Laneway, an indie music festival being held at Albert Park onMonday, today announced an 0800 number had been opened for punters to report problems.
"0800 LANEWAY is a free call hotline for patrons to report and escalate any inappropriate or disrespectful behaviour," the festival announced in a tweet.
"We believe that everyone has the right to have fun, feel safe, feel included and enjoy the music."
In a follow-up tweet, festival organisers said: "Creating a culture of respect is something we strive for, not only for our event, but for the music industry as a whole."
0800 LANEWAY is a free call hotline for patrons to report and escalate any inappropriate or disrespectful behaviour. We believe that everyone has the right to have fun, feel safe, feel included and enjoy the music. pic.twitter.com/sdjMZGd8V5
Creating a culture of respect is something we strive for, not only for our event, but for the music industry as a whole. The hotline is simply 0800-5263-929. If you do not have access to a phone, please notify a staff member or security guard with a handheld radio.
