A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Inappropriate Behaviour at Finnish Live Music Events
Authors: Kinnunen Maarit, Honkanen Antti
Publisher: Cognizant Communication Corporation
Publication year: 2024
Journal: Event Management
Volume: 28
Issue: 3
First page : 421
Last page: 439
ISSN: 1525-9951
eISSN: 1943-4308
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3727/152599523X16990639314819(external)
Web address : https://doi.org/10.3727/152599523X16990639314819(external)
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.