Hen Hoose is hosting an online town hall to create an open and supportive space for discussion following the recent publication of research by the University of Glasgow. The research highlights experiences of harassment and sexual violence—including rape—reported by female musicians working within the Scottish folk music scene.
https://www.sccjr.ac.uk/publication/women-musicians-experiences-scottish-folk-music
We will also explore the need for equality in the Scottish music Industry and the steps that can be taken to create real change.
The session will begin with a brief introduction from Tamara Schlesinger, followed by facilitated breakout rooms for smaller group discussions (size permitting). These conversations will be guided by the questions listed on the next page. Participation is entirely optional—you may choose which questions to answer, remain anonymous, or contribute via the chat if you prefer. After the breakout sessions, we will reconvene to share key points and hold a Q&A.
Event details
📅 Wednesday 25th March 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:00pm
📍 Online
A joining link will be sent closer to the time—please ensure you provide your email address when registering. You do not have to fill in the questions if you are planning on attending the event; please feel free to just add your name and email.
If you can’t attend but would like to have your voice heard, you can share your thoughts by responding to the questions on the next section below. Responses can be submitted anonymously and will help inform and strengthen our collective community voice.
This open session is intended for sharing ideas; it is not intended to offer counselling advice.
Support
Childcare bursaries are available for this event (including care provided by family members). Please contact yoly@henhoose.com for more information.
If you have any access requirements, please let us know—we are happy to support where we can.
Data Use
Any information collected will be used for monitoring and learning purposes, helping us to improve accessibility, outreach, and support for women and non-binary people in music.
If you have any questions, please contact yoly@henhoose.com.
