Raging Grannies
Using creative and humorous protests for political education.
Granny with an Attitude
By Unlisted Songwriter · Seattle Gaggle · to the tune of Rap
The Raging Grannies are an international disorganization of women over a certain age who use satirical song and street theater as a tool for political education.
Our autonomous gaggles across North America don flowered hats and show up to sing pointed songs about what the powerful would rather keep quiet. We care about peace and justice and human rights and this battered planet, and use a well-aimed song to open ears.
- Active gaggles
- 60+
- Songs archived
- 1,333
- Issue categories
- 19
- Years singing
- 39
The Origin Story
It started on a damp Tuesday in Victoria, BC when a handful of older women decided the best way to get attention for peace was to put on flowered hats and sing.
Read the full herstory →Dispatches
- Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties · Sep 10, 2026More Events from this past year!
- Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties · Sep 10, 2026Sonora Pride – 2026
What fun! We were thrilled to be invited back to Sonora Pride to sing again, our 2nd year in a row! This year, we got to do 3 sets! And not…
- Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties · Sep 10, 2026Fun at Murphy’s Pride – 2026
Thank you to CalPride Sierras for inviting us to participate in another Pride event! What a wonderful opportunity to sing at Murphy's…
- Halifax · Sep 10, 2026Grannies in the summer of 2026. (Thanks to Ann Verheul for the photos!)
- Seattle · May 7, 2026Not Just About Bathrooms
Tune (roughly): The Man on the Flying Trapeze By Vicki Ryder and Jo-Hanna Read They lie through their teeth with the greatest of ease,…
- Seattle · Apr 24, 2026Seattle Raging Granny Starter Kit
BRING TOGETHER A GROUP OF FIVE OR MORE WOMEN You do not have to be a grandmother and you do not have to be a good singer. You do have to…
- Seattle · Oct 26, 2025Blackwater on the Range
tune: Home on the Rangeby Hinda Kipnis Don’t give me a homeWhere Blackwater roamsAnd terror’s the law of the land.We must not forgetWhat…
What We Sing About
Find Your Gaggle
60+ gaggles across the US, Canada, and beyond. Find one near you, or start your own.
Older women, flowered hats, sharp lyrics.
We are not a club, a party, or an organization. We are a loose network of autonomous gaggles united by a shared method: writing satirical songs about the issues that matter and singing them in public.
FAQ
The questions we get most, and a few you haven't thought of yet.
Do I have to be a grandmother to join? ▾
Nope. "Granny" is a state of mind. You don't need grandchildren, and you don't even need children. You just need to care about the world they're inheriting.
What issues do the Raging Grannies sing about? ▾
Whatever needs raging about. Peace and anti-militarism (the founding issue), the environment and climate, healthcare, reproductive rights, racism, economic inequality, ageism, and whatever else needs naming this week. Each gaggle picks its own focus based on what's happening locally.
How do I find a gaggle near me? ▾
Check the map on our Find a Gaggle page. If there isn't one nearby, keep reading. The next question is for you.
Are the Raging Grannies affiliated with a political party? ▾
No. We are not a political party and we are not affiliated with one. Individual grannies hold all kinds of political views. What unites us is a commitment to peace, justice, and the belief that ordinary women can make extraordinary noise. We take positions on issues, not personalities.
Why are the Grannies "Raging"? ▾
The "raging" in our name refers to creative rage: a combination of deep compassion, concern for the future, and a willingness to confront social issues with wit and perseverance. We rage because we care. And we do it with song, humor, and a flowered hat, because nothing catches people off guard quite like strong lyrics coming from sweet little old ladies.
More questions? See our full FAQ →