Cyndi Lauper and TLC Featured in Doc ‘n Roll’s 10 Year Anniversary
Photo of Cyndi Lauper performing on stage
Doc’n Roll’s 10th Film Festival will take audiences on a thrilling cinematic and musical journey as it celebrates a remarkable decade of outstanding filmmaking.
Renowned for its unwavering commitment to independent cinema, the festival promises unforgettable stories and remarkable music. It will feature films about TLC, Cyndi Lauper, and many others.
This year’s program of 25 premiere feature films. It will represent a wide range of music genres, including rock, punk, rap, folk, dance, metal, jazz, and more. Viewers will journey around the world from Basel to Brazil, Atlanta to Australia,
The 10th edition of Doc’n Roll Film Festival promises to “enthrall, inspire, entertain, enlighten and provoke discussion through a variety of post-screening Q&A sessions.”
Vanessa Lobon Garcia, director and co-founder of Doc’n Roll Film Fest, says, “I am thrilled to announce that this year marks our 10th anniversary. It’s a significant milestone in Doc’n Roll Film Fest’s journey and expansion from what began as a boutique East London music discovery film festival back in 2014 has grown to a UK-wide celebration of offbeat subcultures across 10 cities. Over the past decade, we have been passionately dedicated to championing the myriad of global music subcultures through the art of documentary, primarily from first-time filmmakers. Our festival has become a platform for diverse, outlier, and independent voices, reflecting our ethos and the essence of music’s profound impact on people’s lives. This special edition is a testament to the power of music, transcending boundaries and cultures, and uniting us all in a shared love for the art form. Through these documentaries, we aim to shed light on the remarkable stories of artists who, like us, have pursued their passions against the odds with unwavering dedication. Their journeys inspire us, offering hope and joy to people worldwide.”
Six films in this year’s lineup are in competition for the Doc’n Roll Jury Award for Music Doc of the Year including “TLC Forever.”
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Beyoncé: 15 of Her Iconic Outfits From The 'Renaissance Tour'
It should cost a billion to look this good. Beyoncé’s outfits have been putting on a show of their own. The multi hyphenate performer began her Renaissance World Tour trek in Ma. On February 1, Beyoncé posted across her social media “RENAISSANCEㅤ ㅤWORLD TOUR 2023.”
She has since showcased her talents (and iconic outfits) throughout Stockholm, Paris, London, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and more.
Before the arrival of Renaissance, which she released in 2022, the artist posted a message about her state of mind during the creation of the project.
“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving,” she penned on her official website at the time. “My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration.”
She also noted that Renaissance is part of a three-act project. The other two acts have not been specified on whether they will be additional albums or when they are set to arrive.
Her tour has also broken several records, including ones she has set herself as an artist. Her five-date residency at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England was the highest-grossing engagement by an American artist, a Black artist, and a woman, with gross earnings of $42.2 million, according to Billboard.
In July, Beyoncé earned $127.6 million for a run of 11 shows between July 8 and 30, which beat Bad Bunny as the previous record holder as no artist has made over $100 million within one month since the chart’s inception in 2019.
Also, her two-night shows at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 29-30, also topped the Top Boxscores chart by selling 106,000 tickets and earning $33.1 million which is the highest-grossing concerts by a female artist in history.
The Renaissance World Tour has grossed $295.8 million total through Aug. 1, and marks Beyoncé’s highest-grossing tour of all time. The Formation World Tour in 2016 made 256 million, and her 2018 On the Run II tour with Jay-Z made 253 million.
She is estimated to break the half-billion mark by the tour’s end in October.
While fans have lined up worldwide to witness Beyoncé perform, a part of the Renaissance experience is the elaborate role that her costumes have played as well. Take a look at 15 of her most iconic outfits from the tour below:
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