Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a happy new year from Black Lives in Music! Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our community. 🎄 As the year draws to a close, we look forward to 2025 and continuing our work to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in music. May the new year bring us closer together, and may the power of music continue to inspire and uplift us all. #HappyHolidays #NewYearVibes #BlackLivesInMusic #DiversityInMusic #EquityInMusic #InclusionInMusic #MusicUnitesUs
Black Lives in Music
Music
London, England 2,443 followers
Achieving equality for Black musicians and professionals in the music industry through research and advocacy.
About us
Black Lives in Music is an award winning charity which addresses the current inequality of opportunity for Black, Asian and racially diverse people aspiring to be involved in the music industry. In 2023, Black Lives in Music was listed by the US media giant ‘Fast Company', as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Music alongside Tunecore, Warner and Universal Music. Black Lives in Music now have over 100 organisational partners across the UK Music Industry. Black Lives in Music commissioned a survey on the personal experience of Black music creators and industry professionals. The survey engaged with nearly 2,000 respondents. The ground breaking report ‘Being Black in the UK music industry’ produced key information and an insight into the experience of the Black music creators and professionals in today’s music industry. It was recently used to provide evidence at the UK Government Women and Equalities Select Committee ‘Misogyny in Music’ inquiry and formed part of the recommendations in their subsequent report. We published the 'Unseen Unheard' report in collaboration with Attitude is Everything on the lived experience of Black disabled Music Industry creators and professionals. Bringing together extensive survey findings and first-hand insights of intersectional prejudice. Through research, advocacy we support the music community to act on and achieve diversity and inclusion objectives for a truly representative music industry. We work at every level in the music industry supporting organisations. We help with the recruitment of people of colour representing senior management/board level. We use trusted diversity, equity and data capture. We provide programmes, mentoring and support for the progression of Black, Asian and racially diverse musicians into the music industry. We work with orchestras and professional ensembles, universities, conservatoires, trade bodies, record labels, DSPs, local authorities, governments and more.
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http://blim.org.uk
External link for Black Lives in Music
- Industry
- Music
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- music, black musicians, classical music, education, orchestras, Jazz Music, Conservatoires, Black Professionals, Music Industry, Data and Research, Advocacy, Support, Campaigning, Equality, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, government, mayor, record labels, diversity, inclusion, and equity
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7-11 Britannia Street
London, England WC1X 9JS, GB
Employees at Black Lives in Music
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New Job Opportunities! 🚨 We’re excited to announce multiple job openings in the music industry! Check out the following vacancies and head to Black Lives In Music’s website to apply: Piano/Voice Tutor (SW20) - Merton Music Foundation In Harmony Liverpool Producer - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Drum/Steel Pan Tutors (SW20 & CR4) - Merton Music Foundation Business Development and Operations Manager - RSL Awards Graphic Designer - Key Production Group Senior Management Accountant - BPI (British Phonographic Industry) Concerts Coordinator The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Visit https://lnkd.in/eiEJxK2b Contact us at [email protected] to advertise your vacancies #BlackLivesInMusic #JobOpenings #MusicIndustry #BLiM
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Our BLiM Connect mentoring programme is designed to provide emerging global majority musicians and professionals, with the support and guidance needed to succeed. We pair talented final-year music students and industry professionals with experienced mentors who share similar backgrounds and bring invaluable insights. Our mentors offer guidance and support to help you navigate the music industry and achieve their goals. This 4-month programme is designed to: - Support your musical aspirations through tailored guidance and hands-on experience. - Create pathways into conservatoires by helping you become audition-ready. - Open doors to opportunities in live music—whether it’s technical production, management, administration, or performance. What’s included? - Weekly/bi-weekly mentoring sessions (in-person and online). - Access to career-enhancing activities and vocational opportunities. - A pre-programme event to kick things off in style before we start in January! Apply now for the BLiM connect programme on our website: https://lnkd.in/eJ3Spgyd to learn more and submit your application. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with us! #MusicMentorship #RepresentationMatters #ApplyNow #BLiM #BLiMconnect
