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Musicians' Census findings - "45% of musicians from the Global Majority reported experiencing racism whilst working as a musician"

The Musicians’ Census 2023

The Musicians’ Census is a joint project by the Musicians’ Union and Help Musicians, and this second insight report was written in partnership with Black

Illustration of one of our Christmas cards depicting a group of Black musicians playing instruments by a Christmas tree. Title: Joy to the world!

Exclusive BLiM Merch Store Officially Launches!

We have officially launched our e-shop for all things BLiM merch! From apparel to accessories, 100% of the profit from each purchase goes directly towards

Photo showing Joy Addo, host of our podcast series, Unseen Unheard

Unseen Unheard: Now Available as an Audio Podcast

Our video podcast, Unseen Unheard, is now available to listen to as an audio podcast on Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Following

Photo of a panel sitting down in conversation. Pictured from left to right: Dr. Charisse Beaumont, Eric Wong, Ebonie Smith, Nile Rodgers and Ọpẹ́yẹmí Irédùmarè.

Dr. Charisse Beaumont hosts panel in New York

Driving Access and Equity in the Music Industry Last month, we attended the Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF) Grantee Convening

Photo of Roger Wilson at the ceremony where he received an Honorary Fellowship from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Roger Wilson granted an Honorary Fellowship at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Please join us in congratulating, Roger Wilson, musician, lecturer and our very own Co-Founder and Director of Operations, for being awarded an Honorary Fellowship at

Panel discussion with folk artists Angeline Morrison (left), Lady Nade (right) and our Co-Founder and Director of Operations, Roger Wilson (middle).

BLiM host showcase event at the English Folk Expo 2023

Here, we look back on our time at the English Folk Expo (EFEx), the annual music showcase event run by Sound Roots, a charity which

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BLiM announce new partnership with the Royal College of Music

We are pleased to welcome the Royal College of Music (RCM), who have joined us as our newest members. Globally renowned conservatoire, the RCM trains

New Report Exposes Inequities in the UK Music Industry

In a groundbreaking report, the Musicians’ Union (MU) and Black Lives in Music have lifted the curtain on the harsh realities faced by musicians from

‘Misogyny in Music’ report sees BLIM’s CEO continue to ignite conversations in media

Following the launch of Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) report, the issue of misogyny in music has occupied the minds and lips of many this past week; for industry leaders

Black Lives in Music – Response to Misogyny In Music Parliamentary inquiry

Report published today by the House of Commons’ Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) The first inquiry of its kind, WEC warn that urgent action needs to be taken to tackle

BLiM Connect Launch Event

Earlier this month we launched the second round of BLiM Connect, our mentoring programme tailored for graduating students of color pursuing degrees in music-related fields. The core objective of this

Enyi Okpara joins London Schools Symphony Orchestra as Conductor in Residence

Guildhall Young Artists and Black Lives in Music today announce that conductor Enyi Okpara has been selected as the 2023-24 Conductor in Residence with the London Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO). This appointment

The Musicians’ Census 2023

The Musicians’ Census is a joint project by the Musicians’ Union and Help Musicians, and this second insight report was written in partnership with Black Lives in Music. The largest

Exclusive BLiM Merch Store Officially Launches!

We have officially launched our e-shop for all things BLiM merch! From apparel to accessories, 100% of the profit from each purchase goes directly towards supporting our work within the