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 […]
Black Lives in Music is excited to share that Ammal Bhatia is serving as Conductor in Residence for the London Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO), a role he began in September 2024. This residency, created in partnership with Guildhall Young Artists and BLiM, is dedicated to nurturing diverse talent and championing […]
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 […]
Calling All Rising Classical Musicians! Black Lives in Music is excited to present a unique performance opportunity for emerging classical musicians from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of Classically Black 2025 we’re inviting passionate, talented artists to take the stage in a powerful showcase of diversity and excellence in classical music. […]
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 […]