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And that’s a wrap! We’re still buzzing from our incredible Turn It Up bootcamp at Platoon Studios in London, where we, along with We Are The Unheard, brought together talented sound engineers from global majority backgrounds, centering Black women and gender-expansive individuals. It was an unforgettable experience, filled with learning, growth, and community. Turn It Up amplifies the voices and skills of underrepresented groups in the sound engineering and technical fields within the music industry, and we’re proud to be part of the movement. Huge thanks to our participants: @Kadence Oldroyd-Ellis aka fiyahdred, Gabriella Bongo, Tsharna Daniel, Akira Elisiya Oniwinde, Adelayo and Cleona Divine, mentors, and partners for making this event possible. Special thanks to Eve Horne, CEO of We Are The Unheard and workshop leader, for her invaluable contributions to the bootcamp. If you want to learn more about our work and other mentoring initiatives, head to the link in our bio to learn more about BLiM Connect : https://lnkd.in/ejsdhPuH #BLiM #TurnItUp #SoundEngineers #DiversityInMusic #weareplatoon #wearetheunheard #InclusiveMusicIndustry #MusicProduction #MusicBootcamp #CreativeEmpowerment #BreakingBarriers #FutureofMusic
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Find Your Dream Job! Our jobs board is updated with new opportunities! Check them out: 📍Music and Technology Officer at Open Up Music 📍Chief Executive at Kent Music 📍ATC Live Placement Scheme x Chris Meredith Foundation at ATC Live Visit https://lnkd.in/eeMBEZFA to explore and apply. Contact us at [email protected] to advertise your vacancies. #BLiMJobs #MusicIndustryJobs #CareerGrowth #JobOpenings
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A huge thank you to our amazing guests who attended, contributed, and made our first Moving the Dial event a success. Your energy and enthusiasm were palpable! Special thanks to our incredible partners at Guildhall School of Music & Drama for their unwavering support. We're grateful for your collaboration and commitment to creating positive change. And to our inspiring speakers, Dr Diljeet Bhachu, FHEA FRSA, Amy Blier-Carruthers, Tessa Gillett, Aleksander Szram, Pamela Thompson, James Ainscough OBE, our own Dr Charisse Beaumont (DMus), Janeace (Known as Jay T) Thompson Chartered FCIPD and Mohammed Ilyas 🌈. Thank you for sharing your stories, experiences, and expertise with us. Your openness and honesty about the challenges and triumphs of creating a more inclusive and equitable music industry are truly appreciated. THANK YOU to everyone who made this event possible! #Inclusion ##DiversityInMusic #MusicForAll #MovingTheDial #BLiM #EquityInAction
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We're excited to share a range of vacancies from various organisations in the music industry. 🎶 Check out the latest roles: -Stage and Crew Supervisor, Royal Albert Hall -Programmes Manager (Pathways & Partnerships,) National Youth Choir -Junior Trinity Hour Paid Teaching Staff (Violin Teacher), Trinity Laban -Learning and Participation Manager, Sinfonia Smith Square -Tutti First Violin, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra -Administrator, Sistema Scotland Visit our website to explore these opportunities and apply - https://lnkd.in/eiEJxK2b 📨 Want to advertise your vacancies with us? Contact [email protected] for more information! #BLiM #Jobs #CareerOpportunities #Music
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Are you an artist, creator, or music industry professional who works in Black music? Your perspective is crucial to understanding the economic value and the impact Black music has on our communities and beyond. Be part of the change—take the Full Diversity, Full Return survey and help shape the future of Black music! 🎶 👉🏾 Share Your Insight Now! https://lnkd.in/gPzZQDYz For information on UK Music Ltd's Full Diversity, Full Return Report click here https://lnkd.in/gApSiBeh #BlackMusicSurvey #ArtistsSpeak #MusicEconomics #IndustryInsights
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Creating a more inclusive and equitable music industry requires collaboration, conversation, and collective action. On December 6th, we'll be gathering leaders from conservatoires, music education institutions, and our valued partners at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama for 'Moving the Dial', a symposium focused on driving meaningful change. Together, we'll share ideas, tackle challenges, and explore innovative solutions to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts sector. We're honoured to be joined by an incredible lineup of speakers, including: Dr Diljeet Bhachu, FHEA and Dr. Amy Blier-Carruthers, authors of Slow Train Coming Mohammed Ilyas 🌈, Guildhall's Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion James Ainscough OBE, CEO of the Royal Albert Hall, Our CEO and co-founder, Dr Charisse Beaumont (DMus) and many more. This event marks the start of a new conversation around creating a more inclusive and equitable industry for all. #BlackLivesInMusic #MovingTheDial #GuildhallSchool #EquityInAction #DiversityInMusic #MusicForAll
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Giving Tuesday is a worldwide celebration of generosity and community, inspiring people to give, volunteer, and make a difference. At BLIM, we’re proud to participate in this movement as we work toward creating an inclusive music industry. Support our research, recruitment and artist initiatives while we break down barriers to create a music industry that’s welcoming, inclusive, and fair for all. How can you get involved? 🎶 Donate to support our initiatives. 🔃 Share this post to amplify the message of inclusivity. Every act of generosity counts. Let’s work together to create lasting change. Donate to BLiM - https://lnkd.in/dN7cqB8u #GlobalGivingDay #MusicForChange #InclusiveMusicIndustry #SupportBLIM #GivingTuesday
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