Lucy Vickery

The Wow factor

issue 25 February 2012

Next month, a formidable band of women will take to the stage at the Southbank Centre for the Women of the World Festival, now in its second year.

The line-up includes veteran Annie Lennox, who will perform with rising stars Katy B, Jess Mills, and Brit Award winner Emeli Sandé as part of an eclectic menu of music, comedy, poetry, debates and workshops that cover topics ranging from domestic violence to vajazzling.

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