{"id":21719,"date":"2025-01-17T14:08:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=21719"},"modified":"2025-01-17T14:20:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:20:05","slug":"standing-together-for-safe-spaces-in-traditional-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/standing-together-for-safe-spaces-in-traditional-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Standing Together for Safe Spaces in Traditional Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/files\/2025\/01\/Safe-Space.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/files\/2025\/01\/Safe-Space-300x200-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4010\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hands Up for Trad is committed to fostering a safe, respectful environment within the traditional music community. We firmly support the Musicians&#8217; Union Safe Space scheme, which addresses sexual harassment and abuse of power in our industry.<\/p>\n<p>Recent research by the Musicians&#8217; Union revealed that 48% of musicians have experienced sexual harassment at work, with 85% of these cases going unreported. These statistics are unacceptable, and we stand with the MU in working to create positive change in our industry.<\/p>\n<p>We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe while performing, teaching, learning, or enjoying traditional music. Whether you&#8217;re a professional musician, student, teacher, or enthusiast, your right to a safe environment is paramount.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve experienced or witnessed harassment:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Report anonymously through the MU&#8217;s Safe Space reporting tool<\/li>\n<li>Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:safespace@theMU.org\">safespace@theMU.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Contact your regional MU office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The MU treats all reports with strict confidentiality, and no action will be taken without your consent. Their Safe Space scheme offers:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confidential advice on your rights<\/li>\n<li>Information about support services<\/li>\n<li>Guidance on addressing inappropriate behavior<\/li>\n<li>Support for MU members in raising formal complaints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, we can create a more secure and supportive traditional music community.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Safe Space scheme, visit the Musicians&#8217; Union website [link].<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hands Up for Trad is committed to fostering a safe, respectful environment within the traditional music community. We firmly support the Musicians&#8217; Union Safe Space scheme, which addresses sexual harassment and abuse of power in our industry. 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