Help Musicians’ new helpline supports those suffering bullying and harassment within the UK music industry 0800 088 2045

With the majority of musicians in the UK working on a freelance basis, there is currently no support of this kind available to individuals who are experiencing problems with difficult behaviour. The new helpline, provided by Help Musicians, aims to fill a gap in support provision, ensuring that those working in the music industry have a place to turn for advice and practical help.

The service is not only being offered to professional musicians, but to everyone working within the music industry. Callers are able to immediately speak with a specialist bullying and harassment advisor, who undertakes a risk assessment. Click here for The Help Musicians Bullying and Harassment Service

The MU runs a SafeSpace service which provides a confidential place to report instances of sexual harassment and abuse in the music industry. This service is open to anyone working in music. As well as contributing to the MU’s campaigning work to eliminate sexual harassment and abuse from music, reporting to their SafeSpace gives access to advice on your rights and support in deciding whether or how to take your complaint forward.

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is the UK’s trade union representing professional musicians. The MU has over 32,000 members and offers legal advice, insurances and other benefits for musicians as well as negotiating many of the rates and agreements they work under. Click here for The MU Safe Space Scheme

The Creative UK Group recognises that bullying and harassment are unacceptable behaviours that affect far too many workers in the UK creative sector. Abuses often come from senior industry figures who are in powerful positions and well connected; victims can be afraid to speak out and can be shunned by the industry if they raise concerns. There is a need to rebuild trust in the sector, to provide avenues for reporting and to act when incidents are reported.

“Very soon, the music industry will be celebrating as our festivals and live events reopen to the world. It’s a moment we’ve all been waiting for. In a society that often works to divide us, music has the power to unite us – whatever the tough realities of life may be.

But now we must face our own reality. And this reality is one that our industry has too long ignored: venues, festivals, studios and workplaces are too often not safe spaces for women, girls and marginalised genders.

It is high time we change that, and we have a collective responsibility to take action. This restart needs to be for all of us. Our spaces must provide safety from harassment, violence, and abuse of power. Music should be a place of joy and inclusion for all.” Click here for the UNWomenUK campaign and to sign their open letter

Pride in Music aims to provide a support network to break down stereotypes, to work as an education service to employers and staff, as an entry point to the industry for underprivileged youth and to provide a peer mentoring, networking, and an industry wide social group to help those who may struggle with the anxieties and stigmas that generally arise with these topics. Find out more here

Attitude is Everything connects Deaf and disabled people with music and event industries to improve access together.

There are ongoing series of sessions for promoters to learn and discuss how to support artists with access requirements. Click here for “Seven Inclusive Principles for Arts and Cultural Organisations”

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We want to eliminate discrimination and sexual violence in nightlife by creating a zero-tolerance environment for all forms of violence and unacceptable behaviour.

Everyone deserves to feel safe at gigs. Everyone deserves to have fun. As we return to normal, we want to create a new normal – a safer normal, for everyone.
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They offer emotional support, advice and information, signposting to other specialist services, debt and legal advice as well as access to financial support from Help Musicians.

If you work in music and are struggling to cope, or know someone who is, talk to us. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music. We’re here to listen, support and help at any time. Contact Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008

The Music Industry Therapist Collective believes that those working in the industry need access to high quality psychotherapy from registered and experienced psychotherapists who also have an in-depth inside understanding of how the industry works. Click here if you or someone you know are finding recent events difficult and would benefit from some additional support

Music Support provides help and support for those who work in UK music and live events affected by mental ill-health and/or addiction. They facilitate education and learning via workshops and training to individuals and organisations in the industry so they may be better equipped in the areas of awareness, early intervention and prevention. Click here if you or someone you know in the music industry needs help and support

The National Bullying Helpline is a confidential helpline designed to advise about bullying and employment law but in some serious cases, we may take action if we believe someone is in danger. We have an ongoing Service Agreement with the Police so we can act swiftly when there is a potential danger to life. Click here for more

We are the charity working to end sexual violence and abuse. Whether it happened recently or in the past - or you're not sure what happened - we are here to help you think through your options and next steps.

Talk to us, find a Rape Crisis Centre, or get self-help tools and resources.Click here for more

Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels. Call us now for free on 116 123 – We’re here to listen, no judgement, no pressure, and help you work through what’s on your mind. We’ll never tell you what to do.

If you want to speak to someone now, call our free 24/7 Supportline – 08 08 16 89 111 or start a live chat. In an emergency always call 999. Our service is confidential and we will only share information about you without your consent if we’re worried about your safety or someone else’s safety, or if we are required to by law. Click here for more

We provide specialist help to support people to cope and recover to the point where they feel they are back on track with their lives.

If you want to speak to someone now, call our free 24/7 Supportline – 08 08 16 89 111 or start a live chat. In an emergency always call 999. Our service is confidential and we will only share information about you without your consent if we’re worried about your safety or someone else’s safety, or if we are required to by law. Click here for more

We aim to equip people with the tools to combat harassment in their everyday lives and to create an impact in the organizations, institutions, and businesses around them. We provide free and customized trainings across a number of topics including Bystander Intervention; How to Respond to Harassment; Conflict De-Escalation; Resilience; and more. Click here for more

We relentlessly work to ensure every boy, man, and non-binary person in the UK has access to the support they need to navigate the impact of sexual violence and begin their journey of recovery.

We also offer emotional support through the justice system, support for friends and families of survivors, and training for professionals and organisations. We are not a men's rights campaign. Click here for more

Our team has decades of experience in supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse. Click here for more

We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. However you identify, we’re here to fight for youClick here for more

Find out how to identify if you’re being bullied at work, how to stop it, and advice on getting support. Click here for more

A UK professional body for musicians and subject association for music, specialist in-house legal team to help with professional advice and to look after interests in numerous ways (one to one legal assistance).

24-hour legal helpline available 365 days a year exclusively for ISM members. Get telephone-based advice on any legal issue, whether work-related or not. Click here for ISM Legal advice and support

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Citizens Advice: Discrimination at Work – Bullying & Harassment
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Gov.uk website on Workplace Bullying & Harassment
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