Black Lives in Music

Black Lives in Music Advocating for racial equality in the UK music industry (Charity no. 1201584)

🎺 Calling all talented young musicians! 🎺We are proud to partner with the National Open Youth Orchestra and the Royal Op...
13/06/2025

🎺 Calling all talented young musicians! 🎺

We are proud to partner with the National Open Youth Orchestra and the Royal Opera House on Overture – a mentorship programme for orchestral musicians aged 18–25 from underrepresented backgrounds. 🎻✨

This year-long opportunity is designed to break down barriers in classical music by offering:

🎼 Side-by-side rehearsals with Royal Opera House Orchestra members

🎼 One-to-one mentorship and lessons

🎼 Audition support

🎼 Access to rehearsals and performances

🎼 Tailored pastoral guidance from us and NOYO – and more!

👉 Applications are open now – deadline is 23rd June!

đź”— Apply here:https://www.rbo.org.uk/about/orchestra/orchestra-mentorship

📅 Don’t miss your chance to be part of something powerful

A powerful moment at 🎤On Tuesday 3rd June, our CEO Charisse Beaumont joined the panel: How do we feed the economy of Bl...
06/06/2025

A powerful moment at 🎤

On Tuesday 3rd June, our CEO Charisse Beaumont joined the panel: How do we feed the economy of Black music for the next 5 years? alongside , , , and , moderated by

Thank you to everyone who joined us to discuss how we build a fairer, more sustainable future for Black music 🙌🏾🖤

🎉Classically Black 2025 Is Live!🫶🏾We’re back — and it’s bigger than ever.After a sold-out debut in 2024, Classically Bla...
10/04/2025

🎉Classically Black 2025 Is Live!🫶🏾

We’re back — and it’s bigger than ever.

After a sold-out debut in 2024, Classically Black returns for its second edition at Kings Place this October — and this time, we’re also celebrating 5 years of Black Lives in Music.

Classically Black is a groundbreaking one-day festival that amplifies and elevates Black and global majority talent in classical music — artists, composers, and creatives whose voices are too often unheard in traditional spaces.

From reimagined sounds to bold storytelling, this is classical music through a new lens: culture-rich, future-facing, and artist-led.

Here’s what’s happening on Saturday 18 October:

Children & Young People’s Workshop Sharing Session
Led by composer Pete Letanka , with young musicians from Music in Secondary Schools Trust,

Spotlight Panel: Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves
With Paulette Bayley, Amina Hussain, Amanda Baldwin, and Rianna Henriques,

New Works: From Historical to Hip-Hop
Featuring Sabi Ensemble, .ensemble , Simmy Singh, and The Jollof House Party Opera
Keynote by Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason

The Next Movement: Evolving Sounds at Classically Black
A dynamic showcase of rising and redefining talent, curated from our nationwide call-out

After Classically Black ends, all are invited to our 5th Anniversary Celebration hosted by DJ Spoony & Friends Live

Tickets are on sale NOW
Early Bird tickets available using code EARLYBIRD

đź”— in bio to book

This is more than a festival. It’s a celebration. A movement. A sound. Be part of the change.

We Were at the Table for Change We’re serious about making change—and we’re making sure your voices are heard.Recently, ...
08/04/2025

We Were at the Table for Change

We’re serious about making change—and we’re making sure your voices are heard.

Recently, Black Lives in Music’s CEO Charisse Beaumont , sat down with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, , Deputy PM Angela Rayner, , Mayor Sadiq Khan, , & industry leaders to push for fairer licensing reforms.

We’re at the table because your stories matter. Through the REMEL survey, we’re gathering real experiences from Black and Asian-led events to demand change and break down barriers in the night-time economy.

Reforming the system could unlock over 10,000 new events annually—boosting jobs, creativity, and opportunities.

We’re doing the work. Your voice makes it undeniable.
Share your experience: đź”— in bio | blim.org.uk/change

Celebrating the legacy of Classically Black 2024 with Warner Music Classics and BLiM!This special event honours the incr...
17/03/2025

Celebrating the legacy of Classically Black 2024 with Warner Music Classics and BLiM!

This special event honours the incredible artists from the Classically Black Emerging Talent showcase and those shortlisted

With talks from Charisse Beaumont, CEO of Black Lives in Music and Sean Gross, VP, Warner Classics UK & North America, plus a Q&A with award-winning soprano Fatma Said, this was all about providing space to discover opportunities for collaboration, and share reciprocal valuable insights

Ready for your next gig? Have a look through these roles open for applications on the BLiM website!Mixed Woodwind Tutor ...
26/02/2025

Ready for your next gig? Have a look through these roles open for applications on the BLiM website!

Mixed Woodwind Tutor – Wednesdays (SW19)
Woodwind Tutor (Saxophone & Clarinet) + Junior Jazz Ensemble Leader – Saturdays (SW19)
RNS Moves – Inclusive Music & Dance Collaboration
Office Manager (Maternity Cover)

More details in the images and online.
Apply now via the link in our bio or visit https://blim.org.uk/jobs-in-the-music-industry/

Got a vacancy to advertise? Get in touch at [email protected]!

📢 The BBC’s Report on Tim Westwood Confirms What We’ve Always KnownThe long-awaited review into the BBC’s handling of co...
25/02/2025

📢 The BBC’s Report on Tim Westwood Confirms What We’ve Always Known

The long-awaited review into the BBC’s handling of complaints against Tim Westwood has confirmed years of institutional failure. For too long, women were ignored, their voices dismissed, and harm was allowed to continue unchecked.

We stand with the survivors who came forward—their bravery is the only reason this report exists. We also acknowledge those who remain unheard, who were silenced by fear, power, and an industry that too often protects abusers instead of the people it should serve.

This is not just about one man. It is about the structures that enabled him. It is about an industry that time and time again allows harm to happen in the shadows. BLiM’s own Harassment & Bullying Report highlighted similar patterns—deep-rooted failures that continue to impact Black, Asian and ethnically diverse women in the music industry today.

Apologies and reviews are not enough. We need real action, real accountability, and real change.

We will not stop pushing for a music industry that prioritises safety, dignity, and justice over power and profit.

Join The BLiM Team!Are you a seasoned finance professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a real impac...
25/02/2025

Join The BLiM Team!
Are you a seasoned finance professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a real impact in the music industry?

BLiM is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to join our team on a part-time basis (2 days a week). As a senior level role, you’ll have the chance to develop and implement new financial processes, refine existing ones, and help us scale our finance function.

What We Offer:
* Competitive salary (ÂŁ45-55k)
* Flexible work arrangements (hybrid/remote)
* Opportunities for development and growth

If you’re a motivated and experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge, visit our website to learn more about the role and submit your application: https://blim.org.uk/jobs/finance-manager/ Applications close on Friday, 28th February.

Join Our Pegasus Hybrid Community Choir – In-Person & Online!When: Mondays, 7 PM - 8.30pm Where: Brixton (in-person) & Z...
21/02/2025

Join Our Pegasus Hybrid Community Choir – In-Person & Online!

When: Mondays, 7 PM - 8.30pm 
Where: Brixton (in-person) & Zoom (online)
Who: Everyone is welcome!

A Diverse Repertoire 
Vocal & Performance Techniques 
Exciting Performance Opportunities 
A Welcoming Community – No auditions, no pressure – just great music and great people!

TRY A FREE TASTER SESSION! Come along and give it a go for free! We’d love for you to experience the joy of singing with us. The term fees are £60 general admission and £45 concessions and we have at least 10 sessions a term! 

To arrange your free taster session or ask any questions, email Harriet at [email protected]

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