Misogyny in music: follow up
Women and Equalities Committee
Closed
Inquiry
The Committee’s inquiry into misogyny in music looked at: What types of support exists for women experiencing sexism or misogyny in the music industry? How can they report problems or abuse? How safe do women and girls feel at live music concerts and festivals? What expectations there are on women …
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Recommendations
2
Conclusions
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Report
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Oral sessions
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Letters
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Events
Activity timeline 14 events
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Oral evidence
4 Feb
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
10 Sep
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Report published
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Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
4 Feb 2026
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Women and Equalities Committee
Jen Smith · Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority
Zelda Perkins · Can't Buy My Silence
28 Jan 2025
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Women and Equalities Committee
Celeste Waite
Deborah Annetts · Independent Society of Musicians (ISM)
Dr Charisse Beaumont · Black Lives in Music
Jen Smith · Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority
Laura Snapes · The Guardian
Lucy Cox
Naomi Pohl · Musicians’ Union
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Report - Misogyny in music: on repeat | HC 573 | 4 Jun 2025 | 11 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
5th Report - Misogyny in music: on…
Overwhelming case for government to implement measures for women in music industry.
One year on from its publication, and having heard from key witnesses, we find that there remains an overwhelming case for the Government to implement the measures set out in our predecessors’ report to capitalise on the pockets of momentum …
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Government Response
The government expresses gratitude for the report, reiterates its commitment to addressing misogyny in the music industry, and states it is carefully considering the recommendations and views the Employment Rights Bill as a progressive step.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
5th Report - Misogyny in music: on…
Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority requires legal provisions and sustainable funding to operate effectively.
We support the creation of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA). Crucially, it will be a single, recognisable body that anyone in the industry can turn to for support and advice. It is well placed to help effect cultural …
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Government Response
The government agrees on the importance of strong, cross-industry support and funding for CIISA, with the Culture Secretary expressing clear support and engaging with CIISA. It expects the sector to provide this funding, warning of potential government intervention if it is not forthcoming.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
5th Report - Misogyny in music: on…
Industry must provide financial and ideological support for CIISA to operate effectively.
We agree with the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s conclusion that, for it to operate effectively, the industry must see supporting CIISA financially and ideologically to be a fundamental part of operating in the UK. (Conclusion, Paragraph 50)
Government Response
The government agrees that industry support and funding for CIISA is crucial and expects the sector to provide it, with the Secretary of State reserving the right to intervene if this is not forthcoming.
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
5th Report - Misogyny in music: on…
Urge Government to accept CIISA funding recommendation and explore options including an industry levy.
We urge the Government to accept the recommendation from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee that: “All parts of the creative industries under CIISA’s remit should commit to unconditional, long-term funding within six months. In the meantime, the Government should …
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Government Response
The government agrees that strong cross-industry support and funding for CIISA are important, and the Culture Secretary is working to ensure this. It expects the sector to provide long-term funding and warns of potential government intervention if industry support is not forthcoming, but does not commit to exploring options for government funding or imposing a levy.
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Correspondence 8 letters
13 Feb 2026
Correspondence to Secretary of State for Business and Trade, re Non-disclosure agreements, dated 11.02.2026
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13 Feb 2026
Correspondence to Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport re, Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority, dated 11.02.2026
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9 Jul 2025
Correspondence from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Minister for Employment Rights Competition and Markets re, Employment Rights Bill, dated 08.07.2025
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4 Jun 2025
Correspondence to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets) re, Misogyny in music, dated 04.06.2025
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12 Feb 2025
Correspondence from F-List for Music, The Centre for Music Education and Social Justice, The 1752 Group, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, dated 30 Jan 2025
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29 Jan 2025
Correspondence from Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, Sony Music, re, Misogyny in music: follow up, dated 21 January 2025
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28 Jan 2025
Correspondence from Chief Operating Officer, Warner Music UK, re, Misogyny in music: follow up, dated 21 January 2025
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28 Jan 2025
Correspondence from Chief People, Inclusion and Cultural Officer, Universal Music UK, re, Misogyny in music: follow up, dated 20 January 2025
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