Phoebe Lunny, the lead singer of the punk outfit Lambrini Girls, has shared a disturbing personal account of a harassment case brought against her after she attempted to hold a fellow musician accountable for alleged misconduct. The singer detailed the ordeal during an appearance on the online show A View From A Bridge, where she explained how her attempt to protect concertgoers resulted in her own arrest.
Lunny described the incident, which began when she contacted promoters regarding a musician she identified as “really dodgy.” She explained, “I took the liberty of emailing a handful of promoters, saying, ‘hey, I’ve just seen you’ve got this band on your bill, there’s a guy in it, he’s known to be really dodgy, if you want your gig to be a safe space for women, take him off the bill.’”
The response she received was unexpected and severe. “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,” Lunny recalled. Upon arriving at the station for an interview, she was arrested on the spot. She noted that the experience left her in a state of shock, as she had not anticipated that sending a few emails would lead to being placed in a cell and facing the threat of a six-month jail sentence.
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While the case was eventually dropped, Lunny was forced to participate in a “community resolution,” which included writing a letter of apology to the man she had called out. She expressed deep frustration with how the legal system can be manipulated, stating, “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 further criticized the “misogynistic rhetoric” prevalent in certain online spaces, arguing that the system is fundamentally designed to aid and protect dangerous men. She urged male allies to move beyond performative gestures and take concrete action, such as challenging peers who engage in harmful behavior or consuming misogynistic content.
“It’s 2026 and women are still having to scream at the top of their lungs,” Lunny concluded. “One out of three women have been sexually assaulted or will be sexually assaulted in their lifetimes, and we’re all focusing and centering the men still.”
Following the broadcast, Lunny clarified on social media that she did not intend to identify specific individuals, emphasizing that her story serves as a reflection of the systemic issues women face daily. The band, known for their raw and unapologetic approach to punk, continues to use their platform to highlight societal injustices, even as they navigate their own recent challenges, including the cancellation of their North American tour due to Lunny’s injury.
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.