TW: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL HARM AND HARASSMENT
Last year we shared an industry-wide survey and asked you to participate in an independent national Music Industry Review looking into sexual harm, harassment and systemic discrimination. Today the national industry published ‘Raising Their Voices’, the Music Industry Review that reported the findings of those surveys into the Australian contemporary music industry.
The review heard from over 1,600 people who work in the music industry. It’s crucial that we acknowledge all those who contributed to this report and thank them for their courage in speaking out.
The review makes 17 recommendations that provide a path forward to a safer industry, where everyone can thrive. The full report, accessible and plain English versions, and more support services are available here: https://musicindustryreview.com.au/
Please take care when reading this report, and know support is available at:
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
Lifeline Hotline 13 11 14 or text their helpline on 0477 13 11 14
SANE 1800 187 263
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Q Life – LGBTIQ+ support 1800 184 527
Support Act have set up a dedicated Sexual Health & Safety Helpline for artists, crew and music workers which is a free, confidential phone counselling service available to anyone who works in national music industry. It has trained Sexual Health & Safety experts for callers to speak with. The service is accessible 24 hours a day by calling 1800 959 500 within Australia.
Remember: if you or someone you care about is in crisis or at immediate risk, dial 000.
Support Act Helpline 1800 959 500
(Sexual Health and Safety Support Line – Option 5 on the Helpline)
