Lambrini Girls’ Phoebe Lunny Details Harassment Case After Speaking Out
Lambrini Girls’ Phoebe Lunny has shared a harrowing personal account of a harassment case brought against her after she attempted to hold a “dodgy” male musician accountable for his actions. The singer opened up about the ordeal during an appearance on the A View From A Bridge online show, a platform where artists share intimate stories while speaking into a public telephone.
Lunny’s episode, which premiered on April 20, 2026, detailed how her attempt to protect the safety of gig-goers resulted in her own arrest and the threat of a six-month jail sentence. “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,” Lunny explained. “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 situation stemmed from a series of emails Lunny sent to promoters. “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’.”
Lunny described the confusion and distress of being placed in a cell, noting that she never anticipated such a severe reaction to her advocacy. 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 described this as a prime example of how legal systems can be exploited to protect dangerous men rather than the victims they are intended to support.
“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,” she stated. She further criticized the “misogynistic rhetoric” prevalent in the manosphere, arguing that the system is fundamentally skewed to shield perpetrators.
Lunny urged men to move beyond performative allyship. “There are a lot of men out there who do call themselves an ally, but if they could actually just use their privilege, that’s gonna make way more of a change than us just all kind of wagging our fingers at Andrew Tate,” she said. She suggested practical steps, such as refusing to laugh at rape jokes and actively intervening when friends engage in harmful behavior.
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.
