We are pleased to share that Arts Council England has confirmed a funding uplift for National Portfolio Organisations. This increase represents enhanced support for organisations across the UK that are […]

On 16th January, UK-based initiatives POWER UP and Black Lives in Music returned to the ESNS Conference to continue vital conversations around representation, equity, and anti‑racism within the European live […]

Are you an emerging music professional from an underrepresented or marginalised community? Here’s your chance to take your career to the next level. We are looking for 10 mentees to […]

We are incredibly proud to announce that Black Lives in Music has been awarded the Live Workforce Award at this year’s The Live Awards. This recognition is for our community, […]

Expanding Opportunities for Black and Global Majority Talent in Live Sound Engineering Applications open 12 December • Barbican, Royal Albert Hall & Britten Pears Arts confirmed as partner venues Sign […]

BLIM Connect returns in 2026, a four-month mentorship programme, built to uplift and accelerate early-career creatives from marginalised communities. The initiative provides tailored guidance, professional development, and invaluable industry insight, […]

This week our COO Roger Wilson joined Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason on BBC Radio 1Xtra with CassKidd to discuss Classically Black, our recent event celebrating black and global majority excellence and […]

We are proud to celebrate an incredible line-up of Black British artists recognised at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. Their nominations reflect the power, creativity, and global impact of Black British […]

This Stress Awareness Week, Black Lives in Music is proud to announce its new partnership with Music Minds Matter, the leading mental health service supporting everyone working in the UK […]

Challenging Misogyny in Music: Black Lives in Music Joins Soho House Panel with Cheer Up Luv On Tuesday 14 October 2025, Black Lives in Music joined a powerful and timely […]

On 1 October 2025, Black Lives in Music was proud to stand alongside English Heritage for the unveiling of a Blue Plaque honouring the legendary Winifred Atwell at her former […]

Classically Black London brought together performers, audiences and community to celebrate black excellence in classical music and to reimagine what the future of the industry can look like when everyone […]