Suffolk musician says people in the industry need to work together to prevent misogynistic behaviour
MPs are calling for urgent change to tackle misogyny within the music industry
A Suffolk musician tells us they want to be appreciated for their talents, and not what they look like.
It's after a group of MPs warned yesterday that urgent action is needed to tackle misogyny within the music industry.
Brodie Jones is a local Drum and Base singer and songwriter.
She told us about some of the things she has experienced, explaining most of it comes from people who are "higher up" in the industry.
She says a lot of it is focused on her appearance: "'I've been told to shave my legs, because it's 'disgusting' , and a woman 'shouldn't act like that'.
"I've also been told what I should and shouldn't wear, that I should get my eyelashes done 'because every woman gets their eyelashes done'."
"I want to be appreciated for the music I'm putting out"
Brodie explained that she often feels like some people prioritise her "appearance" over "the music you're actually creating", saying comments like these make her feel "objectified".
She also told us, in her experience, that men in the industry don't receive the same treatment.
"I want to be appreciated for the music I'm putting out and my talent and my work, not what I look like."
She continued, saying these comments don't just come from people in the music industry, but also from fans and people on social media., with Brodie adding that some of the comments she's experienced received are "disgusting" and "very sexualising".
They've also questioned her abilities, with one comment saying: "Is she even pressing play?... What is she doing?... She's not even doing it properly..."
Brodie tells us that facing comments like these can affect her mental health and she feels like she's "under a microscope... I've got to make sure I look perfect at all times."
Despite the negativity she has faced, Brodie does think things are improving and are "not as bad as they were", saying "people are more aware of it now...
"There are people in the industry who advise each other on who to look out for and everyone's very supportive."