A Review of the Men’s Panel That Left Women in the Music Industry Traumatized, Silenced, and Dismissed Amid Dangerous Comments on Hotel Room Misconduct and work place Sexual Discrimination.
Standing with you Jamie Lee. Truth to power. So sorry you, and the other women, had to experience that at a conference for “women in music”. Much love.
It’s so bleak to see attitudes like Smash’s still be so prevalent in 2024. That he was given a platform to spew them – at an Australian Women In Music conference, no less – and he felt confident enough to say the things he did, ostensibly incapable of reading the room or using the most basic of common sense… It’s heartbreaking. Jenkins should be ashamed for being so flippant and dismissive towards valid criticisms and points raised that spoke to… Literally the entire point of the panel??? Thank you for sharing your account and bringing light to this. My heart goes out to every woman and non-binary person who had the misfortune of witnessing this trainwreck in person.
The last 48 hours have been humbling. I've reflected on my words and how my insensitive attempt at telling old stories – which was intended to express how far I thought we'd come – did not at all mirror my values or respect those in the room.
I truly apologise to you, I apologise to the AWMAs and everyone involved, and I apologise to the Oztix team for not representing where we want to be as an industry.
As a woman and an advocate for so many women, I think what could be really helpful here is to define 'what do better' means for you personally and professionally. Backing this up with tangible actions and outcomes that you want to move with? Could you share more detail?
As someone who has spent decades navigating the challenges of the music industry, I am deeply disheartened reading this brave report outlining the events at the "Brothers for Sisterhood" panel. What could have been an opportunity for men to show genuine ally ship turned into a stark reminder of how far we still have to go.
When the voices of women and non-binary individuals are dismissed or downplayed, it not only erodes the trust in our ability to create a safer, more equitable industry, but it perpetuates the very harm we are striving to dismantle. The harmful comments made, coupled with the lack of accountability from those in positions of power, reinforce the systemic misogyny that continues to thrive. We need allies who will listen, learn, and lead with integrity, not deflect or make excuses for behavior that has no place in 2024.
We have a responsibility to keep pushing, to hold people accountable, and to ensure that the next generation of women, non-binary individuals, and men who stand with us can work in an industry that respects and values them. You are very brave Jamie. Let’s not stop the conversation here.
Standing with you Jamie Lee. Truth to power. So sorry you, and the other women, had to experience that at a conference for “women in music”. Much love.
It’s so bleak to see attitudes like Smash’s still be so prevalent in 2024. That he was given a platform to spew them – at an Australian Women In Music conference, no less – and he felt confident enough to say the things he did, ostensibly incapable of reading the room or using the most basic of common sense… It’s heartbreaking. Jenkins should be ashamed for being so flippant and dismissive towards valid criticisms and points raised that spoke to… Literally the entire point of the panel??? Thank you for sharing your account and bringing light to this. My heart goes out to every woman and non-binary person who had the misfortune of witnessing this trainwreck in person.
Hi Jamie
The last 48 hours have been humbling. I've reflected on my words and how my insensitive attempt at telling old stories – which was intended to express how far I thought we'd come – did not at all mirror my values or respect those in the room.
I truly apologise to you, I apologise to the AWMAs and everyone involved, and I apologise to the Oztix team for not representing where we want to be as an industry.
I commit to doing better.
Sincerely,
Brian (Smash)
Hi Brian,
As a woman and an advocate for so many women, I think what could be really helpful here is to define 'what do better' means for you personally and professionally. Backing this up with tangible actions and outcomes that you want to move with? Could you share more detail?
Jac
As someone who has spent decades navigating the challenges of the music industry, I am deeply disheartened reading this brave report outlining the events at the "Brothers for Sisterhood" panel. What could have been an opportunity for men to show genuine ally ship turned into a stark reminder of how far we still have to go.
When the voices of women and non-binary individuals are dismissed or downplayed, it not only erodes the trust in our ability to create a safer, more equitable industry, but it perpetuates the very harm we are striving to dismantle. The harmful comments made, coupled with the lack of accountability from those in positions of power, reinforce the systemic misogyny that continues to thrive. We need allies who will listen, learn, and lead with integrity, not deflect or make excuses for behavior that has no place in 2024.
We have a responsibility to keep pushing, to hold people accountable, and to ensure that the next generation of women, non-binary individuals, and men who stand with us can work in an industry that respects and values them. You are very brave Jamie. Let’s not stop the conversation here.
With hope and determination,
Andrea