10 Music Artists You Must Know In 2024
The next wave of UK artists that are ready to take over your streaming playlists have arrived.
We have put together a list of 10 fresh & exciting music artists who are ready to shake up the UK music industry. From Leeds-based Rap/R&B Artist Ntantu to Bimingham’s very own A.S Kullar, these artists are about to have an exciting year, and this is your chance to hear them first.
Ntantu
3K Monthly Listeners
Over the past five years, rapper and producer Ntantu has been quietly developing a signature sound of Afro Pop, Rap, RnB and Dancehall, showcasing a fusion of styles and influences. This is reflected in his songwriting and production.
No Guidnce
500K Monthly Listeners
No Guidnce: the TikTok sensations determined to reshape the narrative of the Nineties boyband. After making it big on TikTok, these Londoners have their sights set on becoming this gen's Boyz II Men.
Geovarn
50K Monthly Listeners
Geovarn rose to prominence with his debut single ‘4am’. Since then the Singer, Rapper and Producer has delivered consistent sounds on beautiful crisp beats. Added with Stunning vocals on smooth RnB/hip hop beats, exceptional flows and well placed harmonies. Geovarn has impressed many industry favourites. The vivid RnB Rough Vocalist hails from North London.
Skeete
600K Monthly Listeners
A Captivating Fusion of R&B, Neo Soul, Dancehall, and Afrobeats. Hailing from the vibrant city of Nottingham, Skeete has masterfully crafted a musical style that effortlessly combines the soulful melodies of R&B and Neo Soul with the infectious rhythms of Dancehall and Afrobeats. With a global following that transcends borders and a sound that resonates with both introspective ballads and uplifting anthems, Skeete has firmly established himself as an artist of immense talent and versatility.
Mafro
124K Monthly Listeners
MAFRO makes emotional electronic music that swings between melancholy and club euphoria. Growing up in North London with a Trinidadian mother and an Irish father, MAFRO’s home was filled with a blend of steel pan-infused Soca beats and traditional Irish melodies, as well as the UK Garage and RnB that his older sister would play on repeat. This diverse range of influences has profoundly inspired his music-making.
Surya Sen
159K Monthly Listeners
Surya Sen is a British-Bengali electronic producer and rapper from North London. His passion for the New York boom bap scene led him into a love affair with the sampling culture of the 90s and the desire to emulate artists such as Large Professor, J Dilla and Pete Rock. As his interest in different genres developed, he branched out to dance based music and eventually fell on the Detroit House and Chicago dance movements.
ALANA MARIA
21K Monthly Listeners
Introducing Alana Maria, the 22 year old music sensation from West London, embodying self expression whilst tugging on the heart strings of both old and new school R&B enthusiasts, sharing her raw talent with the world. Alana’s authentic sound uses R&B and Afro-Caribbean concepts, showing the beauty of culture in a new light - ranging from heartbreak and love songs to catchy tunes and dance masterpieces.
a.s. kullar
5K Monthly Listeners
A.S. Kullar is an up-and-comer out of Handsworth bending genres with soulful, sample-based, hip-hop rooted beats. He independently released the raw yet impressive Rules of Engagement EP in collaboration with another West Midlands artist, Beant Dhillon. Demonstrating his versatility, Kullar has secured a hugely impressive coup with his new track Chemical Reaction featuring New York giant Benny the Butcher, releasing this Friday. His obvious talent provides a refreshing contrast to the cookie-cutter offerings too often seen in Punjabi music right now.
Samira
129K Monthly Listeners
In early 2022, Samira decided to throw herself head-first into building a pop career, quickly landing on the radar of some of the music industry’s most respected songwriters and producers.
Clementine Douglas
5M Monthly Listeners
Songwriter, vocalist & producer Clementine Douglas is a go-to writer-singer for the global Dance world, signalled by winning Radio 1's Dance Awards Vocalist of the Year 2022.
Sonic Southall: Diving into the Burgeoning British Asian Communities Represented at Boiler Room
Stepping into a South Asian wedding venue injects a shot of adrenaline straight into the senses: the wild tapestry of colour sewn into the fabrics and decor, pulsing bass reverberating from speakers and dhols, vivid aromas enveloping the building as hot trays of food are hurriedly whisked around a chanting gaggle of pissed up uncles sporting sheekh kebab- stained shirts and dance moves that were on their last legs in the mid- 80s. In August 2023, Boiler Room Southall managed to bottle up this distinct essence and repackage it into a fresh, boundary pushing event embodying the diversity of talent emerging from the diaspora, aptly set in a ‘Little Punjab’ based wedding venue.
