Misogyny in music industry ‘endemic’, says report
Sexual harassment and abuse is more prevalent in particular environments, such as live music venues, according to the report
News By James Hanley | 30 January 2024
A damning new report from MPs has demanded urgent action to tackle “endemic” misogyny and discrimination in the UK music industry.
The Women and Equalities Committee’s (WEC) Misogyny in Music report concludes the business is a “boys’ club” where sexual harassment and abuse is common, and the non-reporting of such incidents is high. It adds that victims who do speak out either struggle to be believed or may find their career ends as a consequence.
“Sexual harassment and abuse…
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