CAMP COPE have launched a campaign to raise awareness for unacceptable behaviour at shows aimed at women be it sexual assualt or violence.

It Takes One…

This video campaign was inspired by ongoing conversations between us and other bands about how awful it feels to have someone get hurt, assaulted or upset at one of your shows. How you as an artist feel personally responsible. We were all feeling very defeated by the continuous reports of incidents - nobody knew what to do but we all felt so passionately about it.

We wanted to channel that emotion into one clear message where we can express our stance on the issue and also make it something hopeful by encouraging the idea that every single person at a show is important and can make a significant difference. It's up to the artists, the audience, the venue, everybody.. to make a show safe.

We purposefully wanted a strong male presence in the video. Including all-male bands who tend to have a prodominately male audience. This was done because we believe that women are usually the victims in these incidents so it shouldn’t solely be the responsibility of women to fix the problem. We feel it's important for men to speak to, and speak out against other men's behaviour and be positive role models to other men.

Lastly, we wanted to show people that they have the artists support always! We are always there for them. Without them we wouldn't be here, so we want them to feel safe, secure, supported and to have a great time.

Huge thanks to all of our amazing friends who contributed to this campaign, and thank YOU for watching.

CAMP COPE xoxo

** if you experience assault or abuse of any kind at a show, or anywhere for that matter, and would like to speak to a professional, please contact https://www.1800respect.org.au/get-help/