The event featured ensnaring sets from original Daytimer icon DJ Ritu MBE, Manara, Manj and Yung Singh and Raf Saperra, who were supported by traditional folk instrumentalists. Panjabi Hit Squad stood out for me, seamlessly blending eras and genres in a set that was both nostalgic and forward-thinking. The night transcended musical spectacle for me; witnessing and connecting with an array of modern British Asian creative talent was rousing . Previously I had only seen elements of this burgeoning community from afar on social media. In person and close-up, I saw why this scene is poised to produce seismic shifts in the industry … if nurtured correctly. Such communities serve a dual role: as prodigious purveyors of art and as safe spaces where cultural preservation and expression converge. It’s the latter that forms the crux of this piece.
Artists are contributing to the broader cultural landscape
Rapper Beant was one of the faces I connected with at Boiler Room. I was excited about him prior to the event, writing about his partnership with West Midlands producer AS Kullar in my last piece. Since the event, Beant has soared to new heights: releasing his single Gallows, becoming BBC Asian Network Introducing Artist of the Week and performing at a Jawani4eva event. For Beant, as a Punjabi, writing is in his blood and the exploration of his background and perspective on life as a Brown Geeza in England mark key themes throughout his music. I found his ambition refreshing: he doesn’t want to be pigeonholed as just an Asian artist, he raps in English, sees his competition as the likes of Knucks and Loyle Carner and aims to headline his own shows.
Beant is rightfully known for his music first and foremost, but that’s not how I discovered him. Beant, like many other artists, has turned to content creation as a means of getting his name out there. However, Beant’s content is appreciative and educational, as opposed to the swathes of dross tossed into the attention hacking, happiness vacuuming TikTok algorithm.
Whilst I was at Uni the topic of supposedly stolen jewels and potential reparations came up during a discussion amongst friends, one of whom rubbished such a suggestion and claimed that the Koh-i-noor diamond was benevolently gifted to the British from the Indians. Intuitively this claim felt dissonant. It constituted one of several times in my life that I’ve kicked myself and wished I’d known more about my heritage and language in order to speak up. This instance stuck with me and I madly researched the time period online. During the frenzy, one of Beant’s TikToks came up on my for you page (they really are listening). It was an insight into the remarkable life of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, Duleep Singh. It was Singh who gifted the Koh-i-noor diamond to the British. A gift is usually taken to refer to a voluntary transfer of an item from one to another. However, I learnt there was nothing voluntary about this transfer. Duleep was 10 years old at this time, he was forced to sign over the diamond as well as his kingdom as part of the Treaty of Lahore, while his mother was imprisoned in a tower cell.
The episode underscored a vital lesson for me about the significance of preserving cultural heritage and the pivotal role of artists, utilising their platforms for collective good. This becomes crucially relevant as generations evolve, particularly as 2nd-generation immigrants segue into the 3rd and beyond, navigating the complexities of cultural identity and assimilation. Modern day street philosopher and People Just Do Nothing’s Chabuddy G highlighted this social pattern through his willingness to fit in and “make some beige little fuckers and live the UKIP nightmare”. While descendants of immigrants may naturally drift from their cultural roots, artists and communities uniquely unite and enlighten through creative expressions, bridging heritage and sparking dialogues about diasporic identity and belonging.
Where do we go from here?
Boiler Room Southall illuminated a thriving modern community swaying on the precipice of indelible growth, but like all healthy movements a crossroad is faced. On one side the heat dies down and it dissipates into a transient fad. Alternatively large-scale incumbent institutions such as Boiler Room offer guidance and supportive infrastructure in order to fan the flames of the movement and support its continued progress.
Gleaning insights from global narratives, particularly the wave of Punjabi artists in Canada—recently acclaimed on the inaugural cover of Billboard Canada—provides a persuasive testament to what’s achievable. From a commercial perspective, investment in talent at home opens up broader opportunities to tap into the South Asian market. The likes of AP Dhillon and Karan Aujla prove this. Collective investment in these communities also provides homes for the diverse array of characters within the diaspora and platforms for future talents to thrive.
Photography by Yushy
Written by Rohan Ram
Celebrating British LGBTQ+ Musicians of Colour
In the lead-up to Birmingham Pride this weekend, we want to celebrate LGBTQ+ artists from UK - in particular highlighting the artists of colour who are making their mark on the music industry around the world.
