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troutman · 11-22-2017, 01:52 PM

The Needle Vinyl Tavern (Edmonton) closes indefinitely after former employee alleges sexual harassment

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmont...ment-1.4411922

A popular downtown Edmonton bar and live music venue has shut down indefinitely after a former employee alleged she was groped by one of its owners.

Several musicians and groups, including Brunch Club, The Red Cannons, Cups N Cakes, Sudden Love, Current Swell, and the Taggart and Torrens podcast, have cancelled performances at the venue in the wake of the allegations.

Reade said sexual harassment is common in the local music industry. She said she has heard of promoters using their power to take advantage of young women in the industry.

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troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	The Needle Vinyl Tavern (Edmonton) closes indefinitely after former employee alleges sexual harassment http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmont...ment-1.4411922 A popular downtown Edmonton bar and live music venue has shut down indefinitely after a former employee alleged she was groped by one of its owners. Several musicians and groups, including Brunch Club, The Red Cannons, Cups N Cakes, Sudden Love, Current Swell, and the Taggart and Torrens podcast, have cancelled performances at the venue in the wake of the allegations. Reade said sexual harassment is common in the local music industry. She said she has heard of promoters using their power to take advantage of young women in the industry. Last edited by troutman; 11-22-2017 at 01:55 PM.