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Sweden is planning to host its first ‘man-free’ music festival next year.

The idea comes after dozens of claims of rape and sexual assault were reported this summer at Bråvalla, one of the country’s biggest rock festivals.

Swedish comedian Emma Knyckare kickstarted the idea over Twitter, asking: “What do you think about putting together a really cool festival where only non-men are welcome?"

Adding that it would take place "until all men have learned how to behave".

The idea clearly struck a chord with the comedian’s 24,000 followers, who were keen to back her up on the female-only festival.

A day after her initial tweet, she confirmed plans to host the event next summer on Instagram, saying: "Sweden's first man-free rock festival will see the light next summer.

"In the coming days I'll bring together a solid group of talented organisers and project leaders to form the festival organisers, then you'll hear from everyone again when it's time to move forward."

Further details of the festival, such as dates, locations and headliners, are yet to be confirmed.

Meanwhile, festival organisers have confirmed that Bråvalla festival will be cancelled next year, in light of the sexual assault claims.

“Words cannot describe how incredibly sad we are about this, and we most seriously regret and condemn this,” festival organisers said in a statement.

“Certain men... apparently cannot behave. It's a shame.”

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In 2016, there were five rapes and 12 sexual assaults reported at the Bråvalla festival.

Mumford and Sons, who headlined this year, said that they would not to return until police could guarantee the safety of their fans.

Festival owners claim that the dozens of offences reported at the festival had a knock on effect on ticket sales this year, which went from 52,000 in 2016 to 45,000.