From viral Hip-Hop sensation Dreya Mac to Birmingham’s very own Felix & James Indigo, we want to celebrate artists from across the UK that you should discover today.
In the lead-up to Birmingham Pride this weekend, we want to celebrate LGBTQ+ artists from UK - in particular highlighting the artists of colour who are making their mark on the music industry around the world.
From viral Hip-Hop sensation Dreya Mac to Birmingham’s very own Felix & James Indigo, we want to celebrate artists from across the UK that you should discover today.
DREYA MAC
Must listen: Own Brand (Baddie)
West London Native, Dreya Mac, has garnered support from tastemakers including Annie Mac, Toddla T, DJ Target, Sian Anderson and Rickie and Melvin and Charlie.
Dreya is an alumni of the world-famous Brit school where she studied musical theatre and dance from the age of 14. Since then her professional dancing background has taken her all over the world to countries as far reaching as the USA and China. She can be seen demonstrating her talents in videos and shows for prominent artists such as Stormzy, Dua Lipa and Rita Ora. She has also performed at the MTV EMAs and Brit Awards and featured in the Burberry 2020 Festive Campaign.
JAMES INDIGO
Must listen: Money (feat Black Peppa)
James Indigo is a UK artist, who uses his experiences of growing up as an LGBTQ+ person of colour, to create an esoteric sound that is very much true to himself. He mixes his Jamaican / British background with his queer perspective on pop culture, to create a fusion of sounds.
Musically, he melds rap lyrics, with icy electro and pounding trap beats, and dancehall inflections, along with his unique energy. James's discography thus far has had a phenomenal response. He has been featured in Billboard, HuffPost, PRS, Hunger Magazine, Pink News, Attitude, GayTimes, Them, Kaltbult Magazine, Bricks, Grindr, Snapchat, and The BBC.
RINA SAWAYAMA
Must listen: Holy (‘Til You Let Me Go)
Rina Sawayama gained critical acclaim following the release of her debut studio album Sawayama.
Rina was included in Vogue Japan's "Women of the Year 2019" winners and was awarded the Breakthrough Award by the Attitude Awards. In late July 2020, Sawayama expressed her discontent after being informed that she could not be eligible to be nominated for major British music awards, such as the Brit Awards and Mercury Prize, due to the fact that she does not hold British citizenship. Her movement gained major support from Elton John. The BPI later changed the rules to allow anyone who had remained in the UK, including her, to be eligible.
FELIX
Must listen: Dirty Habits
British Singer-songwriter Felix incorporates elements of contemporary RnB and trap production into alternative-minded pop songs.
His 2019 release, 'Gold' followed by 'Friends' gained the attention of BBC Introducing and various other lines of the press. With a new project in the works, Felix's energetic songs and grounded attitude will see him seduce a wider audience around the World.
BREE RUNWAY
Must listen: HOT HOT
Bree Runway has expressed her sound as "genre-bending" as well as "genre fluid" with her material experimenting with a multitude of genres including; pop, trap, dance, R&B, rock, hyperpop and country. Despite being signed to a major label, Runway revealed that she is entirely in charge of her creative process. Runway explains that she tries to study genres that she doesn't listen to on a daily basis quoting that there is "inspiration everywhere". When discussing Runway's sound, she emphasizes her disapproval with genre labelling.
She cites Lil' Kim, Britney Spears, Madonna, Missy Elliott, Pharrell, Kelis, Lady Gaga and The Neptunes as her biggest influences.
seeva
Must listen: young
Seeva is an Electro-Pop artist based in London. He began writing at the age of 13 and by the age of 15 he was playing live with continued support from established British producers behind the likes of Dua Lipa, Tom Walker and Mabel.
Having built foundations for a career as a writer and producer with credits including the Tate Modern and Footlocker, Seeva transitioned into an artist in his own right by releasing his debut single, Heartstop., in collaboration with Brighton songstress la lune followed by his widely acclaimed, self-produced debut album We Need To Talk’, released in September 2020. With tracks such as ‘Young’, ‘Princess’ and ‘Clouds, he has been showcased on the likes of Beats 1, BBC Radio 2 & 6 and Flex FM amongst others. With editorial playlist support from Spotify, Deezer and Amazon, he has only continued the undeniable hype surrounding his self-managed, self-produced 2020 debut project.
