'I went over and pulled him off her': Meet the people campaigning for safer gigs and festivals

Safe Gigs Ireland say a culture of “zero tolerance” for sexual harassment is what’s needed to keep people safe at gigs and festivals

Safe Gigs Ireland, a new campaign spearheaded by the Sexual Violence Centre in Cork, dedicated to bringing an end to sexual violence and harassment at gigs and festivals. Picture: iStock

They’ve been at all the most happening gigs of the summer: Longitude, Harry Styles at Slane Castle, Dermot Kennedy at Marlay Park. They’ve been invited by Irish bands Gilla Band and The Mary Wallopers to attend their gigs.

Next, they’ll be at Electric Picnic.