In the early hours of the morning, he gave Goldsmith his version of the incident at Warner, admitting he had been “very drunk and obviously crossed some boundaries.”. “You’re looking to this person to guide you, and introducing new things to you. The industry would be loyal to him.”, Lecturer in forensic psychology at University of Canterbury, Dr Jacinta Cording, says such relationships are “incredibly complex” and Plows’s situation would be recognisable to anyone who had experienced a situation “they would desperately like to get out of but they don’t have the skills to do so.”. Recent accusations of harassment and coercion by leading figures in Aotearoa New Zealand’s music industry were shocking, but not surprising. McKessar declined to answer a number of questions put to him by Stuff, saying he “won’t be making any comment about my private life, or about a consensual relationship with a former partner.”. “He would insinuate he wanted more (than their professional relationship) he would comment on my body, he would ask whether I wanted to kiss him. Both Cole and Plows agreed their participation in intimacy was consensual. Most of the time I just told him to shut up.”. Laura did, though. “I do accept the harmful impact of my past behaviour and I try every day to repair the damage and prevent it happening again,” Maclachlan told Stuff. Written By. Stuff has published a months-long investigation by Alison Mau detailing allegations of harassment and exploitation within the local music industry. Or they do what I did, and pretend it's fine because they want it to be fine,” said Plows. A number of senior women interviewed, none of whom would agree to be named, agreed women and non-binary people were disadvantaged as a result. VideoWhen locust swarms are treated as a chance for profit, BBC Future: The battery invented 120 years too soon. On December 1 2020, Paul McKessar won Manager of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards, for his work repping singer Benee. Maclachlan confirmed he lost his position as Senior Vice President at Warner Australasia and was banned from Warner Music’s Australian offices and gigs, after the company commissioned a sexual harassment investigation in 2018. “If these women don’t tell their stories, nothing will change.”. Here’s the running list of sexual assault harassment claims within the music industry. Not only have almost half of musicians experienced harassment at work, but: 85% did not report it. Janine says when she rejected him, he said: "Do you know who I am? Openside broke up shortly afterwards, but Plows did not blame McKessar alone for the fallout. The Code was “a guideline of what is expected of all members of the MMF NZ. Laura says what shocked her most was how she was treated. We've also heard stories from fans who say they've been abused by musicians themselves. Autumn Lavis, a merchandise and tour manager, is also a coordinator for Safer Scenes—an organisation that aims to end sexual violence and discrimination at shows and festivals. Counting the Music Industry , compiled by former BASCA CEO Vick Bain, analysed more than 300 UK music publishers and record labels, and revealed a clear gender gap. "It's always been seen that being a groupie is just part of being in a band or in the music industry. She wrote to McKessar on at least two occasions between August and September 2014 about his flirtatious behaviour. Singer songwriters Lydia Cole and Possum Plows are calling out behaviour in the music industry. In answer to questions from Stuff, Maclachlan said he agreed his behaviour had not lived up to ethical standards in existing codes of conduct. The purpose of the code is to encourage professional, ethical and expert behaviors from our members.” Patterson said membership was voluntary. © 2021 BBC. On September 18, she suggested boundaries to their relationship, including no longer drinking alcohol together. “This show is considered to be Warner (sic) and work related event even though you are in the manager role.”. 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Cole said she called off the business relationship with McKessar in April 2015 after another alcohol-fuelled, sexually-charged encounter at his Morningside studios. “Almost every woman in the music industry has been assaulted, harassed, raped.” In the singer’s view, the music business has created a landscape that fosters this specific type of abuse. Read more to know other details about Mel C and the Spice Girls. The relationship was characterised by a steep power imbalance, Plows said. “Our industry relies heavily on networking and connections. She told us she also knows a few women in bands who've had "horrific things" happen to them. Nearly half of young women harassed at festivals, Latifa urges UK to reopen sister's kidnap case. Read about our approach to external linking. She doesn't know exactly how old he was, but says there were "rumours" he was older than 30. About half of musicians have been forced to endure sexual harassment in the workplace, a new study has found. Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. What happens to your body in extreme heat? Maclachlan was demoted but stayed with the company as an A & R specialist in Auckland. What worried them, and an increasing number of women and non-binary people in the music scene, was the way power was wielded by men at the top. Maclachlan told Stuff he deeply regretted his treatment of Goldsmith. If you're in our app, visit the mobile website here to access Shielded. “As these stories highlight, this collective work is urgently needed to set agreed standards of behaviour and provide a safe and transparent process for those who have been harmed, particularly the many artists and others who work outside a traditional workplace and do not have access to HR support.”