They followed the appearance by major label execs at the Women and Equalities Committee’s inquiry in June, as part of its umbrella inquiry into preventing violence against women and girls (MPs are exploring what steps can be taken to improve attitudes and treatment of women working in music). Annie Macmanus, DJ, broadcaster and writer, said the music industry was a “boy’s club” that needed to face MeToo-level scrutiny that the film sector has received in recent years. Meanwhile, Rebecca Ferguson (former X Factor contestant), called for a wider parliamentary inquiry into the way the music industry operates in the hope of “protecting artists” in the future. More work to do.