LIVE Takes Action to End Misogyny in Music

What the ‘Statement of Commitment’ Means for the Live Music Industry

LIVE’s pledge to eliminate misogyny builds on its ongoing work in workforce equality, reinforcing the message that the future of live music must be inclusive and respectful for all.

The plan includes four key commitments, which all 15 LIVE members have signed up to:

• Leadership Accountability – Benchmarking female representation at the CEO, Board, Chair, and Executive levels to track progress towards gender diversity.
• Diversity & Inclusion – Actively promoting gender balance and equal opportunities across the live sector.
• Industry Training – Providing or undertaking training on gender equality and sexual harassment, ensuring all professionals understand their responsibilities.
• Zero-tolerance policies – Establishing clear policies that challenge sexist attitudes and prevent harassment, ensuring safer work environments.

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Why This Matters for Event Organisers

• A Safer, More Inclusive Industry – Ensuring gender equality isn’t just about compliance; it creates healthier work environments, safer events, and a stronger industry reputation.
• A Call for Action – Promoters and venue operators play a crucial role in setting the standard for inclusivity at events, from hiring practices to audience safety measures.
• Accountability at the Top – With LIVE’s commitment to measuring progress at leadership levels, expect greater industry-wide scrutiny on diversity in decision-making roles.
• Training & Best Practices – Organisers should review their own policies on harassment, implement anti-discrimination training, and align with best practices set out by industry leaders.

While LIVE continues to push for government action, the live events industry doesn’t need to wait for legislation to create meaningful change. Promoters, venues, and event organisers have the opportunity to lead by example—by fostering inclusive line-ups, safe backstage spaces, and diverse leadership teams.

As LIVE’s Head of Partnerships, Gaby Cartwright, stated:

“There is an urgent need to have a strategy in place to confront the serious issues being faced by too many women working in the UK live music industry. To that end, we are pleased that, within our wider work on equity and inclusion, all 15 members of LIVE have made this commitment to eradicating misogyny from our industry.”

For event organisers, now is the time to assess your own policies, promote diversity, and contribute to a fairer, safer live music ecosystem.

Stay tuned to the Skiddle Promotion Centre blog for the latest updates as they become available.

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