MNEK
Must listen: Honeymoon phaze
MNEK is a British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer who has worked with a wide spectrum of pop, dance, and R&B artists, in addition to achieving chart success on his own. First making a major impact on the British pop charts by co-writing early-2010s hits by the Saturdays and Duke Dumont, his strong, soulful vocals were featured on "Ready for Your Love," a 2014 Top Five single by London-based house duo Gorgon City.
He went on to work with Kylie Minogue, Beyoncé, and Madonna, and his 2015 collaboration with Zara Larsson, "Never Forget You," became a worldwide smash. His other longstanding collaborators have included Rudimental, Becky Hill, Shift K3Y, and Little Mix, among many others. MNEK was awarded an ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2016. He was featured on Stormzy's 2017 Top 10 hit "Blinded by Your Grace, Pt. 2," and his debut album, Language, was released in 2018.
TIA KOFI
Must listen: I WANT IT ALL
Tia is a talented singer and songwriter who found a new audience of adoring fans appearing on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. One of the major breakout stars of the season, Tia was a firm fan favourite from the start. Tia has already released several acclaimed singles, four of which have hit Top 10 on the Official Commercial Pop Chart.
Her debut ‘Outside In’, written by Little Boots and Tom Aspaul, was premiered on Radio 2’s Zoe Ball breakfast show. Her debut EP ‘Part 1: The Damage’ hit No.1 on iTunes, whilst the second ‘Part 2: The Antidote’ features collabs with Little Boots, Mista Strange and MRSHLL. Tia hosts a weekly Friday evening radio show for Virgin Radio Pride and was again the presenter of digital content for the BBC’s Eurovision Song Contest this year. This Summer Tia will perform her music on the main stage of Mighty Hoopla, Pride In London, Brighton Pride, Manchester Pride and Birmingham Pride.
Have a listen to our curated Pride Party playlist below
Historic Moments of Gospel Music
Gospel music is a traditional genre of Christian music. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context.
Gospel music has had a significant impact on certain areas of music around the world, particularly in America where we have seen an influx of Gospel music and artists. What would come to mind if we asked you for some of the biggest Gospel music moments? Here are some of ours.
Thomas A. Dorsey’s impact on Gospel Music
Thomas A. Dorsey was an American musician and composer that played a heavy role in early blues and gospel music in the 20th century. He is one of the most influential players when it comes to making Gospel music more widespread in the 1930s. He is known as being the ‘Father of Gospel’ due to his work and dedication towards building the sound of Gospel music and blues.
Martin Luther King Jr. being influenced by Gospel Music
Mahalia Jackson, otherwise known as the Queen of Gospel was a friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and helped him through some dark times with gospel music. She spent time alongside him for massive demonstrations and supported him throughout, so it's no surprise that she had a big impact on one of the most influential moments in civil rights.
Mahalia decided mid speech that his speech needed to go in a particular direction, and by recollecting a theme she had heard before. She shouted “Tell them about the dream, Martin” from behind the podium, which led to Dr King leaving his notes behind and began his famous “I have a dream” speech.
Gospel Choir performing at the the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan
The Kingdom Choir made their mark on British history and Gospel history by being the first Gospel Choir to perform at the Royal Wedding. The choir performed a rendition of Ben E. King’s song “Stand By Me”, which led to a massive impact for the choir, including being signed by Sony Music and millions of streams worldwide.
Lauryn Hill performs ‘Joyful, Joyful’ in Sister Act 2
Hollywood has been known to not champion music from people of colour, but they were not able to deny the beauty of Gospel music in this movie. Lauryn Hill performing ‘Joyful, Joyful’ in the Sister Act 2 movie was a big moment for Gospel music and musicians of colour.
As well as Lauryn Hill’s undeniable vocal ability and talent, the song brought in a new audience for Gospel music and was a monumental moment in history.
Stormzy performs ‘Blinded By Your Grace Pt 2’ at Glastonbury
Grime artist Stormzy performs ‘Blinded By Your Grace Pt 2’ at Glastonbury, with Gospel music being performed for over 100,000 people at one of the biggest festivals in the UK. His performance began with ‘we’re going to take this to church, and we’re going to give God all the glory right now’.
We would like to invite you to our upcoming UK Gospel & R&B tour, ‘LIFTED’ featuring Annatoria, Asha Elia and Still Shady.
Raf Saperra: A Potential Cultural Phenom?
