We are at the vanguard of the effort to combat racism, uniting organisations and musicians to create a truly inclusive and diverse music industry.
We use data and insights to campaign for equity and we support the empowerment of Black musicians to realise their aspirations.
Out of 1,345 out of staff, only 28 – or around 2% – were from a Black, Asian or another ethnically diverse background.*
There are no reports that focus on economics, social interactions and the well being of black musicians in the UK.
There currently is no data available that breakdowns the ethnic group. As non-whites referred to as ‘BAME’ and with no breakdown provided, it’s difficult to get the whole story and to see where the true problem areas are.
Most surveys are not completed in a safe space or in an anonymous fashion, therefore, people of colour rarely participate due to a lack of trust.
Supporting Change from Within
Black Lives in Music support the music community to act on and achieve diversity and inclusion objectives for a truly representative music industry.
Supporting organisations in the development of a balanced professional ensemble with people of colour
Recruitment of people of colour representing senior management/board level
Trusted DEI data capture
Mentoring programmes and support for the progression of Black musicians into professional ensembles
Black Lives in Music support the music community to act on and achieve diversity and inclusion objectives for a truly representative music industry.
Orchestras and professional Ensembles
Universities
Conservatoires
Opera, Theatres, Venues, Festivals, Trade Bodies and more...
To enable music organisations to reflect the nation’s diverse culture and to combat systemic racism in the music industry, we have created a 10-step digital charter which we expect all music organisations to agree to meet.
