‘Don’t Touch My Knob’ gig challenges lack of female acts at Cork's Live at the Marquee

Áine Duffy leads an all-female gig at Elizabeth Fort this August, pushing back against gender gaps in music line-ups
‘Don’t Touch My Knob’ gig challenges lack of female acts at Cork's Live at the Marquee

Cork artist Áine Duffy: 'Expect raw talent, skill, craic, and laughs. This isn’t just a gig. It’s a statement.' Picture: David Creedon

As a positive reaction to the lack of gender diversity on Cork's Live at the Marquee line-up, musician Áine Duffy has spear-headed a gig in the historic Elizabeth Fort featuring female artists.

Cork City Council and the Night Time Economy have partnered with Ms Duffy to present 'Don't Touch My Knob' in the historic former fort and women's prison off Barrack St.

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