Lambrini Girls’ Phoebe Lunny has shared a harrowing personal account of a harassment case brought against her after she attempted to hold a fellow musician accountable for his behavior. The singer opened up about the ordeal during an appearance on the online show A View From A Bridge, where she detailed how her efforts to foster a safer environment for women resulted in her own arrest.

Lunny explained that the situation began when she reached out to several promoters regarding a musician she described as “really dodgy.” Her intention was to ensure that concert spaces remained safe for women, suggesting that promoters reconsider booking the individual. However, the response she received was far from what she expected.

“I was on a run, and I get a call from a blocked ID and it’s the police, and they told me that I had a harassment case against me and that I had to come into the police station to be interviewed,” Lunny recounted. “So obviously, I didn’t know what the fuck they were talking about, so I got in an Uber and when I got to the police station, they arrested me on the spot.”

The Systemic Failure to Protect Women

Following her arrest, Lunny was placed in a cell, an experience she described as deeply confusing and distressing. While the case was eventually dropped, she was forced to participate in a “community resolution,” which included writing a letter of apology to the man she had called out. She noted that the letter required her to state that she was “wrong” and “selfish” for her actions.

“What I think it’s a really good example of is how even laws which are there in place to protect women can be exploited and used for a man’s benefit,” Lunny said. She argued that the incident highlights a broader, systemic issue where the legal framework is often weaponized to protect dangerous men rather than the victims they target.

Lunny also addressed the role of male allies in the music industry. While she acknowledged that many men are beginning to condemn misogynistic rhetoric, she urged them to move beyond performative support. “If they could put the same amount of passion into actually advocating for women, instead of being like, ‘I’m not like him!’ – what if you actually did something about it?”

A Call for Practical Allyship

For Lunny, true allyship involves tangible actions, such as refusing to tolerate casual misogyny or intervening when friends engage in harmful behavior. She emphasized that despite the progress made in recent years, women are still forced to fight for basic safety and recognition.

Following the broadcast, Lunny took to social media to clarify that she did not intend to identify any specific individuals, emphasizing that her goal was to highlight the systemic barriers women face daily. “Please take my experience as a reflection of the systematic issues women face daily,” she wrote.

The band, known for their raw and unapologetic approach to punk, continues to use their platform to challenge corruption and societal wrongs. Their debut album, Who Let The Dogs Out, was widely acclaimed for its loud, unfiltered commentary on modern life.

For help, advice or more information regarding sexual harassment, assault and rape in the UK, visit the Rape Crisis charity website. In the US, visit RAINN.