(Aug. 2020) RE:IMI Black Out Tuesday UK Music Industry Race Diversity Report, Press Release And Official Launch Of BARRE Register
Aug. 25: RE:IMI (Race Equality: In Music Industry) marks the third month of George Floyd's murder by releasing the RE:IMI Black Out Tuesday UK Music Industry Race Diversity Report (click here), Press Release and launch of BARRE Register. Comments welcome.
BARRE Register: The place to search for articles and resources on Race, Racism, Afriphobia & Ethnicity in the music and creative industries in an age motivated by #BlackLivesMatter/#AfricanLivesMatter and #TheShowMustBePaused!
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
(Aug. 2020) PRS Foundation Preps Scheme To ‘Power Up’ Black Music Creators
Beggars Group CEO Paul Redding's English Channel swimming charity crowdfunding plan is expected to deliver a six-figure sum each for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund in the US, and PRS Foundation, which will distribute to UK black music creators and African industry professionals.
Beggars Group CEO Paul Redding's English Channel swimming charity crowdfunding plan is expected to deliver a six-figure sum each for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund in the US, and PRS Foundation, which will distribute to UK black music creators and African industry professionals.
(Aug. 2020) New Code Of Ethics To Govern Award Giving And Progress Towards Greater Board Diversity Announced At The Ivors Academy AGM
Plans to increase diversity on the Academy’s board and create a new code of ethics to review future and past Ivor Novello award decisions were some of the changes announced at the Academy's recent AGM. Two board members have prematurely stepped down for their replacements to make for more diverse board, which has a 50% gender balance and 30% AAME representation target.
Plans to increase diversity on the Academy’s board and create a new code of ethics to review future and past Ivor Novello award decisions were some of the changes announced at the Academy's recent AGM. Two board members have prematurely stepped down for their replacements to make for more diverse board, which has a 50% gender balance and 30% AAME representation target.
(July 2020) The Ivors Academy Announces Draft Twelve-Point Quality, Diversity And Inclusion Action Plan
The Academy has published a draft 2020-2022 action plan to champion and embed equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation and its work. Majority of the 12 commitments cover organisational targets, with the rest covers the Ivor Novello Awards and partnerships.
The Academy has published a draft 2020-2022 action plan to champion and embed equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation and its work. Majority of the 12 commitments cover organisational targets, with the rest covers the Ivor Novello Awards and partnerships.
Monday, August 24, 2020
(July 2020) Orchestras Signing Up To Diversity Audit To Include More Black And Asian Musicians
40 music organisations drawn from orchestras, conservatoires, education, diversity and youth projects form the first two cohorts to use London Music Masters’ diversity and inclusion audit tool, I'm In, to help music organisations build strategies to dismantle racism and all forms of prejudice and drive systemic change. Click here for more information and to join next cohort.
40 music organisations drawn from orchestras, conservatoires, education, diversity and youth projects form the first two cohorts to use London Music Masters’ diversity and inclusion audit tool, I'm In, to help music organisations build strategies to dismantle racism and all forms of prejudice and drive systemic change. Click here for more information and to join next cohort.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
(Aug. 2020) 'The Narrative Is We Don't Sell Records': The Black Female Singers Uncredited By The UK Industry
A feature starting from the 1990s roots of using uncredited, sometimes dismembered vocals, of female African vocalists on house and dance tracks, compounded by the stunting effects of shadism against current darker hued vocalists.
A feature starting from the 1990s roots of using uncredited, sometimes dismembered vocals, of female African vocalists on house and dance tracks, compounded by the stunting effects of shadism against current darker hued vocalists.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
(June 2020) 12 Facts That Prove That Black Lives Don’t Matter In Britain
Accessible, snapshot list of racial disparity between Africans and the general British society across several social fields, based on government statistics.
Accessible, snapshot list of racial disparity between Africans and the general British society across several social fields, based on government statistics.
Sunday, August 16, 2020
(June 2020) 'A Letter To The World'
Teenager Leah Music has written a beautiful moving and articulate reflection of African life in light of the Afriphobic murder of George Floyd. Check out the music video straight away.
Teenager Leah Music has written a beautiful moving and articulate reflection of African life in light of the Afriphobic murder of George Floyd. Check out the music video straight away.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
(July 2020) Seat At The Table: Diversity In The Music Industry Report
Women In CTRL's report analyses 12 UK music industry organisations, and provides the statistical data as of July 2020 of where they stand with regards to representations of women and Black women on executive teams, boards, and chairs and CEOs. Includes the WIC Diversity Pledge.
Women In CTRL's report analyses 12 UK music industry organisations, and provides the statistical data as of July 2020 of where they stand with regards to representations of women and Black women on executive teams, boards, and chairs and CEOs. Includes the WIC Diversity Pledge.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
(July 22 2020) The Ivors Academy Announces Twelve-Point Equality, Diversity And Inclusion Action Plan
Check out the Academy's 2020-22 twelve-point Action Plan goals to champion equality, diversity and inclusion at the Academy and across its work, including the Ivor Novello Award.
Check out the Academy's 2020-22 twelve-point Action Plan goals to champion equality, diversity and inclusion at the Academy and across its work, including the Ivor Novello Award.
(Aug. 2020) This Music Company Doesn’t Care About Black Lives
This feature article is based on a US multi-sector music industry survey of companies that supported Black Lives Matter movement, following the #BlackOutTuesday and #TheShowMustBePaused initiatives. Much of the article criticises ReverbNation, for not supporting BLM or a marketing mis-match with African American causes.
This feature article is based on a US multi-sector music industry survey of companies that supported Black Lives Matter movement, following the #BlackOutTuesday and #TheShowMustBePaused initiatives. Much of the article criticises ReverbNation, for not supporting BLM or a marketing mis-match with African American causes.
(Aug. 2020) British Vogue Editor Edward Enninful Says Racial Profiling 'Can Happen Any Day'
British Vogue's first male and African editor talks about his own experience of racism, including racial profiling at his office building, and systemic racism ahead of the publication's cover feature story highlighting nearly two dozen activists challenging racism in different ways.
British Vogue's first male and African editor talks about his own experience of racism, including racial profiling at his office building, and systemic racism ahead of the publication's cover feature story highlighting nearly two dozen activists challenging racism in different ways.
Monday, August 3, 2020
(Aug. 2020) 'Love, Unity And Friendship, Not Division And Hatred, Must And Will Always Be Our Common Cause.'
Hundreds of mostly British music artists, executives and organisations have signed a #NoSilenceInMusic open letter speaking out against all forms of racism and intolerance. Click here to access letter and full list of co-signatories.
Hundreds of mostly British music artists, executives and organisations have signed a #NoSilenceInMusic open letter speaking out against all forms of racism and intolerance. Click here to access letter and full list of co-signatories.
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