Pussy Riot Announces ‘Riot Days’ Tour, Bringing Unforgettable Performance to Fort Worth’s Tulips on 11/26/2023

FORT WORTH, TX — 10/30/2023

Internationally acclaimed and fearless activist punk collective Pussy Riot is set to ignite the stage at Tulips in Fort Worth as part of their highly anticipated ‘Riot Days’ tour. Renowned for their boundary-pushing performances and unapologetic commitment to social and political activism, Pussy Riot promises an unforgettable evening of music, rebellion, and empowerment.

Known for their bold expression of dissent and advocacy for human rights, Pussy Riot’s ‘Riot Days’ tour serves as both a musical spectacle and a powerful call to action. The Fort Worth performance at Tulips is expected to be a highlight of the tour, providing audiences with an immersive experience that fuses music, art, and activism.

The ‘Riot Days’ tour is inspired by the group’s critically acclaimed immersive theater production and political manifesto of the same name, offering audiences a unique opportunity to witness the convergence of art and activism. Attendees can expect an electrifying performance that challenges societal norms and encourages dialogue on critical issues.

Pussy Riot, founded in 2011, has become a symbol of resistance against authoritarianism and inequality. The group gained international recognition for their protests, performances, and unapologetic advocacy for human rights. The ‘Riot Days’ tour is a continuation of their commitment to using art as a powerful tool for social change.

Tickets for the Fort Worth performance are available for purchase online at tulipsftw.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness Pussy Riot’s electrifying performance in an intimate setting, as they continue to inspire change through their unique blend of music and activism.

For press inquiries, please contact:
conor@tulipsftw.com

About Pussy Riot:
Pussy Riot is a revolutionary feminist punk collective and performance art group founded in 2011. Committed to challenging societal norms and advocating for human rights, Pussy Riot uses music and art as a powerful means of expression and resistance.

Tour Press Release

PUSSY RIOT: RIOT DAYS ANNOUNCE US AND CANADIAN FALL TOUR
WORLD-RENOWNED FEMINIST COLLECTIVE TO PERFORM THEIR UNIQUE AWARD-WINNING ACTIVIST, PUNK ROCK, MULTI-MEDIA EXPERIENCE 

Powerful and exhilarating…
(Masha) Alyokhina’s collaboration with music producer Alexander Cheparukhin and director Yury Muravitsky was full of fierce, rousing joy, free of scripted cues. …
poetic, razor-sharp and disarmingly witty…
I left blazing with hope…
Riot Days convinced me that gigs still have the power to move the masses – The Guardian

Los Angeles, CA – September 19, 2023 – Russian feminist protest collective PUSSY RIOT will bring their unique protest punk rock experience RIOT DAYS to North America and Canada this Fall, kicking off in Montreal, QC November 1st and ending in Brooklyn, NY December 8. Tickets are on sale now and available here: https://riotdays.com/#tour. PUSSY RIOT, best known for their provocative activist punk performances, will showcase their ‘Riot Days’ with an innovative combination of live music, theatre, and video. The current collective lineup includes Maria “Masha” Alyokhina, Diana Burkot, Olga Broisova and Alina Petrova.

Riot Days Project:

Alyokhina, along with music producer Alexander Cheparukhin, initiated Riot Days based on Alyokhina’s critically acclaimed book RIOT DAYS. The show chronicles Alyokhina’s experiences with Pussy Riot, from their iconic protests to their court trials and prison sentences. The content evolves, reflecting current events like political prosecutions and the Russian aggression against Ukraine. 

With over 400 performances globally, “Riot Days” has garnered prestigious awards like the Herald Angel Award, Total Theatre Award of Edinburgh Festivals, the annual anti-fascist award in Germany, the Woody Guthrie Prize in the USA, and more. Just recently four ladies of Riot Days received honorary degrees of the Doctor of Letters of the University of Kent, and celebrated this with an impromptu performance in the historical Canterbury Cathedral. 

Masha Alyokhina’s 1.5-year detention and house arrest in 2021-2022, for the public statement of support of political prisoners including Alexey Navalny, exemplifies the climate. Despite these hurdles, she managed to escape Russia in May 2022, disguised as a food courier. Putin pronounced Alyokhina as one of the most wanted criminals in Russia then, without her Russian passport, she was still able to successfully cross borders. This escape allowed “Riot Days” to spread its message globally, particularly in support of Ukraine. A significant portion of the projects’ income goes to support Ukrainian Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital and foundation: https://www.ohmatdytfund.org/en.

Masha will perform her story along with:

Olga Borisova – performer, singer and Riot Days book editor. Masha and Olga did numerous actions in support of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleg Sentsov in Moscow, East Siberia and New York. Olga is an ex-policewoman, she was 19 when she quit the police and then joined Pussy Riot in 2015.

Diana Burkot – drummer, composer and singer.  Diana has been a member of Pussy Riot since the beginning.  In 2012 she participated in the Punk Prayer in the Church of Christ the Saviour but managed to escape the trial.

Alina Petrova – professional musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist.  The co-founder of the Kymatic ensemble, an outstanding group of young musicians dedicated to developing performance practices in the post-modern academic music field.  

Founded in 2011, the group gained global prominence after a performance at Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour led to the imprisonment of three of its members – Masha Alyokhina, Nadezhda (Nadya) Tolokonnikova, and Yekaterina (Katya) Samutsevich.

Some perceived their actions as too radical. Today, these perceptions are being re-evaluated, especially as the alliance between the Russian Orthodox Church and Putin’s Kremlin strengthens. It’s becoming evident as Orthodox priests sanctify soldiers, tanks, and weaponry meant for the invasion of Ukraine.

In February 2014, Masha, Nadya, and other members showcased as Pussy Riot during the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Their performance was interrupted by Cossacks, serving as security, who assaulted them with whips and pepper spray.

After prison, Masha and Nadya emerged as the most identifiable faces of Pussy Riot. Many affiliate the group with them. However, despite their shared history, joint protest actions, imprisonment, and membership in the same Pussy Riot political activist collective, Masha and Nadya have never performed as artists on stage together. Their current performance acts are distinct, and not interconnected in any way.

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For More information:
Jean Sievers  — jean@beachwood.la
Lauren Mele – lauren@beachwood.la