People working in music now have a new, independent place to raise concerns about bullying, harassment and discrimination. The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) officially opened its online reporting service on 13th October 2026, covering music, film, TV and theatre.
CIISA was set up to tackle the long-standing problem of harmful behaviour in the creative industries, and its new portal lets workers report concerns in confidence. CIISA says it will take careful steps to protect the identity of anyone who comes forward. The service had been running quietly since June, and CIISA received around 30 reports from organisations and individuals by the start of October, some of a serious nature.
At this first stage, CIISA won’t investigate individual cases. Instead, it will use reports to map patterns of harmful behaviour across the sector and share its findings and recommendations with the industry and policymakers. Where needed, it will point people towards support and make referrals, working with partners including Help Musicians and The Survivors Trust.
“Safety at work is non-negotiable,” said Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, while CIISA chief executive Jen Smith said she was “saddened but not surprised” by the concerns already raised.
One thing to be aware of if you’re based here: CIISA’s legal whistleblowing status comes from Great Britain’s law, and Northern Ireland has its own separate whistleblowing legislation, so it’s worth getting advice on which protections apply to you. If you need support now, Help Musicians’ free, confidential bullying and harassment helpline is on 0800 088 2045, and you’ll find more on our Health page.
Find out more about CIISA and its reporting service here.