Agency powerhouses respond to harassment allegations
Following allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the live business, the major multinationals tell IQ they are more committed than ever to rooting out sexual harassment
News By | 16 November 2017
Representatives from four major multinational booking agencies have told IQ they are intensifying their efforts to ensure the safety of employees and clients amid ongoing allegations of sexual harassment in the music industry.
Following accusations of rape against powerful Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, IQ revealed last month that many women working in live music have experienced inappropriate behaviour from male counterparts, ranging from unwanted comments to physical sexual assault. In the weeks following, allegations of sexual misconduct have claimed the scalps of several high-profile music industry figures, including country music publicist Kirk Webster, Real Estate guitarist Matt Mondanile, rapper Kodak Black and, most recently, Fyf Fest founder Sean Carlson, who has been let go by promoter Goldenvoice.
Since publishing that article, IQ has been in…
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