The UK government has been criticised by industry leaders for failing to adequately protect women in the music industry. Black Lives In Music (BLiM) and the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) have spoken out against the government’s handling of misogyny in music, arguing that it persists in spite of ample evidence of its impact. Last year, BLiM submitted evidence to the Misogyny in Music Inquiry, which was set up by the Women and Equalities Committee.
Despite the inquiry concluding with a report detailing numerous misogynistic and discriminatory accounts, BLiM and CIISA have expressed concern that the government is not taking sufficient action to address the challenges faced by women in music. Black Lives in Music CEO Charisse Beaumont has criticised the government’s failure to recognise the importance of the dual discrimination provision in the Equality Act 2010, which she suggests reveals either a misunderstanding or disregard of the issue.
In response, BLiM has launched the YourSafetyYourSay survey to better understand the extent of misogyny in the music industry and investigate bullying and harassment. The survey is aimed at collecting “real world data” that could be used to inform legislation and the work of CIISA. It is being supported by Pirate Studios, The Ivors Academy and Nova Twins, among others, and BLiM is urging artists in the music industry to complete the anonymous survey and share their experiences.
BLiM’s response follows a report by the government urging labels to disclose data on the gender diversity of their rosters. However, the response suggests that further action is needed to combat the endemic sexism and misogyny in the music industry
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