Committees

Misogyny in music

Inquiry

In recent years, news reports and some studies have brought to the forefront the extent to which misogyny exists in the music industry. This inquiry aims to examine what misogynistic attitudes exist in the industry and why. It aims to uncover, in more detail, how these attitudes can filter through to society, impacting attitudes towards and treatment of women and girls, including at live music events. Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry.

The Committee issued a second call for evidence specifically on the use of NDAs in the music sector - read that call for evidence for more details.

This inquiry is part of the committee’s work into Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls.

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Past events

Wednesday 24 April 2024
2:00pm Private
2:20pm Public
Misogyny in music - Oral evidence 24 April 2024
2:20pm
  • Jen Smith (Interim Chief Executive at CIISA)
  • David Smy (Deputy Director of Enabling Regulation at Office for Students)
  • Andrew Medlock (Interim Chief Operating Officer at CIISA)
Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 13 September 2023
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Misogyny in music - Oral evidence 13 September 2023
10:00am
  • Annie Macmanus
  • Rebecca Ferguson
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 18 July 2023
10:00am Private
10:30am Public
Misogyny in music - Oral evidence 18 July 2023
10:30am
  • Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale MP (Minister of State for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
  • Victoria MacCallum (Deputy Director, Creative Industries and Media Bill at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 28 June 2023
2:30pm Private
3:00pm Public
Misogyny in music - Oral evidence 28 June 2023
3:00pm
  • Jessica Carsen (Senior Vice President at Sony Music UK)
  • Natasha Mann (Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Universal Music UK)
  • Isabel Garvey (Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music UK)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.