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Our Mission
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.

The Data
Ethnic background of UK Conservatoire teaching staff
Out of 1,345 out of staff, only 28 – or around 2% – were from a Black, Asian or another ethnically diverse background.*
Mental Health
Data
(or lack of it)
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.
Our Solution
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
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.
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Benefits and impact of our work
- Reinforcing confidence in the life of Black Musicians
- Ensuring the involvement of black musicians as part of the wider talent pool.
- Promoting wellbeing amongst black musicians
- Equality within the music industry that reflects national identity
- Advocating for equity for the careers of musicians and the music industry workforce
We offer support to...
Orchestras and professional Ensembles
Universities
Conservatoires
Opera, Theatres, Venues, Festivals, Trade Bodies and more...
sign our Charter
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.
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