Move over Lilith Fair — a new music festival consisting entirely of women's work is scheduled to take place this summer following the release of a two-disc compilation album.

The CD and festival support Ladyfest, a non-profit group dedicated to helping promote the talents of female artists.

The CD is the debut from Ladyfest East.

One of four Ladyfest festivals around the world, Ladyfest East represents the work of East Coast-based bands and musicians.

The CD will be released on April 10 through the organization's Web site, www.ladyfesteast.org.

The two-disc compilation will consist of up-and-coming artists such as MOXIEstarpark, Catfight and the Hissyfits. The members of MOXIEstarpark, an all-female pop-punk band, produced the Ladyfest East album.

Several benefit concerts are scheduled, including a CD release party that will take place on April 18 at New York's famous Meow Mix.

"We were overwhelmed by the amount of music we received," said Nancy Scibilia, organizer of the CD's release.

"We could have gone further, but unfortunately we had to exclude a lot of artists."

Following the CD's release, there will be a festival from Aug. 2 to 5 in Northampton and Easthampton, Mass. A number of the artists featured on the CD will perform. Other activities such as workshops, panels and dance parties will also take place.

"Ladyfest showcases a lot of different women artists," said Nan Turner, whose band Bionic Finger will perform at the festival.

"That is really important, especially in today's music industry," Turner said.

Proceeds from both the CD and release party will go to Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), and will help with the cost of the festival.

"This event speaks volumes about non-profit charity organizations, said Wendy Tremayne, a promoter for Ladyfest East. "It is an example of what can be done with the determination of a few people with a passion for music."