ISABELLA GOMEZ, Consequence of Sound
For activist Ashley Driscoll, the steps Coachella is taking resonate with a much-needed dialogue within live music spaces. After facing constant unwanted touching at shows, Driscoll founded a group called GrooveSafe in 2017 that aims to “redefine consent culture” and raise awareness about body safety for all genders across all genres of concerts.

She Shreds Magazine,  Isabella Gomez
"After starting an online discussion about the groping that would sometimes happen at shows, Phish fan Ashley Driscoll launched GrooveSafe, an initiative that partners with bands, venues, and promoters to set up a booth educating concert-goers about sexual assault. "

Myfavoriteband Blog, Allie Wenner
We’re in the midst of the #MeToo movement, and organizations across a variety of industries are starting to crack down on sexual violence — but concert venues and music festivals appear to be among the last remaining holdouts. Why are so few bands, venues, and promoters speaking out or taking steps to strengthen their policies when these actions are becoming the norm in other parts of society? Allie Wenner interviews artists, fans, and sexual violence prevention experts involved in two very different music scenes to find out. 

Weird Music, Kelley Lauginiger, 

The lights go down. Tardy wooks scuttle abound to get in position, but you’re in the pocket in a good spot with your crew, ready to rock. Maybe you have a boa on. Maybe you are wearing sunglasses inside. It’s time to leave the world behind for awhile and dance about it. But, a few notes in, you notice that the hand brushing your backside and grabbing you isn’t just someone dancing or one of your friends, and bottom-line: you’re not interested. It’s dark and loud, and you don’t want to cause a scene, so you just try to dance away. Just as you start to get comfortable again, the resounding groping grows. You’re being touched again, when you don’t want to be touched