Race Equality in Music Event Licensing
London has a reputation as a global leader in music. It's vital that all aspects of London's music industry are treated equally to enable them to thrive.
In 2023, Black Lives in Music and the Musicians’ Union wrote to the Mayor to raise concerns about barriers in the industry. In response, the Mayor and Night Czar brought together stakeholders to establish the Race Equality in Music Event Licensing (REMEL) project to take action.
Project partners
The REMEL project is a partnership chaired by London's Night Czar, Amy Lamé.
The partnership is made up of:
- Black Lives in Music
- Musicians’ Union
- LIVE (the sector body for the live music industry)
- UK Music
- Greater London Authority
- Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime,
- Metropolitan Police
- London Licensing Managers' Forum
- Artists and promoters
- Security industry
New research
The Greater London Authority, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime and the Musicians’ Union have commissioned Black Lives in Music to research the impact of policies and interactions with the police, councils, venues and promoters on Black, Asian and ethnically diverse music events.
This research is in response to repeated concerns from the industry that artists and promoters are disproportionately impacted by police and council licensing decisions.
This new research will be used by the REMEL project to develop recommendations and work with all partners, including the Metropolitan Police as part of their London Race Action Plan, councils and the music industry to identify best practice, share learning and take action.
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