MUSIC INDUSTRY REVIEW

Dec 2021 - June 2022

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

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 6-month 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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Downloads

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)

AFA
Alberts
APRA AMCOS
ARIA
Artists Only
Australia Council
Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA)
Electronic Music Conference (EMC)
Catherine Haridy Management
Leanne de Souza
Lemon Tree Music
Live Nation
Media Arts Lawyers
MusicACT
MusicNSW
MusicNT
Music Tasmania
Music Victoria
Nettwerk Music Group
One Louder
Ourness
PPCA
QMusic
Sony Music Entertainment Australia
Support Act
TEG
The Annex
UNIFIED Music Group
Universal Music Australia
WAM
Warner Music Australia

This 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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