MUSIC INDUSTRY REVIEW

A national review of sexual harm, sexual harassment and systemic discrimination in the contemporary Australian music industry and recommendations for reform.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Music Industry Review and the businesses, organisations and individuals who funded this work. We’d also like to thank the consultants Alexandra Shehadie and Sam Turner and their team Prabha Nandagopal, Grace Gardiner, Bobbi Trower for their work on the Review.The content of the report may be distressing.We encourage you to consider what support and care might be needed for you and those around you during the coming weeks. It’s good practice to seek consent before discussing the report and its recommendations.Below are some support services you may find useful. We encourage you to share these whenever sharing information about the report.THE REPORT IS NOW PUBLISHED AND AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD:Full Report - Raising Their Voices
Report Summary - Plain English Version
Media Release
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Report - Raising Their Voices
Report Summary - Plain English Version
Media ReleaseMUSIC INDUSTRY JOINT STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTOrganisations and individuals in the music industry have released a joint statement in response to the release of the report. Click below to view the statement. There is also an opportunity to show your support and join this list.Music Industry Joint Statement of Acknowledgement
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Support

The issues that the review is examining may cause distress and can be unsettling. Support Act offer 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 will have trained Sexual Health & Safety experts for callers to speak with. The service began operation from January 31st, 2022 and will be 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.You can also find support at a number of free helplines:

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For more information on the Music Industry Review read HERE.About the Consultants
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For all of our other Music Industry Review press releases read HERE.To download a document find it below.

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For all media and funding enquiries please contact:
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The Review

Consultants Alexandra (Alex) Shehadie and Sam Turner have been engaged to undertake a national Music Industry Review on sexual harm, sexual harassment and systemic discrimination in the contemporary Australian music industry. They will undertake a comprehensive consultation process after which time they will provide a report on their findings and recommendations. The recommendations will be designed to ensure the music industry has a safe, respectful and inclusive culture. The work will span 6 months and involve consultation through focus groups, one-on-one interviews, confidential written submissions and an online survey.

The Objective

The aim of the Music Industry Review is to hear the stories and experiences of a range of music professionals from the contemporary music industry to inform a deep understanding of the current culture in the industry and those areas requiring reform. The final report will identify the key issues and outline a pathway for positive and sustainable change through a series of high impact recommendations and actions for the industry to implement.

Scope

The Review will be an open invitation to those who work in the music industry to share their experiences of working in that industry. It will include participants from the live and recorded industries, labels and publishers, artists and artist managers, agents, festival and event production staff and others who work in the industry.The Review will not investigate any individual incident but will be a broad cultural review. It will be an opportunity for people to share their stories, have their voices heard, and propose ideas on how the industry can be a safer, more inclusive and respectful workplace.The consultation process will also seek to elevate the voices of the most vulnerable or at risk in the industry ensuring that their lived experience will inform any reforms required to strengthen the culture of workplaces across the industry.

Who's Involved

What's Involved

The national Music Industry Review will be comprised of:

The focus groups will be conducted having regard to the roles people have in the industry, their stage of career, cultural background, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation. Specific sessions will also be conducted with artists and industry executives. In focus groups with First Nations people, a First Nations facilitator will be engaged to ensure inclusion and cultural safety.

Timeline

The Review will launch in December 2021, but at the recommendation of expert advice, the interviews and focus groups will commence in February 2022.This will allow time for the survey to be developed, whilst also allowing time for an industry still reeling from COVID-19 impacts to recover and prepare. This timeline is approximate only.

Budget & Governance

Support Act will auspice the Music Industry Review. Support Act are responsible for:

This project requires an arms-length and decentralised funding approach to ensure the independence of the consultation. Accordingly, it is the whole of our industry that needs to lean-in and support project delivery through direct funding and/or in-kind. We will look to sourcing funding from across our industry, philanthropy and government sources.The key expenditure of this project includes:

We are currently seeking funding for the Review, with a total target of AUD $400,000.We’re asking industry businesses, organisations and individuals to make a financial contribution to this work that aligns with their business turnover. The below is a guide for contribution:

To discuss making a financial contribution to the project please contact:
info@musicindustryreview.com.au

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FAQ

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Music Industry Review (Full Overview)
For more information on the Music Industry Review read HERE.About the Consultants
For more information on the Consultants conducting the Review read HERE.Press Releases
For all of our other Music Industry Review press releases read HERE.To download a document find it below.

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Contact

For all media and funding enquiries please contact:
info@musicindustryreview.com.au
Please note that the Working Group may take some time to get back to you.

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List of Funders

Funding of the Music Industry Review provided by:
(in alphabetical order)Alberts
AMPAL
APRA AMCOS
ARIA
Artists Only
Australia Council
Australian Festival Association
Australia Live Music Business Council
Catherine Haridy Management
Chugg Entertainment
CMC Rocks
Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA)
Electronic Music Conference (EMC)
Eleven
Frontier Touring
Future Classic Recordings
GYROstream
Inertia Music / [PIAS] Australia
Leanne de Souza
Lemon Tree Music
Live Nation
Live Performance Australia
Media Arts Lawyers
Morph Consulting
Mushroom Group
MusicACT
MusicNSW
MusicNT
MusicSA
Music Tasmania
Music Victoria
Nettwerk Music Group
One Louder
OURNESS
PPCA
QMusic
Secret Sounds
Select Music
Sony Music Entertainment Australia
Spotify Australia
Support Act
Sweat It Out
TEG
Thinking Loud
Tik Tok Australia
TMRW Music Group
The Annex
UNIFIED Music Group
Universal Music Australia
WAM
Warner Chappell Music Australia
Warner Music AustraliaThis page is updated regularly. To discuss making a financial contribution to the Music Industry Review please contact info@musicindustryreview.com.au

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