. Many industry professionals Stuff spoke to said the industry was dominated at executive level by older men, although that appeared to be changing slowly. "The music business, like the Catholic Church, moves its abusers around from label to label," former A&R executive Dorothy Carvello says. But then, after a night at the pub, they went back to his flat. In the UK, a study of discrimination in the music sector showed that 60% of professional musicians had experienced some form of sexual abuse within the industry of which 82% were female. "I basically remember waking up laying on the side of his bed with him having sex with me. The two were ostensibly good friends, Goldsmith says, but her boss was ”complex” and was often emotionally manipulative. Dubai ruler's captive daughter writes to British police about her sister's abduction 20 years ago. “But the problem is really when those in powerful positions take advantage of that, with little to no accountability. “It just doesn’t feel safe being that flirty and I can’t help it when there is drinking,” Cole wrote, adding “can we be actual non-jokey adults about this..?” McKessar agreed, “Let’s be adults.”. I'm crying at this point and he just kept going and kept going.". Need help? “The issue is what the implications are for the artists. “We know that we can and must do better as an industry.”. Musician Tom Jones says the alleged widespread sexual harassment in Hollywood being addressed in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal is just as prevalent in the music industry. He "confidently but not arrogantly" describes Fearless as "one of the leading labels" when it comes to emo and post-hardcore music. Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne? Sahil Mirani . Tina Arena is one of nearly 400 music industry professionals with a story of harassment. "I was told by a few people in the industry that I shouldn't talk about my experience as it could jeopardise my career in music. Everything’s new and you’re the one that doesn’t know any better,” said Cole. Young music professionals and artists are demanding change in an industry they say is rife with sexual harassment and exploitation. I think a lot of behaviour has gone unchecked because many of us, myself included, accept or downplay it as an ‘industry norm’. Mel C recently spoke about the existing sexism and sexual harassment in the music industry. “That’s why we are calling on everyone in Aotearoa’s music community to step up and contribute to meaningful positive change.”. "It blows my mind. “Yes. READ MORE: * Scott McLachlan: the man who discovered Lorde and Sol3 Mio * MMF Music Managers Award winners announced. "Almost every woman in the music industry has been assaulted, harassed, raped," Morissette said But as time went on, emails showed Cole had become uneasy about the nature of their relationship. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The band in question deny that this ever happened. 61% believe freelancers are at higher risk of being sexually harassed while working. "I started a friendship with him back when I was like 14," Rachel says about the man. It told us it takes sexual abuse and harassment "extremely seriously" and has signed up to codes of practices aimed at stopping "bullying, harassment and discrimination". There’s not enough space for diversity.”. Paul was extremely charismatic, well connected and well liked. I cared about the band so much, this just had to be fine. Mel C recently spoke about sexism in the music industry. Because what else am I going to do? Young music professionals and artists are demanding change in an industry … A warning: this article contains details of alleged sexual assaults which you may find upsetting. Matt Mondanile (Real Estate, Duck Tails) Below, in order from more recent to older accusations, is a list of men in the music industry who have been accused of sexual assault. A recent MU survey revealed that 48% of musicians have been sexually harassed at work. “Music across the board is dominated by white men, they are the gatekeepers of everything,” one industry veteran said. We have a culture of sweeping things under the rug, often leaving the burden of change to victims alone. The Musicians’ Union, which represents more than … Ellie, 33, who works in music marketing, described years of harassment by local and international artists as well as those in management and music media. So what is the industry doing? And often those do get blurred. The Government has responded to research claiming nearly half of artists are sexually harassed in the music industry, saying such “vile behaviour” must be stopped. You’re not working within a company, where there's something in your contract to say you can’t have a relationship (and) there’s no one to take (a complaint ) to.”. Others told Stuff of their own experiences working in the music industry. All the industry’s senior women interviewed by Stuff said sexual harassment was rife, and applauded those who were speaking up. “He said it would be really embarrassing and it would look bad for his career and no-one would know why we’d left.”