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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 and parliament, the topic has been unavoidable – that’s what activists, campaigners and organisations are hoping. The problem of misogyny […]

Björk wins Best Live Performer ahead of AiM independent music awards 2023 and Dr Charisse Beaumont, CEO at Black Lives in Music named Diversity Champion We´re thrilled to reveal that our very own CEO Charisse Beaumont has been named the AiM Award 2023´s Diversity Champion, in recognition of her groundbreaking […]

In collaboration with six of the UK’s leading orchestras, Black Lives in Music (BLiM) will be holding professional development workshops for woodwind players in Winter 2023. We welcome all woodwind players from the global majority (musicians from Black, Asian and ethnically traditionally underrepresented groups) to apply. The professional development workshops […]

Black Lives in Music (BLiM) is proud to be working in partnership with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). Together, we are working to drive change and improve representation of instrumental and vocal music examiners in the UK music education community. If you are an experienced […]

BIMM Institute is embarking on a brand new partnership with Black Lives in Music (BLiM) to offer mentoring opportunities to selected students. The scheme will start in September 2022 and applications are currently open to final-year students of colour at BIMM Institute. The aim of the scheme is to empower […]

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 ‘endemic’ misogyny faced by women in the music industry Dr. Charisse Beaumont of Black Lives in Music gave evidence at […]

Black Lives in Music and Music Masters, in collaboration with Birmingham City University’s School of Education and Social Work, are pleased to offer two fully funded places on the prestigious Musicians of Change teacher training course. This initiative recognizes the pressing need for a diverse and inclusive music teaching workforce […]

Black Lives in Music announced as Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund grantee partner NEW YORK, NY – June 13, 2022: The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF) today announced its first annual Grantee Convening event. From June 16-17, the Fund’s 27 […]

We are thrilled to announce a brand new partnership with Attitude is Everything! A disability-led charity joining forces with a black-led organisation calling on the UK music industry to break down the barriers faced by Black disabled people. Read the announcement below:   The theme of this year’s Black History […]

Black Lives in Music (BLiM) has appointed a new board and taskforce. The organisation was set up to address racial inequality in the music industry and create opportunities for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse musicians and professionals. And with this lineup representing some of the leading music executives in the […]

Over 60 music organisations have partnered with Black Lives in Music Developing work in inclusive practice and delivering our critical friend model with over 50 partner organisations Successfully supporting organisations with Board, CEO and senior staff recruitment Supporting students of colour and championing inclusive practice in 5 of the UK’s […]

Black Lives in Music Celebrate their 2nd anniversary + Call for MPs’ intervention to ensure government action on transparent Gender and Ethnic annual pay gap reporting in UK music Announce Arts Council Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) status Chief Executive Charisse Beaumont becomes inductee for Music Week ‘Roll of Honour’ […]

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Black Lives in Music featured on Sky News and The Guardian

Our campaign goes viral and reaches 760 million… A new organisation is calling for Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse artists to take part in groundbreaking research to tackle inequality in

BLACK LIVES IN MUSIC FOUNDERS RECEIVE HONORARY DOCTORATES FROM UWL

CHARISSE BEAUMONT AND ROGER WILSON ACCEPT HONORARY DOCTORATE OF MUSIC NEW BULLYING AND HARASSMENT IN THE UK MUSIC INDUSTRY SURVEY TO BE LAUNCHED Charisse Beaumont, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of
‘Right now it’s like the wild west’ … Charisse Beaumont, chief executive of Black Lives in Music.

Black Lives in Music gives evidence at the ‘Misogyny in Music’ Parliamentary Inquiry.

Wednesday 26th October, Charisse Beaumont, Chief Executive of Black Lives in Music spoke and gave recommendations to the Women and Equalities Committee. The Misogyny in Music inquiry which, is the

Black Lives In Music Gives Evidence of Night-Time Economy Barriers for Black and Brown People

Charisse Beaumont, CEO of Black LIves in Music, today gave evidence to the London Assembly’s Economy, Culture and Skills Committee. The committee is investigating the strengths and weaknesses of London’s

Black Lives in Music in partnership with the Young Vic Creators Program

A reminder about our exciting opportunity for those interested in a career as a Musical Director, as the deadline to show interest fast approaches. Read on for details! We have
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Black Lives in Music named on Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023

Black Lives in Music has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023, joining the ranks of OpenAI, Disney, Tiffany & Co.,

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