LGBT Bold Introduces Amie Klujian and Christina Wiesmore, the co-founders of Back Lot Bash

Amie Klujian and Christina Wiesmore are the co-founders of Back Lot Bash -  the Midwest’s most-attended women’s festival taking place every Pride.

Now celebrating 15 years of producing events for and celebrating Chicago’s LGBTQ community, powerhouse duo, Kujian and Wiesmore-Roberts continue to be inspiring female daredevils and trailblazing local voices in their community. 

In 2017 HRC recognized Back Lot Bash by awarding the duo with an esteemed Chicago Community Service Award. The duo was also featured in GO Magazine’s 2017 list of 100 Top women influencers, tastemakers and trendsetters who are making a difference for the LGBTQ community. 

"Our goal is for our attendees and performers to leave inspired and to stay invigorated and involved in the community until they come back next year." -Christina Wiesmore. 

"We are motivated and driven by the positive energy Back Lot Bash creates. That energy is harnessed by all who attend and used to ignite momentum, engagement and advocacy of issues that matter to the LGBT Community," -Amie Klujian

Back Lot Bash has established itself as one of the nation’s top destinations during Pride Weekend celebrations. Founded in 2004 by Amie Klujian and Christina Wiesmore-Roberts, the hottest, most rockin’ festival for queer women spans over two weekends - June 15, and June 22-24 - in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood.  

Showcasing local and emerging talent as well as established performers of different genres, Back Lot Bash highlights unity, equality and inclusiveness in an environment that is festive and celebratory of everyone in the LGBTQ community. 

Since 2004, the event has grown from a single-day event to a 4-day weekend party drawing immense crowds from all over the Midwest and across the US. Co-founders Christina Wiesmore Roberts and Amie Klujian strive to bring the community together and to be active citizens by raising money for community organizations.

For inquiries or more info go to: BackLotBashChicago.com