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This year, #MeToo Campaign brought to light a very important issue and the campaign was also recognized by Time magazine as well. Yes, it was named as Time magazine’s ‘Person of the year 2017’. Following the same campaign, Australian female musicians and singers like Courtney Barnett, Tina Arena, The Veronicas and Missy Higgins among others have started a new campaign called #MeNoMore to end sexism and harassment in the music arena. The campaign started with an open letter which contains harrowing anonymous stories of abuse in the music industry.
Around 600 musicians including managers, lawyers, record label employees and leading musicians have added their name to the letter as well and have demanded “zero tolerance for sexual harassment, violence, objectification and sexist behaviors” in the industry. Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music have replied with words of support.
The Australian letter read: “As Hollywood led the #MeToo movement and stories started breaking around the world, we found ourselves offering strength to our friends and colleagues who had their own stories to share – both publicly and in whispered circles. It’s become clear that the magnitude of #MeToo extends to our own shores and to our own industry.
We all have our own stories or know someone who does. We are not whingers or vibe-killers. We are passionate people dedicating our lives to music. In the face of uncountable discrimination, harassment, violence, and the general menace of sexist jargon, we have gritted our teeth and gotten on with the job. But today we say, no more.”
We are at an historic turning point for women in this country and globally. So many issues and powerful movements converging that bring hope that change is and will happen in my lifetime #genderequality #metoo #menomore https://t.co/HIxRPqGDHT
— Kirsty Kelly (@kkplanner) December 12, 2017
My band dealt with craploads of homophobic abuse because name, membership. Easier to shrug off as white middle-class manlets. Women of all backgrounds deal/dealt with way more garbage. #MeNoMore
— Freddie Myrrhcury (@reubenacciano) December 12, 2017
“To the men who support and work alongside us – you are a vital part of this conversation. Be kind, listen and act if you know of something happening. Stand beside us and call out those who let us all down and who hurt our friends.” #meNOmorehttps://t.co/GIReWa7XRz
— sabi (@sabi_11) December 12, 2017
Feeling so proud to call myself a member of the Aus music industry #meNOmore https://t.co/bxDMOrKqNv
— Poppy Reid (@heypoppyreid) December 11, 2017
Change comes from making yourself uncomfortable. Very proud of the women who worked hard to get this letter out. Lots of work to do in 2018 #metoo#meNOmorehttps://t.co/o0iAHgll7a
— The Preatures (@ThePreatures) December 11, 2017
Fantastic work from some brave voices in the Australian music industry as they launch the #meNOmore campaign. There should be zero tolerance to sexual abuse and harassment and I stand with anyone in this industry who has suffered
— Danielle McGrane (@DanielleMcGrane) December 12, 2017
If you want to read the #MeNoMore letter and personal stories, then click here. #MeToo Campaign has really boosted confidence and encouraged many women to speak out on the topic. We hope that the online campaign leads to the end of the menace soon. What are your views on this new campaign by Australian music industry? Let us know in the comments below.
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