Select Committee · Women and Equalities Committee

Misogyny in music: follow up

Status: Closed Opened: 14 Jan 2025 Closed: 5 Mar 2026 9 recommendations 2 conclusions 1 report

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 working in the music industry …

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
5th Report - Misogyny in music: on repeat HC 573 4 Jun 2025 11 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

4 items
1 Recommendation 5th Report - Misogyny in music: on repe… Acknowledged

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 that do exist in the industry and help produce lasting …

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.
Government Equalities Office
7 Conclusion 5th Report - Misogyny in music: on repe… Acknowledged

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 change in the industry once it is fully operational. It …

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 …
Government Equalities Office
8 Conclusion 5th Report - Misogyny in music: on repe… Acknowledged

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.
Government Equalities Office
9 Recommendation 5th Report - Misogyny in music: on repe… Acknowledged

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 explore all options for funding CIISA in case the industry …

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 …
Government Equalities Office

Oral evidence sessions

2 sessions
Date Witnesses
4 Feb 2026 Jen Smith · Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority, Zelda Perkins · Can't Buy My Silence View ↗
28 Jan 2025 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 View ↗

Correspondence

8 letters
DateDirectionTitle
13 Feb 2026 Correspondence to Secretary of State for Business and Trade, re Non-disclosure …
13 Feb 2026 Correspondence to Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport re, Creative …
9 Jul 2025 Correspondence from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Minister for Employm…
4 Jun 2025 Correspondence to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Employme…
12 Feb 2025 Correspondence from F-List for Music, The Centre for Music Education and Socia…
29 Jan 2025 Correspondence from Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, S…
28 Jan 2025 Correspondence from Chief Operating Officer, Warner Music UK, re, Misogyny in …
28 Jan 2025 Correspondence from Chief People, Inclusion and Cultural Officer, Universal Mus…