25th through September 29th in Palm Springs, CA. The Dinah continues its legend with a show-stopping entertainment line-up at one of Palm Springs’ most historic hotels the Margaritaville formerly The Riviera. This glamorous venue will host The Black & White Ball in the Grand Ballroom Friday night September 27th with award-winning artist Lauren Jauregui, the multi-platinum Cuban American singer-songwriter & former member of girl group Fifth Harmony. Then on Saturday night September 28th performing at The Hollywood Party is multi-talented Brooklyn native Iniko who will take center stage as a proud non-binary artist. Iniko proudly uses their music on behalf of the queer community after rising to fame in 2018 & amassing a huge following on TikTok crossing the 4 million follower mark. Iniko’s songs “The King’s Affirmation” & “Jericho” achieved viral success by reaching over 25 million Spotify streams & a Billboard chart debut. Also bringing glitz & glamour to the Hollywood Party is Lauren Sanderson. Of course during the daytime there will be The Dinah’s legendary pool parties showcasing a string of galvanizing queer emerging performers. Whitney Peyton, the multi-Billboard-charting, Grammy Award Winning contributing rapper, songwriter & performer will kick off the pool party weekend series Friday afternoon September 27th. The Dinah will also present world-famous DJs, go-go dancers, red carpet events with celebrity guests, dance parties, meet & greets & so much more. I talked to Mariah about what she hopes to accomplish with The Dinah this year & her spin on our LGBTQ issues. LISTEN