Hard Rock Cafes in London Celebrate ‘International Women's Month’ with Global Superstar Shakira

In celebration of Hard Rock International’s annual “International Women’s Month” in March and International Women’s Day on Saturday, 8 March, Hard Rock and global superstar & humanitarian, Shakira, announce a year-long partnership that aims to empower women around the world to tell their stories, be their authentic selves and unite through the power of music. The company, including Hard Rock Cafe London and Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus will raise funds through its charitable arm, Hard Rock Heals Foundation®, throughout International Women’s Month.

“I’m excited to partner with Hard Rock, an organisation with an incredible history of uplifting women through the power of music, to empower my sisters this International Women’s Day and beyond,” said Shakira. “Together we can use our voices to break barriers and make the world a more inclusive space where every woman feels confident being themselves.”

Hard Rock and Shakira collaborated on a number of items including food, a delicious “Hips Don’t Lie” cocktail and unique merchandise designed to celebrate women. Hard Rock will also host 1,000 women-led performances in March, with special performances at Hard Rock Cafe London and Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus kicking off with the incredible Brooke Sylvia on Tuesday 4th March at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus. Music performances are free to attend, and you can find the full lineup of events for Hard Rock Cafe London here and Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus here.

"From concerts to her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran album release party and being part of the Unity™ by Hard Rock loyalty program commercial, Hard Rock and Shakira’s shared values of honouring women through music has connected us over the course of her groundbreaking career,” said Elena Alvarez, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand Partnerships at Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International. “This year, we encourage women to raise their voices, share their stories and lift each other up.”

Shakira Limited Time Menu

Shakira has collaborated with Hard Rock to serve her favourite dishes at Hard Rock Cafes in London and on menus worldwide for a limited time. The menu includes: 

Hips Don’t Lie: A fruity silver tequila-based cocktail with elderflower liqueur, muddled strawberries and cucumber. £13.45

Cucumber Lime Mint: A refreshing mocktail with fresh lime, mint, cucumber and elderflower tonic. £7.60

Chicken Fattoush Salad: Grilled chicken breast with Fattoush vegetables, mixed greens, flatbread croutons and a unique blend of Caesar dressing and red wine vinaigrette, paying homage to Shakira’s Lebanese heritage. £20.95

Colombian Smash Burger: Two smash burger patties with American cheese, leaf lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, Legendary sauce, kettle-cooked crisps, topped with a fried egg and served in a toasted bun with a side of seasoned fries. £18.95 

Dulce De Leche Hot Fudge Brownie: A rich chocolate brownie topped with a creamy caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and finished with whipped cream. £10.95

Rock Shop® Merch

Hard Rock's official International Women's Month t-shirt, hoodie and pin are now available for purchase at our the Rock Shops® at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus and Hard Rock Cafe London.

A portion of proceeds from all efforts will benefit Pies Descalzos Foundation—Shakira’s non-profit organisation enhancing the education and social development of girls in Colombia’s most vulnerable communities.

In addition, the Hard Rock Heals Foundation is proud to donate $250,000 to Pies Descalzos Foundation in addition to guest contributions to this program.

“We are grateful to Hard Rock for its generous donation, which will support our mission of providing access to education for Colombia’s young girls, giving them a brighter future,” said Patricia Sierra, Executive Director at Pies Descalzos Foundation.

For all Hard Rock’s International Women's Month activations, visit www.hardrock.com/women.

 For more information on Hard Rock’s International Women's Month activations and bookings visit https://cafe.hardrock.com/london/ or https://cafe.hardrock.com/piccadilly-circus/

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For reservations or more information, visit https://cafe.hardrock.com/london/ or https://cafe.hardrock.com/piccadilly-circus/

THE ORIGINAL CAFE® HARD ROCK CAFE® LONDON EST.1971 Discover the place known for its authentic dining and world class entertainment when you visit the original Cafe® . Standing proudly on London’s Old Park Lane since 1971, Hard Rock Cafe® London is the founding Cafe® that started the legend that is Hard Rock. Ready to cater for groups and families of all sizes, expect excellence in everything we serve. Walk in and be wowed by walls adorned with authentic, one-of-a-kind memorabilia from decades of rock history, including Hard Rock’s very first piece of memorabilia – the iconic red guitar given to Hard Rock Cafe® London by Eric Clapton.

HARD ROCK CAFE® PICCADILLY CIRCUS EST. 2019 Combining the eclectic vibe of Piccadilly Circus with the rock and roll lifestyle of the Hard Rock Cafe® Brand, Hard Rock Cafe® Piccadilly Circus, as Hard Rock’s Flagship Property, pays tribute to the building’s prestigious heritage and unbeatable West End location. Step in and be captivated by walls adorned with authentic, one-of-a-kind memorabilia from decades of music history, featuring items from British music legends and international starts alike. Hard Rock Cafe® Piccadilly Circus is also home to the world’s largest Rock Shop!

About Hard Rock®

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognised companies with venues in nearly 75

countries spanning more than 300 locations including owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock

Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia with more than 88,000

pieces displayed at locations around the globe. The Unity by Hard Rock™ global loyalty program rewards members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition, Hard Rock Digital

spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide.

 HRI has received numerous industry and destination awards across the travel, hospitality, gaming,

entertainment and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds investment grades from primary

investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB-) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more

information on Hard Rock International, www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.

About Hard Rock Heals Foundation®:

The Hard Rock Heals Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organisation and oversees all philanthropic outreach for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. The foundation provides grants and assistance for health and wellness, disaster relief, humanitarian causes and more to benefit one common goal: making the world a better place by serving people and the planet. The foundation’s motto, Love.Amplifed., seeks to inspire us all to turn up the volume and deliver the message that lives can be improved by the healing power of music. Through the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, partnerships have been developed with iconic and emerging artists in support of charitable efforts around the world.