Burger Boogaloo, Oakland’s independent production festival, California’s Total Trash Productions, is breaking ties with longtime partner Burger Records. In a statement posted on the festival’s website, he cited recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Burger Records artists and employees.
“In light of the recent allegations against Burger Records and several of the bands on their label, Total Trash Productions has made the decision to end our long-standing association with Burger Records. We want to express our sincere support for the brave women who they have come forward to share their stories, “the statement says.” We also want to sincerely apologize to anyone who has been victimized or harassed at any of our events. As Burger Boogaloo organizers, we accept responsibility for what happens at the event, and While we have always worked to take swift action to remove people from the event or our lineup who have acted violently or inappropriately, we know we can always do better. We owe it to our fans and our community. “
Last weekend, a series of anonymous allegations of sexual misconduct arose against various artists and employees of Burger Records. Following the news, Burger Records co-founder Lee Rickard resigned and co-founder Sean Bohrman took on a “transitional” role to help interim president Jessa Zapor-Gray before Borhman finally resigned. The label has announced that it will change its name to BRGR RECS and will launch a women’s imprint called BRGRGRRRL.
In its statement, Total Trash Productions said it hired Burger Records to promote the festival after becoming familiar with the label while booking tours for the label’s bands. “While we personally had an overall positive experience working with Burger Records, and were unaware of the allegations that arose this week, we understand that there are many young women and others who have suffered traumatic experiences at the hands of certain bands and individuals associated with Burger. Records, ”the statement continued. “We are concerned and disgusted by the allegations that have arisen, and we support the survivors.”
Burger Boogaloo, which Total Trash Productions said will change its name, “will continue only as Total Trash Production.” Beyond the name change, organizers plan to employ additional security measures for their attendees.
“This includes working on ways to make it easier for people to report abuses they experience or witness at our events so that we can act faster to eliminate criminals and report them to the proper authorities, creating a more stringent investigative process for gangs. and individuals on gang guest lists, further restricting backstage access and employing more security, continuing to diversify our lineups with more acts including women, LGBTQ and BIPOC, and working with local groups in our area to learn about Actions we can take to help victims of sexual assault, “added Total Trash Productions. “These are just some of the ideas that we are currently discussing.” Read the full statement from Total Trash Productions.
