
Girls Rising Presents
Introduction to Songwriting
Tuesday, May 23, 7 P.M.
Tuesday, May 30, 7 P.M.
Tuesday, June 6, 7 P.M.
Tuesday, June 13, 7pm - Culmination Performance
Immerse yourself in the art of songwriting! It’s never too late to write a song and once you have done that, honing your songwriting skills becomes a lifelong journey. In this workshop you will be given the tools and guidance to communicate and share your unique songwriting voice and we will deep dive into how melody, rhythm, harmony, and lyrics are woven together to create a powerful, meaningful song.
This course is designed for musicians, songwriters and aspiring songwriters.
At the end of the 3 sessions each participant will have the opportunity (optional) to perform their completed song during our culmination concert on the St. Luke’s stage.
Instructors: Cathy Henderson, Kristen Ellis- Henderson and Nini Camps from Girls Rising a not for profit 501(c)(3) founded by all female rock band Antigone Rising.
Scholarships for this Masterclass are available, for more information email: info@girlsrising.org
Supplies Needed:
· notebook or laptop/tablet for writing and note talking
· your preferred instrument OR laptop/tablet with music creation software
· there will be a few keyboards available for piano players, first come first serve

Previous events
Antigone Rising will be doing a very special Fleetwood Mac tribute set at this year's Love Your Neighbor Project's annual PORCHFEST - An all day fundraising music festival where bands and artists perform on porches throughout the town. Purchase a map to find out which porch your favorite bands are playing on! Antigone Rising goes on at 7:30pm on a porch TO BE ANNOUNCED! (purchase the map with all proceeds to benefit our good friends at LYNP).
Bring your kids, siblings nieces, nephews, cousins, grandmas, friends, neighbors, probably not your pets, for an inspiring night at Syosset Library with young local talent and Antigone Rising to celebrate WOMEN WHO ROCK!
Nini and Kristen and Julie Wolf join Jill Sobule in her autobiographical tale, Fck 7th Grade, for a 5 week run at the The Wild Project, NY! Use promo code ANTIGONE when purchasing tickets online! FCK7THGRADE October 12- November 6, 2022 Previews October 12- 17, 2022 Opening night October 18, 2022
Music, Lyrics, and Concept by Jill Sobule Book by Liza Birkenmeier Directed by Lisa Peterson Music Direction by Julie Wolf
with Jill Sobule, Julie Wolf, Kristen Ellis-Henderson & Nini Camps
An adolescent romance, a brief rise to pop stardom, a queer musical memoir (about how we’ll never get out of middle school) conceived by award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Sobule – whose 1990’s hits include “Supermodel” and the original “I Kissed a Girl.”
Scenic Design by Rachel Hauck Lighting Design by Oona Curley Sound Design by Elisabeth Weidner Costume Design by Gina Ruiz
Stage Manager: Michelle Navis Audio Engineer: Liz Weber
COVID Safety protocols at wild project Hand sanitizer stations are installed throughout the building for your convenience.
wild project’s performances will be presented in accordance with applicable public health requirements as of the date of the performance. As this is an evolving situation, our health and safety policy will be updated accordingly.
Audience members will be required to wear masks at all times within the theater, when not actively eating or drinking.
wild project 195 E. 3rd Street New York, NY 10009
Preview Seating :$25 Premium Seating :$45 Standard Seating :$35
The Alternate Routes have chosen the Outer Banks of North Carolina as the backdrop for their getaway and have invited some of their favorite band friends to be a part of the weekend’s activities.
Antigone Rising Joins Moms Demand Action for a very special fundraising even on 9/9/22 at @landmarkonmain in support of @momsdemand. This is a Fundraiser for Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety. Four great bands will be playing for an important cause. Come join @cosmiccoronas @thebodegatallboys @portside_hustle and @antigonerising for a great evening! Ticket link coming soon!!
Poolside Acoustic Antigone Rising
Sea Legs Deck at Dreams - Etheridge Island , Playa De Muejeres, Mexico
Join us for an unplugged afternoon poolside!
Antigone Rising Presents Fleetwood Rising
Theater at Dreams - Etheridge Island , Playa De Muejeres, Mexico
Show #1 on Etheridge Island! Join us as we merge Antigone Rising song with Fleetwood Mac right after Elle King performs at The Central Garden Mainstage
Your Labor Day plans for 2022 are set when you join Melissa Etheridge for her first-ever resort festival, Etheridge Island! Taking place August 30-September 5, 2022 at Dreams + Secrets resort
FREE CONCERT AT EISENHOWER PARK - 8-10PM
Join us Monday night, July 11 at Syosset Public Library for a Girls Rising Outreach program! Register in advance so they know you're coming! We will be playing music and talking to ALL kids (and grown ups) about our personal experiences overcoming obstacles, staying positive and finding success when the odds were stacked against us! It says it's for teens, but we promise it's for all ages!
Free - RSVP
City Winery with Dar Williams!
City Winery , Chelsea Piers - 11th Ave. at 15th St. Pier 15 , New York, NY
Antigone Rising supports Dar Williams
In its 7th year, Girls Rising Music Festival is a FREE day long arts, food and music celebration, with both local and. national headlining female artists across two stages! This year's headlining artists include Shawn Colvin, Lisa Loeb, Judith Hill & Antigone Rising. More artist announcements coming soon.
Long lost Dena Tauriello rejoins the band for this show as we celebrate the return of IN PERSON North Jersey Pride!