. We've changed her name to protect her identity. Many people are trying to bring awareness to the harassment behind-the-scenes of the music industry. Another person who thinks things are "getting better" is Janine Shilstone, singer from the band Vukovi. He retained a role at Saiko, but the Warner job - split between Sydney and Auckland - made headlines in the music press. At a work event, one senior executive told her he had wanted to “f*** the s*** out of you” and that she would have “loved it.”, “I've had local artists.. asking me for threesomes. A spokesperson for SoundCheck confirmed it was working on an industry-wide code of conduct and complaints process. Plows (who uses the pronouns they/them) said they were speaking out now through mounting concern about the “thousands” of young people trying to get a break in a tough and competitive industry. "Everybody just has to have honest conversations about what is expected. Ellie, who asked for her surname to be withheld, said the harassment had been going on “for as long as I’ve been working in music” and that the industry’s small size in New Zealand meant women who wanted to keep their careers knew they couldn’t complain without the fear of losing their jobs. Crabtree pitched the idea of researching this issue to Professor Mark Evans, Head of the School of Communication at UTS 18 months ago. If you or someone you know is in a dangerous situation, click the Shielded icon at the bottom of this website to contact Women's Refuge in a safe and anonymous way without it being traced in your browser history. Within five months, Maclachlan had been banned from the music giant’s Australian offices after an external investigation into a sexual harassment complaint. Is this the end or will Woods win biggest battle? And, to be honest, this list is just scratching the surface. "I was just thinking: 'Oh my God, my favourite band are here in my house', so I just didn't react to it the way I probably should have. Single-shot Covid-19 vaccine 'safe and effective', US to release declassified Khashoggi report, Descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy. VideoThe colourful fridges popping up on American streets, Looming battle for Yemen city risks humanitarian disaster. Cording says such relationships are often not seen as a problem by society. The conduct of another member of New Zealand’s top music management community is also being called into question. "I didn't realise it was a bad thing because they were my favourite band and I was a bit flattered by the attention. She's just one of several fans who've been speaking to Radio 1 Newsbeat, telling us stories of how "groupie" culture has led to them being sexually abused. “I was really impressed because I knew he was managing The Naked and Famous,” former Openside lead singer, Possum Plows, told Stuff. Moose Blood have always denied this and last year announced they were taking a break from music, blaming "serious false accusations" against them. At the time of the Warner investigation in September 2018, Amy Goldsmith, an employee of Maclachlan’s in his ongoing role at Saiko Management, woke to a text from him in the middle of the night. Video, When locust swarms are treated as a chance for profit, Woods will not face criminal charges over crash, Man survives 14 hours in ocean 'clinging to sea rubbish', The Chinese £3,200 budget electric car chasing Tesla, Bank boss rejects work from home as a 'new normal', Hit TV show Frasier set to return after 20 years, Armenia leader denounces 'attempted military coup', Australia passes law aimed at Google and Facebook. Newsbeat tried to contact several bands and musicians - including Moose Blood - who say they have been falsely accused of sexual misconduct. Another artist, singer-songwriter Lydia Cole, was 21 when she was approached by McKessar after a festival gig in 2009. I was young, I loved being able to go to shows and he used that because he knew that I would be easily led.". “When you spend so much time with people, those things happen. I was in a very dark place, considered the employee a confidant and was reaching out for help. “It’s just been part of the industry for so long, and it’s been unchecked for so long,” said one senior industry player. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. In 2014, McKessar approached Auckland band Openside after a gig and asked to represent them. An email from a Warner executive to Maclachlan in late August 2019, asks the former Senior Vice President not to attend a Sydney gig despite being the manager of one of the acts, “referring to our settlement last year”. She says until recently he was still working in the industry on the team of a "pretty big band". Plan on checking back: we’re going to update this list as more … The colourful fridges popping up on American streets. We shared what we heard with the group that represents the industry - UK Music. When locust swarms are treated as a chance for profit. I’ve had international managers ask me to give them hand jobs. “It's a hard one, because I get there are boundaries and there are lines. Three cases from more than a … "It shouldn't be like that and it has been for so long. Stupid, insensitive and ignorant comments.” Maclachlan told Stuff. A girl shouldn't be told: 'You just have to adapt and you just have to accept that's the way it is'. Plows claimed McKessar broke off the relationship after being questioned by his partner - but that he was “really upset” when Plows wanted to end the business relationship as a result. She says she noticed the man "testing the water" with various women - and then he tried it on with her. It … “I thought, finally someone sees my potential.”