Inappropriate Behaviour at Finnish Live Music Events

In this study, we concentrated on Finnish live music events, aiming to study audiences’ experiences of inappropriate behaviour, particularly the effect of being a member of a minority in the risk of facing such behaviour. The research data comprised 19,452 answers to two web surveys. 22% of males, 3...

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Published in:Event management 2024-04, Vol.28 (3), p.421-439
Main Authors: Kinnunen, Maarit, Honkanen, Antti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Concerts
Disability
Events planning
Harassment
Inappropriate Behaviour
Live Music Events
Musical performances
Non-Binary Gender
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Summary:In this study, we concentrated on Finnish live music events, aiming to study audiences’ experiences of inappropriate behaviour, particularly the effect of being a member of a minority in the risk of facing such behaviour. The research data comprised 19,452 answers to two web surveys. 22% of males, 33% of females and 64% of non-binary persons had experienced some or several forms of inappropriate behaviour at live music events. The large number of responses from minority group members allowed statistical analysis focusing on their experiences. Being a member of a minority significantly increases the risk of facing inappropriate behaviour. The more minority groups a person belongs to, the more likely they are to become harassed or threatened. Event organisers should put more effort into ensuring the quality of experience of minority members, and they should be aware that the way they handle inappropriate behaviour is reflected in their reputation.
ISSN:1525-9951
DOI:10.3727/152599523X16990639314819