Raf Saperra breathes new life into his Punjabi folk, early 2000s Bhangra and Hip Hop influences on his new mixtape 'Ruff Around the Edges'. It is an audacious and compelling body of work, which has the power to become a British Asian cult classic.
Raf Saperra breathes new life into his Punjabi folk, early 2000s Bhangra and Hip Hop influences on his new mixtape 'Ruff Around the Edges'. It is an audacious and compelling body of work, which has the power to become a British Asian cult classic.
I came across Raf Saperra at the back-end of 2020, when he released the self-directed music video for ‘G’lassy Riddim’. It was produced by Birmingham born and bred producer, G-Funk, who was one of my close friends at primary school. I’ve since fallen out of touch with him. I only really clicked on the video out of the intrigue, resulting from this loose connection and looking back it has proved to be one of my better decisions; I have been an avid Raf and G-Funk fan ever since.
I love my parents and am immensely grateful for all they’ve done for me over the years. Despite this I have at times struggled with being raised without much real exposure to Asian culture. I don’t know too much about my roots, I lack knowledge of the traditions and can’t speak the language - bar the swear words and insults, which are really fun to say. This has often led to the conundrum of essentially being ‘too brown for the white kids, but too white for the brown kids’.
Luckily I feel I’ve done a pretty good job of getting on with people and generally getting by. I haven’t really felt the need to change parts of my personality or even frantically revise Jazzy B lyrics the night before I’d go to a family function or wedding. However, when I first heard Raf Saperra I was hooked and I felt like I wanted to get involved with more Punjabi culture and learn the language and more about where I came from. These feelings have been compounded by his following releases and debut mixtape last week.
“His mixtape ‘Ruff Around the Edges’ is an ambitious project that showcases his versatility and dynamism as an artist.”
Saperra proves he is as comfortable lending his booming and engaging vocal range to hip hop inspired beats, see ‘Modern Mirza’ and ‘Saperra (Gang Jatt Di)’, as more traditional stripped back qawwali and boliyan numbers, see ‘Table Top Boliyan’ and ‘Mast Qalandar’. Saperra is a real student of Punjabi music and has essentially built a bridge from the era of folk singers such as Kuldeep Manak and Shaukat Ali Khan into the modern day. As a Hip Hop head, following Raf has allowed me to learn about this evolution in an accessible and entertaining format.
The accessibility of Raf’s material underlines his rare ability as a Punjabi artist to make music that pervades the boundaries of ethnicity. For example the track ‘Nach Le Soniye’, produced by The Culprit, is inspired by UK garage and has found its way being played on stages at the likes Glastonbury and Berghain via DJ Yung Singh. Singh is another artist at the forefront of the movement pushing British Punjabi culture into the mainstream. I’ve been fortunate enough to see him live, where he was extremely well received by diverse crowds. His success has been magnified by his recent Radio 1 residency, where he has showcased many of his musical influences from liquid jungle and house to traditional and contemporary Punjabi sounds.
Since coming into contact with this rapidly evolving British Punjabi scene, I have been motivated to learn more about my personal and family connections to Punjabi culture. For example, I've since found out that Amarjit Sidhu, someone I’ve played a casual game of 5-a-side with a couple of times, was a member of the legendary group Apna Sangeet. I listened through their back catalogue and quizzed my Dad about them. He didn’t exactly count himself as a huge fan, he too has had his challenges with embracing the Punjabi culture and language.
“However, he recalled having the Soho road legend Sardara Gill train with his old football team Mahal Warriors a few times, Gill also recorded their club anthem to the Match of the Day theme tune.
Given his aforementioned struggles with getting to grips with the language, during training my Dad confused Sardara’s name with the stage name of his group. Following him around the pitch shouting ‘Apna’ at him, wondering why he wasn’t receiving the ball back.”
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
After becoming enamored with the new wave of cultural figures such as Raf and Yung Singh (and hopefully to reduce the likelihood of situations like the one above occurring to me), I am currently embarking on a journey to learn the Punjabi language and more about my roots. Raf’s music has had a massive impact on me and I’m looking forward to seeing how he evolves as an artist and person. He slickly combines genres, aspects from different cultures and elements from different eras into a unique sound with a huge personality. His mixtape is a rich tapestry of his influences and visions for his future sound. He has the potential to become the figurehead for a new generation of British Asian kids in the mainstream cultural spheres.