. A number of celebrities have been talking about the unjust practices happening in the media industry. But she said problems arose when one of the people involved had the power to influence the other’s future. Their single C.L.A.U.D.I.A has been been getting support from the likes of Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 - and it's about an experience Janine had with an industry figure who is "quite high-up". She added that harassment was rife in the music industry because it presented a "very informal working environment, with late nights and alcohol consumption at … The piece, titled 'Music industry professionals demand change after speaking out about its dark side', includes allegations of inappropriate behaviour and abuse of positions of power by male artists, international acts and … “It’s not about one person being manipulative or a bad person, the industry thinks it's normal to hang out with young people. “Almost every woman in the music industry has been assaulted, harassed, raped. She has no doubt that the way the music industry works contributed to what happened to her. Open: The Pussycat Dolls' Carmit Bachar (pictured) has called out sexual harassment in the music industry. “Pressure cooker” working conditions meant sexual relationships were inevitable, she said. “Leaving wasn’t an option, and neither was telling anyone about what was happening. “It hasn’t even begun in the music industry,” Morissette, 45, recently told UK publication The Sunday Times. Music manager Scott Maclachlan, pictured here in a file photo for a previous article, said he regretted his behaviour. Most speak on condition of anonymity, so hard data is scarce. But I do feel like things are starting to change a bit.". 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MMF, along with a number of other music industry bodies, helped found SoundCheck Aotearoa in November 2020 - an action group to tackle diversity and safety issues in the music industry. "Then he literally grabbed me by my throat, slammed me against the wall and shoved his tongue down my throat.". Chairperson of the Music Managers Forum (MMF), Teresa Patterson, said MMF had had a Code of Conduct in place since 2015. "They can say: 'If you do this for me then I'll give it to you'. Alanis Morissette believes that a #MeToo movement is bound to take over the music industry, where, she says, sexual harassment runs rampant. The Act covers sex discrimination and sexual harassment in a workplace. And It's a small industry and there’s a small number of people who control things, and they’re the ones who are older and white. When really it's not OK.". At the time, Warner Australasia head Niko Nordstrom described Maclachlan as a legend of the music industry. The study is now a part of Crabtree’s PhD, supervised by Evans. High levels of sexual harassment reported by professional UK musicians A new study by Incorporated Society of Musicians has found that 60% of those … A warning: this article contains details of alleged sexual assaults which you may find upsetting. “There’s not a day goes by that I don’t regret the harm I have caused people around me and most importantly the pain and embarrassment I have caused my wife and children. Maclachlan has admitted her claims are true. We met up with Dexter Hubbard, who runs Fearless Records in the UK, to find out. I’ve had a tour manager lock me in a stall in a strip club and try to kiss me.”. In 2017, Zoe accused the lead singer of pop-punk band Moose Blood of stealing nude photos from her phone and sharing them in the band's WhatsApp group. Ask any veteran and then plug your ears for the incredulous response. He confirmed making comments about employees bodies, and asked them whether they wanted sexual contact with him. We shared what we heard with the group that represents the industry - UK Music. Report on Sexual Harassment in Music Industry The Equality Act 2010 (“EqA 2010”) deals with the rights afforded to workers in England, Scotland and Wales only. The colourful fridges popping up on American streets. Women and Equalities minister Liz Truss responded to research by the Musicians' Union. The sexual harassment allegations in Australia and New Zealand come as a #MeToo-inspired movement in France has caused ripples in the French music industry in recent months. How deeply ingrained is sexual harassment in the music industry? "It's like a massive manipulation because if the music industry is full of people that want to cover it up then these crimes are just going to keep happening.". “I can see how ambitious they are and how vulnerable, because they just don’t know this kind of behaviour is unacceptable. “I wouldn’t go anywhere or meet anyone without him saying it was okay. The U.K.’s Musicians’ … The Indian new wave fighting patriarchy & poverty. Music industry executive Paul McKessar (file photo). "He snatched my phone out of my hand and he was like: 'Oh I'm just putting my number in'. Rachel says that in 2011, when she was 18, a music industry figure raped her. He would use his position to get her into shows for free and introduce her to bands she liked. Video, The colourful fridges popping up on American streets, When locust swarms are treated as a chance for profit. Gonneau sees "an awakening" in France around sexual misconduct and harassment in the music industry, but thinking of Le Lann’s album delay says it’s coming at a troubling cost.
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