# Sexual violence can hide in plain sight at music festivals, according to new study

Source: [Science News - Mathematics, Economics, Archaeology, Fossils](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-sexual-violence-plain-sight-music.html) · 2026-11-10 · Life
Page: https://themorning.science/story/sexual-violence-can-hide-in-plain-sight-at-music-festivals-according-to-new-stud-3227c79fa44897ce
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- A new study finds sexual violence can hide in plain sight at music festivals.
- The pressure to maintain an atmosphere of fun and escapism can make it harder for festival organizations to acknowledge and respond to harm.
- Frontline workers are left dealing with the consequences of this harm.

## Why it matters

Festival organizers and safety planners may need to reconsider how the pursuit of an upbeat atmosphere affects their willingness to recognize and respond to sexual violence.

## Coverage

- [Sexual violence can hide in plain sight at music festivals, according to new study](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-sexual-violence-plain-sight-music.html) — Science News - Mathematics, Economics, Archaeology, Fossils, 2026-11-10

Tags: sexual violence, music festivals, event safety, frontline workers, harm response

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