Immerse yourself in Word Birds, featuring a selection of luminaries from the world of music journalism and authorship. Line-up includes Punk Girl Diaries, acclaimed biographer Zoë Howe, Guardian Staff feature writer and music columnist Laura Barton, author Lucy O’Brien and author of The Guardian’s Best Music Book of the Year for her recently published memoir ‘First Time Ever’, Peggy Seeger.

Marking International Women’s Day weekend, Song Bird / Word Bird is a mini festival at Gulbenkian on Sat 9 March and designed to celebrate women in music, whether you want to explore what makes a female icon or enjoy cutting edge sounds from the musical fringes. You can book a ticket to either element, or buy a ticket that gets you into everything! Song Bird / Word Bird is a Glass Ceiling Production.

Part of #InternationalWomensDay Festival at Gulbenkian. Find out more online.