Veronica Lucchesi back on stage, that of the Verona Arena for Aperol with Heroes – Together We Can, which on 17 and 18 September puts music back at the center, this year promoting original artistic and musical projects consistent with diversity and gender equality, in collaboration with the international network Keychange. She and Dario Mangiaracina, the other half of The List Representative, live have already returned, during the summer, taking back their place (finally): “It seemed the most complicated thing to do again, then you realize it’s like riding a bicycle”, explains the singer, “Once you learn it, it is forever ».
Nothing has changed?
“No, but there are new codes. At this moment everything is designed for an audience that remains seated, who cannot dance. Our concerts thus try to be more emotional, so that we can distract ourselves from not being able to move the body ».
You too, like many other colleagues, are asking for a regulation in view of the autumn – unfortunately still pandemic – that “remember and take care of live music”.
“Together with the artists, I would like the public to ask for it too. I think that the human being, especially in moments like this, needs to understand life, to understand what happens to us, and art has precisely this role ».
Aperol with Heroes – Together We Can this year focuses on gender equality in the music industry. Where are we at?
«When we talk about equality as a value that we have achieved, it makes me smile because the natural element that has always distinguished us is precisely being different, we all are. In our environment today different facets are represented but still not enough. It seems that we are reaching some kind of parity, but in reality we are still behind ».
Have you ever been paid less than your male colleague?
«No, not paid less, but I have received jokes about some of my position choices. For example, when I directed a show it happened to me that my directives were considered as my whims, as hysteria. Even jokes can be violence. Every time you say “she’s hysterical, she behaves like this because she’s menstruating” you take a terrible step back. “
What advice would you give to a girl who wants to approach the world of entertainment today?
«I would say ‘find your style, but not as regards the musical form, but for what you want to say’. The message also suggests an identity, it becomes the beacon and guide of what you want to do. And then “do research, study, take your time, don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by the flickers of the high waves. Build your foundations ”».
How are they built?
“With studying, with research, simply by gaining new experiences. It is essential to experiment and not to let oneself move like a flag at the mercy of the wind ».
What are the battles that are still worth pursuing?
«The first, to date, is to protect the health of this dear mother earth. It should be on everyone’s lips, we should all understand how to be in harmony with her. And then the battle against violence, against weapons. Many are the same instances from 30 years ago, but sadly they still sound familiar. Finally, power must be fought, that very strong aftermath of patriarchy that makes it toxic, evil. And the fight against banality which is not synonymous with simplicity. Simplicity is good, it is what leads you to eliminate the trouble, the race continues ».
* Keychange is a global initiative for gender equality, supported by the Creative Europe program of the European Union and recognized by the United Nations. The Keychange program annually supports 74 women and gender minority talents working in the music field, from 12 different countries. “The goal of transforming the music industry internationally by making it more fair and open is ambitious, but projects such as Keychange and Mission Diversity, which aim to give more professional opportunities to artists * and professionals * of the music industry and to give visibility to diversity. to make it a value they are able to make a difference », the words of Alice Salvalai and Sarah Parisio, Project Manager of Keychange Italia.
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