Leading figures within the UK music industry are intensifying their calls for greater support and inclusion of Black talent in executive positions. This urgent appeal follows findings that Black music has generated a significant 80% of the industry’s revenue – an estimated £24.5 billion out of a total £30 billion – over the last three decades. Despite this substantial financial contribution, key industry voices underscore the ongoing challenge of Black individuals being largely excluded from top-tier leadership and executive roles.
UK music industry figures call for more black talent in executive roles
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people