Written by Rohan Ram
Listen to ‘Ruff Around the Edges’ on Spotify
6 Music Artists You Must Know In 2023
From South London's Raf Saperra to Birmingham's Bobblehead Huncho, we are excited to introduce to you artists that we believe will thrive this year.
We have selected 6 artists with so much potential that we believe they are the 'Ones To Watch' for 2023.
From South London's Raf Saperra to Birmingham's Bobblehead Huncho, we are excited to introduce to you artists that we believe will thrive this year.
Morgan
Munroe
Current monthly listeners: 41,219
First up we have none other than East Midlands rising R&B star Morgan Munroe. R&B Songstress Morgan Munroe is inspired by the likes of Frank Ocean, James Blake, Solange and Jazmine Sullivan; and is ready to cement her place within the thriving UK R&B landscape and beyond.
Morgan went on her first UK-Wide tour this year, performing in five different cities and creating brand new fans across the UK. We think she will be the next female to blow up in UK R&B. With songs such as ‘Mutual’ and ‘Space’, she explores themes of heartbreak, love and betrayal, topics that relate to many women across the world.
Raf
Saperra
Current monthly listeners: 116,600
South London born Raf Saperra is a big one to watch out for this year. He is bringing about a new sound for UK South Asian artists, and whilst he is sticking to his traditional Punjabi roots, he seamlessly blends it with old school Hip Hop and Garage sounds.
With his song N.L.S being named number 22 in i-D Magazine’s top 100 songs of the year, alongside the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Drake, we see him becoming a global hit and a force for Punjabi music. Our personal favourite however has to be none other than his latest single ‘Modern Mirza’. Raf Saperra is definitely a name to remember in 2023.
ShaSimone
Current monthly listeners: 22,729
Also hailing from London we have ShaSimone. British-Ghanaian rapper and songwriter, ShaSimone is recognisable by her versatile coffee-soaked vocals and skillful wordplay.
She has collaborated with the likes of Dave and James Blake, and has been championed by many UK rap legends. She started off by posting freestyles online, and being known for her impeccable flow and lyrics so you know her pen game is unmatched.
BobbleHead Huncho
Current monthly listeners: 89 listeners
Representing Birmingham with his Jamaican roots we have Bobble Head Huncho. Bobble effortlessly fuses dancehall vibes, culture and language into his music with ease & authenticity.
With an incredible work rate and a unique voice, Bobble has a penchant to craft catchy melodies with thought-provoking, insightful, street-themed raps full of energy. Bobble Head Huncho is one of the most exciting artists to emerge from the UK in a very long time.
Infamousizak
Current monthly listeners: 32,625
In 2022 Infamousizak and Frisco released the ‘Bad and Clean Remix’ which featured some legends, including Skepta and Skillibeng. The London born rapper produces, writes and sings all of his own material. Taking inspiration from the traditional sounds of Grime and UK Rap, he also brings in Hip-hop influences, and has created his own sound within an ever-evolving industry.
In 2023 people around the UK will definitely know who Infamousizak is, and he will carve his own lane in the music scene.
SOLAH
Current monthly listeners: 151,827
Solah has begun making a name for herself, with her colossal voice & sounds thriving within the drum and bass scene. She became the first female vocalist to sign to Hospital Records, and we know that this is just the beginning for her.
Her signature jazz-tinged soul style has been used across a wide range of bass styles, a few with collaborators, such as GLXY and Pola & Bryson. Solah is about to be at the forefront of drum and bass, so next time you’re in the club, expect to hear a Solah track.
Beyond Rhetoric... Race in Live Music (Live Video Panel Discussion)
Online discussion panel, hosted by IQ Magazine, on the topic of diversity in the music industry.
On Thursday 25th June, IQ Magazine held a Youtube LIVE discussion on the topic of diversity in the music industry.
“Blackout Tuesday brought the industry to a standstill and thrust the topic of diversity in the music business back into view. So just what challenges do black promoters, agents and managers face, and what’s needed to counter systemic racism both within the business, in performance spaces and touring markets? Our next IQ Focus session will ask how changes can be made, and the current momentum can be maintained over the months and years ahead.”
The session will be chaired by Live Nation Entertainment's diversity lead David Carrigan, with special guests...
Ammo Talwar MBE, Punch / UK Music Diversity Taskforce
Kiarn Eslami, Metropolis Music
Lucy Atkinson, Earth Agency
Sumit Bothra, ATC Management
Yves Pierre, ICM Partners
Watch the video above or visit IQ Magazine’s Youtube for the full video.