Female DJs call out 'blatant misogyny' and harassment in nightlife scene
Female DJs describe their experiences of safety and the wider issue of sexism in the nightlife scene.
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Notable Quotes
""It's just insane to have someone kind of boil all of my hard work that I've done towards this down to who I've slept with.""
— Andrea Shearer , Celebrity
""I've been quite lucky not to have too many physical encounters whenever I've been playing, but one did stand out to me.""
— Anna McAteer , Celebrity
""It got quite physical, he was up in my face and I was in tears.""
— Julie Dunne , Celebrity
Key People
Andrea Shearer is a female DJ who speaks out against misogyny in the nightlife scene.
Anna McAteer is an up-and-coming DJ from Belfast who has faced harassment while performing.
Julie Dunne is a DJ who has decided to stop DJing in bars due to intimidation and harassment.
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Female DJs describe their experiences of safety and the wider issue of sexism in the nightlife scene.
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