UK Music Industry More Diverse Than Ever, Study Finds

A full report has been released...

A new report has found that the UK music industry is more diverse than it has ever been.

The report was commissioned by industry body *UK Music *in the wake of events such as the George Floyd protests and #BlackOutTuesday, analysing the make up of the industry here in the UK.

The full report has now been released, and it's sound that diversity is increasing, but also presents a 10 point plan for change.

The breakdown shows a huge increase in women, and those from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities, entering music workplaces since 2016.

Representation of Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities among those aged 16-24 in the music industry stands at a record 30.6% - this is an increase from 25.9% in 2018.

49.6% of jobs in the UK music industry are occupied by women, while representation of Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities at senior executive levels rises to new high of 19.9%.

There's still much more work to be done, and the 10 point plan includes some potent observations - UK Music recommends that the term 'urban music' is phased out completely, and suggested companies aim for 30% representation of Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities at a board level.

Find the report *HERE.*

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