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This page signposts to community groups and helplines which support LGBTQ+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and others) working in music. We have also collated articles and playlists celebrating LGBTQ+ music professionals and organisations.
Discover the ISM's vital campaigning work to tackle discrimination across the music sector, and access support if you have experienced discimination.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of communities that support LGBTQ+ people working and participating in the UK music sector.
These articles and podcasts celebrate LGBTQ+ musicians and initiatives to support them.
Pride in Music has put together a selection of playlists to celebrate UK Pride.
If you are an ISM member, you can call our free 24-hour personal support and advice helpline, staffed by professionally qualified counsellors who are able to provide confidential support and advice.
ISM members also have access to bespoke legal advice and representation from our in-house legal team. Contact [email protected] for assistance.
There are also organisations which offer support to LGBTQ+ people facing a crisis, discrimination, health issues or challenging circumstances:
The ISM's specialist in-house legal team can help members facing discrimination at work, supporting you to navigate the complexities of employment law.
The ISM campaigns to highlight and tackle the issue of discrimination in music.
We launched the Dignity at work campaign in 2017, committing to working on a collaborative basis to improve the workplace for musicians and to secure change on a long-term basis. As part of our approach to understand the extent and nature of these issues facing musicians, the ISM has conducted research, submitted evidence to Government and engaged with colleagues from across the sector, in order to formulate practical solutions to change culture and working conditions for musicians.
In May 2022, we launched a new survey on discrimination in the music sector, which we encouraged music professionals to complete. The results will be published later this year, and will shape our campaigning to ensure that all music professionals can work free from discrimination.
The ISM calls on music organisations to sign the ISM-MU Code of Practice. The Code of Practice is a set of principles that aims to eradicate bullying, harassment, discrimination and other forms of inappropriate behaviour within the sector. Over 110 organisations have signed up.
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Blogs, podcasts and reports on women working in music.
The ISM has launched a new survey on discrimination and harassment in the music sector
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