Offence, harassment and
Transgressive behaviour

If you have been subjected to harassment, inappropriate behaviour or abuse - or are accused of being responsible for it - you can get help from the Danish Artist Association. All artists have the right to work in a safe and respectful environment.

As a member of the union, you can get a personalised and confidential consultation to help you clarify your rights and options. In some cases, we also help non-members, as long as you are a professional, or are becoming one, in the physical performing arts or music.

It is the professional assessment of your enquiry that sets the direction for how we can help - whether it's legal help or a need to talk to an external specialist in occupational health and safety issues.

We work based on the rules and legislation that cover work environment.

Have a disagreement with a colleague

No matter who you have a labour dispute with, you can have a confidential conversation. If it's a health and safety issue, the union can take a professional approach to the matter with help and guidance. This also applies if it's a colleague or another member.

Talk to a professional advisor

Contact the Danish Artist Union's counsellors directly at 33346020 if you have experienced a violation. You decide what to talk about and the counsellors are bound by confidentiality.

A conversation about experiences of abusive behaviour is about:

1) Clarification: What happened and what do you need?

2) Overview: Do you need help assigning responsibility or do you need a conversation with a work environment psychologist about your experience?

3) Process: Who is responsible and where can you go if your rights are not respected? Should the union's legal department be involved, should the union contact a third party? It will always be up to you and according to an individual assessment of the course of the case.

If you want anonymous counselling, you can have a conversation at Safe Room on tel. +45 70 20 99 99 99 from Tuesday to Friday between 15-17. The counselling line is open to everyone in the music and culture industry.

What are abusive behaviour?

It can be very different for each individual what they experience as offensive or transgressive.
The Danish Working Environment Authority defines offensive behaviour, including bullying and sexual harassment, as "when one or more persons grossly or repeatedly subject other persons to behaviour that is perceived by those persons as degrading."

If you are accused of abusive behaviour

Being accused of inappropriate behaviour can have serious consequences - no matter what the case. Everyone has different boundaries. According to the Danish Working Environment Authority's definition, the victim's perception of the behaviour is important.

If you have been accused, you can talk through your case with one of our experienced counsellors and learn about liability and rights.

A conversation about abusive behaviour is about:

• Clarification: What happened and what do you need?
• Overview: Who is responsible for the work/project and what are your obligations and rights?
• Process: What is the next step in the case and how should communication with the different parties take place?

Indsatser for bedre vilkår i musik- og kulturbranchen

Dansk Artist Forbund works for better working conditions in the music and culture industry and collaborates closely with other stakeholders to create necessary cultural changes in the industry as a whole. If you have ideas or opinions about the board's work with the working environment, you can find contact info here.

The Danish Artist Association helps drive evaluation and collaboration around equal access and mental well-being through The Music Industry Partnership for Sustainable Development.

Safe Space - anonymous counselling

Safe Room advises on sexual boundary violations, harassment and offences in the music and culture industry. Trygt Rum is run by Sex & Samfund in collaboration with industry organisations, including the Danish Artist Association. The function of the counselling is to clarify and refer - no further counselling is offered.

Safe Space - action guide for a respectful work culture

Action guide for a respectful and professional work culture in the music industry is designed to help establish a clear framework and guidelines for the industry. Behind the publication is the Safe Space Network