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18/03/2026

Black Music has powered the UK music industry for THREE decades - now the data proves it.

🎶 80% of UK recorded music value
💷 £24.5 billion generated
🌍 A global cultural force - born, built and exported from the UK

Black Music Means Business is the first European report of its kind, measuring 30 years of cultural, commercial and community impact - and setting out what must change next.

📥 Download the full report: link in stories 👆🏾

13/02/2026

🚨 Applications are now OPEN! 🚨

The NXT-Gen Scholars Programme 2026 is here 🎶

This incredible scholarship supports 10 emerging music professionals with a full year of FREE career development including:

✨ A dedicated industry mentor
✨ Access to all MPA training courses
✨ In-person & online events
✨ Networking opportunities
✨ Specialist workshops & employee networks

If you’re proactive, driven, and in the first 0–3 years of your career, this could be for you. The programme welcomes applicants who identify with one or more of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act. (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, s*x and s*xual orientation).

Whether you’re early in your journey or considering a career change into music or music publishing, this is a brilliant opportunity for people of any age to build lasting connections and accelerate your path in the industry.

For further information please contact [email protected]

📩 Don’t miss out apply now.

04/02/2026

Huge congratulations to the new members of the Equity & Justice Advisory Group (EJAG) 🎉

It’s great to see such a strong group of leaders stepping into this work, alongside an established advisory group that continues to drive meaningful change across the UK music industry.

We’re really looking forward to watching this group shift the needle even further, helping to create a more inclusive, equitable and representative music industry for everyone.

A special shout out as well to the founding members for nearly a decade of commitment, leadership and impact, the foundations you’ve built truly matter.

Wishing all the new and continuing EJAG members every success over the next two years 💛

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17/10/2025

Diversity is not an option for music. It is a necessity.

Established in 2015, the UK Music Diversity Taskforce’s mission is to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion across the music industry workforce for everyone.

As Ammo Talwar MBE steps down after six years leading the Diversity Taskforce, UK Music is inviting applications for the Chair position.

Full details on the Chair role and how to apply can be found at link in bio.

18/09/2025

An online space for Black Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people to unmask and connect with one another 🌟

This month's edition of Rest Salon will be on Wednesday 24th September 2025, 4-5pm 📆

Hosted by Eve Horne, with decades of experience as a singer, songwriter and producer. She founded We Are The Unheard CIC (), which centres the amplification of underrepresented voices and promoting gender equality in the music industry.

Follow the link in the bio to RSVP 🔗

31/07/2025

Come chat with us! We are hosting a live panel and Q&A event for people looking to make their move into the UK music industry.

We will soon be accepting applications for the Sony Music UK 2026 Internship Programme, and we are giving you the opportunity to hear from Sony Music employees and current interns about their experience and how you can make yourself stand out from other applicants.

Click the link in bio to save your spot and register today.

09/07/2025

Want to dive into hands-on experiences across all areas at BBC Radio 1Xtra, from music teams and live radio shows to social media, visual content and commissioning?

Want the opportunity to receive in-house training from BBC Radio 1Xtra and the BBC Academy? Want to build on your passion and curiosity for radio and audio production? Then this placement is for you 🫵🏾

This exciting 8-week paid placement offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of BBC Radio 1Xtra. You’ll gain hands-on skills and experience working across our shows and departments, all at the heart of the action in our HQ in Central London.

Apply through the link in our bio.
Closing date is 20th July.

20/06/2025

Thinking of applying for MOBO Help Musicians Amplified?

Join us this Monday 23 June, 6:30–7:30pm for an online session where we will walk you through the programme, what’s on offer, and how to make a strong application.

You will hear directly from the MOBO and teams — plus get answers to any questions you might have.

If you’re curious, come along. It’s free to attend and open to all. Click the link in our bio to register.

20/06/2025

Calling classical musicians from underrepresented backgrounds!
Are you ready to be heard?

We’re inviting emerging and professional artists to perform at Classically Black, a powerful night celebrating the richness and talent within Black, Asian and culturally diverse classical music communities.

Happening at on 18 October, this is more than a concert. It’s a platform to be seen, connect with industry guests and celebrate who you are through music.

Whether you're a soloist or part of an ensemble, apply now and take your place on stage.
Deadline is the 18th June so don't miss it!

🔗 Link in bio to apply or head to blim.org.uk/classicallyblack

28/05/2025

South Asian music is rising and the UK music industry needs your voice to prove it.

If you are a South Asian music professional, we need your input to capture real, insightful experiences to help the UK music industry better understand, support, and champion us as we take centre stage.

Head to the link in our bio> fill out the South Asian Soundcheck survey for your chance to WIN AKG K271 headphones and studio time at Darkwood Studios! 📈

Credits for these striking visuals to

Share your voice, shape the UK music industry.

12/05/2025

🚨🚨 OPPORTUNITY 🚨🚨 PPL is inviting applications for the position of Chair of the PPL Board for an initial three-year term, commencing in January 2026. head to the link in our stories to apply.

08/03/2025

Head of Diversity, Eunice Obianagha, explores the strides the music industry has made in cultivating greater gender equality, as well as the challenges that still need to be overcome.

Hit the link in our stories 👆🏾to read the full article.

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